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Luxurious Holiday Villa in the lovely Luberon valley in the Provence France Beautiful Provencal Villa (sleeps 10) with extensive garden (6500 m2) and large private pool (6X12 meters), situated on a beautiful hill side, with breath taking panoramic view on the Luberon valley. Domaine 'Les Cerises' is situated 2 kilometers from picturesque St. Saturnin les Apt with its medieval church, citadel, bakery and little shops. This part of the Provence is one of the most seductive in the whole region. The Roman city of Apt, famous for its Saturday Provençal market, is just 10 minutes by car. Famous hilltop villages like Rousillon, Gordes, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Lacoste, with superb restaurants, can be visited in less then half an hour driving. Great walking or biking experience in famous Gorges de la Nesque 30 minutes by car and Gorges du Veroncle 20 minutes by car. Spectacular Gorges du Verdon is 1 hour by car. Avignon festivals: 40 minutes. Marseille and Nimes airports: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours.

Details facilities:
The first floor is accommodated by a spacious living and dining area (60m2) with large balcony and covered terrace, open fireplace and satellite TV with video/dvd/cd. Also a wireless broadband internet connection is available. There are two fully equipped kitchens available. (one on the ground floor, one upstairs) The house has on ground floor and first floor covered and uncovered terraces. There is a private pool (12 x 6m) with sun terrace, several shade areas, pool chairs and alarm system. Domaine les Cerises also includes a private parking-space, an enclosed extensive garden (6500m2), with outside table tennis table.and near the pool area a playground for children. 2 Baby's cots and 2 high baby's chairs available

Surroundings:
When leaving the terrain by the Provençal style gate, one walks immediately into the beautiful nature of the Perréal hill. The view from the house is breathtaking, showing the full width of the Luberon valley with its little villages and hamlets. The Parc Regional Naturel de Luberon is a nationally protected heritage site which features natural forests, cherry orchards, vineyards, old villages, castles and lavender fields. This blending of nature and man made history is unique, not only in France but also the rest of Europe. Visitors adore the scenic and carefully preserved landscape under the warm southern sun of France, nestled between such impressive natural phenomena as Mont Ventoux and the deep naturally carved Gorges du Verdon. The Luberon Mountain region offers visitors all form of sights, serenity, activities and shopping, but as yet is not overrun by the tourist industry.

Points of interest:
The region is interspersed with cultural and historical attractions such as the thousand year old Church of Sainte Anne in nearby Apt, and the two thousand year old Pont Julien, an ancient Roman bridge which still spans the River Coulon. Several hilltop villages are found throughout the area, and make interesting and memorable places to visit. Rousillon was a hiding spot for writer Samuel Beckett during the Second World War. Gordes features the Sénanque Abbey dating back to 1148. The village of Ménerbes has been made famous through books and cinema, depicting a quiet rural French lifestyle. Lacoste, once home to the notorious Marquis de Sade, is a popular spot for history buffs. All of these towns offer shops, restaurants and other amenities, and can be reached in less then half an hours' drive. The storied town of Avignon, which held the seat of the Papacy briefly in the Middle Ages, is within 45 minutes' drive and offers an abundage of cultural and historical points of interest. Fireplace, Panoramic Mountain Views, No Pets Allowed, Professionally Decorated, Shower, Private BBQ, Double Bed, Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Outdoor Pool, TV/DVD, Private Bathroom, Playground, Wine Tasting, Swimming, Ping Pong Table, Twin Bed, Double Sofa Sleeper, Outlet Stores, Satellite TV, Wa

Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

• Europe
• France
• Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
• Vaucluse
• Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Other activities:
Mountain climbing, Tennis, Hiking, Cycling, Mountain biking, Horseback riding

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