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A charming 19th cen. Provençal Mas (farmhouse), is located just outside the quaint Vaucluse village of Beaumes-de-Venise, a half-hour's drive from Avignon, in a gorgeous setting of vineyards. It boasts a glorious garden with table seating 8 for al fresco dining, a stone dipping pool, fruit orchard, and olive grove. With its turquoise-shuttered windows, terra-cotta-tiled floors, beamed ceilings and spacious living room featuring a large stone fireplace, this is Provençal living at its most authentic. The Mas sleeps four in the main house; two in the attached, but independent, guest house with own bathroom.
Nearby is the bustling market town of Carpentras and the antiques center of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The Dentelles mountains and the celebrated Mt. Ventoux, both minutes' drive away, offer exhilarating hiking and biking on pathways lined with thyme and rosemary. Situated in the heart of the Côte du Rhône region, this Mas is a delight for wine enthusiasts, too (Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras... all at short driving distance).
For a possibility to combine vacation time in a stunning Paris apartment, see listings #8667 and #18244.
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* Dee Salomon (NYC, NY) - This property is all the things one imagines Provence to be. A charming house, from the pale green shutters to the plunge pool. Well decorated, comfortable; a place to relax. My favorite aspect is the landscape; olive groves and vineyards surround the house; lavender scents the air and, if in season, one can eat cherries right off the trees. Sublime!
* Monica Keder (Brussels) - My husband and I fell immediately in love with this authentic, charming, and unspoiled 'Mas'. The interior is spacious and tastefully decorated. We enjoyed the beautiful garden, the olive trees, the scent of lavender and thyme, the terrace with it's pergola overgrown with grapes and wisteria, the hammock for a well-deserved siesta after lunch, the stone basin for a quick cool-off -- and the view, of course.
How did our typical days look like? Waking up, opening the bedroom window overseeing the vineyards, buying fresh almond croissants from the village, sipping on a 'café au lait”, shopping for fruit and vegetables, or yummy goat cheese, chasing antiquities on a 'brocante', tasting wine, etc. When in a more sportive mood we went jogging, biking, swimming or for a long hike in the mountains.
The days went by so quickly. The evenings were long and memorable; we grilled fish or meat on the BBQ, sipped from a newly discovered wine or the fruity 'Beaumes de Venise' Muscat wine, listened to music or simply to the enchanting sound of the cicadas, or enjoyed the black starry sky. We will definitely be back!
* Jennifer and David Munyak (NJ) - This house was exactly what we hoped it would be. It is a beautiful house in a gorgeous setting, Serene, secluded, quiet, comfortable, and full of charm and rustic character… It was nice to see the Mount Ventoux through the olive grove and the Dentelles out the back window…The garden was our favorite place while at the house. The neatly manicured lawn and plantings with the vineyard right next door and the lovely views in the distance gave us hours of relaxation… The stone basin dip pool was a great place to cool off on a hot day and the sound of the water bubbling into the pool was pleasant background music during our time in the garden.
* Kurt Schneider (CA, USA) - Now this is Provence at its finest! Our family (2 adults and 2 young boys) spent 3 glorious weeks here submerging ourselves in all things Provence.
From waking to the sun gleaming off the vines to exploring the fabulous (and not over-touristed) villages of the Haute Vaucluse to cooling off in the dipping pool and playing a rousing game of family soccer on the enchanting lawn to relaxing with my wife after the kids were asleep over a fresh cooked meal and a newly opened bottle of rosé as we re-connected under the grape-laden terrace surrounded by the most beautiful landscaped setting, it was sheer paradise. |
