Villa Anise, Contemporary Provence Villa near Avignon, Walking Distance to Village [VU026A]

Vacation rental in Provence, South of France to sleep 8.

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This spacious contemporary holiday villa in Provence with a private pool is surrounded by 2200m2 of Mediterranean garden with mature plants, shrubs and trees - a veritable oasis of calm. The pool (13m x 4m x 1.5m) with Roman steps, offers 2 terraces perfect for soaking up the sun. There is also a covered terrace which wraps around the house offering shade and breath taking views to the old village of Rochefort du Gard and its Chapel from XI century.

The house is on two floors built and decorated in a contemporary style throughout, with an American open plan kitchen.

Rochefort-du-Gard is situated on the border of the Languedoc-Roussillon region and Provence and has a mixture of both regional cultures. A real plus is that the villa is walking distance to the village where you will find a baker, a small shop and a cafe. There is also a local market on Sunday morning.

The villa is only 12km to Avignon, and close to Orange and Arles so is in the perfect spot to explore this part of the world and all its history.

This villa has a sister property next door VU029A Villa Chrysantha - ideal for two families holidaying together.

Provencal Holiday Home to sleep 8

This individually designed contemporary holiday villa is a spacious 240m2.

The large and light open plan living area has tall windows with amazing views. There are comfortable contemporay sofas, TV, DVD and a Hi-Fi system.

The dining area has a table seating 8 and the concept of inside/outside living comes into its own with French doors leading to the covered terrace where there is another dining table for those alfresco meals.

The American kitchen is open plan and fully equipped with cooker, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and necessary accoutrements.

Accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms (3 in the main house and 1 in the separate annexe):

Main House:

3 double bedrooms, each with beds of 140cm x 190cm and parquet flooring

2 shower rooms with wash hand basins

2 independent wc's

Annexe (a separate studio area) - comprising:

1 bedroom with double bed 140cm x 190cm

1 shower room with wash hand basin and wc.

A cot is also available

This villa has a sister property next door VU029A Villa Anise - ideal for two families holidaying together in Provence, South of France.

This Provence vacation villa is equipped with all you need for a family holiday in France.

Washing machine
Dishwasher
Fridge - medium size
Freezer
Electric Oven
Hob
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cafetière
Toaster

Iron and ironing board

Free standing upright fans

TV Satellite (French Channels with BBC News and Euronews in English) 
Radio, DVD

Wi-Fi (included in the rental)

Cot

Baby-sitting is possible with advance notice please ask for details

Garden furniture

2 BBQ's - Charcoal and Gas

Utility Room

Car-Parking facility inside the property for up to 3 cars
Garage for 1

Bicycles, may be available for hire from an outside company for use by guests (at their own risk) - please ask for details

Possibility of Guided tours of the area at a supplementary cost - please ask for details

Possibility of pick up from the TGV at Avignon Station - with advance notice please ask for details

Stunning Provencal views from this Vacation Rental in the South of France

In this delighful large garden full of Mediterranean plants there is a 13m x 4m x 1.5m pool, with easy access via 3 Roman steps. It is completely private and alarmed.

Two terraces around the pool with amazing views.

Plenty of sun chairs and garden furniture

2 BBQ's - Charcoal and Gas

Inside villa grounds parking - up to 3 cars

Situation of this Provence holiday rental

In the village of Rochford-du-Gard, which has approx 500 inhabitants, there are several points of interest worth noting:-

Le Castelas - towering above the village is the completely renovated Romanesque Chapel from the 10th century.
The Sanctuary of Notre Dame built in 798 under Charlemagne's rule.
The renovated neo-Gothic church of Saint Bardulphe.
The Town Hall was a former chapel.
The wash-house with is Doric colmums was finished in 1807 and totally renovated in 1999.

Further afield - all distances are approx:

-   6 km from Tavel (France Elected Prime rosé)
- 12 km from Avignon (Festival Theatre, cruises on the Rhone, TGV)
- 15 km from a river (Le Pont du Gard)
- 21 km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape 
- 90 km from the sea (Saintes Maries de la Mer)

Nimes, Orange, Beaucaire, St Remy-de-Provence, Baux-de-Provence, Uzes, Arles and Tarascon are all within easy reach.

Golf - 12 km
Horse riding - 10km
Tennis courts - Municipal 5km
Canoe hire - 15 km

For more information about this region please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide and Provence Regional Guide

ACCESS

For more information on reaching the Languedoc and Provence please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports are at:

Avignon approx 12km

Nîmes - approx 30km - Ryanair to Luton, Liverpool

Marseille approx 89km

Montpellier approx 83km

Nice approx 258 km

South of France by Rail:
TGV to Avignon from Paris - approx 3.20hrs

Approx 500-700mts from the Provence holiday property you will find local shops including:

Baker
Grocer
Supermarket
Cafe/Bar
Pharmacy
Restaurants

Wine Co-operative of the Côtes du Rhône

Market on Sunday morning in Rochefort-du-Gard.

The Garrigue countryside only 250m from the house will entice the walkers amongst you and for the more energetic approx 500m away is the local state park.

For those of you who are into Antiques there are many Brocantes for you to browse in - open daily.

The local river is approx 10km.

If a trip to the seaside is a must then the nearest beach would be Saintes Maries de la Mer, in the Camargue, approx 90km.