Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna

Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna

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Large heated pool with beautiful surroundings and no neighbours
Aerial photo
Master bedroom
Main House with large garden
Chambre "cowboy"

Overview of Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Popular LocationLuberon Regional Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOchre Cliffs of Roussillon19 min walk
  • Popular LocationConservatoire des Ocres et de la Couleur4 min drive
  • AirportMarseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bibliotheque

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cowboy

2 Twin Beds

Grand-Mere

2 Twin Beds

Le studio

2 Twin Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Salon 1

2 Twin Beds

Salon 2

1 Queen Bed

Sauna

1 Twin Bed

Vanya

1 Queen Bed

Vanya children

2 Twin Bunk Beds

8 bathrooms

Cowboy

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Grand Mere

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Salon 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Salon 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Sauna

Toilet · Shower only

Studio

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Vanya

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna

ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE
The house has a little history which is nice to tell. My mother was married to Curd Jurgens for 19 years, before meeting my Greek father. Curd Jurgens was a quite famous Hollywood actor back in the days, playing in moves like ("Michel Strogoff", "The Inn of the sixth happiness", "Battle of Britain", "The spy who loved me", "The enemy below", "And God created Woman" and many more). When they separated, my mother bought this beautiful farmhouse and started renovating it with my father. Then I was born, and we lived there for 9 years. We’ve had many famous visitors, friends of my mother’s from the glamorous times when she was married to Curd. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Maria Schell, Giacometti, Leonard Cohen, Romy Schneider, Herbert Von Karajan and many more came for a relaxed time in the Provence…

ABOUT THE HOUSE
La Madone is Eco friendly, which means we use only organic detergeants, organic soaps, organic disinfectants, No synthetic material, and the pool is cleaned by saline technology so it is chlorine free.
The house is a beautiful renovated provencal farmhouse, in the middle of 7ha of vineyards and fruit trees, completely isolated, with a private road to access the house and no neighbors.
As both my parents were artists, the house is done the way they wanted it, simple, comfortable, rustique and with a lot of character.
The house is 380sqm and has 6 provencal style double bedrooms, some with fireplace in the rooms, all 6 with ensuite bathrooms and WC.
There is also 1 bedroom with bunk beds for children, and another office-library room, next to the master bedroom, just under the roof with 2 single beds. From this room you can access the small terrace on the roof with a beautiful 360 degree view across the vineyards and Roussillon village.
There is an extra studio that is available at an extra cost if you are a big family, that can sleep 2 people.

The sauna has a small room, very fresh, excellent for siestas.
The living room is a 100sqm space, with high Provençal ceiling, and a very large fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped, with professional gas stove and 2 professional ovens, 2 refrigerators, 1 freezer, microwave, 2 dishwashers etc. HI-FI with CD player + ipod input, Cable TV, Fast WIFI internet, DVD player.
The inside dining room seats 14-16 people comfortably. The outside table seats also 14-16 people. You can enjoy the morning sun having your breakfast on the outside table, with the view on the garden and on the valley.
The terrace is a great place to relax during the day and/or have an “aperitif” before dinner.
There is also an outside table and a built-in barbecue, ideal for a great lunch and barbecue cooking. Bbq table sits also 14-16 people.
The garden in front of the house is great for the children. A Table tennis is also available, and a court to play "Petanque", the national sport of the South of France!
The swimming pool is salt technology, so chlorine free. It can be heated if requested. It is a large swimming pool - 14m long and 6 meter large, and great space around the pool to relax, with benches with mattresses and teak lounge chairs. There is also a stone table at the pool, with a metal built roof for the shade, great for a little lunch around the pool.
The cellar is also at your disposal, with our sommelier's selection of beautiful regional and French reds, whites and rosés. The temperature is between 14-17 and the humidity is at 75%, which is ideal for keeping wines! We call it the honesty bar, meaning you take what you want, and leave the corresponding amount on the table. We trust you!
Some great activities are available, such as professional masseur, pottery courses, cycling rentals, horse riding, hot air balloon rides and many other activities can be arranged in advance.
Cooking services are also available, (Nadege is probably, and without joke one of the best private chefs in the region, she cooks beautifully, and uses organic products from local markets, cheese from the traiteur “Gouin” in Coustellet, meat from the best butcher in the region called “Isnard” in Goult, fresh fish that come every week from Marseille, I do recommend her for a few dinners, you will remember me! and I also recommend her Tarte Tatin for dessert!).
Cooking lessons with Nadege are great too. Our past guests have absolutely loved the experience!
Christine is also a great sommelier, and she can come and give you a wine tasting with explanation in all the processes of making wine. A great experience too! And with Nadege they often combine their strength and offer a super nice lunch or dinner.

