La Maison Joyeux holiday vacation villa rental provence france tarascon

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(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. La Maison Joyeux charms the visitor with its simple authenticity and its cleverly balanced elements. Built in the 18th century, La Maison has been completely renovated by its current owner. There is a complete harmony of beige tones, shades of neutral, natural colors and white. The stunning 4-acre garden has been thoughtfully laid out with various indigenous species of flowers and trees. The large grassy area is ideal for children and comes complete with a swing set. A covered terrace with wrought iron furniture is a perfect... place to escape the midday sun. The green-hued swimming pool is unobtrusive and accessible via steps. Situated on the flagstone patio are plenty of lounges for relaxing. The home truly is a joyful place in which to base your exploration of Provence. Children as well as adults will appreciate all it has to offer.

Brand New 14m x 7m swimming pool. Access with steps. Alarm protection.

Pool house: True "piece à vivre" with equipped summer kitchen (sink, stove, microwave, dishwasher and fridge) built-in BBQ and summer dining area. Shower room and toilets.

The nearby medieval town of Tarascon is ten minutes away and offers shops, cafes, restaurants, post office, pharmacy, grocery stores, and a weekly market. The famous Palais du Papes, located in Avignon, is 20 minutes by car and certainly worth a visit.

TWO-WEEK MINIMUM RENTAL PREFERRED IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. The front door of La Maison Joyeux opens onto an area from which a stone staircase leads to the first floor. On the right, the spacious kitchen is thoughtfully laid out. There is a huge, old stone fireplace, lovely old terracotta flooring and a traditional Provencal beamed ceiling. A large, central table welcomes you at breakfast time. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, pantry, microwave, toaster, and espresso machine. On the other side of the entrance is the dining room, with a table for eight, a decorative fireplace, and a south-facing window on to the terrace. The living area is comfortably furnished with two linen sofas, armchairs and plenty of scattered cushions. Enjoy your evenings with a cozy fire in the beautiful stone fireplace, or with a DVD in the Home Cinema system. From here, French doors lead out onto the covered terrace. The five bedrooms are located on the first and second floors. The Master Suite offers a queen bed and a large, ensuite bathroom with claw-foot tub and separate shower. A ceiling fan helps regulate the temperature and a discreet staircase helps ensure privacy. The second bedroom also offers a queen bed and access to the terrace through French windows. It shares a large bathroom with bathtub with the third bedroom. Its twin beds can either be separated or made into a double. The fourth bedroom has two twin beds (convertible into a double), a painted wardrobe and a stone fireplace. Across the hall is a sunshine-yellow shower room with sink and WC. The fifth bedroom, which is by request only, is the children's room with two twin beds and a colorful turquoise wall. This room communicates with the Master bedroom. Tarascon is an ancient fortified town on the Rhône, between Avignon and Arles, two of Provence's most popular towns. Tarascon's medieval sites feature 15th-century Roi Rene's chateau, the 12th-14th-century Saint Martha collegiate church (both located in the center beside the main river bridge) and the 15th-century Saint Jacques church with its lovely Cordeliers cloister. The nice-sized town is easily discovered on foot as is it's sister city, Beaucaire, located across the Rhone.Read more

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