The House
Les Pierres du Luberon, with its magnificent view, faces south across a vast and spectacular private valley , planted with truffle oaks. And yet it is two minutes from the village of Buoux in the Luberon National Park. Seemingly miles from anywhere with its wide-open spaces, tranquility and wildlife, this lovely stone house is equidistant between the market town of Apt and the medieval and exquisite town of Lourmarin with its galleries and restaurants. The surrounding countryside is very well known for rock climbing and hiking and with a fabulous old Chateau and an extraordinary medieval fort nearby, the area is also a painter and photographers' delight.
Nestled on 120 acres of land with lavender fields, truffle oaks and natural bush land, La Baume Victoire is close what one imagines in the picture books of Provence. It is a delightful two story stone house with sage green shutters and picture windows and doors framing beautiful views. Inside the house are thick stone walls, tiled floors and exposed beams of traditional Provencal architecture. Because of its position, light floods the house from dawn to sunset. There is also a pretty pool set away from the main house and a charming summer house with a guest room. Both also have marvelous views.
Spend the days hiking in the countryside and gathering fresh cheese, bread and other local specialties at the area's weekly outdoor markets.
The Luberon area is renowned for its summer festivals…details
* Please note this house requires a 2 week minimum stay during July and August.
On the ground floor there is a vast open living room/dining room with high ceiling and fireplace at one end and fully equipped modern kitchen at the other. Large doors lead onto a terrace, shaded by two lime trees and an arbour covered with Virginia creeper, with expansive views of the Luberon mountains.
The terrace is large enough to enjoy a noon gathering and a full-scale game of boules at the same time.
The Bedrooms
The bedrooms have a simple natural bright décor, including comfortable beds and views of the exceptional countryside.
1st Floor Bedroom - twin beds or King with a private shower room in suite with hand basin and toilet.
2nd Floor Bedrooms
Bedroom with a king-size (or twin beds) and a private shower room in suite with hand basin.
Bedroom with queen-size bed sharing a bathroom with two hand basins and a bath tub. Separate toilet
Bedroom (a smaller one ) with twin beds sharing the above bathroom
Other
Summer House (from 1st June to end September):
Bedroom with twin beds, shower room with hand basin and toilet.
Large sitting room facing the pool, with sofa, sink fridge and bar
Amenities
- Pool: 25 meters from the house, sunny all day , is 5 m large and 11,5 meters long, with alarm protection.
- Central heating (in the Summer House too)
- telephone
- Internet
- utility room with washing machine and ironing equipment
- CD recorder
- BBQ Weber
- Television with French and CNN channels
- PingPong
- Local and international phone line can be provided upon request at extra charge
- Staff: pool and garden maintenance.
- Services Available at an Additional Cost: maid service at reservation (13 Euros/h).
Locale
Information
Les Pierres du Luberon is situated on acres and acres of pristine Provencal countryside in the Luberon region. The quaint and quiet village of Buoux is minutes away. The more well-known villages of Bonnieux and Lourmarin are a mere 10-15 minutes drive from the house. In these villages, and those surrounding, you will find many boutiques offering local specialties plus a plethora of quaint restaurants and cafes.
The bustling town of Apt is only 20 kms away. Here you experience some of the best and most varied outdoor markets Provence has to offer plus endless boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
The region is abuzz with festivals, both music and art throughout the summer season. Details
Regional summer festivities: Theater in Avignon, Opera in Aix and Orange, Jazz festival in La Roque d'Antheron and all antique fairs and flea markets. Tennis in Apt or Bonnieux, horseback riding in Apt, mountain bikes for rent in Bonnieux. In January and February, the owners, who also own a truffle farm, organize special week for a truffle adventures! There is an excellent restaurant in Buoux, Auberge de la Loube.
In one day you can enjoy a trip to the Mediterranean coast , have a swim in the sea, and sunbathing, and be back home for the dinner!
Distances: Buoux: 2 minutes, Apt and Bonnieux : 10 minutes , Avignon and Aix-en-Provence: 50 minutes drive and Marseille airport is just over an hour away.
2009 Rates
| July and August | June, Sept, Easter | April, May, Oct |
| €3900 | €3200 | €2700 |
Cleaning: The owners of the home ask that you leave the house as you found it. Should you wish for extra cleaning, please inquire. Weekly cleaning of sheets and towels included
Contact Us
For information or availability of our beautiful homes, contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you right away.
John and Lydia Dean
New York +1 (800) 655-3403 or +1 (585) 319-3890
London +44 20 3051 3238
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