Location: Aups, Provence, France, Europe (1 & 1/2 half hours from Nice, Marseilles, St.Tropez, Aix)
Accommodations: Home, 6 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 13)
Le Jardin du Couvent, located in the village of Aups in the Haut Var region, is our family vacation home. The Couvent was originally built between 1629-1639, when a 12th century Cistercian abbey was converted into an Ursuline convent. Our house, the adjoining chapel and the garden were all part of the cloisters of the convent and were originally used as places of prayer and meditation. After World War II, when the property ceased being used for religious and educational purposes, ownership of the property reverted to the Duc de Blacas, the hereditary feudal noble and ruler of Provence. Our family acquired Le Jardin du Couvent in 1972 and we completed its renovation in 1990.
The interior of the home has been carefully restored and maintained. It is a comfortable and attractive home with modern conveniences. The house has central heating and four fireplaces. There are six bedrooms with beds for twelve people, four and a half bathrooms, and several sitting rooms and dining areas. The general decor of the house retains the flavor of its origins. The house is furnished with French country antiques and Oriental rugs. The arched cloister walkway and the spacious walled garden provide complete privacy for outdoor dining and relaxing. The house contains in excess of six thousand square feet, with ample parking available at the rear of the house.
Enjoy village life in 12th century Aups: it's just a three minute walk to your morning croissant, cafes, restaurants, and the small shops. The village maintains a swimming pool and tennis courts in the summer months for which a small fee is charged. There is an open air market every Wednesday and Saturday. Village fairs are held in May and August and provencal celebrations at Christmas and Easter. Or take any number of day trips to picturesque villages in the region, the Gorges du Verdon and the Lac de Ste. Croix or to Avignon, Nice, Aix-en-Provence, St. Paul de Vence, and the beaches of St. Tropez.
Caretaker lives in the village and speaks English.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars/Euros)
June through September .. $3300/week
Rest of the Year ........ $2750/week
25% of the rental required at time lease is signed.
Balance 60 days prior to commencement of rental term plus $500 deposit.
Tenant pays fuel oil propane, firewood & telephone.
Equivalent of 6 hours housecleaning per week & gardening included.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Walled Garden - Aups, Provence, France Vacation & Holiday Home
- The Vaulted Cloister Way Bordering the Garden - Aups, Provence, France Vacation & Holiday Home
- Dining in the Garden - Aups, Provence, France Vacation & Holiday Home
- The Old Sycamore
- Garden Entrance to the Grand Salon
- The Grand Salon
- The Grand Salon Looking into Garden
- The Living Room
- The Kitchen
- Second Floor Large Twin Bedroom
- One of the Second Floor Queen Bedrooms
- A Village Fete
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #35180
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