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Maison de Village Mirabeau, France 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom (Ideally Sleeps up to 6) Mirabeau is a beautiful and small
Provençal village ideally located 20 kilometers northeast of
Aix-en-Provence. This historic town has breathtaking views of the
countryside, local vineyards, the Durrance River and the Luberon Hills.
Like many classic hilltop villages, a lovely château and public forest
crowns the hill and below are marvelous and authentic old buildings,
narrow streets and stone staircases, connecting them. Within Mirabeau's
ancient outer walls is this charming maison de village, which also has
wonderful western view and is bordered on two sides by other houses of
similar style. Dating from 1456, this delightful hillside house has two
entrances, as a tiny street curves down past it, and is five stories
with ostensibly one room per floor. It also has the original stone
staircase. The owners completely renovated the property with great care
adding modern conveniences while keeping the spirit and ambiance of
their 15th century house. It is simply and very comfortably furnished
with colorful Provençal fabrics and is ideal for two couples or a
family. The home is perfectly located as a base for day trips
throughout Provence, including the lower Alps to the east, Aix,
Marseilles and the Mediterranean to the south, Avignon, Arles and
Orange to the west, and all the Luberon hills to the immediate north. · Bedroom with a queen-size bed, a skylight and windows overlooks fields and hills to the west Second Floor · Living Room with a fold-away queen sofa bed, a working fireplace and windows opening to the upper street and opposite across fields Third Floor · Main entrance to the house · Kitchen/dining room with a working fireplace, a stone sink and the original tile floor. A door opens to the upper street and a window faces west over fields. Fourth Floor · Bedroom with 2 bunk beds, and a fold-away queen bed. Its window also looks west. · Bathroom with a shower surrounded by Provençal tiles, and a laundry machine (no dryer) Fifth Floor (lowest, the cave with entrance from the street) · Exit to lower street and cave immediately adjacent with storage for bicycles, swimming raft etc. Amenities: CD player, washing machine, dishwasher, mountain bicycles, tennis courts nearby (a small fee), and simple food shopping at local stores and patisserie. Telephone. Staff: a cleaning lady prepares the home before and after your visit, including house laundry. Notes: Visually or physically impaired may have difficulty in this old house. The home is ideal for up to 6 people maximum. Distances (approximate): Pertuis and the Luberon Mountains: 15 minutes, Aix-en-Provence:25 minutes, Marseilles and the Mediterranean Sea: 55 minutes, Alps: 1 ½ hours, Avignon 1 ½ hours. |