We have just enjoyed the most tremendous family holiday in Provence . The villa was stunning, beautifully set and very well equipped. We were extremely well looked after by Sarah ( before the holiday ) and by Stella and Isabelle and Cyril whilst we..."
A wonderful, relaxing holiday in an incredibly beautiful, private and peaceful location. Perfect! We will be back."
La Bergerie was everything it promised on the website and was absolutely perfect for our family holiday . The setting of the property is outstanding and when we weren’t by the pool enjoying the total tranquility and beauty of the house, we were out..."
At a glance
- Sleeps 8
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
Property highlights
- Air-conditioned throughout
- Heated & gated swimming pool
- Complete privacy
- 15min drive to lake beach
- The road-less-travelled Luberon
The Luberon is one of France’s most filmed, painted and written-about regions; an iconic landscape of honey-coloured hill-top villages, craggy mountains and purple lavender fields. Sitting pretty as a picture in the heart of the Luberon’s Parc Naturel, this tastefully restored 19th-century bergerie makes an ideal base from which to explore the myriad natural and cultural riches of the region.
La Bergerie is set in more than seven hectares of meadow and woodland. The area immediately around the house has been carefully landscaped with gravel and flowering plants, but most of the grounds are given over to unspoilt native woodland and meadowland. With terraces all around the house, you can follow the sun or find a spot in the shade as the mood takes you, or simply stake your claim on a pool sunbed and let the southern warmth work its stress-melting magic. The pool can be heated and is gated for peace of mind, and families with children will also appreciate the board games, boules and table tennis that are provided. For moments of contemplation, there's even a raised yoga/meditation platform set slightly away from the house, with distant views of Mont Sainte Victoire. The rest of the gardens enjoy fine views out over vineyards, rolling countryside and the Luberon hills to the north, and the hilltop village of Grambois to the south.
The local area
When you’re ready to explore, Grambois makes a good starting point, with its cobbled streets, vaulted passageways and houses built into the medieval walls. Peypin d’Aigues and La Bastide des Jourdans are also conveniently close and equally charming. The Luberon’s more famous (and rather busier) villages, including Gordes, Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Roussillon and Lacoste, are between 45-60 minutes’ drive. If you are lucky enough to be visiting in the cooler spring and autumn months, the Montagne Ste-Victoire is a very popular place for walking and climbing. Picturesque Cucuron, one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ is around 15 minutes’ drive away and offers a good choice of local restaurants and a popular weekly market.
La Bergerie du Ravin is located in a very special area of France. It nestles in the tranquil Luberon, celebrated for its picturesque and famous hilltop villages, only a short drive from the vibrant historic towns of Aix en Provence, Apt, and Marseille. The Mediterranean beaches at Bandol, Cassis and the Côte Bleue are also within easy reach. The landscapes of the southern slopes of the Luberon become more Mediterranean in character, with the limestone studded and herb-scented garrigue continually buffeted by the Mistral winds. Lourmarin, one of the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’, has a lively café scene and some fine restaurants. Its Renaissance château bears the grandiose title of Villa Medicis de Provence. Lourmarin was the home of Albert Camus, who is buried there. The village of Ansouis is also definitely worth visiting.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 4 bedroom bergerie (sleeps 8)
Ground floor
- Open-plan living/dining room
- Kitchen with French doors to terrace
- Kitchen includes hob, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker
- Double/twin bedroom (2 x 90cm or 1 x 180cm) with en-suite bathroom with WC; French doors to private terrace
- Double bedroom (1 x 160cm) with en-suite shower room with WC; French doors to private terrace
- WC
First floor
- Double/twin bedroom (2 x 80cm or 1 x 160cm) en-suite shower room with WC
- Double bedroom (180cm bed) with en-suite bathroom, double-sink, and WC
- Laundry room
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Simpson Travel telephone representative
- Air-conditioned in all bedrooms and living room
- Washing machine and dryer
- 1 cot and 1 highchair available, please bring your own cot linen.
- Telephone
- Satellite and cable television
- DVD player
- Central heating (possible charge)
- Alarm
- Electric plancha grill
- Table tennis
- Board games
- Boules
- Private swimming pool 10m x 4m (depth 1.2m – 2.2m), fenced, corner steps, heated to 27°C (May-September)
- Pool shower
- Yoga/exercise deck with beautiful view
- Covered seating area which provides shade throughout the day
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WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Services
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Bed linen, bath and pool towels are provided
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Weekly linen change for bookings of two weeks or more
- Cleaning €20 per hour (minimum 3 hours)
- Cook available on request
- All services payable locally
- Prices quoted are subject to change
Access times
- Check-in time – 4.00-7.00pm
- Check-out time – 10.00am
Getting there
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Airports
Marseille 65km
Avignon 70km
Toulon 120km
Nîmes 125km
Montpellier 179km
Nice 200km -
TGV stations
Aix en Provence 33km
Marseille 53km
Location
Key Information
- Restaurants/shops (Moulin du Pas) 10min drive
- Grambois 12min drive
- Etang de la Bonde (lake with beach/restaurant) 15min drive
- Lourmarin 30min drive
- Aix en Provence 45min drive
- Marseille airport 1hr drive
Flights
This property is priced on an accommodation-only basis, but we are happy to arrange flights for you if required. Please contact us for assistance. For information on ferry routes, please visit our France Travel page.
Car hire
We are happy to arrange your car hire in France; please click here to view options and prices. All hire cars booked with us include:
- Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
- One free additional driver
*for full insurance details, please refer to the France car hire page.
There's no better way to while away leisurely holiday hours than by visiting the many Provençal villages with their cobbled streets and cafes. Hilltop towns glow in pale golden stone, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and fields of fragrant purple lavender. From celebrated Gordes to charming Eygalières, each town has a market to help you discover local produce, or treat yourself to a long lazy lunch; from pavement cafes to Michelin stars, the midday meal in France is nothing short of an art form.
The cities of Avignon, Orange, Nîmes and Arles offer an architecturally rich and cultural day out but try to make time for lesser-known gems like Vaison la Romaine, Uzès and Ile sur la Sorgue for a less crowded but equally impressive picture of the history of the region.
A day at the beach is always an option but you can find other open water options closer to home, from child-friendly paddling in the River Gardon below le Pont du Gard, to kayaking down La Sorgue as it winds its way through the Luberon. Close to Avignon, Lac de Monteux has a lifeguarded beach and various water activities for all ages.
This is a destination to rival any other. Complemented by our selection of handpicked villas we can help you make the most of your luxury holiday in Provence.
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Location
- Restaurants/shops (Moulin du Pas) 10min drive
- Grambois 12min drive
- Etang de la Bonde (lake with beach/restaurant) 15min drive
- Lourmarin 30min drive
- Aix en Provence 45min drive
- Marseille airport 1hr drive
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