La Glycine
Overview
La Glycine is a family house in a lush and private residential area 1 km from the quaint stone village of Rognes, 20 minutes' drive from Aix-en-Provence and Lourmarin. The village has all you would need including small weekly market, 4 restaurants, a café; 2 bakers, 2 butchers, a general store, ATM and more.
The villa offers 3 bedrooms + 1 smaller bedroom for children; and can accomodate up to 8 people.
All doors in the open groundfloor living area open on the terraces, then lead to the garden and the pool.
You will love the long lasting evening aperitives and dinners spent on the terrace under the trellis covered in "Glycine" (Wysteria) listening music after having spent the day visiting the wonders of Provence or just relaxing by the pool.
Enjoy the lovely house and garden - visit beautiful places and historic villages and sites in every direction, from the Calanques de Cassis to Avignon and Arles old cities. The Route des Vins is also a must in this part of Luberon.
La Glycine owners do not require guests to adhere to a Saturday to Saturday schedule - please send your desired dates of travel and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
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Bedrooms
4 bedroom/ 2 bathrooms sleeps 8
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 1 - Queen bed with en suite bathroom (Shower, sink). Separate WC.
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
- Bedroom 3 - Double bed
- Bedroom 4 - Convertible sofa for 2 children
- Bathroom on the floor (Shower, sink). Separate WC.
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: 8m x 4m
Security (Fence, Alarm): Alarm, no fence
Salt water System: No
Heated?: No
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Rognes | 1 KM | 0.62 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Lourmarin | 15 KM | 9.3 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Lambesc | 6 KM | 3.72 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Aix en Provence | 17 KM | 10.54 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Rognes is a pretty, historic village situated between Salon de Provence and Aix en Provence, not far from the banks of the Durance River. The origin of the village dates back to the stone-age and it was built on the slopes of the Foussa (the name of the hill). It was built, destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries until the terrible day in 1909 when it was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake, and later abandoned. Today the village is peacefully nestled at the foot of the Rognes hill and you can even see some of the original streets and houses which escaped the disaster.
The main industry in Rognes has always been agriculture with the vineyards producing the AOC "Coteaux d'Aix" wine which has an excellent reputation. The cultivation of the truffle has been honoured for some years by a fair held in December. Rognes is equally well-known for the quality of its stone which has been extracted from open-cast quarries for more than 20 centuries. This same stone has become highly fashionable today and is often seen gracing interior design magazines or in renovated residences, town-houses or prestigious properties in Aix-en-Provence... the "pierre de Rognes" is much sought-after!.
Famous for its wine, truffles and stone, you will also be enchanted by the surrounding countryside. Large fields, carefully cultivated or left to grow wild, small modest dwellings or beautiful bourgeois residences... you will have the impression that nothing has changed here for centuries and that the tranquil life-style has always reigned.
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
Route des vins, Seaside (Cassis, Cote bleue), Music festivals in Aix, Lourmarin, La Roque d'Antheron, Luberon authentic villages, Old cities of Arles, Avignon, Tennis 1 km, Golf course 20km, Hiking and biking.
Local Markets
Sunday: Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade and Jouques, Monday: Cadenet, Tuesday: Aix, Wednesday: Rognes and Saint-Cannat, Thursday: Aix and La Roque d'Anthéron, Friday: Lambesc and Lourmarin, Saturday: Aix, Charleval
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Aix en Provence
Lourmarin
Rognes
Salon de Provence
Within Walking distance
Village is 1 mile from the house on a small road. It si possible to jog in the woods and countryside from home.
Groceries
In the village: 1.5 km
Larger stores in Lambesc at 5 minutes drive.
2012 season prices per week
| July 28 - August 25 Inquire for discount if 4 straight weeks | Only available in August | |
| € 3,200.00 | € | |
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Please inquire for a discount if more than 2 weeks' stay.
End of stay cleaning included.
Please inquire for intermediate or additional cleaning service.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
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.
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 (585) 563-7441
London +44 (0)203 051 3238
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