Main living area showing stairs to mezzaine level with 2 bedrooms
Location: Cavaillon, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (60 kms to Marseille Airport; 20 kms to TGV Avignon) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Apartment On 2 Levels
Sunny, bright and spacious, 2-bedroom apartment on 2 levels with a terrace (sleeps 6) in a small, quiet building in central Cavaillon, just steps from one of the largest weekly markets in Provence. There is a boulangerie and a fruitière right across the street, along with a bank and a pharmacy and a wonderful cheese shop 2 short blocks away.
The apartment is equipped with air-conditioning and an elevator with all new furniture and amenities. There is a large, sunny terrace as well - perfect for dining alfresco! Linens are available for a modest surcharge.
Cavaillon is centrally located in the Vaucluse region of Provence only 20 kms from Avignon, 55 kms from Aix-en-Provence, 60 kms from Marseille and the international airport and a short drive from St. Remy, Apt and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Visit the picturesque villages of the Luberon - Menerbes (featured in Peter Mayle’s book, 'A Year in Provence') and the stunning hilltop villages of Gordes and Roussillon, just a few minutes away by car. Many local wineries within a 15 minute drive. Nice and Cannes are an easy 2.5 -hour drive away along the Autoroute de Soleil (A7) which is conveniently accessible from Cavaillon.
Paris is only 2 and 1/2 hours away by the TGV (high-speed train) from Avignon.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : installed in 2009
- Linens Provided : linens supplied for a small additional fee.
- Elevator
- Washer : Washer/dryer combo located in unit
- Off Street Parking : Designated secure parking spot beside apartment building.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Comfortable fold-out double bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : LCD Flat-screen TV.
- DVD
- Video Library : Several DVDs available
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped (gas top, microwave/oven combo, all small appliances) ; no oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Cooking utensils and pots and pans
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : Large terrace suitable for dining. View of St Jacques Hill from terrace. Large sun umbrella; 4 lounge chairs; 2 sun loungers; dining table with 4 chairs; 2 occasional chairs
- View/Location
- Mountain View : View of Colline St. Jacques from the terrace
- Communications
- Telephone : Cordless telephone on both levels: local (Vaucluse) calls only
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Variety of DVDs and board games supplied, Located near main street in centre of Cavaillon, steps to one of the largest weekly farmers' market in the area, boulangerie and petit marché across the street, wonderful cheese shop 2 blocks away, SNCF train station 10 minute walk away, 2 cinemas close by. Cavaillon is just off Autoroute de Soleil (A7) to Aix, Marseilles, Cannes, Nice.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Many local amenities nearby: large municipal swimming pool, bicycle rentals in town, cinemas, library, horseback riding, 15 minutes from weekly antique market and local wineries
Rate Details (In Euros)
Low Season (Oct to March) .. €400/week
Mid Season (April, May, Jun, Sept) .. €500/week
High Season (Jul, Aug) .. €600/week
Off-season rentals available - please inquire with rental agent.
Bed linen rental: 8 euros per person/per week: Bath linens: 6 euros pp/pw
Additional agency fee of 100 Euros per rental (regardless of length of stay)
All prices include taxes
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Cavaillon
The climate, food and scenery is wonderful in the south of France. Our city, Cavaillon, is close to the perched villages of the Luberon (like Menerbes and Gordes) as well as cities like Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, St Remy de Provence, Arles, and only 2.5 hrs away from Cannes and Nice. We're also very close to Barcelona (4 hr drive) and the Marseille International Airport which means we have easy access to European and African countries. And Paris is only 2.5 hrs away by TGV. The city is small (23,000) and not 'touristy' at all which is nice since you get a feel for living in a real Provence city. We find the people of Cavaillon extremely gracious and very kind: I speak very basic French yet I have always felt welcomed by the residents of Cavaillon and the neighbouring towns of Menerbes, St Remy and Avignon.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
We are able to walk across the street each morning to buy a baguette at the Patisserie and we are within a 5-10 minute walk of many gourmet restaurants. We're just a 10-minute walk to the train station (where there is a great pizza place) and the 2 cinemas in town (the movies are all recent; sometimes they are in English with French subtitles.) We are about 50 feet away from one of the largest weekly markets in Provence: it's a great way to spend the morning. The market runs down both sides of our street from top to bottom and literally everything you can imagine is for sale - fruits, vegetables, housewares, clothes, soaps, sausages, spices...Even though our apartment is centrally located, we find it very quiet at night.
