In the heart of Jean Giono's country, between Manosque and Forcalquier, a small path in the middle of pine and olive trees will lead you to Pitesous, a family country house with a magnificent view of the village of Villeneuve, the Durance valley to the Valensole plateau and the hills of the Verdon.<br><br>With no immediate neighbours, you can enjoy its swimming pool, terrace and garden at leisure for a relaxing holiday in the middle of a still wild nature and perfumed with the scents of Provence.<br><br>All amenities are nearby, 5 minutes from the village and between 5 and 10 kilometres to the nearest shopping centers.<br><br>From the house, you can walk and drive to discover the magnificent sites of Haute-Provence: Forcalquier, Lurs, Ganagobie, Lake Esparron, the Gorges du Verdon, and enjoy the festivals 45 minutes away by car... Aix-en-Provence, La Roque d'Anthéron, the Abbey of Silvacane, the Nuits de la Citadelle in Sisteron,...<br><br><br>The house consists of a large living room (60m2) including open kitchen, living room and dining room opening wide onto the terrace, the garden and the swimming pool. A closed TV room, possibly independent, has a large sofa bed (160 x 200).<br><br>The "night" part of the house has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with toilet on each floor.<br>On the ground floor there is a bedroom with a double bed (160 x 200) and a bedroom with 3 small beds (90 x 190).<br>Upstairs, a bedroom with a double bed (140 x 190) and a bedroom with 2 twin beds (90 x 190).<br><br>Finally, a secure mezzanine for children overlooks the living room, ideal for reading peacefully.<br><br>Le Pitesous is a rustic house, ideal for a quiet family holiday in the Provençal hillside lulled by the song of the cicadas.<br><br>Materials <br>Internet / Wifi <br>Fully equipped kitchen (stove, fridge/freezer, microwave, food processors..)<br><br>Concerning household linen:<br>-Possibility to bring your own household linen<br>- Provision of household linen (additional dry cleaning cost in addition to the rental)