Location: Vinsobres, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe (45 minutes from Avignon, and 2 hours from Lyon..) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
300 year old village house on 3 floors. Chez Hubbert is only half a dozen houses down from the centre of the village of Vinsobres. Beautifully and tastefully renovated with antique furniture, gourmet equipped kitchen and appliances. Ground/middle floor consists of lounge, new kitchen/dining room with table seating 8, magnificent view from terrace with table and seating for 8 (and BBQ), and WC.
Top floor with master bedroom with king size bed, antique furniture & marble fireplace. 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, main bathroom and WC. Lower floor with 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, bathroom, separate WC and cave. Also wonderful garden on this floor overlooking vineyards and olive groves. Walking distance to the nearest wineries and domains. Only 1 and a half hours to skiing in the Winter!
Markets - You can go to a market every day in Provence if you wish! In Summer they can get very busy, so get there early before 10 as they close at 12.
Some of the better ones are:
Tuesday - Vaison la Romaine - a wonderful selection of food, crafts, clothing and plants. Good in winter too!
Thursday - Nyons - our favorite market as it's so close! Lovely cafes to have lunch at. Wander down to the old bridge through old town.
Friday - Carpentras - plenty of variety.
Saturday - St Cecile le Vigne - A small but lovely provincial market - well worth a visit!
Uzes - Lots of food stalls with local specialties. Worth combining with a trip to the Pont du Gard.
Sunday - Isle-sur-la-Sorgue - The largest antique market outside Paris plus all the usual food and craft stalls. Well worth a trip if you have the time.
Carpentras - Flea market - you'll never know what you will find here!
Bicycling - if you would like to do some riding, we have 3 bikes for the use of guest
Grignon - Chateau Grignon is a beautiful Chateau with an ancient village at the base. You can see it for miles as you pass through Valreas. Lots of lovely boutiques and artisan shops for that special gift will be found here. The Chateau is well worth a tour if you have time, as well as the church. Lunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants at the base of the castle is a lovely way to pass away the afternoon.
Vaison La Romaine - Only 20 minutes away in Vaison - you will find ancient roman ruins that are well preserved, as well as a Roman amphitheater, which is currently being restored. The ancient Castle of the Counts of Toulouse is well worth the climb, as well as the ancient old village on the hill over the ancient bridge.
Avignon - Pont St Benezet - from the song 'Sur le pont d'Avignon…'. The bridge only goes half way across the Rhone - the rest having been swept away by floods a couple of hundred years ago. Euro 3.50 entry which includes a mobile cassette player telling you the history of the bridge - in English.
Road Train - Good one for the children. Euro 2 for a short trip from the Palais des Papes up to the gardens on the hill or Euro 6 for a 40 minute tour of the city.
Palais des Papes - An interesting visit. Self guided tour around the famous palace telling you all about the rooms/history etc. Entry fee Euro 9.50. Good gift shop at the end of the tour.
Lavender, Olives and Wine - All three are in abundance in this area of Provence! Nyons is the olive capital of France and a visit to la Nyonsaise is a must to taste the olives, oils and other wonderful produce. La Vinsobraise (at the beginning of the road to Vinsobres) is the local co-operative housing all the Vinsobres wines
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Ample parking just around the corner.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed: Both downstairs bedrooms have queen size beds.
- Twin/Single Bed: The two single beds both join together to make a second kingsize bed.
- Crib: Bedding also available for the cot.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library: Extensive children's videos as well as suitable for adults.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full gourmet kitchen with refigerator/freezer, induction cooktop and complete kitchen utensils for those gourmet chefs!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Convection microwave.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Stunning view of the local vineyards and lavendar fields. Sit and enjoy the sunsetting over the hills whilst enjoying a wonderful meal in the garden!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer: Large computer screen to plug your laptop in.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Enjoy the stunning views while you also enjoy the beautiful garden complete with table, chairs and swing.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1230-$1730/week
1st Jan 2009 - 7th Jan 2009..$1430 (per week)
8th Jan 2009 - 31st April 2009..$1230 (per week)
1st May 2009 - 30th June 2009..$1430 (per week)
1st July 2009 - 31st August 2009..$1730 (per week)
1st Sept 2009 - 31st October 2009..$1430 (per week)
1st November 2009 - 16th December 2009..$1230 (per week)
17th December 2009 - 31st December 2009..$1430 (per week)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Vinsobres
The first time my husband Graeme and I first came to the south of France was in 2005. We fell in love with the lifestyle, the people, the food and of course the wine! We then travelled around the area and during the course of subsequent visits, we fell in love with Provence and the Drome area in particular. We love the small charming village of Vinsobres, and its proximity to Nyons, as well as being close to skiing in sinter which our whole family loves. The Nyons area is also famous for not having the dreaded mistral winds! Our position is unique as we are only a few hours from Switzerland, Italy and Spain. An ideal place to base yourself whilst visiting the area. Paris is only 2 and a half hours by the TGV.
Owner's Map of Vinsobres
Graeme and I live mainly in a beautiful place called Kangaroo Ground, just outside of Melbourne, Australia. We divide our time between there and the south of France. Our work is such that as long as we have access to the internet, we can work anywhere!
Property Photos
- Master Bedroom with King size bed. - Vinsobres Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Close to Wineries & Skiing
- Upstairs terrace with views over the vineyards. - Vinsobres Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Close to Wineries & Skiing
- Gourmet kitchen with seating for 8. - Vinsobres Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Close to Wineries & Skiing
- Loungeroom with wood fire.
- One of the downstairs bedrooms.
- Upstairs bathroom.
- The back garden overlooking the vineyards and hills.
- To relax in with a glass of red!
- Vinsobres in Autumn.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #266526
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