"The Renaissance House"

Authentic, with magnificent views, "la Maison Seigneuriale" was the former residence of Lord Roquesante (1619-1707), built in the 17th century on the southern fortifications of the village of Grambois with parts of the house dating from the 14th century. Restored and furnished over several decades, it is one of the most authentic examples of a Provençal Renaissance house adapted to contemporary life. The space Renaissance house with private pool. Two terraces and garden. Listed spiral staircase, with vaulted ceilings, decorated with 19th-century neo-Gothic plaster work. The facades of the house, with their restored original mullioned windows, on the north side, have a view of the medieval village of Grambois, the castle and the bell tower of the 11th century church Notre-Dame de Beauvoir. On the south side, it offers panoramic and spectacular views of the Luberon and its vineyards. The furniture includes Renaissance fireplaces, a pair of 18th-century Provençal grain jars and various wall tapestries. The village of Grambois and the house itself appear in the film "La gloire de mon père" and "Le château de ma mère", based on the novels of Marcel Pagnol, and more recently on the film "Mother's Milk" by Gerry Fox and "You and Eye" by Shemie Reut, and in 2022 "Le temps des secrets". INTERIOR. Ground floor: Banquet room with dining table and seats for up to 12 people and, adjoining, the fully equipped "blue kitchen", both with direct access to the balcony terrace with its closed steps leading to the pool. The kitchen is equipped (oven, three electric hobs, fridge-freezer with chilled water, dishwasher, microwave, filter coffee maker and pantry). Next to the "blue kitchen" is a single bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. On the second floor: a panoramic terrace offers spectacular views of the Luberon. The second floor kitchen is fully equipped with oven, electric stove, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. On the second floor is the large living room, with two 18th century grain jars and stone mullioned windows to the north overlooking the village, the castle, the bell tower of the church Notre-Dame de Beauvoir and to the south a panoramic aerial view of the rich landscape with its mountain, forest and vineyards. Adjacent to the main living room, which combines contemporary furniture with armchairs and a Provençal "radassier" in the style of Louis III, is a large fully equipped kitchen and, beyond, the rooftop terrace, all sharing the same level and the original terracotta floor. For younger and older travelers, there is a large DVD library. Fourth floor: Double bedroom (air-conditioned), bed 160 x 190 cm, a single bedroom, another single bedroom with 19th century wrought iron panel bed frames and a bathroom with rolling bathtub, shower, sink and wooden panel bench toilet. THE ANNEX /The old school. Access from the ground floor of the main house through a corridor passage (privatized by interior service doors if necessary). Ground floor: Small living room with medieval stone fireplace, a pair of Knole sofas, adjoining kitchenette, small dining table. The orientation is south-facing with mullioned windows and there is air conditioning. First floor apartment: Bed 140 x 190 cm; single bedroom/office in the extension with private bathroom (shower, sink and toilet). Air conditioning, PARKING & ACCESS There is vehicle access to the front door of the house with safe parking nearby and ample parking within walking distance. Grambois being a fortified village at the top of a hill, there is no road traffic. The village has a restaurant "L'auberge des Tilleuls" at the foot of the hill where there is also a pharmacy and a "grocery store"/delicatessen/farm and, in the center of the village, a café/restaurant "Poivre vert" and a bakery. There are also several cottages and guest rooms in the village that can be recommended. Five kilometers away, the small market town of La Tour d'Aigues has a weekly market and good commercial facilities. Grambois is a thirty-minute drive from Aix-en-Provence and an hour from Marseille and its airport. Guest access Guests can access all parts of the space. Registration Details 84052000019O7