Blissful Cottage in Heart of Provence
Location
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- Attraction
- 2.3 miles to rental
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- Hotel
- 0.4 miles to rental
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- Region
- 12 miles to rental
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Car: Recommended
This is the heart of Provence, perfect for discovering Avignon, St. Remy, Arles, Nimes, Marseille, Orange, and the Luberon. My place is located across the Rhone River from Avignon in a peaceful village next to a national park, which is full of Mediterranean pine trees and olive trees, blanketed by blissful silence. The local village is a 5-minute walk away, where there are open-air markets with magnificent fruits and vegetables, bakeries, a post office, several cafés and some decent restaurants. There's public transportation in the village as well to nearby Avignon, which is a major European cultural attraction, with museums, festivals, and live dance and music performances all year long.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1997
About the owner: I am an American, with a French passport as well. I have undergraduate and graduate degrees from US universities, and now work in film post-production in New York, as well as a literary agent. As much as my busy professional life permits, I try to come back to my Provencal home for short, but always delightful stays.
Why the Owner Chose Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France:
For many years, I lived year-round in my Provencal home before re-locating to the East Coast of the US because of professional obligations. The property is very special to me, as I trust it will be to my guests, because of its wonderful location next to a beautiful park and close to a lovely unblemished village that is proud of its heritage, and not far from state-of-the-art rail and air transportation. In sum, my home is situated in a seemingly magical location, blessed with a great macro-climate and tranquility, right in the heart of Provence! And there's a new jacuzzi to relax in at the end of the day!
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Easy to come and go, all modern furnishings and appliances, WiFi all around the property, quiet, safe surroundings, conveniently situated in the center of Provence, a wide variety of nearby restaurants and wineries to sample, plenty of cultural attractions, and a tranquil place to come home to, cozy in cool months, cool in warmer months. The jacuzzi on the back terrace is a new addition that is both pleasant and health-inducing.
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Photos
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Avignon, from across the Rhone River and my village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon.
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The Tour Philippe le Bel, which is located at the entrance to my street.
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Panoramic view, Master Bedroom, upstairs apartment.
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View from front door, looking outside from entrance to upstairs apartment.
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View from front terrace under the vine arbour, looking out on the Luberon.
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Study in upstairs apartment, with sofa that converts into bed for 2 guests.
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Master Bedroom, Ground Floor Apartment.
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Breakfast table on front terrace, just outside downstairs apartment.
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The back terrace, (closed) for privacy and protection from Mistral Winds.
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Fresh strawberries picked from my garden in the back of the house.
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Mont Ventoux from front of property. Road goes to Villeneuve-les-Avignon.
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Front terrace picnic table, seats 10 - 12 guests for outdoor meals.
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The Avignon TGV train station, 10 minutes from my place by car.
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Front of my place, set back from road, with 2 separate living quarters.
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Upstairs bathroom with Italian shower and washing machine.
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Panoramic view, upstairs kitchen.
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Upstairs 2nd Bedroom/Salon.
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Panoramic view of Ground Floor apartment living room & kitchen area.
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Ground floor bathroom with private toilet and Italian shower.
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The back terrace (open), ready for enjoying jacuzzi, siestas, meals.
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Barbecue in back corner of property, next to strawberry garden and fruit trees.
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Front yard and hammock for cool siestas.
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Fort St. André, above the village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon at dusk.
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Jacuzzi on back terrace, seats 3 guests comfortably. Very relaxing!
VRBO #458123
This listing was first published here in 2013.
Date last modified - Tuesday, September 20, 2016
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