Overview
Idyllic country setting… large private estate surrounded by apple and pear trees, lavender, fountains and natural springs and a trout river, just a few kilometers from Saint-Rémy-de-Provençe and Avignon. La Joie d'Avignon is a true find in Provençe, where one encounters the ultimate in location as well as the luxury and comfort of a convivial, yet prestigious estate. Relish the privacy of the residence's vast grounds, yet be within easy distance to the city of Avignon and the charming town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provençe.
La Joie d'Avignon's offers relaxation and a superb location for special occasions as it boasts large outdoor terraces, courtyards and vignettes both around the pool, on the front and inner courtyard of the house, and the landscaped grounds.
The house features a large Salon or living room with a huge Provençal fireplace, large and comfortable sofas and several vignettes for relaxing, satellite TV, DVD player, stereo. Several large Flat screen televisions with SAT TV. Professionally equipped kitchen with all utensils, pans and gadgets, a true chef's kitchen. Pâtisserie Kitchen – separate family seating room with its own burners, full oven, sink and dishwasher - great breakfast room. Twelve person Formal Dining Room with large wooden country table and table settings. Outside bar with bar counter wooden ‘chapel' bar with fine spirits, cognacs and all you'd expect (your consumption will be billed to you). Kid's playroom room or TV room depending on your use, with extra twin bedroom above in loft area. Professional office or bureau with fax, printer, WiFi and access to Mac laptop and a safe. PBX professional equipped telephone, fax lines.
Spacious terraces – including five outdoor dining areas and many more possibilities around the grounds. Summer Kitchen – located near the pool house with Barbecue grill, four burner stove top, dishwasher, sink, refrigerator & large freezer. Terrace Barbecue – separate barbecue area in courtyard, with full access to the main kitchen. Courtyard Dining near ancient fountain. Outside dining room - located just outside the formal dining room in the shade of the huge ancient Plane tree (Platane) with easy access to the main kitchen.
An avenue (allée) of Platane trees to rival any in Provençe. Spacious, new tennis court close to the house obscured by pines and next to the olive grove. A beautiful heated pool fed by natural spring water from Joie d'Avignon's own wells. Large apple & pear orchards just outside the gate form part of the estate - feel free to pick fruit or walk through the orchards. Over 5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens using all native plants, flowers and shrubs, cypress trees, fruit trees, olive trees and lavender. A trout river runs through the property and there are wonderful ancient fountains linked by a pretty small canal giving the soothing sounds of cool running water.
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Bedrooms
10 bedroom/ 9 bathrooms sleeps 20
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- All 10 bedrooms are superbly appointed and elegantly decorated in Provencal tones and fabrics. Nine of the rooms have en suite full bathrooms (with either showers or bath/showers). The 10th room is a double chidren's room. All rooms are appointed with the finest linens from Paris. In addition, each room is bright and airy and has interconnecting telephone lines. The master bedroom is a true suite and a perfect retreat. The three rooms of the master suite are comprised of a large air-conditioned master bedroom with beautiful garden views. Next-door is a spectacular master bathroom with a soaking tub, double showers and double sinks. Finally, you'll find a large walk-in closet with plenty of hanging and folding space as well as room for luggage. Air-conditioned master bedroom Two of the 10 bedrooms are situated on the third floor alone and are perfect for guests who want more privacy from the rest of the house. Equal in size and quality, these bedrooms offer a little extra independence, space and privacy while still connected from the main house and pool. There is a separate conservatory bedroom suite on the ground, again with a full en suite bathroom; this room also boasts its own conservatory and private access to and from the gardens.
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 1- King Bed, En-suite full bathroom. Armoire and own conservatory leading to the gardens
- Bedroom 2- (Master) King Bed, En-suite bathroom with separate large tub and double showers, Walk-in closet, Air-conditioning, Speakers, Satellite TV
- Bedroom 3- King Bed, En-suite bathroom with bath, Large closet, overlooks the courtyard
- Bedroom 4– Queen Bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Closets, Chest of drawers, Overlooks the courtyard
- Bedroom 5- Queen Bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Closets, Chest of drawers, overlooks the courtyard
- Bedroom 6- Playroom Twin Beds (2)
- Bedroom 7- Queen Bed, Writing desk, Chest of drawers, Shared bathroom
- Bedroom 8- Queen Bed, En-suite bathroom with shower and bath, Large private terrace, Walk-in closet
Second Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 9 - Queen Bed, En-suite bathroom with bath and shower, Armoire, Writing desk, Garden view
- Bedroom 10 - Queen Bed, En-suite bathroom with bath and shower, Walk-in closet, Writing desk, Garden view
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: Large Pool (14 meters X 7 meters)
Security (Fence, Alarm): Alarm, no Fence
Salt water System: No
Heated?: Yes
Note: Broadband Internet (WiFi) – wireless access by the pool!
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Cabannes | 3 KM | 1.86 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Cavaillon | 10 KM | 6.2 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | L'Isle sur la Sorgue | 19 KM | 11.78 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Avignon | 23 KM | 14.26 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Forty minutes from Marseille Airport (Marignane) or 15 minutes from TGV Train station in Avignon, 12 minutes from Caumont domestic or private airport, Avignon.
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
Avignon
L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Local Markets
Sunday: L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Monday: Cavaillon
Tuesday: Avignon
Wednesday: Avignon
Thursday: Avignon and L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Friday: Noves
Saturday:Le Thor
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Avignon
Cabannes
Carpentras
Cavaillon
L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Within Walking distance
This is a country house with nearby nature trails, but no shops or restaurants within walking distance
Groceries
Within a 10 minute drive
2012 Season Prices per week
| July 28 - September 1 | All other weeks | |
| € 27,000.00 | € 23,000.00 | |
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Full maid service 5 days a week included in rate. Chef services and catering of special events available upon request Experienced manager and personnel on the property at all times to meet your every need, including French cooking and BBQ and to run errands, do shopping, baby sitting – at extra cost.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 1 week - please inquire about exceptions outside the summer months
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.
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John and Lydia Dean
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