Location: Lourmarin, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (Near Aix-En-Provence, Avignon, St Rémy. Heart of the Luberon)
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
This loft-like one-bedroom apartment(420 sq ft)is located right in the heart of Lourmarin, officially recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in the whole of France. (see link below for information on Lourmarin)
"Le Loft" overlooks the picturesque village square, faces south, and is very light, with high ceilings and large casement windows. There is a cosy, quiet double bedroom (queen-size bed - 160 cm) which has a small but adequate ensuite bathroom with shower and a craftsman-made fitted closet. The large living/dining room is elegantly furnished and very comfortable. Adjacent to the living-room there's a generously-equipped gourmet galley kitchen behind a room-divider.
Located above one of Lourmarin's several chic cafés and sheltered from the street by a leafy elm tree, Le Loft is situated in a historic building that was previously one of the few grand patrician houses of the village. It has striking architectural features - very high ceilings, and decorative mouldings with cornucopias of fruit and flowers and cherub faces.
We have furnished the apartment with an eclectic, yet harmonious assortment of antiques and bric-à-brac, contemporary furnishings and objets d'art, and craftsman-built cabinets and furniture. This apartment provides comfortable accommodation for two people (plus a child or young person)in elegant surroundings, while losing nothing of the slightly faded charm of this beautiful property.
On the square below, guests have the choice of three café terraces, for breakfast, lunch and dinner too. There are also four fine restaurants within 100 yards. Although the square is pleasantly lively, the effect inside the apartment is of a gentle hubbub filtered through the branches of the mature elm tree outside the windows. There is very little traffic on the street below, and on weekends it is closed to motor vehicles.
Incidentally, the windows of the apartment and the café terrace below are THE place to be for people-watching, a popular sport in fashionable Lourmarin. The Loft offers a very French experience.
Lourmarin is of course officially classified as one of the "most beautiful villages in France" - a classification made by the French Tourist Board which goes to only around 140 villages in the whole of France. It's about 25 minutes from Aix-en Provence, 35 from Avignon and St Remy/Les Alpilles. In short, it's a pretty good base for touring and exploring the whole of Provence and especially the Luberon Region.
The village is typical of the region, with many houses either in the local golden stone or stuccoed in various shades of beige and ochre. There is a Renaissance chateau, a Protestant church and a Catholic church, which reflect some of the history of the village and the area.
Lourmarin lies at the foot of the Luberon hills, which are covered with a typically Mediterranean mix of pine, oaks and other trees. The highest point of the Luberon is around 4000ft. Around the village are old farmhouses, fields, vineyards, cherry orchards and olive groves. It is a lively and popular destination both for people from other parts of France and for foreigners - hence the 15 restaurants.
In terms of practicalities, the apartment is ideal for a couple, and can also accommodate a child (we can provide a crib or a child's bed). There is everything you need for cooking gourmet meals in the kitchen. Guests will find a washer and dryer about 100 yards away, in a laundry room shared with one other rental apartment.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- On-site bilingual assistance (e.g. tourist recommendations, doctor/dentist & other emergency help) .
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Wine-tasting, gourmet restaurants, Roman Monuments, medieval churches & abbeys. (day & night "petanque" court)
Rate Details (In Euros)
Mar 01-Nov 01 .. €620/week
Nov 01-Mar 01 .. €500/week
Long term rates available. Please contact us for information.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- "Le Loft - the two tall windows (left) above ice-cream shop - Lourmarin Vacation - Apartment with Wi-Fi Internet
- Living room - Lourmarin Vacation - Apartment with Wi-Fi Internet
- Cosy bedroom with crafstman-built bed and fittings - Lourmarin Vacation - Apartment with Wi-Fi Internet
- Dining area/kitchen counter, showing casement windows giving onto the square
- Loft kitchen
- Fireplace with original features
- Le Loft - view facing south from bedroom window.
- Le Loft: View from bedroom window facing North
- View from living room window
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