Location: Les Taillades, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (10min Cavaillon;45mins Marseille Airport;35 mins TGV Avignon)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Farmhouse
La Roche Ronde is situated on the outskirts of the old village of Les Taillades on the western edge of the Luberon Mountain. Peaceful, but within easy reach of Cavaillon and the AutoRoute (four kilometers), 30 minutes to the TGV Avignon station, and 45 minutes to Marseille (Marignanne) Airport.
It is centrally placed to visit all of Provence, the Mediterranean and the Camargue are less than one hour away. The area has attractions for everyone all set amidst breathtaking scenery. The Luberon Natural Park, with its abundant wildlife, has many walks on mountain and woodland tracks and can be explored on horseback or mountain bike.
Provence is famous for its many medieval fortified villages perched on rocky outcrops with their narrow streets, fountains, and colourful cafes. Nearby is the geological wonder of Fontaine de Vaucluse and its underground river system whose source feeds the river Sorgue. Downstream is L'Isle sur la Sorgue, an internationally famous antique centre. Within easy reach by car is the walled Papal City of Avignon and the extensive Roman remains at Nimes, Arles, Pont du Gard, St. Remy, and Vaison La Romaine.
The local village markets offer an abundance of fresh produce, and the local vineyards will satisfy the needs of those who like to cook and sample the local wine. The big local supermarket is five minutes away by car and there are bakers, butchers, and grocery shops in the nearby villages of Les Taillades, Robion, and Cheval Blanc. In Cavaillon and the villages, there are numerous restaurants to suit all tastes.
One can canoe on the Sorgue, play golf at several local courses, and there are tennis and other sporting facilities in most towns and villages.
The traditionally restored farmhouse is spacious and cool, it has a large enclosed garden ample parking and an orchard, an inner graveled courtyard - great for boules - and colourful borders set around an ancient plane tree. There is a typical Provencal terrace running along the front of the house covered with vines and climbers ideal for dining outside.
To one side, screened by a rose arbour, is a swimming pool nine-meters by four-meters with paved surround, lawns, and barbecue. In front of the wrought iron gates there is a one hectare wild flower field frequently visited by the local shepherd and his flock.
The lounge is extremely roomy and comfortable with a stone staircase and a large window looking out onto the garden, TV, video, music centre, and comfortable settees and chairs for ten.
The dining room has an old Provencal ceiling with a banquet table and ten chairs. The beamed farmhouse kitchen has a large breakfast table and is fitted with all modern conveniences - oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, and lots of kitchen utensils. To the rear is a separate laundry room. French doors from the kitchen and dining room lead out onto the shaded terrace with large granite table and ten chairs.
On the ground floor entered from the lounge, there is a double-size bedroom with adjacent bathroom and a private entrance leading onto a delightful tiled and walled courtyard.
The first floor has one twin and one double-size bedroom, both beamed, sharing a shower room, a queen-size bedroom with it's private shower room, and another double-size bedroom with balcony and private shower room. NOTE: All bath/shower rooms have a wash basin and toilet. Please check that the bed configuration of three double, one queensize and two single beds suits your group.
Rates include garden and pool maintenance, gas, electricity, central heating, and a weekly clean and change of household linen and bath towels. Reasonable Telephone and computer usage is included. No Pets Please. We welcome you on arrival with a glass of wine or two! to enable us to explain the house and local area and, we leave a supper for you to enjoy later.
World-wide references available.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Everything you could need in a kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Paved terrasse with granite top table for 10 and 10 wrought iron chairs
- Balcony : There is a balcony off the master bedroom
- View/Location
- Mountain View : One can see the Luberon mountain
- Communications
- Telephone : One can use the telephone for all calls within reason
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Phone/Fax, 2 Refrigerators, Parking for Five Cars, Washing Machine & Outside Drying Line
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : There is a downstairs bedroom and adjoining bathroom
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : There is only one step between the lounge and dining room
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
July & August .......................... €2900/week.
June ................................... €2300/week.
September .............................. €2000/week.
May & October.............. €1700/week.
April............. €1500/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- House From Outside Garden Wall - Les Taillades, Vaucluse, Provence, France - Farmhouse for Renting - Take a Tour of Provence
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- Swimming Pool - Les Taillades, Vaucluse, Provence, France - Farmhouse for Renting - Take a Tour of Provence
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- House From Meadow - Les Taillades, Vaucluse, Provence, France - Farmhouse for Renting - Take a Tour of Provence
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- Main House
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- Pool And Garden
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- Double Bedroom
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- Twin Bedroom
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- Dining Room
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- Lounge
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- Kitchen
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #12937
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