About the area:
Vaugines, situated on the Route des Chateaux, is a small typically Provencal village nestling int the Luberon foothills. Its famous Roman church and other parts of the village featured in the films 'Jean de Florette' and 'Manon des Sources' . A cooling, moss-covered fountain sits in the tiny village square surrounded by a cafe, restaurant, grocery store and the Town Hall. A bouledrome is located next to the Roman church. The nearby villages of Cucuron (2.5km) and Lourmarin (5km) offer great cafes, restaurants and shops plus colourful weekly markets. The village is surrounded by fields and woods and there are several well marked hiking trails around the area. Swimming is possible at a nearby camp site or in natural pools a few kilometres away. Canoeing is available on the Durance river.
About the region:
The Luberon region is blessed with a pleasant Mediterranean climate. The pretty Provencal villages in this unique rural area offer visitors an infinite variety of colourful and fragrant landscapes which have inspired generations of artists, writers and film-makers. There are many interesting places to visit nearby, such as the ancient spa town of Aix-en-Provence - a city rich in ancient monuments, galleries and museums, as well as great shops and markets and the famous fountains and street cafes along the Cour Mirabeau. Other interesting places to visit within a short drive include Apt, Avignon, Les Baux de Provence, the Camargue, Gordes, the Gorges of the Verdon River, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Marseilles, Roussillon, the Sainte Victoire mountain, and the Mediterranean coastal resorts. Many villages have weekly local produce markets and Isle sur la Sorgue is famous for its weekend antique markets. Many villages also put on excellent local fairs and cultural events in the summer.
Visitors' comments:
'My sincere thanks for an absolutely delightful week in Provence. Your place was absolutely perfect, the sunsets from the terrace divine, the village idyllic, the markets scrumptious and we are still in re-entry shock....We certainly will be recommending your house to others interested in travelling in Provence.' Pete J - Arlington, VA, USA
'I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed Les Aires. It's an absolutely beautiful house, in a lovely village. We had a very pleasant stay, and found the 'red book' recommendations of restaurants, bike rentals, etc. very helpful.' Edward S - Los Angeles, CA, USA
'Your charming Provence home was just right for us! A market a day and a wonderful lunch was just the way for us to relax. You must have spent a great deal of time and energy to make this home so fine. Thanks.' Joel S - Burke, VA, USA
Golf:
The golf resort of Pont Royal is about 30-45 mins drive away.
Other Activities:
Canoeing, hiking.
marks the location of the property in Luberon
