Apartment/ flat - Le thor

For the reader's perspective, my husband and I are in our 60s. I speak a little French, he speaks a few phrases and smiles a lot, and really that is all that is needed. We have a fair amount of travel experience. The photos don't really do the property justice, it is even lovelier in person. But most importantly, Marie-Claire and Bernard have found their calling, in being hosts to travelers visiting the beautiful region of Provence. The apartment is attached (but has totally private/separate entrance) to the main house. And this lovely couple will help you and provide recommendations on where to visit, the best way to get there, but they also totally respect your privacy. And Bernard will likely provide you with some of his fresh, organic produce in season, we enjoyed grapes, and figs. Re the apartment: the outdoor patio always has some shade, and the zero-gravity chairs are the perfect spot to elevate your feet and sip some wine at the end of a day of sight-seeing. The air-conditioning unit works great and is whisper-quiet. I would not hesitate to rent this apartment in the heat of summer. The main floor of the apartment is the living/dining/kitchen and styled as an old Bistro. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a dishwasher. To reach the upstairs you go up a beautiful stone staircase, with a wrought-iron railing. The bed was an adjustable king, with a very comfortable, supportive mattress. The bedroom is furnished with beautiful antiques, and there is plenty of space in all the rooms. There is small room with the toilet and washing machine adjacent to the bedroom, the sink/tub and shower (large and very comfortable) are also adjacent to the bedroom in another room. We really were glad not to have to go up and down stairs to use the bathroom at night. My only caution would be that if you are not quite strong, it is not always easy to get Out of a claw foot tub.

The location is convenient to more beautiful Provencial villages than we could possibly see in a week. Some of the beaches are within an hour or so. In closing, I want to say that I cannot list all of the ways that Marie-Claire and Bernard went above and beyond in their hospitality to my husband and myself. In large part, because of them, it was a vacation that I will remember and treasure forever.