Provencal charm in the enclave of the Popes
Provencal charm in the enclave of the Popes
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In Valréas, in the Enclave des Papes, surrounded by vineyards and lavender, we offer you a beautiful, comfortable accommodation in a renovated building. You can enjoy the swimming pool when the weather is nice and the hot tub the rest of the year, as well as a gym and a pétanque court. Cultural tourism, lovers of sports, nature and gastronomy, we will advise you on the many activities to do in the area. A great place for a change of scenery and relaxation. The space In a self-contained, single-story apartment of 50 m2, fully renovated in soft, Provençal colors, you will discover a comfortable space including a living room with an equipped kitchen (dishwasher, air conditioning, induction cooktop, Senseo coffee maker, microwave, toaster, wine glasses, etc.), (TV, books, games). A bedroom equipped with a 160x200 bed and a beautiful bathroom. An outdoor terrace with table and chairs will allow you to eat outside almost all year round. Shared access: * The SPA is available 1 hour per day between 5 pm and 9:30 pm, with access from October to May (until the pool opens). * The pool is open on sunny days from May until the end of September (for information purposes). * Laundry room (washing machine/dryer for stays of at least 3 nights), gym, petanque court. Note: It is possible to provide a 2nd bed in the living room, on request for an extra €20. The property must be left clean and tidy, with the sheets removed and dirty linens gathered together. We will be especially happy to host you. Guest access On site, you can park several cars in our large secure parking lot and store your sports equipment safely. Amenities 5 minutes by car (shopping center, bakeries, pharmacies, petrol, hospital...). Self check-in and check-out with key lockbox. Other things to note Our recommendations: Leisure and sports: Marked cycling routes far from heavy traffic, touring, road, mountain bike or gravel biking, there is something for everyone (the banks of the old Rhône, outings among vineyards and lavender, the Nesque gorges, Mont Ventoux, the Ardèche), and beautiful walks or bike rides starting from the house, with breathtaking sunsets. (Bike rental by reservation in Valréas, Nyons, Bédouin, etc.) Hikes with Montagne de la Lance at 1350m, Mont Rachas at 900m, Ventoux at 1950m, Corbiou from Venterol, the Ardèche gorges, the Baronnies National Park, the Toulourenc gorges, the Dentelles de Montmirail, numerous lakes, rivers... (we recommend downloading the Visiorando app). Fun activities: - Crocodile Farm in Pierrelatte - Descending the Ardèche gorges by canoe, paddleboard, or kayak - Tree climbing in Bollene - Ellip6 site (F1 and helicopter simulators) - Caving, via ferrata and climbing sites in Ardèche or Drôme Provençale. - Recreational fishing for white fish and predatory fish (Old Rhone, canals, lakes, etc.) - horseback riding in Valréas or Grignan. - Swimming in several rivers and lakes. Visits to exceptional places in the area: - Château de Grignan and Château de Suze-la-Rousse (tours and summer entertainment) - Medieval city of Vaison la Romaine - Château de Simiane, the cardboard museum, Notre Dame de Nazareth in Valréas. - The Abbey of Aiguebelle in Reauville. - The Chauvet Cave, the Aven d'Orgnac Cave in Ardèche. - The "most beautiful villages in France" of the Vaucluse, the Drôme Provençale, the Ardèche and the Luberon. - The Colorado Provençal. Lifestyle and food: - Maison Fournier bakery in Grillon and Grignan. - Ferme de Reverchon (fruit and vegetables) - Discover the great wines of the Rhone Valley and its wineries - Domaine de Lumian, which offers local organic wine with a tour and tasting, in Valréas (2 km from the house). - Nyons for its olives and its AOC olive oil - Dieulefit for its pottery and its AOC Picodon. - Montélimar with its nougat factories - Provençal markets and truffle markets in Richerenches and St Paul 3 Châteaux. - Avignon Festival - Cheval Passion - summer entertainment, festivals, concerts... Nice towns and villages to discover (even by car on a rainy day) Vaison la Romaine, Buis les Baronnies, Rémuza, Nyons, Dieulefit, Taulignan, Grignan, Bayonne, Reauville, Chantemerle les Grignan. Restaurants: - La Ferme Chapouton in Grignan. - L'Évidence in Chantemerle-les-Grignan. - Le Bistro 270 in Malataverne. - Le Bistro de Villedieu (only in season) - La Brasserie du Petit St Jean in Valréas - Les Pizzas d'Amelie, wood-fired, in Valréas. - La Maison d'Anvers in Valréas. - La Rabasse and L'Escapade in Richerenches. - Le Clair de Plume (Michelin star) in Grignan. - Les Poulettes in Valréas (reservation required) We will be on hand to advise you on your activities if necessary.
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