Villa Chrysantha, Architect Designed Villa, Walking Distance to Village, near Avignon [VU029A]

Modern Provence family holiday villa, South of France.

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Free wine tasting tour for 2019!

Flexible arrivals may be possible, please ask for details.

In Provence, Villa Chrysantha is a contemporary and modern holiday rental. Located on a quiet hillside with breathtaking views of the old typical Provencal village Rochefort du Gard with its XI Century Chapel, the Alpilles, the Luberon and Mont Ventoux. Just 500 metres from the local village.

With 5 double bedrooms, sleeping up to 10 people and a baby, this holiday villa is an ideal base a large family, or even 2 families wanting to explore the Provence area of the South of France. The 8m x 4m swimming pool has a security cover, and the large Mediterranean garden of 2000m2 provides plenty of space for children to play and enjoy themselves.

The provence holiday villa is set over two floors built and decorated in a contemporary style throughout, with an American open plan kitchen. There is a covered, decked terrace which wraps around the house offering shade where you can relax with an aperitif and take in the magnificent views.

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 holiday villa is only 12 kms to Avignon, Provence and close to Orange and Arles a great location to explore this part of the world and all its history.

This villa has a sister property next door VU026A Villa Anise - ideal for two families holidaying together.

Clients feedback is that the photos do not do this villa justice!

Provence, South of France holiday accommodation with 4 bedrooms.

The decor throughout Villa Chrysantha is simple, clean and contemporary. It is a new building with a concrete roof designed to stay cool.

A large, bright and airy open-plan living/dining room has a feature fireplace and modern furnishings are positioned to make the most of the panoramic view.  Floor to ceiling French windows epitomise the concept of indoor/outdoor living and give access to the wrap around terrace and the steps leading down to the pool area.

A dining table for 8 is at the far end of the living area and leads in to the fully equipped American style kitchen, with breakfast bar and floor to ceiling French doors leading onto the terrace.

The Villa's Accommodation

All bedrooms have parquet floors.

Ground Floor
Bedroom 1 - Double Bed (160 x 190cm) with en suite including bath, separate shower and wc.  French doors leading to the terrace.

One independent wc.

Lower Level
Bedroom 2 - Double Bed (160 x 200cm) - full length French doors leading onto the garden.

Bedroom 3 - Double Bed  (160 x 200cm) - full length French doors leading onto the garden 

Bedroom 4 - Double Bed  (160 x 200cm) - full length French doors leading onto the garden

Bedroom 5 - Double Bed (160 x 200cm)- 2 large windows looking out onto the garden (no direct access)

2 Lower Level shower rooms are shared by Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 each with shower and wash basin. One independent wc.

This villa has a sister property next door VU026A Villa Anise - ideal for two families holidaying together.

We have not yet visited this property, however client feedback has been very positive.

This Provencal Villa is well equipped

American-Style Kitchen, including:
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Cafetière
Toaster
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Vacuum Cleaner

Wi-Fi
TV Satellite (French Channels with BBC News and Euronews in English)

Radio

Iron and board
Hairdryer

Upright free standing fans

Cot Available

BBQ, Charcoal and Gas
Garden furniture,
Car-Parking - 2 garages and 3 outside spaces

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

Free wine tasting tour on Mondays

The villa has an alarm.

Optional extras:

Possibility of guided tours of the area at a supplementary cost. Please ask for details.

A transfer from the TGV station at Avignon is possible

Possibility of a babysitting service

A House Book in the property has lots of information on local cultural and tourist activities, local markets, cycle routes, restaurants and wine tastings.

Provence vacation rental with pool and garden.

A very large, decked, wrap around terrace which affords some shade in the daytime and is well-lit in the evening. Also a poolside sunny terrace with a stunning view.

The 8m x 4m x 1.25m-1.5m swimming pool has Roman steps leading into it from the terrace end and a security cover.  It is set in a large mature garden of 2200m2 with Mediterranean planting and a lawned area.

Several sun chairs

2 BBQ's -  Charcoal and Gas

SITUATION - This Provence holiday villa is a great base for exploring Provence and nearby Languedoc.

In the village of Rochford-du-Gard, which has apprx 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 approximate:

-   6 km from Tavel (France Elected Prime rosé)
- 12 km from Avignon (Festival Theatre, cruises on the Rhone)
- 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 - 12km
Horse riding - 10km
Tennis courts - Municipal  km
Canoe hire - 15km

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 apprx 12km

Nîmes - apprx 30km - Ryanair to Luton, Liverpool

Marseille apprx 89km

Montpellier apprx 83km

Nice apprx 258 km

Railway:
TGV to Avignon from Paris - apprx 3.20hrs

Apprx 500-700mts from the holiday villa in the Provence village you will find local shops including:

Baker
Grocer
Supermarket
Cafe/Bar
Pharmacy
Restaurants

Wine Co-operative - wines of the Côtes du Rhône

Market on Sunday morning in Rochefort-du-Gard.

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

A local state park is apprx 500m and the Garrigue countryside apprx 250m will entice the walkers amongst you.

The local river is apprx 10km at Pont du Gard. Don't miss the Son et Lumiere show it is a great spectacle.

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