Location: Avignon, Provence, France, Europe View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Avignon rests imposingly on the route between Spain and Italy where the Rhone River approaches the Mediterranean Sea, and the regions of Provence and the Languedoc meet... Southern France at it's most beautiful. Thousands of years of history, steeped in religion and politics, overflowing with architectural masterpieces, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Behind its ancient walls and ramparts, through war and weather-worn arched entrances, Avignon offers today's visitors the opportunity to explore a plethora of winding, cobbled streets, to visit stunning old buildings, appreciate the museums and galleries, scour the markets, absorb the theatre productions and dine in its many delightful and colourful restaurants and cafes.
The surrounding countryside offers the undulating hills of Provence where Marcel Pagnol and Fredric Mistral lived and drew inspiration. The beautiful perched medieval villages, the acres and acres of vines and olive groves, fruit orchards and lavender fields, all contribute to tantalising the senses in every respect. With the Cote d'Azur close by the coastal resorts of Cassis, Marseille, Cannes,St. Tropez, along with many lesser known but equally delightful beaches, are enticing.
In a quiet residential quarter within the old town and within 100 meters of bakeries, cafes, restaurants, book stores and on to all that Avignon offers, the apartment I've called "Le Coeur d'Avignon", is extremely easy to locate. Fully restored during the early months of 2007, it offers high ceilings, spacious rooms and windows on three sides; all rooms are wonderfully light and sunny. A total living area of 85m2 plus the terrace and garage.
"Le Coeur d'Avignon" has one bedroom with queen sized (160cm) bed, ensuite bathroom (bath, shower, wc, hand basin), armchair, armoire, a bulging bookcase and views out over the neighbouring gardens; a second bedroom with twin (2x90cm) or king (180cm) bed, walk-in dressing room and another bulging bookcase...a separate bathroom (shower, wc, hand basin)....space and comfort for all. The spacious lounge/dining room with its sofa and armchairs, cable TV and wood burning fireplace, is a delight. The eat-in "cafe style" kitchen is large and fully equipped with double doors leading onto the terrace where you will find table, chairs and bbq ... yet another choice of dining area!
The apartment has central heating should you visit during the cooler months, a fully equipped laundry, and speedy internet access if your "holiday" means keeping in touch with the office!
Last but by no means least....your own private, lock-up garage.
Please don't hesitate to ask about long winter lets at negotiable prices, I'd rather have the apartment lived in and loved than empty!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Complete laundry with washer, dryer, sink and ... an additional w.c.
- Dryer: As well as the dryier, there are clothes drying racks available.
- Linens Provided: Should you be staying longer than one week, the linens are changed every Friday.
- Garage: Private, lock-up garage with electric door.
- Covered Parking: In the garage!
- Off Street Parking: In the garage!
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: This bed/bedroom can be made up with twin/single (2x90cm) beds or a king sized (180cm) bed. Please advise your preferance in advance of arrival.
- Queen Bed: Queen sized (160cm) bed.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Please advise in advance of your arrival if you would like single beds (2x90cm) or one king sized (180cm) in this room.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library: Mix of CD's and a USB port should you bring your own music with you.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped "eat-in" kitchen with double French doors leading to the terrace.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything from electric juicers for those who love freshly squeezed juice with their breakfast, to an abundance of crockery and cutlery should you wish to entertain!
- Refrigerator: Fridge with freezer for those much needed ice cubes!
- Dishwasher: Wonderfully silent and efficient.
- Microwave: If you visit "Les Halles", the covered market in the middle of Avignon, bring home something prepared and "zap" it if you like!
- Catering Available: For a minimum of 4 adults, catering can be arranged. Ask for details.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber (Series A) bbq, utensils on terrace.
- Deck/Patio: The terrace has a dining table for 6, a bbq and is half shaded so you've an option of sunbaking or keeping cool.
- Communications
- Telephone: A good speedy connection.
- Broadband Internet: Cable internet connection for your computer.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In Euros)
Rates include all utilities and linens. Friday to Friday rentals.
w/c Jan. 2nd, 2009 to March 6th, 2009......E600/week
w/c March 6th, 2009 to April 3rd, 2009......E700/week
w/c April 3rd, 2009 to Oct. 2nd, 2009......E800/week
w/c Oct. 2nd, 2009 to Oct. 30th, 2009......E700/week
w/c Oct. 30th, 2009 to Dec. 18th, 2009......E600/week
w/c Dec. 18th, 2009 to Jan. 1st, 2010......E700/week
During the cooler months....weeks can commence and end to suit you.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Avignon
Avignon to me is a wonderfully central location for exploring Provence. North, South, East and West, it's all within easy reach and oh so wonderful to discover! "Intra-muros", inside the walls of old-town Avignon was most important to me for the ease of walking to all that Avignon has to offer. Restaurants and bars, cafes and galleries, historic buildings and riverside walks. High-speed trains and local train services, choice of airports(Avignon, Marseille and Nimes), bus tours and boat tours, private guides and tours to suit ... Avignon is a unique place to stay, even without a car if that is your preference.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
My apartment is situated in a residential 'quartier', on a wide street (most unusual in a medieval town or village. With a private garage (hassle free parking!), full laundry (no dry-cleaning or laundromat experiences to waste your time!) and a sun drenched roof terrace (cocktails, bbq's, afternoon siestas....!), you've the creature comforts of home all here. An easy 8 minute walk and you're at Place Pie, where you'll find the renown "Les Halles", the undercover market with it's colour and character, it's gourmet delights and extraordinary suspended garden.
Owner's Map of Avignon
Australian born and bred, with an in-built love for travelling and exploring. Having lived in England, America and Holland, often vacationing in Europe and most specifically France, it seemed an obvious conclusion that I would settle on searching out and finding a holiday property in Provence.
Property Photos
- Entrance Hall. - Avignon France Vacation Accommodation Rental
- Reflections of the spacious and sunny kitchen. - Avignon France Vacation Accommodation Rental
- Bedroom No1. with ensuite bathroom and queen sized (160cm) bed. - Avignon France Vacation Accommodation Rental
- Ensuite bathroom to bedroom No.1 with bath/shower, hand basin and wc.
- Bedroom No.2 with dressing room. King (180cm) or twin (2x90cm) beds.
- Second bathroom with large shower, hand basin and wc.
- Lounge to dining area, windows on two sides, spacious and light.
- Loungeroom with windows on two sides letting in lots of wonderful sunshine.
- Reflections of a dining room!
- 'Cafe' style, large and sun-filled, eat-in kitchen.
- Fully equipped, large eat-in kitchen.
- Terrace with dining table, chairs and bbq.
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