Place de l'Horloge  

Description from the manager

If you have dreamed about living in a charming walled French town for a week or two, with history, restaurants, museums, shops and a vibrant local scene at your doorstep, then this is the apartment for you! You can people-watch from the large windows overlooking the Place de l'Horloge, roam the town, or take day trips throughout Provence. So much to see: the outdoor market in Uzes on Saturday, the Pont du Gard, the antique markets in Isle sure la Sorgue on Sunday, Mount Ventoux, the vineyards, the Festival d'Avignon in July, Fountaine de Vaucluse, and on and on. There are two reserved car parking spots reserved for you in the garage beneath t...he building, something that is quite hard to find in Avignon.

The apartment is in a condominium building constructed 40 years ago. The building is light colored stone, 5-6 stories, with a large courtyard in the center. The building faces the main square, Place de l'Horloge., a very lively square. The apartment is on the 4th floor. Because the interior courtyard is a floor lower than the street in front, the apartment is only 3 flights above the front street entrance. Each flight has 16 steps. The building has several entrances and each has an elevator. There is a security code to enter the building.

[4th floor with elevator]

The entry foyer leads to a kitchen on the right, and then into a very large and bright living/dining room. On the left of the foyer is the hall leading to the bathrooms, two bedrooms and the study/bedroom. The apartment is beautifully furnished throughout, with Provencal colors and artwork that take advantage of the light-filled rooms. The furniture and beds are new and of high quality and comfort. The kitchen is fully equipped and large enough for serious cooking. There are plenty of pots, pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, etc., including wine glasses and decanters and large trays to put on the ottoman in the living room for appetizers. There are spices and coffee in the pantry. The living room has 3 large windows facing south. The floors are travertine marble, with an oriental carpet by the sofa. There is a sofa and 3 stuffed chairs, two ottomans, end tables, lamps and a huge antique glass front case, with lots of books, cards, games and maps. There is a cable TV and plenty of reading lamps. The dining table fits 6 with leaves in, 4 without, and there are tablecloths for both sizes and 6 padded chairs. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed [160x200cm], and the second bedroom has a king-size bed [180x200cm]. Both bedrooms share a large balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the interior courtyard, and a large closet in the hall. The bedroom/study has a large closet and a comfortable queen-size [160 x 200 cm] sofa bed. This room also has a balcony overlooking the carousel and the Opera House. There is a large bathroom [no WC] in the hall with a full tub with a shower attachment, and a separate WC, also off the hall. In the second bathroom is a shower and sink [no WC]. There are ceiling-mounted air conditioning units located in the living room and in each bedroom with compressors on both balconies. Each unit has a remote control. There are electric radiators in each room.

The Avignon city apartment is in the very center of the medieval walled town of Avignon, with large picture windows facing onto the main square of Place de l'Horloge. The windows overlook the two-story carousel and the Opera House. The Palais des Papes is 200 meters away. The Pont d'Avignon is a 2-minute walk. The indoor farmer's market, Les Halles, is a 3-minute walk, through a pedestrian-only shopping area of hundreds of stores. There are restaurants and museums everywhere. There are old stone buildings and narrow alleys next to Roman ruins, medieval walls, baroque palaces and modern conveniences.

Marseille airport: 1 hour [90 km]

Aix en Provence: 1 hour

Isle sur la Sorgue: 35 minutes

Pont du Gard: 35 minutes

Orange: 30 minutes

Avignon TGV station: 10 minutes [5 km]

Available Amenities: air conditioning, heating, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster oven, refrigerator/freezer, cable TV with CNN and BBC, DVD player, iron and ironing board, high speed Internet connection, telephone [local calls are free], answering machine, elevator, reserved parking, and maid service [final cleaning included].

Please Note:

* Smoking is only allowed on the balconies.

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

Overall Rating

• David
  

  David's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 06/23/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  Great.
  
  Location and spaciousness.
  
  Wonderful section of the city, easy access to everything, including public transportation.

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• Patricia
  

  Patricia's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 08/27/2011 for a stay in August 2011
  
  

  We were very pleased, and impressed. Having stayed at other rentals, I must say that this apartment was the most welcoming and well-appointed. There were maps and books and ice cubes, the kitchen was very well-stocked with staples, and Chantal, the concierge, was charming, helpful, and spoke excellent English. The typed sheet with suggestions was most welcome.
  
  The location. Though the square itself was noisy at night, the windows effectively closed out most of the noise, and during the day, it was grand to be so close to the heart of the city.
  The elevator. My Mom is frail, and needed a wheelchair for any significant distance. The apartment was perfect for her, and the shower stall was accessible, with just a small lip. The chairs were comfortable and not too deep, and the constant excitement out the living room windows amused her when she was too tired to go out.
  
  A problem with sewer gas following a heavy rain.
  
  The availability of both tourist attractions and real-life, all within easy walking distance.

