Overview
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- 10m heated swimming pool
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Idyllic edge-of-village location
- Walking distance to restaurants
- Close to historic Vaison-la-Romaine
Newly built yet with an abundance of Provençal charm thanks to its location on the outskirts of Villedieu village, this beautifully finished house is just the sort of place we know that Simpson Travellers love. Both practical and stylish, with a sprinkling of vintage pieces alongside shiny new en-suites and a very well-equipped kitchen, it’s the perfect Provence bolthole for couples or a smaller family.
Maison de Villedieu sits in a 2,000m2 plot with its own pool, terrace and garden to the rear of the house. With a classic French backdrop of vineyards just over the wall at the bottom of the garden, you could happily spend all day (or all week) here, flitting between the heated swimming pool and the covered dining terrace as the sunshine dictates. For those keen to see the sights there are iconic towns and cities within an hour to an hour and a half’s drive, but perhaps the greatest pleasure of all is strolling just five minutes into Villedieu for a leisurely meal in the village square, shaded by plane trees in a scene straight out of a Pagnol movie.
Local area
Villedieu is a sleepy place where the majority of village houses are still permanent homes rather than holiday lets, with a café, two restaurants and a small grocery store offering everything you need day to day. There are narrow streets and the remnants of the village’s old defensive ramparts to explore, with views over the vineyards that stretch out in every direction. The nearest supermarket is in Tulette or Vaison-la-Romaine, the latter being the historic heart of the northern Vaucluse region. Vaison today (12 minutes by car) is well worth a visit for its extensive Romain remains, museums and markets, and we recommend taking your time to tour this quietly understated landscape, dominated by the mighty bulk of Mont Ventoux and dotted with small villages, each with its own individual charm. Avignon (an hour by car) is the present day capital of Vaucluse, with a vibrant cultural life as well as its celebrated medieval bridge and centre. For river bathing, you can drive out to the Pont Roman d’Entrechaux (20mins) or Les Gorges du Toulourenc (35mins).
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