Villa Vervein, Traditional Provencal Villa, near Avignon, Walking Distance to Village [VU031A]

Traditional Provence Villa near Avignon to sleep 6

2020 Earlybird bookings at 2019 prices until end of October 2019!

5% Off 2 week bookings! 10% off 3 week bookings!!
*Free wine tasting tour on the Monday of your stay (*with an order of 100 Euro)

A traditional Provence holiday villa in a superb hillside setting about a km to the village of Rochefort-du-Gard, where you can walk to a baker, a small shop and a cafe, plus there is a Sunday morning market. (quite a steep walk back to the property)

With 3 bedrooms sleeping 6, 2 bathrooms, a large living space, an 8m x 4m private pool, lovely terraces, good size garden with amazing views this villa makes for a great family holiday location.

On the border of the South of France regions of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence this area has a mixture of both regional cultures to enjoy.

Within easy reach are the historical cities of Avignon, Arles and Orange, making this villa great spot from which to explore all this part of the South of France has to offer.

Provencal Holiday rental close to Avignon sleeping 6

The villa is set over 2 levels.

Traditional in style, the simply furnished interior, with beamed ceiling, offers a large space incorporating an open plan living room, dining area and modern kitchen. Sets of French doors give out on to the terrace and garden from where the views are breathtaking.

The contemporary styled kitchen, with a central island,with dishwasher, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer.

Ground floor double bedroom (160 x 200cm)

Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and wc 

small office area under the stairs.

Wooden stairs to first floor

An open area with an air-conditioning unit, if the upstairs bedroom doors are left open this will cool the rooms.

2 large double bedrooms (160 x 200cm)  one with an en suite shower, basin and wc

This tradtional Provencal holiday villa has all you need for your family vacation in France

Washing machine - in the ground floor bathroom
Dishwasher
Fridge/Freezer 
Oven and Hob
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cafetière
Toaster

Iron and ironing board
Vaccum cleaner

Upright free standing fans (3)

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

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

Car Parking on the drive

Bicycles, with and without GPS are available for hire for use by guests (at their own risk) please ask for details.

Ping Pong Table (no bats or balls provided - these can be purchased at the local supermarket)

Free wine tasting tour on Mondays

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

South of France villa with stunning views

The mature 1300m2 garden has fantastic long reaching views from both the villa and pool. An array of colourful Mediterranean trees and shrubs surround the house.

A terrace in front of the house offers a casual seating area with sunshine and shade. There is also a dining table to enjoy alfresco meals whilst taking in the view.

From the villa terrace there are 10 steps down to the pool area. The terrace surrounding the pool has sun chairs for taking in the rays and an abri if you need some shade out of the South of France sunshine.

The 8m x 4m x 1.70m private pool is fenced, but not gated, has an alarm and Roman steps for easy access.

2 BBQ's - Charcoal and Gas (BBQ gas bottle is 30 euro)

Ping Pong Table (no bats or balls provided these can be purchased at the local supermarket)

Parking at the villa on the drive, access is by a private unadopted road.

Location of this Provence holiday rental

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 apprx:

-   6km from Tavel (France Elected Prime rosé)
- 10km from Avignon (Festival Theatre, cruises on the Rhone, TGV) 
- 15km from a river (Le Pont du Gard)
- 21km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape 
- 90km 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 at Uzes - 12km
Horse riding - 10 km
Tennis courts - Municipal 5km
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 10km

Nîmes apprx 30km - Ryanair to Luton, Liverpool

Marseille apprx 89km

Montpellier apprx 83km

Nice apprx 258km

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

Apprx 1200mts from this South of France holiday property in Provence you will find; (Quite a steep hill to walk back)

Baker, small Grocer, Cafe/Bar

Wine Co-operative of the Côtes du Rhône

Market on Sunday morning in Rochefort-du-Gard.

The Garrigue countryside just 100m from the house is perfect for the  the walkers amongst you and for the more energetic apprx 1000m away is the local state park.

If you are interested in Antiques there are many Brocantes for you to browse in - open every day.

The famous Pont du Gard is apprx 15km with the river running through it - do try and get to one of the Son et Lumiere shows - amazing!

The nearest Mediterranean Beach resort is Sainte Maries de la Mer, in the Camargue, apprx 90km.