ABOUT THE REGION
Roussillon is classified as one of the most beautiful villages of France. It is in the middle of the Provence, in the Luberon. It is well known for its red ocred canyons. The village has many restaurants, cafes, a castle, an art gallery, souvenir shops, pottery shops, and all the houses are red coloured by the ocres, as you can see on the photo in the site. There is also a supermarket, grocery store, a pharmacy, a post office, a very good butcher, a cash dispenser and a very nice farmer's market and delicatessen market every Wednesday. The house is 900m (0.55 miles) from Roussillon.
Beautiful villages are few kilometers away from the house. Villages such as Gordes (known for the stone houses and the Vasarély Museum), Menherbes, Goult, Bonnieux, Lacoste (with the Marquis de Sade's castle), Buoux, Baux de Provence, Lourmarin, Isle-sur-la Sorgue (with the internationally famous antique market on Sundays, don't miss it!), Fontaine de Vaucluse (with its 100 feet deep water spring), Eygalières et les Alpilles (with the famous Chappelle St-Sixte), Saint-Remy de Provence (where Nostradamus, Van-Gogh and princess Caroline de Monaco now lives!), Sainte Maries de la mer et la Camargue (The beach!), Avignon (le palais des papes, le pont d’Avignon, le festival d’Avignon in July) Arles (and the “Arènes d’Arles” for bull fighting supporters) and many other beautiful landscapes and villages to see. We will tell you all there is to know about the area, according to your taste and wishes.

Some activities in the area that we can help you organize include:

1. Bicycle rides
2. Trekking
3. Horse riding
4. Tennis in Roussillon and Joucas
5. Pottery courses
6. Massage
7. Restaurants gastronomiques – (Ask us for the list before you arrive!)
8. Visits of chateaux and wine domaines – Ask us for suggestions and/or our friend Abdel if you need a guide to take you to the right places!
9. Visit of the “Ocres” factory in Roussillon + courses and workshops - http://www.okhra.com/
10. Hot air balloon ride - http://www.montgolfiere-provence-ballooning.com/
11. Canoe-Kayak on the Rhone - www.canoe-paca.fr/v3/
12. Traditional farmer’s market in the region, in different villages according to the days of the week
13. Antiques market at l’Isle Sur la Sorgue (world famous venue for antiques, arts, crafts, design)
14. Flea market (Brocante) every Sunday at l’Isle sur la Sorgue
15. Les Ocres de Roussillon (Red ocred canyon, beautiful walks and great fun for children)
16. Visit of the Abbaye de Senanque (http://www.senanque.fr/)
17. Visit of Les Carrieres de Lumieres. Incredible light show in quarries in Les Baux de Provence. highly recommended.

The rental includes house cleaning, bed sheets, towels, swimming pool care, garden care, hot water and heating.
The rental does not include the cleaning of departure.
Nadege the caretaker lives on the property. Her house is on the other side of the land, with separate entrance.

Property manager

Yvan
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Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Roussillon

Located in Roussillon, this farm stay is in a rural area. Caves du Palais Saint Firmin and Bruoux Mines are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon. Traveling with kids? Consider Nestor le Castor and Le The dans l'Encrier. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Luberon Regional Park - 1 min walk
  • Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon - 19 min walk
  • Conservatoire des Ocres et de la Couleur - 4 min drive
  • Caves du Palais Saint Firmin - 8 min drive
  • Chateau de Gordes - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cavaillon Station - 24 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Piquebaure - 14 min walk
  • La Grappe de Raisin - 18 min walk
  • Creperie de Fanny - 9 min drive
  • La Treille - 17 min walk
  • Restaurant l'escalier - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated Artist’s farmhouse in Provence, large heated pool & sauna located?

