Truly a Gem in the Luberon!

Guest: Andrew (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/02/11

I can't say enough good things about this very centrally-located, charming village house in the middle of one of the most beautiful Provencal villages in all of France! We've been lucky enough to have stayed at this property several times over the years, and have enjoyed ourselves immensely each time. The house itself is large, well-decorated, right in the village center, and extemely charming. There are many great restaurants and bakeries, both steps away and a bit further afield, should you desire. The owners are delightful as well, and do everything they can to ensure that your holiday in Provence is perfect. We'll be returning again this year! Highly recommend!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Charming piece of paradise

Guest: happy traveler (Golden, Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/27/10

3 generations of our family were lucky enough to stay in this dream house for a week in September. The location is perfect - right in the heart of breathtaking Roussillon. Our 10 & 12 year old girls could step out the front door to get a crepe across the street or walk down the road for a croissant. We enjoyed seven blissful evenings on the top terrace drinking wine and eating olives and cheese from village farmers markets. The pool was inviting and warm - the kids played in it every night. The property itself is gorgeous - spotlessly clean, charmingly decorated, with a kitchen that has anything you could possibly need to prepare a delicious meal. Mr Rosen kindly and quickly answered every email we sent, his advice and directions were spot on, and he was gracious enough to phone us on the evening of our arrival to make sure all was as we expected. I would whole-heartedly recommend this property to anyone who is looking to sample a taste of village life in Provence. The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and we will remember it as the trip of a lifetime.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/13/09 Review Submitted: 10/13/09

I can't say enough good things about this house, the town of Rousillon and the owners. The house is more beautiful than the pictures -- I would recomend it to anyone!

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Guest: Michele38 (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

We absolutely loved the house as well as Roussillon! The people were lovely, the village was beautiful and safe and the house was very comfortable...we felt very at home there! The caretakers were sweet and helpful, and the owners were fabulous! Highly recommended!

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Guest: Michael Drons (Spruce Head, ME)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

Our stay--we were 5 adults-in the first week of May was delightful in all aspects. Weather was sunny and in the 70s F everyday. The house is wonderfully situated--just a few hundred feet from the gated residents' parking and the adjacent general parking area, where the Thursday market sets up. (The market is small enough not to be overwhelming and large enough to have ample choice.) Just another 100 feet or so away is the patisserie, for great breakfast croissants and a good selection of sandwiches for picnics. There's pizza right across the street and several restaurants are close by. Best of all is the house itself. The living room is large, with a wonderful fireplace for chilly evenings, the eat-in kitchen is comfortable, and the bedrooms are fine--especially the spacious master suite. The outside terraces make the house really special. We had lunch on the highest one, looking out over the village and the incredible ochre hills beyond. We had dinners on the more intimate lower terrace, just off the living room. The small pool--on yet another level--wasn't open in early May (we didn't need it), but its siting is amazing as well. And the owners could not have been more helpful, with almost instantaneous email and phone connections and a detailed guestbook with all kind of helpful information about the house and the region. Georgette and Loulou, as the owners' designated "go-to" locals, were terrific, ready to help with any question. Roussillon itself is magical--and especially inviting for those lucky enough to be able to stay right in the village. And don't miss the Ochre Walk: imagine a moonwalk with utterly fantastic shapes at every turn and colors ranging from light yellows to deep rose--as well as towering pines! Plus Roussillon is well situated, allowing access to almost any of the Petit Luberon perched villages in less than a half hour. We are definitely returning!!

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Guest: Karen Robinson (Scarcliffe, Chesterfield, Derbysh)
Date of Stay: 10/20/08 Review Submitted: 10/20/08

We had a wonderful week at the end of September/early October. The plan was to do some local walking, and the weather was perfect for it – not too hot, just warm and pleasant. Roussillon is a beautiful village, and the house has stunning views. It is very well equipped and beautifully furnished. We had the best of everything with the temperatures in that we breakfasted outdoors every morning, walked in brilliant sunshine during the day, with an evening routine of an aperitif at one of the local bars near La Mairie, followed by either a local meal out or supper sat in front of the big open wood fire – great for falling asleep in front of! The holiday was everything we wanted it to be in a super location. We will certainly return.

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Guest: Ellen Coggeshall & Steve Odom (Atlanta, Georgia USA)
Date of Stay: 09/30/08 Review Submitted: 09/30/08

We had a wonderful vacation in Roussillon that was made more enjoyable by our beautiful accomodations and the hospitality of the Rosens. The house was well-equipped with everything needed for making meals. Reserved parking 50 feet from the house was very convenient. We will stay here again the next time we visit Provence.

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Guest: Robin Campbell (-)
Date of Stay: 11/06/07 Review Submitted: 11/06/07

My family and I would like to thank you for a fantastic holiday in your lovely home! The girls enjoyed the beautiful pool and swam virtually everyday. My husband and I enjoyed the gorgeous house, well stocked kitchen and numerous restful places to relax with a glass of wine and a book. We tried practically every restaurant in town and were never disappointed. The surrounding areas of Provence were wonderful to explore, but we could not wait to get home to your house most days. We took cooking classes, while our daughters had riding lessons. We loved the pizza place across the street and the fact that we could send our 8 year old out with a plate to fetch it. As I mentioned in the guest book, we were so thrilled with the decor of the house, we took pictures of every room and are trying to recreate it here in Virginia. Thank you again, everything was perfect and we hope to return very soon.

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Guest: mike corrigan (malibu california)
Date of Stay: 10/18/07 Review Submitted: 10/18/07

Delightful, well-appointed home in a charming Provencal village. The village is compact and totally safe -- my children wandered around without inhibition. The terrace in the David restaurant is a must for an evening meal as the sun is setting. Lots of other good restaurants in thre area -- I would particularly recommend L'Estellan in Les Imberts. All in all, a terrific vacation rental.

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