THE COTTAGE:
The property 'Sheherazade' is inspired by many trips to Morocco. It's a romantic hideaway in the heart of the Luberon, generously designed with its 650 sq.ft. (or 60 meters) surface, with every modern convenience, from walk-in shower to laundry machine, hair dryer, and a dishwasher in the gourmet kitchen. The thriving market town of Cavaillon is just a few minutes away, with its supermarkets, bars, and restaurants.
In case of any local difficulties or language problems you'll have the comfort of knowing the owner is right next door to help you out. Be reassured: if you don't want to see me at all: I have my separate sun terrace ... Private entrance to Sheherazade is over a small bridge crossing a tributary of the Canal St. Julien and down an alley of pine trees. A beautiful pergola has been added to the studio, for your siesta time or aperitif, covered with a wisteria for the shade - an ideal place to watch the sunset, and to grill the fish you found on the market.
SIGHTSEEING::
You are right in the heart of the 'golden triangle' of the medieval villages of Gordes, Menerbes, and Isle sur Sorgue, with its famous antique market every Sunday. Avignon is close by, as are Aix, St Remy and Arles. The Mediterranean is less than an hour away, (don't miss the Cassis-harbour and beaches!) and the Cote d'Azur, from Monte Carlo to St Tropez, is within 2 hours. Italy and Spain are a day-trip away. It's the perfect base for daily explorations, or just lounging by the pool.
Many people come here and simply never leave. Of course it helps that the weather is so good, the food divine, and the light so clear that artists have always flocked here - Van Gogh and Cézanne were the first!)
You remember those wonderful films on Provence? Be your own director, make your movie : Proence landscape and people are most photogenic, all year round!
ACTIVITIES :
Choose from hundreds of walks in the Luberon Natural Park, starting from your doorstep...Go to the local village markets and rediscover what food used to taste like...Long, lazy lunches or dinners outside...Lose the extra calories by cycling from hilltop village to hilltop village...Antique and bric-a-brac hunting at Isle-sur-Sorgue, France's antiques capital...Visit the Marquis de Sade's castle at Lacoste.
Learn to paint sunflowers...or write that book! Picnic in the cedar forests outside lovely Bonnieux...Bump into Princess Caroline at St Remy...Drive to the top of Mont Ventoux (cycle if you're mad) and let the Alps and the Med take your breath away...Marseille, 1 hour away, is France's most exciting city, and home to the world's best bouillabaisse...Avignon, 20min away, is a fascinating city full of medieval charm...Throughout the summer there are arts festivals all over...from Opera (Orange) to theatre (Aix en Provence), Classical Piano (La Roque d'Antheron) - all magic evenings
Golf:
There are six golf courses in the area: Saumane-(18 holes) 15 mins, excellent course, a favourite despite limited facilities. Pont Royal-(18 holes) 20 mins, designed by Ballesteros with a modern holiday village. Servanes- (18 holes) 30 mins, beautiful setting in the Alpilles, restaurant and clubhouse. Les Baux-(9 holes) 35 mins, very scenic in the Alpilles, good restaurant in old farm. Grand Avignon-(18 holes) 40 mins. Chateaublanc-Avignon (18 holes) 40 mins. Special rates for green fees in Saumane (where I am a member myself - please enquire). I also can make the bookings for you.
Other Activities:
Enjoy some of the most famous Golf courses of France - i can arrange for T-times - you also have a special reduction for the green-fees
Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:
marks the location of the property in Luberon
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