This family-friendly Roussillon farm stay is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Luberon Regional Park and Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon. Conservatoire des Ocres et de la Couleur is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Anna-Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Wonderful property! Tons of room. Great for families. Will gladly recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

Elsa E., Bloomington, IL, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week of most scenic viLlages in France
We loved staying in this 16th century villa. So many bdrms and all with en suite bathrooms. Pool was great on hot August afternoons. So many charming villages. Nadege is so pleasant and well informed, very sweet and helpful, perfect English.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Jean S., Denver, Colorado

A wonderful week with friends!
We are a group of friends who spend a week together in an interesting place/country about every four years. This is our fourth adventure together. La Madone is located right up the road from what was Les Reys, where we stayed in 2001, near the charming town of Roussillon. It is a perfect location to explore the hill towns of Provence and extend our investigations to the entire Luberon area of the Vaucluse Provence. The property has a main house which included bedrooms and bathrooms for each of the 5 couples, and a couple of extra bedrooms we didn't use. It has a workable kitchen with plenty of plates, silverware, glasses, and cooking pans which we used when we prepared our traditional themed dinners, on two nights; and where the chef prepared us a delicious meal one night. The refrigerator is ample plus a spare refrigerator, a frozen frig, and a wine cellar for all of the food and drinks necessary for a fun week. Two dishwashers make it a breeze to clean up! The stove/oven is a good one, too. There are also several areas with large tables inside and outside, so choosing the perfect spot to dine adds to the enjoyment. The swimming pool, just a short walk from the house was a life-saver after a hot day of sight-seeing; a natural gathering place. We did not need to use the Artist's Studio. Our host, Nadege, was a sweetheart and helped us understand the washing machine as well as the general household functions. She also secured the chef, Peter, to cook us one dinner, which was delicious! She was always available, if we needed another tutorial on how to do something. The property representative, Vanya, gave us a great list of restaurants in the area, as well as suggestions of things to do. The villa was charming and was kept clean and maintained, so we all felt it was truly our home away from home. There was plenty of room and conversational places to sit and view the surroundings and/or read/talk. We would all recommend it to other groups for a fun place to spend a week together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

5/5 Excellent

Sandrella L., Amsterdam

Magic Christmas Holiday
Thank you Yvan, for being a wonderful host and for allowing us to spend two weeks over Christmas in your beautiful home. It was the place that long lasting family and friend's memories were made together. Who says Provence isn't four seasons? Part of our family went up to ski for the day (Les Orres) more than once. We visited breathtaking villages and hiked in the gorgeous Cedar Forest. Everything that we could have ever needed was available in your home. Nothing was missing for us to entertain through the holidays. Thank you for the perfect recommendation of a chef ... he was first class. The cleaning staff was also exceptionally helpful (our 6 year old hid one of the house keys in a very obscure place and while the family looked for it for 2 days, they found it in 5 minutes). Your home is perfect and it was obvious from the start it has a heart of it's own. A bientôt
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Don G.

LaMadonne was magical - perfect for 16 friends to relax, swim, cook, drink wine.
The house is lovely and even more special than the pictures on the website. The property allows many places to relax, gather, eat so that even though we were many people we were very comfortable. The grounds were meticulous and the flowers beautiful. The pool was excellent. The kitchen was equipped with everything a chef needs and we enjoyed cooking our elaborate meals and having plenty of everything to do so, including the outdoor pizza oven and the grill. The wine cellar had great wines. Vanya communicated every step of the way, always answering questions and providing great information for us. Nadege was very welcoming, warm and helpful. We had a perfect, amazing stay and would highly recommend LaMadonne. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Yvan

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Stelios Pavlidis (my father), was a Greek film and theater director. Very in love with my mother Simone, they bought this old farm in 1975, the year I was born, and started working on it, and, as most artists do, renovated in the way they had imagined it. Simple, comfortable, rustic and with a lot of character. They lived there for 9 beautiful years. My father went into writing, and was going back and forth in Athens for his work. My mother, after having had a very active social life (As she was married with a famous hollywood actor called Curd Jurgens for 19 years), and in great need of serenity and simplicity, brought me up, and started doing pottery courses, organic farming, animal breeding, wine making and many other simple manual activities.

Why they chose this property

Beauty, simplicity, character, retreat, and ideal for children are few of the words that best describe the property. The house has a soul, from the love that my parents have put into renovating it. We've had many architects, decorators, artists, friends coming to the house, and all of them felt something special and unique about it. The surroundings are also quite impressive. It's not common to find a house like this surrounded by nature, without any neighbours, quiet and serene, where one can run around naked without being bothered!!!. My parent's style and taste are also well represented in this house, keeping the provencal style but adding stylish touches, influenced by their artistic background and various travels around the world.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek

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