- Provence Information -

Touring and Attractions

Provence is a land of romantic villages, hectare upon hectare of Provence vineyards. Everywhere you turn: historic towns, Provence markets, romantic restaurants. Here is a little Provence info - all within one hour driving from La Peyriere.

Carpentras - do not miss the open market on Fridays and the brocante – an open market for old but not very old stuff and knickknacks - on Sundays.
    Click here for Provence info - Provence Hideaway.
    Click here for the site for Carpentras (English).

Les Dentelles de Montmirail. From Carpentras and la Peyriere, you can see les Dentelles de Montmirail. A fabulous place to hike, for a picnic and just enjoy nature. Les Dentelles is on the way to the wine area (Gigondas, Beaume de Venise, etc).
   Click here for more Provence info on les Dentelles.

Mazan - small town, quiet, excellent baguettes in the morning - very close to La Peyriere - great for a stroll with its old streets, town square - very traditional.
http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/mazan/mazan.htm

Avignon - the most famous city, once home of the popes, still with the famous Pont d'Avignon, huge shopping area, ancient ruins, festivals, and with the Rhone river running through it. Click here for more Avignon Provence info:
http://www.mairie-avignon.fr/en/

    The Popes Palace in Avignon:
     http://www.palais-des-papes.com/anglais/index.html

Gordes:
http://www.gordes-village.com/html/patrimoine2.html

Close to Gordes, l’Abbaye de Senanque.
There used to be a web page, but it's not up at the moment.

Roussillon (Elsa’s favorite) - color, history, natural beauty.
For more Provence info on Rousillon:
http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/roussill/roussill.htm

Uzes - the old spice market is superb and the ice cream store on the market has the best lavender ice cream.
http://www.uzes-tourisme.com/sitegb/sommaire/visites.htm

On the way to Usez you can visit le Pont du Gard (you need to click on the British flag to get the English version):
http://www.pontdugard.fr/

Sault - on the slope of Mt Ventoux – known for its lavender fields and also known as the best place to buy nougat. Marvellous for an afternoon stroll.
http://www.saultenprovence.com/GB/Circuits.asp

On the way to Sault take the road along Gorges de la Nesque – breathtaking and at its best at sunset. Romantic and also some scary twists and turns.
http://www.saultenprovence.com/GB/D_GorgesNesque.asp

Les Baux de Provence - one of my favorites - a bit more than one hour driving from La Peyriere. Click here for Provence info on Les Baux:
http://www.lesbauxdeprovence.com/us/index.html

Orange - with a large Roman amphitheater:
http://www.otorange.fr/

Nimes - also with a large Roman amphitheater:
http://www.ot-nimes.fr/english_nimes/decouvrir_nimes/art_et_histoire.html

Vaison la Romaine - a must for those who like Roman history:
http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/tourism/vaison-la-romaine/index.html

Le Crestet:
http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/crestet/crestet.htm

Le Barroux:
http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/barroux/barroux.htm

L'Isle sur la Sorgue - each Sunday the town has an open market just for antiques. Many believe no trip to Provence is complete without a visit:
http://www.beyond.fr/villages/islesorgue.html

A few kms from l’isle sur la Sorgue is Fontaine de Vaucluse - while there do not miss the paper factory. Paper is made in front of you using a process dating back centuries. to the earliest ways paper was made in France. Click here for more Provence info on Fontaine de Vaucluse:
http://www.beyond.fr/villages/fontvaucluse.html

Nyons (famous for its olive oil):
http://www.paysdenyons.com/en/accueil.php5

Lourmarin:
http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/lourmari/lourmari.htm

Luberon - Parc du Luberon:
http://www.beyond.fr/sites/luberon.html

Camargue:
http://www.beyond.fr/sites/camargue.html

     Ste Marie de la Mer: May 24-25 + nearest Sunday to Oct 22,
                                           do not miss the Gypsy fest .
     http://www.beyond.fr/villages/stemariesmer.html

     Aigues Mortes:
     http://www.beyond.fr/villages/aiguesmortes.html

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And who are we and how did we get started with La Peyriere,
stone villa with pool in the heart of Provence?

