The villa is in the heart of Provence with wonderful views of the Luberon from the rear bedrooms. The cities of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Marseilles are all within 40 mins drive, whilst the beautiful villages of the Luberon, Lourmarin, Ansouis, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Menerbes & Gordes made famous by Peter Mayle in 'A Year in Provence' are all within 10-20 miles. Beautiful villages, wonderful scenery, provencale markets, vineyards & restaurants abound! 10 mins from the 'Auto-route de la Soleil', Cannes, Nice, Monte-Carlo & St Tropez are all within 2-3 hour drives. Over a dozen excellent golf courses are within one hours drive. The villa is a 9-10 hrs drive from Calais whilst the Saturday Eurostar is under 6 hrs direct to Avignon. It is served by airports in Marseille (40mins), Nimes (60mins) & Nice (2hrs).
Beautiful walks & cycle rides exist both on the domaine and also nearby. The top of the Luberon and the GR97 footpath that crests it, with it's outstanding views and the Gorge du Regalon, wonderful walk, are only some 6 miles away. Silvacane Abbey (Cistercian) is one of the 'three sisters' of provence and is 5 miles. Provencale markets occur every day of the week in the local villages. Leisurely daytrips can be made to the Gorge du Verdon (Europe's Grand Canyon), the roman ruins in Arles, Nimes, Orange & the Pont du Gard as well as the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape & Gigondas (30 mins by motorway).