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- Idyllic edge-of-village location
- Short walk to restaurants and shops
- Heated swimming pool
- Air-conditioned throughout
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Pretty much all of Provence is enchanting, but if you’re looking for somewhere with all the charm and none of the crowds, may we suggest Maison de Lauris? Set just a few minutes’ walk from the village of the same name, this elegant house is perfect for one or two couples or a smaller family, complete with its own heated swimming pool, and two attractive en-suite bedrooms. A top-to-bottom renovation in 2023/24 has created a contemporary yet warmly welcoming home, finished with natural materials for laid-back comfort and easy summer living.
The first one up can stroll into the village for naughty-but-so-nice pains au chocolat and a still-warm baguette or two, all the more delicious served by the pool as you think about the day ahead. The mature gardens make this an enviably secluded spot to just dream the day away, roll a few boules or dine beneath the stars, and when you feel like eating out, Lauris offers everything from crepes and pizzas to fine French dining, all rather more affordable than the many famous towns clamouring for attention in the vicinity. After a day out exploring those guide-book highlights, it’s hard to imagine a more appealing and delightfully authentic spot to return to.
Local area
The village of Lauris sits on a rocky spur, with views over the Durance river, popular for kayaking or just strolling along its banks through timeless countryside. These are the landscapes that inspired Peter Mayle’s much-loved novel A Year in Provence, close to the jewels of Luberon Sud; Lourmarin (10min drive) and Ansouis (20min drive) are both on France’s celebrated ‘most beautiful villages’ list.
If you’ve come away to simply relax and recharge, Lauris village will supply all your daily needs and more within a short walk, and if you want to exert yourselves a little, there are numerous hiking, biking and horse-riding trails to discover locally. Taking a deeper dive into the region is also very easy: a 45min drive takes you to Aix-en-Provence - the birthplace of Cézanne - often called the Paris of the south thanks to its leafy squares, stately architecture and lively student buzz. Roughly an hour away are Roman Avignon and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and if a day at the coast is called for, you’ll find the Med at Carry-le-Rouet (75min drive) and Les Calanques at Cassis (90min drive).
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An in-villa chef and meal delivery service is available by arrangement
Accommodation
Layout
- 2 bedroom villa (sleeps 4)
Ground floor
- Kitchen equipped with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, oven, hob and coffee-maker; access to terrace
- Living room with Smart TV, access to terrace
- Laundry room with washing machine
- Twin bedroom (2x80cm beds) with en-suite shower room; access to terrace
- Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room and WC
- Guest WC
General
- Simpson Travel telephone representative
- Air-conditioning
- Complimentary WiFi
- Pool towels provided
- Open on-site car parking for 2 cars
- Private swimming pool 8m x 4m with electric cover. Pool has submerged platform at one end and steps.
- Pool terrace with 4 pool loungers and parasol
- Electric plancha barbecue
- Partially outside dining table
- Terrace with parasol and chairs
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Access times
- Check-in time – 4.00-7.00pm
- Check-out time – 10.00am
Services
- Weekly clean and linen change for stays of two weeks or more
Getting there
- Airports
Marseille 55min drive - TGV stations
Aix-en-Provence 50min drive
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Location
- Nearest town: Lauris, 5min walk
- Restaurant: 5min walk
- Basic shop: 5min walk
- Supermarket: 6min walk
- Bike hire (Station Bee's Lourmarin): 10min drive
- Lake with beach (Etang de la Bonde):25min drive
Day trips:
- Lourmarin: 10min drive
- Ansouis: 20 min drive
- Aix-en-Provence: 45min drive
- Saint-Remy-de-Provence: 45min drive
- The Med - Carry-le-Rouet: 75min drive
- Les Calanques at Cassis: 90min drive
Our choice of French properties is diverse, ranging from simple charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal.
To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.
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There's no better way to while away leisurely holiday hours than by visiting the many Provençal villages with their cobbled streets and cafes. Hilltop towns glow in pale golden stone, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and fields of fragrant purple lavender. From celebrated Gordes to charming Eygalières, each town has a market to help you discover local produce, or treat yourself to a long lazy lunch; from pavement cafes to Michelin stars, the midday meal in France is nothing short of an art form.
The cities of Avignon, Orange, Nîmes and Arles offer an architecturally rich and cultural day out but try to make time for lesser-known gems like Vaison la Romaine, Uzès and Ile sur la Sorgue for a less crowded but equally impressive picture of the history of the region.
A day at the beach is always an option but you can find other open water options closer to home, from child-friendly paddling in the River Gardon below le Pont du Gard, to kayaking down La Sorgue as it winds its way through the Luberon. Close to Avignon, Lac de Monteux has a lifeguarded beach and various water activities for all ages.
This is a destination to rival any other. Complemented by our selection of handpicked villas we can help you make the most of your luxury holiday in Provence.
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