Sun Sun Sun!
Location: St. Remy de Provence, Provence, France, Europe (25 min from Avignon TGV and 45 min from Nimes or Marseille)
Accommodations: Provencal Farm House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
*****SPECIAL OFFER!!!***** From 15 November 2008 through 15 March 2009, the numbers stay the same but the currency sign changes from €uros to U$! Yes, you read right! A nightly rental of €uros 150 becomes only U$ 150. This represents a big savings, especially for our snow- and gray sky-bound visitors, anxious to see again some of that provençal sunshine, to soak in our warm and bubbling jacuzzi, to visit restaurants and places of interest without "hassle," to enjoy those wonderful and romantic nights in one of our PROVENCE PARADISE cottages, in front of the fireplace, with a glass of great red wine in hand! Yes, provençal life is great...even in the dead of winter! In fact, provençal life is amazing...anytime! Santé!!!
"La Tour de la Girouette" at PROVENCE PARADISE is built in the upper part of another of the 17-th century farmhouses on our "hamlet" property. "La Tour" is best suited for families and /or for groups of friends. This house sleeps up to 8 people and is part of a cluster of six old, provencal farm houses, with a total capacity for accommodation of up to 37 guests in our "hamlet" at PROVENCE PARADISE.
In La Tour, we offer one king-size bedroom with en suite toilette, shower and bathtub, plus a four-bedded bunk room. Need even more space? We can add a very comfortable "Guest Quarters," with king-size bedroom and jacuzzi bath, within very easy access.
Major portions of this property are air conditioned, for summertime comfort.
A big fireplace is a central focal point in the indoor social area.. Then, there is a very functional, modern kitchen, with large family dining table for up to 8 hungry eaters. Just outside, guests enjoy summertime, family life is on the large, outdoor covered terrace, with private use of a barbeque, comfortable seating for cocktails and games, plus wooden dining table seating for everyone. From this terrace, you can see the Alpilles and Les Baux... something very special, indeed.
The large, 7x10 metre pool, family jacuzzi (heated year-round) and summer kitchen are just down an old stone stairway from this old farmhouse, as are the family game areas and sun/shade furniture for guests. La Tour is a very private, family living area, with an old Roman wall and tall shrubs and trees, to assure privacy from the outside.
We rent this authentic, provençal farmhouse, so full of light, color qnd history, for week-long periods throughout the year. Off-season rates are very attractive and include "weekend SUNSHINE" breaks and/or séjours of less than a full week.
Restoration of this 17-th century property involved two years of hard work, to create a full-comfort indoor and outdoor living area which covers about 280 square metres. A true, labor of love! All the modern conveniences our guests would expect from a five -star property are brought together under one tiled roof.
For further details on this property, please see our PROVENCE PARADISE website.
Property Location
"La Tour de la Girouette" at PROVENCE PARADISE is in our restored "hamlet," on a hill just above the old town centre of Saint Remy de Provence. We are well within walking distance of all activities and shops, not more than10 minutes on foot along the old canal path or following the quiet, country road into town.
Saint Remy de Provence is at the centre of activity in this part of southern France. Popular day-trips from our "hamlet" include Arles with its Roman ruins, Avignon and the Papal Palace, the Luberon, the beaches of the Mediterranean, ...fields of poppies, lavander in bloom, bull-fights, folk festivals, etc., the list goes on and on. We are literally in the middle of Provence, with mountains, the seashore, museums, provencal markets, cycling and even...cooking classes and wine tasting... within easy access.
Sunshine guaranteed, interesting sight-seeing, fine wines and dining, a warm jacuzzi year-round,... Our guests come from all around the world. We speak many languages and are here ready to help you to LOVE PROVENCE...just like we do!
This property was recently awarded a "FIVE STAR" classification by the French Board of Tourism.
This is is just one of the houses which make up our provencal "hamlet." "Le Moulin Vieil," which sleeps up to six, is just below, next to the watermill. On the other side of the meandering streams, are "L'Orangerie" and "La Tuilerie," which sleep four and ten plus, respectively. Then, there is "La Bastide des Micocouliers" and "La Pierre Milliaire," which we have just finished restoring. Another 10 guests there!