Owner's Map of Cavaillon
We are a Canadian couple, from the Ottawa area, who have fulfilled a dream of owning a place in the south of France. We have traveled extensively and love this part of the country. We are planning to spend 3 to 4 months a year in Cavaillon when we retire in a few years' time. In the meantime, we try to visit at least 2 times a year. We love the fact that we can decide on the spur of the moment to go have a coffee in Aix (for example) and be there in under 45 minutes. Or take a quick (20 minutes) trip to St Remy de Provence to visit the van Gogh museum.
Property Photos
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- Main living area showing stairs to mezzaine level with 2 bedrooms - Cavaillon Apartment Near Luberon - Menerbes
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- Dining area with seating for 6; flat-screen TV with DVD; CD player - Cavaillon Apartment Near Luberon - Menerbes
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- Large, sunny terrace for al fresco dining - view of Colline St. Jacques - Cavaillon Apartment Near Luberon - Menerbes
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- Fully-stocked kitchen equipped with new appliances
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- A view of the main level with dining area seating for 6 people
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- Master bedroom with queen-size bed and French doors leading to the terrace
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- 2nd bedroom with twin beds
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- Full bath with tub, shower, and toilet on 2nd level; another toilet on 1st level
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- Dishwasher, washer/dryer combo, ironing, and cleaning supplies in separate room
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- Hiking Trail on Colline St. Jacques (Cavaillon)
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- Market day in Cavaillon, just steps away from the apartment
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- Another view of Cavailon market-one of the largest in the area
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- Antique Market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue-10 kms away
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- View of Mt Ventoux from ancient castle in Chateauneuf du Pape just 30 kms away
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- The vibrant Cours Mirabeau in beautiful Aix en Provence, 55 kms away
Traveler Reviews (3)
Apartment perfect for a trip to Provence!
Guest: Carole F.
(Québec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/15/11
We had a pleasant stay in this apartment in Provence! It is very clean and very well equipped, among other things, we enjoyed the cooler, beach chairs and umbrella. It is conveniently located near major roads and all we wanted to visit. With people in the rental service was impeccable. If we return to Provence, we would like to rent this apartment again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Provence Apartment
Guest: Troutfisher
(Omaha, NE USA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teenage daughters) stayed at this wonderful apartment for 10 days.The apartment itself was spacious and comfortable. It looks exactly like the photos on the website. We enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace and the view of St. James Hill. We loved that it was centrally located and approximately 30 minutes or less to all of the places we wanted to visit in Provence -- Avignon, Pont du Gard, Isle Sur-la-Sorgue, Rousillion, St. Remy, Baux, etc. The town of Cavaillon itself had wonderful Patisseries, Charcuteries, cheese shops and fresh food markets which were all within a block of our front door. Our daughters were able to explore the town and go the market or patisserie for breakfast on their own. Cavaillon turns into a wonderful outdoor market on Monday -- there were flea market vendors, local goods and a farmer's market. We would highly recommend this apartment to anyone traveling in the area.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Absolutely wonderful base for exploring Provence
Guest: Mike
(Coquitlam, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/23/10
I can't say enough good things about staying here. First, the location in Cavaillon is excellent. Like the listing says, Cavaillon itself isn't very touristy (in other words, there isn't much to do in Cavaillon itself) but everything is only a hop, skip, and a jump away. It is central to the Luberon Valley, a short drive to Avignon (and the highly desirable visit for us to Chateauneuf-du-Pape), only an hour to the Pont du Gard, under 45 minutes to Aix-en-Provence, just over an hour to the beautiful beaches on the coast like in Cassis, and so on. Cavaillon has everything a local would want and then makes it easy to see everything a tourist would want to see. The apartment itself is fantastic! After a very hot and uncomfortable week in Paris, the air conditioned (and large) stay in Cavaillon was truly welcomed. We greatly enjoyed the spaciousness (even though it was much larger than only two people needed) and the facilities. Having a parking spot was also greatly welcomed. Steps to a couple of small markets and a gourmet food/wine/cheese store, great bakeries, a butcher, etc. A nice, comfortable bed, a functioning elevator...overall, great. Also, the local property manager, Carine, was a real pleasure to deal with and very helpful with our specific needs. Overall, a truly wonderful experience and I would go back there again - the only thing missing was a pool!
Owner response:Hi Mike - Really glad you enjoyed your stay in the apartment. It sounds as if you had a great time visiting so many of the nearby attractions like Avignon, Aix and the Pont du Gard. This is one of the reasons we enjoy the area so much as well - in addition to the wonderful food and wine. Hope you had a chance to experience market day in Cavaillon as well. We hope you will come back very soon. P.S. Wish we could provide a swimming pool but - for future reference - just to let you know that there is a large, outdoor public swimming pool about 3 kms away from the apartment!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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