It's part of an adventure neither of us ever imagined.
Philippe worked in senior management, Elsa as a professor.
And then we decided to take on La Peyriere.
We are planning to write much on this - but for now just to say
we have met great guests and intend to stay with La Peyriere
for a long time.

For more of Philippe's experience of Provence,
you can turn to his articles,
My Provence - Tamed and Wild and
My Provence - Mistral Wind of Wrath.

Philippe and Elsa

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La Peyriere - Provence villa with pool
in the heart of Provence

Welcoming stone villa with large pool, 2-acre wooded property, lavender around the house, vineyards and olive groves just outside the property. Beautiful inside and out. Provence colors and decor - warm ochres, earthy reds, vibrant blues and yellows, plus many Provence antiques. Charm, warmth, peace, tranquility in this Vaucluse holiday house near Mont Ventoux, Carpentras, Avignon, Mazan and more.
Plus every modern comfort.

LA.PEYRIERE. La Peyriere, Provence villa with pool, massive stone walls and large windows with blue shutters. This typical Vaucluse holiday house has a large pool. It's surrounded by flowering shrubs. Plus it has central heating (also electrical heaters) and full modern appliances. It's on a plateau on the foothills of Mt. Ventoux.

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3 UNITS - Provence villa with pool

Each unit with private entrance and private terrace
on a separate side of the stone house

LA PICHOUNETTE (studio). Charming, beautifully decorated studio with every comfort. Newly renovated. Very comfortable sleeper sofa (the Rolls Royce of sleeper sofas). The kitchen is made from an antique Provence buffet – plus it has a complete stove (4 burners), microwave, toaster over, coffeemaker, fridge, and washing machine. Closet plus beautiful antique armoire for lots of storage. Large French doors with 3 panels for a great view onto the terrace and Mont Ventoux. Terrace with patio table, lawn chairs and BBQ. Comforts include TV plus DVD player, central heating, and AIR CONDITIONING.

Ideal for a couple.             more    contact  

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LA PICHOUNE (1-brm). This is La Pichounette plus a separate bedroom in tranquil pale greens, with a large old armoire and writing desk. AIR CONDITIIONING.

Fabulous for a couple. Fine for 4.             more    contact

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LA PETITE PEYRIERE (1-brm). Beautifully decorated, warm, charming, restful and relaxing. Living room in ochres with antique kitchen cupboard, and many other wonderful touches. The couch is an antique single bed with loads of cushions (and with another single bed underneath). The large French doors look onto lavender and then the wooded property. Modern comforts: kitchen with full stove, microwave-convection, coffeemaker, kettle, fridge; washing machine; central heating; TV, DVD player, and CD player. Large terrace on its own side of the house, with patio table, deck chairs and BBQ.

Wonderful for a couple. Fine for 3. Okay for 4.             more    contact

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LA GRANDE PEYRIERE (2-brm). Spacious living room in honeyed ochres wIth fireplace, Louis XIVth mantelpiece, antique Provence furnishings. Comfortable couch (also a comfortable sleeper sofa). Separate kitchen which opens onto the vine-covered terrace with stone benches and the large terrace table (also BBQ). Kitchen made from a huge hand-carved Provence antique – yet with every modern appliance, including dishwasher and washing machine. Two bedrooms, one in ochres and warm earthy reds (double bed), and the other in soft warm yellows (2 single beds). Two bathrooms: one full bathroom (wheelchair accessible); the other with toilet and sink.

Ideal for up to 4. Spacious enough for 6 (the living room has a door, so it has full privacy).             more    contact

Special feature: wheelchair accessible.

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LA TRES GRANDE PEYRIERE (3-brm). This is La Grande Peyriere with a third bedroom - in tranquil pale greens, with a large old armoire and writing desk.

For 6-8.             more    contact

Special feature: wheelchair accessible.

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ALL UNITS. Everything provided in this Provence villa with pool. Full kitchen; full set of dishes, cutlery and cooking utensils; washing machine; BBQ; linens and towels provided; playground area (swing and seesaw); large pool (4m x 10m).

Pet friendly Provence villa with pool. Dogs and cats welcome. Other pets, please enquire.

Telephone for local calls and emergency calls. The phone receives all calls. Long distance (international) access with calling card.