HOMES FOR RENT AND SALE

 

 

FOR RENT: The owners of Grand Mas du Faucon (above) are offering $1,000 off weekly rentals until May 4 and $1,350 off from May 4-25. This 4+ bedroom, 18th-century mas is within walking distance of the Luberon village of Goult. For all the info, click here.

 

FOR RENT: This little gem near St.-Rémy (above) is available at deeply discounted rates for shoulder season dates. Save $1,000 weekly mid-April to mid-May and $700 mid-May through mid-June and September through the first week of October. The house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and is in walking distance to the small pretty town of Eyragues (butcher, baker, cafe). For all the info, click here.

FOR SALE: Five minutes from St. Remy, in Maillane. Magnificent fully-fenced property (above) on over 4 acres, including an olive grove, beautiful in-ground pool, pond, privacy, beauty, calm and a view of the majestic Alpilles. The main house, with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, was custom built by the builder-owner, using the finest materials throughout. There is a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, adjacent breakfast area and access to patios and a huge, over-sized garden room with summer kitchen. All of the bedrooms have large built-in closets.  There is also a separate guest house with living room/kitchen combo, bedroom and full bathroom. In addition, there is a huge, multi-car garage that could easily be finished if more living space is needed. The location is perfect, only 5 minutes to St Remy de Provence, 20 minutes to the Avignon TGV and 45 minutes to Marseille airport. Price: 1,575,000€. For more info, contact: barbara@abeillehomes.com and see the full description here and here.

 

FOR RENT: Located in the small village of St Marcel de Careiret in the Gard Department, the two-bedroom, two-bath, 18th-century stone home called Maison des Cerises (above) has been tastefully restored to a very high standard fully respecting traditional materials and techniques. It's decorated with charm in a Provencal style with many original features, such as old terra-cotta tiles, stone and lime washed walls. The village has several amenities (café, bakery, general store, delicatessen) and is close to many of the most popular tourist sites in Provence such as the Pont du Gard, La Roque sur Cèze, Uzès, Nîmes and Avignon. For all the info, click here.

FOR RENT: This beautiful six-bedroom villa – Bastide de la Paix - is close to the village of Bonnieux and has just become available for 2013 (photo above). Sitting on a hill-top  above the village, the dining terrace and private pool enjoy spectacular vistas over the Luberon National Park. Guests will no doubt spend most of their time outdoors – the pool has an adjoining pool house with summer kitchen – though the interior is exceptionally well-equipped too, with WiFi and a magnificent country kitchen. Housekeeping is included twice a week and a cook service is available. From $9,743 per week for up to 12 guests. See more information here or contact Nick Westwood on 1-855-468-5555.

FOR SALE:  Just five minutes from Apt in the Luberon, this traditional Provencale home (above) was built in 1850. It's 110 square meters and has three large bedrooms. Asking price is 275,000€. For all the info, click here. 

FOR RENT: The owners of the property known as Logis du Bourg (above) are offering a 10% discount on rentals to the readers of ProvencePost.com. This is one of the most  striking properties in Provence and it can sleep 26 people.  Set in the heart of the village of Grillon the property consists of five, centuries old houses, rented as one whole, linked together around a beautiful garden courtyard. They share a very elegant and intimate geothermally enhanced pool, a relaxing hamman, and an extraordinary dining/events hall. For all the info and photos, click here.  

FOR RENT: Located just 5 minutes from downtown Avignon, 10 minutes door to door to the Avignon TGV station, on the Ile de la Barthelasse, this traditional home (above) is available to rent from spring 2013 through summer of 2014. Surrounded by pear orchards and fields, it's just a hop from the Rhône and a spectacular view of the Pope's Palace and the Pont d'Avignon. Calm amidst the fresh greenery of the countryside, with  easy access to all the restaurants, cinema, and sites of Avignon. The wine regions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacquèyras within 30 minutes' drive. It has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and wooden tub, a spacious kitchen, outdoor garden and small private pool. The kitchen is equipped with a semi-professional multi-function electric oven, a toaster oven, a dishwasher washing machine, and all necessary pots/pans/baking dishes/cookbooks, and more for cooking at home and to take advantage of the abundant fresh produce available locally. A week in April/May is 800E; June 900E and August 1000E; a month this spring 2000E; 3 months 5000E. For further info, email to madeleinevedel@gmail.com or go to: cuisineprovencale.com/housetorent.html
 

FOR SALE OR RENT: While they're trying to sell their beautifully renovated mas (farmhouse) not far from St. Remy de Provence (above),  Sandra and Andrew are renting it out, after having furnished it fully. So this is one you can rent or you can buy.  For all the details and photos, click here.

