Montfrin served as a good home-base to explore other areas of Provence. The bakery right by the apartment was lovely, and there’s a decent grocery store in the town.
Fleur was on holiday when we visited so we had almost no contact with her. Her father-in-law served as host during our stay. He was great!
The apartment is in a twelfth century building—so very unique and historical, but there are a few challenges to be aware of.
1. While there is AC, it’s only in the bedroom, which is on another floor and away from the rest of the apartment in another part of the building. We were there in June, and the living area was uncomfortably warm most of the time.
2. The stairs -- The main bedroom is on the top floor (there’s a single bed just off the living area below). The bathroom is a floor below in another part of the building. The stairs from the bedroom to the bathroom, especially at night, were tricky to navigate safely – two 90 degree turns with no handrails and, at the top, a stone lip then drop off to descend the stairs, making bathroom visits at night quite challenging.
3. The mattress is soft, and for us, not enough support, causing a sore back by the end of our stay.
4. The rooftop terrace – accessed by stairs from the bedroom, has lovely view, but faces the afternoon sun was too hot to enjoy for most of our stay. If you are traveling in cooler months, though, it’s a lovely spot.