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Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre

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Property grounds
Village view from the living room
Barbecue: the semi-covered courtyard
Relax in the sun
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Fontaine-De-Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santon Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Luberon Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Avignon (AVN-Caumont)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Chambre 1

1 Queen Bed

Chambre 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre

Our more than 200 year old stone house is in a dominant location in the heart of the beautiful listed village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, famous for its freshwater spring.

Come and enjoy this sunny haven of peace, its breathtaking views over the village, river, castle ruins and cliffs and its flowering Provence-style terraces lulled by the river below.

Bathed in sunlight, spacious and just a 2 minute walk from the many restaurants, little shops, sites, riverside park, museums, fishing, kayaking...

Outdoors we have two typical Provencal stone courtyards giving you a choice of sun or shade:

- one sunny open courtyard with table, chairs and flowering plants
- one semi-covered courtyard (25m²) with a large dining table and chairs in the shade, a small table in the sun (ideal for breakfast!), a BBQ, summer kitchen..

The house is approved by Gites de France and is east and west facing. The 80m² interior is bathed in natural light and entirely renovated:

Ground floor: Large fully equipped kitchen/dining room (28m²); double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower and toilet).

First floor: Large living room with a double sofa bed and a second sofa (25m²); bathroom (shower and toilet); twin bedroom.

Possibility to create a family floor with independent access from the courtyard.

Travel cot available.

Sleeps 4 to 6 people.

Free parking in the village.

Access to the house is by about sixty shallow stone steps (hence the great views and peace and quiet!). No problem for healthy people of all ages and the local supermarket has a delivery service!

There is a public open air public swimming pool in the village in summer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please smoke in the garden.

Important information

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Property # 945407a
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Located in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Spirou Provence Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon. Travelling with kids? Consider Nestor le Castor and Le Circuit des Fontaines. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Fontaine-De-Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santon Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Musée d’Histoire Jean Garcin: 1939–1945 – L’Appel de la Liberté - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nestor le Castor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Luberon Regional Park - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Station - 14 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Bories & Spa - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Guinguette - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Les Terrasses - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Pétrarque et Laure - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre located?

This family-friendly Fontaine-de-Vaucluse holiday home is located on a river, steps away from Santon Museum, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs and Musée d’Histoire Jean Garcin: 1939–1945 – L’Appel de la Liberté. Nestor le Castor and Vallis Clausa Moulin à Papier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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Very welcoming house direct in the middle of Fontaine de Vaucluse - stunning view from the terrace. Ideal for exploring the area. Joanne, our host was very welcoming and helpful with a lot of information concerning our stay. We qill beba k sometimes.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patricia T.

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Good location

Perfect location. The only downside was the lighting in the garden which made the steps treacherous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Benoit L.

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We had an unforgettable week in this charming apartment, perfectly located near the Fontaine. It’s thoughtfully equipped with all the essentials and then some. From the chilled bottle of rosé waiting in the fridge to the compact JBL speaker that set the mood as we relaxed on the terrace. The terrace itself is a highlight, offering breathtaking views of the mountains. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful host Joanne for making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Truly paradise!

A lifelong freind and I chose to celebrate our 60th birthdays here. We spent 3 delightful weeks in this beautifully rustic home in the most picturesque village I could imagine. The host was perfect. The atmosphere relaxing. To many businesses disappointment, I rarely give perfect grades. But to this... I rate it a perfect 10! Ther is not one thing I would change. Thank you, Joanne!
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

This house is a gem!

This house is a gem, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Joanne and Valerie were both very welcoming and helpful when we arrived. The house itself is charming. The kitchen, dining and living rooms are very clean, spacious and inviting, but the true beauty of the house is its outdoor space. It was great to come home each day and sit on the patio and look at the mountain views. We never tired of it. The location of his house is fantastic as well, as it's tucked away and very quiet, yet you are only minutes away from the village center. Fontaine de Vaucluse is a sweet town, and the river is beautiful. We enjoyed kayaking to L'Isle Sur Sourge, and Fontaine de Vaucluse is a great base to easily explore other towns and areas of Provence. We were sad to leave and hope to be back again soon. We will definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacques P.

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Magnifique appartement dans un très beau village au pied de la Sorgue avec une vue sublime à partir de la terrasse et sur le château des Evêques accroché à la montagne. Nous y avons demeuré trois semaines et tout était parfait pour nous. L'hôte était toujours disponible pour répondre à nos besoins. Maison très bien équipée dans un décor enchanteur. Nous aurons un grand plaisir à recommander votre location, merci pour tout Joanne.Jacques et Florence
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jochen B.

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Paradies

Wir verbrachten eine traumhaften Urlaub in Fontaine. Vier Wochen wandern, paddeln, schwimmen, den Ort und vor allem den wunderschönen Garten mit Terrasse genießen.Vielen Dank an Joanne!Jochen und Katrin
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
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Thank you for coming. I look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine L.

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vacances mai

très beau village au bord de la sorgue, nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances dans cette charmante maison, au calme, très bien équipée, un grand merci à nôtre hôte pour son accueil , sa disponibilité et sa gentillesse. nous recommandons vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johannes d.

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Fantastisch

Zeer aangenaam, zowel binnen als buiten op de terrassen. En vlak bij het centrum met koffietentje elke morgen. En prima restaurants voor het diner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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Petit paradis

Lorsque vous arrivez dans la maison, vous êtes tout de suite conquis par la vue de la terrasse … c’est majestueux. Nous avons par ailleurs passé un séjour vraiment très agréable dans cette maison blottie au cœur du village de Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Recommandation ++++
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

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Wir wären am liebsten dageblieben.

