Overview
Begin your day with a morning trek to Lourmarin for a newspaper and a coffee at one of the local cafes. Pick up some fresh croissants at the bakery on your way home to nibble while you finish the paper on the terrace. Later that morning, head out for a hike in the Luberon mountains and in less than an hour, you'll be overlooking the valley. On your return, head to the pool for a cool swim, and start that novel in a lounge chair. On Friday morning, you can skip the hike to spend the whole morning at the farmers market in Lourmarin. A Ping-pong is a pleasant diversion by the pool house.In the afternoon, visit the vineyards and wine merchants nearby to pick the dinner's wine. After a dinner under the stars on the terrace, play a game with friends and family, watch a BlueRay DVD from our library or go to an open air music concert in Lourmarin's castle or in a nearby village. You can also sample the abundant restaurants in the area from "Grande Cuisine" to local cantinas. Play tennis, golf, or visit local farms growing "herbs of provence".
Mas du Berger is a beautiful village house, the oldest section dating from 1630, remodeled in 2008-2009. The house is located in the quiet village, 20 minutes' walk through olive trees and vineyards to the village of Lourmarin (listed as "one of the most beautiful villages in France"), a 35 minute drive from Aix-en-Provence and 50 minutes away from the Marseille airport and the beaches.
Over 5500 square feet of living space includes 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 office (with a twin bed), 2 shower rooms, 2 living rooms, 2 dining rooms, lounges, terraces, and outdoor studio. The house is comprised of two adjoined buildings which can be made independent (each of them is equipped with a kitchen). The floor plan is especially well-suited for multiple-family reunions, up to 12 people.
The half acre enclosed garden is planted with cypress, olive, and fruit trees and has an unobstructed view of the South Luberon Hills. The garden also has a 12 x 6 meter pool secured by a gate, a poolhouse with shower and toilets.
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Bedrooms
6 bedroom/ 6 bathrooms sleeps 12
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Staircase 3: Small bathroom (children), shower, sink, WC.
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Staircase 1:
- Bedroom 1 - Small bedroom with single bed and en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink).
- Bedroom 2- Three single beds and en-suite bathroom (Italian shower, sink)
- Bedroom 3 - Master bedroom, King size bed and en-suite bathroom (Bath tub, sink). Separate WC on the floor.
- Staircase 2:
- Bedroom 4 - King size bed and en-suite bathroom (Bathtub, sink, WC).
- Staircase 3:
- Bedroom 5 - Queen size bed. Separate Bathroom (Bath tub, sink, WC).
Second Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Staircase 2:
- Office with single bed and door opening on terrace.
- Staircase 3:
- Bedroom 6 - Dormitory for children with 4 single beds.
Third Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Optional: for a nanny for example.
- Small attached house - Ground floor: kitchen, WC.
- First floor - Bedroom with king size bed; separate bathroom (bath tub, sink).
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: 12m x 6m
Security (Fence, Alarm): Fence and Alarm
Salt water System: No
Heated?: No
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Lourmarin | 2 KM | 1.24 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Lauris | 3 KM | 1.86 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Cucuron | 10 KM | 6.2 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Bonnieux | 14 KM | 8.68 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Nestled in a small hamlet near Lauris and Lourmarin at the foot of the Luberon Mountains
Getting here:
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseilles International Airport (MRS). If you would like to see Paris, fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport then connect directly to the TGV(high speed train) from CDG TGV2 to Avignon TGV(3 hours direct) and rent a car. You would plan to see Paris on the way back, taking the TGV from Avignon TGV to Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
Things to do
Local Attractions
The Luberon Mountain villages with their shops and restaurants
Local Markets
Sunday: Jouques
Monday: Cadenet
Tuesday: Cucuron
Wednesday: Pertuis
Thursday: La Roque d'Antheron
Friday: Lourmarin
Saturday: Pertuis
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Aix en Provence
Cadenet
Cucuron
Lauris
Lourmarin
Within Walking distance
A 20-25 minute walk (2 miles) through the countryside to Lourmarin boutiques, cafés and restaurants
Groceries
Local shops and markets in Lourmarin are 2 minutes away by car. Larger grocery store within 15 minute drive.
2012 Season Prices per week
| January 1 - May 26 | May 26 - June 23 | June 23 - September 1 | September 1 - October 27 | October 27 - December 29 |
| € 4,000.00 | € 5,250.00 | € 6,500.00 | € 5,250.00 | € 4,000.00 |
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Saturday cleaning and linen change plus 3 hours mid-week cleaning included. Please inquire for extra maid hours.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks for July and August, one week outside these months
Includes: Final cleaning and any additional maid service as described above.
Confirming your reservation: We will send a rental agreement by fax, email or regular mail. The rental agreement will specify the rental price, the amount of security deposit and the maximum number of overnight occupants.
Initial payment: The signed rental agreement and payment of the 50% deposit using a check or bank wire transfer(preferred) must be received within 7 seven days to confirm the reservation. The second 50% is due 60 days before arrival - we will email you a reminder 75 days before your arrival.
Payment acknowledgment: Immediately upon receipt of your initial or final payment we will mail you an Acknowledgement of Payment. The Acknowledgement will note the remaining balance, if any, and when the payment is due.
Final payment The second half of the rent and any security deposit are due in our offices 60 days before the first day of your rental. We must strictly adhere to this procedure, and failure to comply could result in cancellation of the booking. Don't worry about forgetting -- we'll remind you if your payment is not received on time.
Cancellation Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful event for both owner and renter. The renter cancels because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owner may have turned away rental opportunities and thus lost revenue. We have a no refund cancellation policy, but usually succeed in rescheduling cancelled reservations to the Spring or Fall or booking the cancelled period to another group and refunding the party that cancelled. Failure to pay the final balance which is due 60 days before arrival may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Security deposits are fully refundable. Clients are strongly urged to take out Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation. We can send a Travel Insurance quote to US or Canadian residents for all or part of the cost of your trip. We would need the name, birth date, airline carrier, dates of travel and amount of money to be covered for each guest who would like to be insured. Please inquire for a quote.
Security Deposit: The security deposit is taken as a signed promise that we can charge your credit card for any unpaid damage or expenses incurred during your stay. It is very rare that we ever charge a card - we inform our guests before doing so. Reasonable wear and tear is not charged for, but the cost of missing or damaged items will be deducted from the deposit.
Extra Charges The rent includes taxes, standard utilities and maid service as noted above. Additional maid or other services can be arranged and are charged for separately. In cold months November through April there is an additonal 100 euro per week charge for heating cost.
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John and Lydia Dean
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