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• Stanley
  

  Stanley's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 06/18/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  Excellent experience - you will not find a more convenient location in Avignon.
  
  The location directly in the city center - 2 minute walk to the Papal Palace and no more that a 10 minute walk, tops, to all major restaurants.
  
  Homeless people sleeping outside the entrance to the building.
  
  Everything - Provence is beautiful.

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• Russell
  

  Russell's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 10/31/2009 for a stay in October 2009
  
  

  Great location. After 2 weeks there, we still had several restaurants in Avignon that we wanted to try. Avignon is the best of the cities in Provence for shopping, eating and roaming around.
  
  Location and expansive size of the unit.
  
  Kitchen had no eating area. Elevator is small and basement is dark, but secure for parking a small car.
  
  Pleasant and very busy old walled city with many modern fashionable stores and scores of wonderful restaurants. Avignon is an easy drive to most of Provence and about 2 12 hours from NiceCannesMonaco by the autoroute. The suburbs have many modern big box stores.

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• Lisa
  

  Lisa's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 05/31/2008 for a stay in May 2008
  
  

  Very comfortable and great location.
  
  The location was excellent - right on the main square, lots of restaurants, cafes and historical sites within 100m walk and comparatively easy vehicle access to main roads. The apartment was very well equipped, just like staying in a friend's home.
  
  The washing machine needs repair, and one toilet for the whole property took getting used to. Only one car park space was available. Need written explanation for using the appliances.
  
  Provence!!!

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  Response from Rentvillas.com - 06/02/2008

  

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  The washing machine has been fixed; there are operating instructions for the appliances in the kitchen drawer next to the refrigerator; there are two very small parking spaces: one in front of the other. July 2008.

• Judy And Tom
  

  Judy And Tom's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 04/30/2008 for a stay in April 2008
  
  

  It was great!
  
  The apartment was clean, roomy, and well located.
  
  Centrally located to explore the town and surrounding areas

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• Emily
  

  Emily's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 12/31/2006 for a stay in December 2006
  
  

  The kitchen was well stocked and is clearly one meant for cooking! We enjoyed that very much. We found with the metal shutters down the noise was not a factor and the living room was outstanding for sitting and enjoying each other! We had a delightful time and would definitely rent it again and recommend it to others!
  
  The central location made getting to and from places very easy. Looking out over the Christmas market with its stalls, mimes, jugglers and general mass of people was entertainment in itself!
  
  Having only one toliet with 6 people was a bit of a stretch!
  
  Driving into the countryside and seeing the little towns was interesting and a delight to the eye. We especially enjoyed the bories outside Gorda and Oppede-de-vieux and the old chateu there. We took the train to Nimes one day which was an easy train ride and walked to the Roman ruins.

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• David
  

  David's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 11/30/2006 for a stay in November 2006
  
  

  Spacious, well furnished, and appointed with the great bonus of a car parking space on site.
  
  While the main bathroom is spacious, the second shower room is very small - although adequate.
  
  In the center of Avignon, so historic sites such as the Palais de Papes, Pont D'Avignon, restaurants, shops, and everything else you could need all within very easy walking distance.

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• Rose
  

  Rose's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 11/30/2006 for a stay in November 2006
  
  

  We are very, very fond of our time spent at the property at Place de l'Horloge. It was so convenient to everything we are interested in doing while in Provence. We are very interested in the history in regards to the Knights Templar and the Crusades, and this property puts us right where we want to be.
  
  Location.
  
  The inhabitants of the neighboring apartment were a bit noisy at times.
  
  We love being able to access other villages and towns without dependenc on an automobile.

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• Charles
  

  Charles's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 02/28/2006 for a stay in February 2006
  
  

  Location.
  
  Bathrooms.
  
  We confined our vist to the inside of the old city walls and had many interesting experiences.

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• Francesca
  

  Francesca's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 08/31/2002 for a stay in August 2002
  
  

  The place itself is beautifully decorated and every convience available, it is however smaller than we expected and a bit hard to move around in. Also your comments state a twin-bedded room; it is now a pull-out couch in the third room. The location of the apartment is very good and it was very pleasant to take walks in the center.
  
  The decor.
  
  The noise level. It is much quieter when the festival is over, but still noisy at night.
  
  Very centrally located.

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• Tom
  

  Tom's review of Place de l'Horloge

  Left on 07/31/2002 for a stay in July 2002
  
  

  Very pleasant furnishings and the property has everything needed to feel at home. CNN satellite connection was a little problematic, however. (But who wants to watch TV?)
  
  Roomy throughout; centrally located in Avignon. Accessible to all service needs (grocery stores, too.)and highways. It's very clear that the owners take pride in their property; I (my family of 4) felt like we knew them from their decorative flair.
  
  Elevator a little challenging to fit 4 people.
  
  Festival and shops. Avignon is great location for exploring all of Vaucluse area.

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