Das Haus ist wunderschön und erhöht gelegen am Fluss mit beeindruckendem Blick zum Chateau, Ort und auf die Felsen, die je nach Lichteinfall immer unterschiedlich aussahen. Es war bis ins Detail sehr liebevoll ausgestattet mit allem, was man zum Leben brauchen könnte. Im anliegenden Terrassengarten tanzten bunte Libellen zwischen Blumen, Oleander und dem Mispelbaum. Die Gegend ist herrlich, die Quelle war imposant und im Ort gab es einige gute Restaurants. Die Lage ist strategisch günstig für Ausflüge in die Luberon-Bergdörfer und nach Avignon. Die Vermieterin, Joanne, war sehr sympathisch und engagiert und stand mit Rat, Tat und Ausflugstipps zur Seite. Unser Liebling war der Gartenzwerg mit Ausblick, wir fühlten uns wie zu Hause.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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Expérience incroyable !

Je crois que tout a déjà été dit sur cette location. Je rajouterai donc simplement que c'est un grand privilège que de séjourner pour quelques jours dans cette incroyable maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marielle B.

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Gîte parfait

Gîte plein de charme proche du centre ville et à la fois parfaitement au calme. Très bon accueil de Joanne
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

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Résidence de charme

Résidence calme et isolée malgré sa situation au centre du village. Confort et charme. Propriétaire sympathique et disponible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Hannes B.

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In the heart of village

We had a wonderful stay. The house is located in the centre of the village. It is very peaceful and fun to watch the livley village centre from the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

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Everything we dreamed about

We had a list of criteria and this property met all our expectations. We wanted a small village to call home for a month, a place with a selection of good, reasonably-priced places to dine, some shopping, and sights. A house with two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry facilities, and if possible, some character. We didn't want a generic modern place. This little stone house was perfect for our 4-week stay. The owner met us when we arrived and showed us the basics for the house; whenever we had any questions, she was just a text message away. Without question the terrace was the best part of the house - the view of the limestone cliffs was amazing and we had some lovely meals sitting out there. We did a ton of sightseeing, using Fontaine de Vaucluse as our base and I must say after facing the traffic out of Marseilles and Aix, I was so happy that we chose a small town. FdV is small - just the one boulangerie - but because it's also a tourist destination, there are more restaurants and shops compared to other small villages. For groceries, it was a short drive to L'Isle sur la Sorgue. We hated to leave!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

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Parfait!!

Parfait
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torsten N.

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Perfekt

Besser kann auch Gott in Frankreich nicht leben.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S.

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Peaceful Retreat in a Beautiful, Bustling Village

We really enjoyed staying at this quaint house in the heart of the village and Joanne was a wonderful and attentive owner. The house is beautifully decorated and full of quirky character, while providing comfort and convenience. Two clean and modern bathrooms are a definite advantage. We spent many evenings enjoying the secluded, furnished outdoor patios, soaking in the marvellous views and sunshine. Thank you for helping to make make our Provence experience wonderful Joanne!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Carter W.

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A wonderful, fabulous stay

This house was exactly what we wanted from a place to stay in Provence. The house is historic, lovely and charming and yet has all of the updates needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need to cook our own meals and we visited the farmer's market in the next town numerous times for the freshest, best ingredients imaginable. When we didn't want to cook, there were great restaurants right in the town. Probably my favorite part of the house is the lovely outdoor terrace. We had our breakfast out there every morning and watched the light change on the limestone cliffs. The river is just below the house and we could hear the water rushing by. We were there for a week during some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the area but the thick stone walls and closing of the shutters kept the house comfortable. The house is located right at the lovely town, but it felt private and removed from any bustle. Most mornings one of us would walk over to the bakery and grab a pain au chocolate and croissant to bring back for breakfast. The river through the town, castle ruin (which is easily seen from the terrace) and short hike to the spring headwaters is every photographer's dream. It is an easy drive over to all of the other well known Provence towns too. The house was spotless. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 11 and 14) and the space in the house gave us plenty of room. There is definitely room for more. We could spread out for some private reading time or gather around the large farm table for a game of cards. The terrace had a large table where we could also eat and gather. The owner, Joanne, went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed and helped us navigate a few travel hiccups. She was always available for any questions and I am not sure I can adequately express how well she runs the rental of this house. Honestly, the house looks and lives like something out of the perfect Provence movie. I would love to stay here again sometime. It was a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda l.

Heart of the Village & Unbelievable Views

Our family of four had a wonderful week at this property. The views were exceptional and the summer kitchen was a real treat. The house is rustic in the very best way. It was as clean as a whistle and had everything we needed. Joanne was absolutely lovely to deal with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kata M.

Ein wunderschönes und komfortables Ferienhaus

Sehr empfehlenswert, traumhafte und ruhige Lage, idyllische Terrasse und sehr sauber. Freundliche Vermieterin. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen (2 Erwachsene+3 Kinder). Herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Our stay was outstanding!

The property is a bit quaint, but that added to its appeal and our experience. The location was very central to all the villages we had planned to visit. In the evenings it was very quiet. We particularly enjoyed the ability to forage at the area markets then return "home" to prepare and enjoy a variety of meals. The villages offered many wonderful photo opportunities. The owner was very gracious and helpful. This is an experience we will recommend to our friends.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RODOLPHE P.

Excellent séjour

Accueil de Joanne très sympathique; tout est fait pour nous nous sentions chez nous. Cet endroit est un petit coin de paradis. Merci, nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Cammie F.

Enchanting

The home itself is beautifully situated in the town with proximity to everything offered. We found ourselves with everything we needed for a perfect visit to Provence. The home is enchanting with ideal spaces inside and outside. Joanne is a knowledgeable and friendly hostess with a good understanding of the area. Our two weeks in Fontaine de Vaucluse passed too quickly but we enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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Hosted by Joanne Roberts

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English, French

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