FOR RENT IN PARIS: Provence Post readers get 10% off their first stay in this tasteful, recently renovated Paris apartment (above), perfect for vacationers or corporate travelers. It's in the heart of the trendy 11th arrondisement;  a charming and bright studio with a separate and spacious eat-in kitchen, overlooking a street with world-renowned artisans and ateliers. The area is a food-lovers' paradise,  walking distance to famed restaurants (including Le Septime, Le Chateaubriand, Le Dauphin, Rino, Bistro Paul Bert) and situated between the Richard Lenoir and Aligre markets. It's also just a stone’s throw from the Bastille, Place des Vosges and many of the Marais’ best-loved boutiques and museums. With large double windows, the apartment has morning and afternoon sun with unobstructed rooftop Paris views. The decor is a mix of art deco fabrics, European antiques and high quality custom pieces from fine French artisans. The sleeping area has a limited edition Treca queen-sized bed and the sitting area has room for six. The full bathroom has  large bathtub/shower. A separate eat-in kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, washer, dishwasher and commercial-grade utensils. The dining table seats four.  For more info, click here or email: parisconcierge1@gmail.com. 

 

FOR SALE IN PARIS: Studio at 11 rue Barbet de Jouy (photo above). One block from Musee Rodin and Invalides. Two blocks from Matignon. Several blocks from St. Germain. Modern elevator building, 35sqm (350 sqf), ground floor facing internal garden, very private and quiet (no other apartment facing the studio), only sounds are bird songs, fully furnished (new queen sized bed, two couches, coffee table, kitchen/work table), built-in bookcases and kitchen storage units, washing machine, Bulthaup open kitchen (cuisine Americaine), large walk-in closet ("dressing": custom built-in shelving and drawers), second regular closet. Separate large storage unit (cave). Condo fees 1,400€ per year; tax approx. 760€ Building is super well maintained and secure. Worry free from long-distance when not there. Building's gardienne can be engaged as house keeper. Mint condition--ready to move in. Contact Ariel Shidlo:  ariel@ashidlo.net, +1.212.243.9596.

FOR RENT: For off season rentals of her charming house (above),  my friend Julie is offering a 10% discount to my readers. The house sits at the foot of the Alpilles Mountains, right in the center of one of Eygalieres, one the most charming and best-preserved villages of Provence. It's a renovated, stone 'Maison du Village,' furnished with beautiful country furniture, carefully chosen Provencal pottery, a baby grand piano, a long farm table, a fireplace, original artwork and WiFi. It's on a narrow quiet road that climbs up to the old village. She writes: ''With three bedrooms and two full modern baths, with a view of the Alpilles, and just a minute's walk to the closest bakery and cafe, this is a house where memories are made...'' All the info is here.

FOR RENT: Beautiful, modern condo for weekly rent in Provence’s best wine region. This condo (above) is the perfect spot for one or two food and wine loving couples. Located in Vaison-la-Romaine, France’s largest archeological site, it’s just 10-30 minutes from the world-class Cotes du Rhone vineyards. Avignon, St Remy-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence are easy 45-75 minute drives. This is the home of an American travel writer and tour guide who shares her time between Provence and the Napa Valley, and who will be happy to provide personalized travel advice to  her renters. The air-conditioned condo has two bedrooms and two baths, located on opposite ends of the condo, creating  a private space for each couple. The kitchen was planned by the owner, who loves to cook. Dine on the terrace and enjoy the views of the medieval chateau. For all the info, click here.

FOR SALE: Lovely old but fully-modernized Provençal home with magnificent views (above). One side faces the 14th century tower atop the bustling village of Barbentane; the other faces the 12th century village church and Rhone valley beyond. Old-world charm throughout with stone walls, floors, and ceilings, wood beams, fireplaces. Kitchen has all mod-cons with granite counters. 3 bedrooms (one currently used as home office), 2 ensuite. Living room with additional side room. Dining room with view. Laundry room. “Clime Reversible” for heat and air-conditioning. Original cellar with vaulted stone ceiling. For all the info, click here and also see this interactive panoramic view from the terrace. Asking: €480,000. For more info: ruthmcveigh@gmail.com. 

FOR SALE: Located close to the beautiful town of Uzes, this charming and original village house (above) is in excellent condition, inside and out. The property makes a perfect Provence hideaway, without being isolated, and is very easy to maintain. Priced at €570,000 euros. For all the info, click here.

FOR RENT: If you're thinking of traveling to Provence this year, Angela and Jake Paltenghi have a beautiful old stone house (above) in the medieval town of Tarascon which they are renting out for holiday rentals, whilst they are on a sabbatical in the UK.  Tarascon is close to Avignon, Arles, Nimes and St. Remy and right in the heart of Provence. From here you can visit the sights that inspired Van Gogh, taste the local wines, wonder through one of the best produce markets in the area...or simply enjoy the beautiful hills of the Alpilles or the many Roman ruins nearby. Tarascon also has a station, so you don't even need a car.  See all the details here.  

FOR RENT: And here's another lovely vacation rental discounted for the readers of Provence Post (photo above). Elegant Provencal style town-house in St. Remy de Provence, on the grounds of an old chateau, with  secure private parking and electric gates. The house has two bedrooms and one bath (sleeps three to four), plus a kitchen/dining room, salon, a small private terrace and WiFi. The location is ideal: just a five-minute walk from the medieval town center of St. Remy, in a quiet garden setting. The owner is offering a 12% discount on the listed price to my readers. You can see photos and get more info here.  The same family is also offering rentals of their traditional-style house with lake views, close to Galway City in the West of Ireland. For info on that house, click here.