Provence haven - Jacuzzi & garden - Ventoux & Avignon

Welcome to Gîte Gaïa! NEW: Now enjoy your private hot tub for a relaxing break in the heart of Provence! Located a 7-minute walk from the historic center of Carpentras, our vacation rental with its private garden and separate entrance is located on the ground floor of our house, in a quiet residential area. Ideal for couples or families, after a day spent among hilltop villages, markets, vineyards, Mont Ventoux, or Avignon. Housekeeping Included Leisure/culture at a preferential rate. The space 7’walk to the old city, all its shops and amenities, its historic Friday market and its Sunday flea market. The 40 m² accommodation, completely renovated and fully equipped, offers a pleasant setting with a 300 m² garden including a swimming pool, a spacious heated hot tub, and two private terraces with their own amenities: a plancha grill, loungers, an umbrella, and a garden table and chairs for enjoying the cicadas and starry evenings to the gentle sound of frogs. Inside, in a Mediterranean and warm atmosphere, you will enjoy a bright living room with built-in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with shower and toilet. The living areas are both equipped with air conditioners and fans, of your choice. In the kitchen, you have the essentials for your stay. Also including a Delonghi percolator coffee machine. Filter coffee maker and kettle also available. Linens provided, bed sheets, towels. Concerned about your independence and well-being, we live above in Provençal calm and peacefulness with our four-year-old daughter and will of course be at your disposal to direct you to the best interests of the region (see below). With an environmentally conscious and sustainable approach, we have used exclusively bio-based paints and natural materials, and we have favored the circular economy. https://www.airbnb.fr/experiences/255312?viralityEntryPoint=2&unique_share_id=1B625876-1883-4495-BDCC-3C528F0EAF9A&slcid=5199af5767164fcaad2e8c0ebe7cce3f&s=76&feature=share&channel=native&slug=IV38favN Guest access We will welcome you upon your arrival starting at 5pm. Check-out is at 11am. Property located 30' from Avignon TGV station and 5' from Carpentras station which connects directly to the TGV station in 40'. You can load and unload luggage by parking in our courtyard for the time needed. The outdoor parking lot is located directly across the house and never runs out of space. Other things to note We offer leisure/cultural outings for young and old at preferential rates throughout the region, see details below. Welcome to one of the 5 sunniest cities in France! From here, the splendor of Provence is at your fingertips. Our accommodation will allow you to radiate in the heart of a region rich in culture, gastronomy, heritage, nestled in the heart of the former Comtat Venaissin: Mont Ventoux, the lace of Montmirail with its natural scenery (also a recognized climbing site), the Comtadine plain, Vaison-la-Romaine and its remains, the Nesque gorges, the Sault region, cradle of Provençal lavender. Not to mention the Wine Route, Gigondas, Vacqueyras 20 minutes away and of course, Châteauneuf du Pape! The hilltop villages within 20 km: Le Beaucet, Le Barroux, Blauvac, Crillon le Brave, Gigondas, Méthamis, La Roque Alric, La Roque sur Pernes, and a few kilometers further Sault and Aurel (one of the most beautiful in France) Our cottage will allow you to explore the heart of a region rich in culture, gastronomy, heritage, nestled in the heart of the former Comtat Venaissin: Mont Ventoux, the lace of Montmirail with its natural scenery (also a recognized climbing site), the Comtadine plain, Vaison-la-Romaine and its remains, the Nesque gorges, the Sault countryside, the cradle of Provençal lavender. Not to mention the Wine Route, Gigondas, Vacqueyras 20 minutes away and of course, Châteauneuf du Pape and Beaumes de Venise! The AOC Ventoux awaits you, surrounded by the scent of lavender fields. Visit the hilltop villages within 20 km of the house: Le Beaucet, Le Barroux, Blauvac, Crillon-le-Brave… After a rich day of excursions you can enjoy the garden, terraces, swimming pool and its solarium lit from the first rays of the morning until sunset. To see in Carpentras: Antique Orange Gate, remains of the ramparts, the Inguimbertine (the former Hôtel Dieu transformed into a sumptuous library-museum), the oldest synagogue in France (1367), the former Episcopal Palace, the cathedral... Not to mention the good restaurants and local food. Activities: The cottage is located in the heart of an iconic region for cycling enthusiasts, within easy reach of 14 cycling routes in the heart of the Comtadine province: the Via Venaissia from Orange to Velleron via Carpentras (also pedestrian), the Nesque gorges, the Montmirail lacework… Not to mention the famous giant of Provence: Mont Ventoux! Three downhill mountain bike trails are available and a ski lift allows mountain bike enthusiasts to go up. At 1437 m, Mont-Serein and its playground for children: inflatable structures, karting, horseback riding, pony, trampoline, tubing, electric scooter, tree climbing and zip line. Outings and visits at preferential rates that we offer with 15 to 30% off the public price, up to 50% at PiratLand: For the youngest: - Royal Kids Royal kids (Vedène): fully secure indoor playground, heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer - Abracadabra (Sorgues): indoor playground for children beautifully decorated on the theme of the jungle - Tiger Jump (Monteux): Trampoline park - Parc Spirou (Monteux): - Wave Island (Monteux): - PiratLand (Rochefort du Gard): epic in the land of pirates through different themed rides - Accrobranche (Lagnes): located between Lagnes and Fontaine de Vaucluse - Le Village des Automates (Saint-Cannat): family leisure park in a wooded area of 8 hectares between oaks and pines. Family friendly: - Hôtel de Caumont (Aix-en-Provence) - Carrières des Lumières (Les Baux-de-Provence) - La Bambouseraie (Anduze) - The Châteaux de la Drôme (Grignan, Suze-la-Rousse) - Chauvet Cave 2 (Vallon Pont d'Arc) - Aven d'Orgnac (Orgnac) - Grimmland Park (La Roque d'Anthéron): inspired by the world of the Brothers Grimm tales. - Le Pontet Bowling Sports activities: - Clip'n Climb (Vedène): fun and sporty climbing activities - Vertical Park (Le Pontet): climbing gym Animal parks: - Crocodile farm (Pierrelatte) - La Barben Zoo - Seaquarium (Grau-du-Roi) - Le Vieux Mas (Beaucaire) - Peaugres Safari