"La Tour" is on two levels, in a building with thick stone walls, built at three major times in history. How do we know? Well, when we took down the old ceilings and layers of paint, we discovered eight-metre-long beams carved by "Emil" (1632), "Charles" (1721), and (young!) Marius (1907), those brave men who built this big, stone house over the course of nearly four centuries. We have spent 12 months doing some (major) "freshening up." The results would have pleased these three provencal gentlemen... just as they will surely please our international visitors!
In the large and comfortable family area, you will find a fully-equipped and modern kitchen with double freezer, washer and dryer combination, dishwasher, cable TV, internet access plus another cosy fireplace. Plenty of space for in/outdoor dining. Just step out onto the terrace, which faces the Alpilles and... go ahead, R-E-L-A-X. You are on holiday in St. Remy de Provence.
Large, shared pool, terraces, summer kitchen, heated jacuzzi, sun/shade furniture, plus game areas, flower gardens, and streams which cascade over a watermill wheel on the property... Everything available for the enjoyment of everyone. Please come find out for yourselves! We are anxious to meet and greet you!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- along with such Special Places as Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Beaches, Arles' Amphitheatre and Arena, Avignon's Theatre Season, Papal Palace, St, Remy's Greco-Roman Site at Glanum, etc, there is something fun to do in St, Remy almost every evening from April through Late September - Bull Fights, Transhumance, Artists' Exhibitions, Music, Dance, at home in "La Tour, " in front of the fire, after that!
Rate Details (In US Dollars, Euros)
15 Nov 08-14 Mar 2009* U$dllrs 1,800/week for up to 6 guests. YES, U$ dollars!!!
15 Mar-14 November..€1,800/week for up to 6 people; €2,200 for up to 8 people
Special "couple" rates for "nesting...à deux"
"La Tour" is a comfortable place for a longer,"wintering-over" stay, for
example. Please check out our new "WINTER SUNSHINE GETAWAYS" PACKAGES.
Our calendar is updated regularly. Please review our availabilities and/or
contact us by email for further information.
*with the exception of Christmas and New Year's weeks.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Sun Sun Sun! - St. Remy de Provence, Provence Accommodation
- "La Tour" is a fun, family house! Plenty of space inside and out for relaxing - St. Remy de Provence, Provence Accommodation
- Room at the top! Twin doubles can become one "King," depending.... - St. Remy de Provence, Provence Accommodation
- A VERY special king or double-twin bedroom, with terrace and small fireplace
- Salle de Bains 'Guest Quarters'
- "Bunk" room for up to 4 young people, with private bath just for them!
- Provencal "BULL RED" is the color...This modern kitchen has everything you need!
- For almost 400 years, this is where the farmer kept his hay for the donkeys.
- Pool and Jacuzzi, a nice place to relax+meet nice people from around the world!
- Our gardens, viewed from the kitchen of La Tour. Rippling water+greenery....
- The Mill Wheel turns right next to your Alpilles Terrace! Listen to the Swiiiish
- You have arrived! Gardens in front of Le Moulin Vieil + La Tour de la Girouette
- Our pool is open from April to October, water warmed by the Provencal sunshine!
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George and Patricia Helfrich , Newport News, Virginia U.S.A.
Homeowner Response:
We thank George and Pat for their visit, as part of such a large, international group, here together to celebrate a distinguished German lady's Birthday! What an occasion! We were glad to help with those little medical requirements, which can get in the way of a good time....and we were so, so happy to see the results of two weeks in PROVENCE PARADISE on George's blood chemistry results. We want/need you back with us, arriving with the full force of the HELFRICH family, next Spring!
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Rob ,
Homeowner Response:
The MERWIN's stayed with us for two weeks, which gave us time to really get to know each other! We also look forward to their return...with extended family... next year!
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Susie Kaylor , Seattle, WA
Homeowner Response:
We were just as happy to have a full-house, including Susie and Jan, for the week, as are crew of international guests were all excited to be here. These ladies are good sports...and great "architechtural consultants" ... We expect to see one or both of you again next Spring!
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Lise and Kipp , Jackson, Wyoming
Homeowner Response:
Thanks, Lise and Kipp. If you felt so "at home," that means we achieved our PROVENCE PARADISE objective! We await your return visit to your friends here in St. Remy!
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Debbie , Los Angeles, CA
Homeowner Response:
Nice folks from California know how to have a great time in our provencal sunshine! We were just as content to have Debbien and Allen here with us as they were to be here! Win-Win!!!