Location: Gordes, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (1 hr Marseille Airport- 40 min TGV Avignon, Aix-en-Provence)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Le Mas Des Gardiols, La Cerisaie, a medieval Provence stone house in the Luberon national reserve, provides the true experience of Provence livint. The Luberon home is over three hundred years old, yet retains original beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls, tiled floors, and a private trellised courtyard where grapes vines wind and roses, lavender, and jasmine perfume the Provence evening.
This home has been beautifully and lovingly restored with Gourmet kitchen, modern baths, extra hot water heaters, brand-new comfortable beds, authentic Provence antique furnishings, and interior appointments. French doors in kitchen and dining room open directly into the private courtyard which has a stone table comfortably seating ten.
A spiral staircase leads from the dining room up to the family/living room on the second floor, from where one can view the gardens, nearby vineyards, lavender fields, the Luberon village of Roussillon, and the Luberon Mountain range. A master suite off the living room has private terrace, king-size bed, beamed ceilings, private ensuite bath with tub, shower, sink, and bidet. Living room also has beamed ceilings, bookshelves with books, games, CD player, video cassettes, satellite TV. A lovely large bedroom with fireplace, twin beds, a bathroom and smaller bedroom, twin beds, same Luberon view are located in the oldest wing of the home above an old provencal type kitchen.
Off the courtyard, in what once was the old kitchen and family living space, is a bedroom suite with queen-size bed with a unique vaulted ceiling, original fireplace, and original ceramic tile floor. A garden room across the courtyard provides a shaded hideaway and old wood-cooking bread oven.
La Cerisaie means cherry orchard, where a private pool is nestled in a lovingly tended garden with lavender, climbing roses, laurel, oleander, rosemary, and fig trees. Here one can lunch under the shade of a cherry tree at a second stone table in a trellaced eating area, get lost in a book, gaze at Roussillon and the Luberon range, or snooze in the shade to the songs of birds and cicadas.
Food and wine are a prime reason people visit Provence and the Luberon. You can visit a different Provencal Luberon village or Vaucluse outdoor market every day and cook with fresh local ingredients, have a cook do it for you, or eat in one of the world-class, Michelin star rated restaurants in the vicinity. The home lies amid welcoming Luberon vineyards, our favorite within walking distance, with the world-famous Chateauneuf-du-Pape is but 35 miles away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library: A mixture of music but mostly classical, or traditional French music.
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- hair-dryers, weekly cleaning, linen, towels, bikes
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Activities include hiking, riding, canoeing, ballooning, cultural and historic sites of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Nimes, Festivals of all types (Theater, Music, Lavender, Crafts, etc) occur throughout the summer including the Opera Festival at Orange, the Opera and Piano Festivals at Aix en Provence, and Avignon's famous theater festival, And don't forget the local, traveling family circus for a true taste of Provence family life. Plus you are just over one hour away from a delicious day at clean Mediterranean beaches
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June, July, August .. from $2600-2950/week(s)
All Other Periods ... $2200-2700/week(s)inclusive
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Gordes
Le Mas des Gardiols is ideally located amid all the "most beautiful" villages in France. Yet it is a sanctuary, away from the torrent of summer tourists visiting the Luberon. Les Gardiols neighbors are life-long residents. It is also just over an hour to the Mediterraenean beaches to the south, and Mont Ventoux to the North. Roman ruins next to examples of church and French history are sprinkled throughout the region. Lavender fields, sunflower crops, vineyards, orchards and olive trees glorify the natural surroundings.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Dine in the flower-filled courtyard under the stars in the peace and quiet of the Luberon countryside in a hamlet that has existed since the year 900 and retains the charm and character of old Provence. Take a short scenic walk up the hill to the perched medieval Provence village of Joucas, for your fresh bread and croissants. The small Joucas market can provide all of your cuilinary needs. Farmers markets occur daily in nearby picturesque villages of Roussillon, Gordes, Goult, Menerbes, and Bonnieux.
Property Photos
- Bienvenue to Provence and the Luberon - Luberon/Gordes, Provence, France - Vaucluse Vacation Rental - Stunningly Renovated Provencal Farmhouse in the Luberon!
- Our courtyard is typical for a Luberon village home and great place to dine. - Luberon/Gordes, Provence, France - Vaucluse Vacation Rental - Stunningly Renovated Provencal Farmhouse in the Luberon!
- You will awake to a vew of the Luberon over your private pool and garden. - Luberon/Gordes, Provence, France - Vaucluse Vacation Rental - Stunningly Renovated Provencal Farmhouse in the Luberon!
- Kitchen area-all appliances are updated
- Refractory table - dining area and one of several dining options
- Courtyard table prepared with flowers from the garden for a candlelight dinner
- Garden "siesta" room with old, working bread oven provides a cool getaway
- Family room-library
- Garden area near pool with Luberon Mountains on the horizon through cherries
- Cozy bedroom suite with fireplace in ancient family living space.
- Master suite
- Upstairs bedroom with fireplace in oldest section of the home.
- Photo taken from garden looking toward our home.
- Looking to cherry orchard over the pool.
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