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 On 2 Levels, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
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 newly painted with all new furniture and amenities. There is a large, sunny terrace as well - perfect for dining alfresco! An elevator goes to both levels of the apartment. 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. Nice and Cannes are an easy 2-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
- Washer: New washer/dryer combo.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: linens supplied for a small additional fee.
- Off Street Parking: Designated parking spot beside apartment building.
- Elevator: stops on both levels of apartment
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: Comfortable fold-out double bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: LCD Flat-screen TV.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipped (gas top, microwave/oven combo, all small appliances) ; no oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: New utensils and pots and pans
- Refrigerator: New
- Dishwasher: New
- Microwave: New Microwave/oven combo.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Large terrace suitable for dining. Can accommodate 6-8 people easily. Lovely view of St Jacques Hill from terrace. Large sun umbrella
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Lovely unobstructed view of Colline St. Jacques.
- Communications
- Telephone: Cordless telephone on both levels: local (Vaucluse) calls only
- Other Amenities
- Variety of board games supplied, Located near main street in historical centre of Cavaillon, weekly farmers' market right outside apartment, boulangerie and petit marché across the street, wonderful cheese shop 2 blocks away, SNCF train station 10 minute walk away, internet cafe 2 blocks 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 (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Many local amenities nearby: swimming pools, cinemas, library, horseback riding.
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 hrs away from Cannes. 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 functional French and I have never encountered anyone who hasn't been very complimentary of my attempt to speak the language.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment On 2 Levels
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 travelled extensively and love this part of the country. We're looking forward to spending 3 to 4 months a year escaping Ottawa winters in Cavaillon when we retire in a few years' time.
Property Photos
- Main living area showing stairs to mezzaine level with 2 bedrooms - Cavaillon Apartment Near Luberon - Menerbes
- Dining area with seating for 6; flat-screen TV with DVD; CD player - Cavaillon Apartment Near Luberon - Menerbes
- Large, sunny terrace for al fresco dining - view of Colline St. Jacques - Cavaillon Apartment Near Luberon - Menerbes
- Fully-stocked kitchen equipped with new appliances
- A view of the main level with dining area seating for 6 people
- Master bedroom with queen-size bed and French doors leading to the terrace
- 2nd bedroom with twin beds
- Full bath with tub, shower, and toilet on 2nd level; another toilet on 1st level
- Dishwasher, washer/dryer combo, ironing, and cleaning supplies in separate room
- Hiking Trail on Colline St. Jacques (Cavaillon)
- Market day in Cavaillon, just steps away from the apartment
- Another view of Cavailon market-one of the largest in the area
- Antique Market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue-10 kms away
- View of Mt Ventoux from ancient castle in Chateauneuf du Pape just 30 kms away
- The vibrant Cours Mirabeau in beautiful Aix en Provence, 55 kms away
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #200785
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