Charming Home in the Côtes Du Rhône

We spent seven weeks in Europe this fall and without a doubt our week at Maison Mollans was the most memorable. We spent most of the week roaming the nearby villages, there by car, and then exploring the little towns on foot. We went into Vaison-la-Romaine every other day, but we also used the local grocery store, the butcher and the baker. The town is very quiet, very romantic. We spent quite some time on the terrace by the bridge and by the fountain right by the house. The house itself is an adventure (we didn't find the second WC till the second day!), the kitchen is well supplied, the upstairs terrace was wonderful and also well equipped for dining al fresco.

The property was everything advertised and then some. Mary was most helpful with any kind of info that would make our stay easier. When we first arrived we missed the mailbox we had to look for, but a lady further up the street brought us back down towards the fountain and Maison Mollans. We knew right then that strangers were welcome.

This was excellent value for money in a lovely part of Provence.

The house is in the heart of a charming village, next to the village fountain. Just steps away are several small shops and little cafes. The village is surrounded by vineyards, olive orchards, and is within easy driving distance to larger cities and sites. The house itself is easy, comfortable and relaxing. The owners are very easy to deal with. This was our first international travel in many years and we look forward to returning for another visit.

We had a great time, and the house and village and surrounding markets, etc., have everything one needs.

I stayed here in August and expected a comfortable house in a beautiful area. I was stunned by how great this house and the accommodations are. A very well appointed living room/dining room. Two good, modern bathrooms and of course a gourmet equipped kitchen. Even more spectacular are the views out of every room of a gorgeous hillside and valley behind the house. The medieval town of Mollans is beautiful too with many hidden surprises. Don't miss the pizza truck on Monday night. There are many fine restaurants with 20 to 30 minutes to choose from when you don't want to exercise the fine kitchen. Maison Mollans is an exceptional value for any traveler.

Cote du Rhone is every where too

What a cozy, wonderful place to stay. Just steps from the village fountain, where locals go to fill up on the spring water. Go watch (or play) boules (like bocce) on the town court, which is huge and less than 1/2 block away. Within a couple of blocks are a butcher, restaurants, grocery store, a couple of bakeries, bars, etc. It's slow-paced, locals type of an environment. The house itself is not fancy, but is pretty and has everything you'll need and then some. You will feel like a local. We stayed in and cooked many of our meals (that's our family in the picture), including the owners' chicken recipe - yum.

Make certain to visit out of the way places. Very close to this house (within a few miles) is a locals spot on a river where you can wade in ankle deep water way up a canyon. Bring a picnic, sunscreen and a bottle of wine. Make sure to ask the owners for directions.

Take a day trip to Pont du Gard and rent kayaks to paddle underneath. It's a breathtaking way to see the 2000 yr old bridge.

You can't beat this place for the price, especially if you want to be out of the way in a beautiful, quintessentially Provencal village.