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VILLA AUGUSTA Buoux, Provence, France 5 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms (Sleeps 10*) Villa Augusta faces south across a vast and spectacular private valley,
planted with truffle oaks, two minutes from the village of Buoux in the
Luberon National Park. Seemingly miles from anywhere with its wide-open
spaces, tranquility and wildlife, this lovely old house is equidistant
between the market town of Apt and the medieval and exquisite town of
Lourmarin with its galleries and restaurants. The surrounding
countryside is very well known for rock climbing and hiking and with a
fabulous old Chateau and an extraordinary medieval fort nearby, the
area is also a painter and photographers' delight.
Summer House:
Amenities: Central heating, telephone and fax, utility room with washing machine, all household linens and ironing equipment Staff: Pool and garden maintenance Services Available at an Additional Cost: Cook, maid service Notes: The house sleeps 10 in the summer and 8 in March, April, May and October Regional Summer Festivities: Theater in Avignon, Opera in Aix and Orange, Jazz festival in La Roque d'Antheron and lots of antique fairs and flea markets; tennis in Apt or Bonnieux; horseback riding in Apt and mountain bikes for rent in Bonnieux. In January and February, the owners, who also own a truffle farm, organize special weekend and full week truffle adventures! There is also an excellent restaurant in Buoux, Auberge de la Loube. Distances: Buoux: 2 minutes, Apt and Bonnieux: 10 minutes, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence: 50 minutes drive and Marseille airport is just over the hour. |