Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre - Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

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Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

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Fontaine-De-Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs2 min walk
Village des Bories17 min drive
Senanque Abbey21 min drive
Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Chambre 1

1 Queen Bed

Chambre 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre

Our more than 200 year old stone house is in a dominant location in the heart of the beautiful listed village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, famous for its freshwater spring.

Come and enjoy this sunny haven of peace, its breathtaking views over the village, river, castle ruins and cliffs and its flowering Provence-style terraces lulled by the river below.

Bathed in sunlight, spacious and just a 2 minute walk from the many restaurants, little shops, sites, riverside park, museums, fishing, kayaking...

Outdoors we have two typical Provencal stone courtyards giving you a choice of sun or shade:

- one sunny open courtyard with table, chairs and flowering plants
- one semi-covered courtyard (25m²) with a large dining table and chairs in the shade, a small table in the sun (ideal for breakfast!), a BBQ, summer kitchen..

The house is approved by Gites de France and is east and west facing. The 80m² interior is bathed in natural light and entirely renovated:

Ground floor: Large fully equipped kitchen/dining room (28m²); double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower and toilet).

First floor: Large living room with a double sofa bed and a second sofa (25m²); bathroom (shower and toilet); twin bedroom.

Possibility to create a family floor with independent access from the courtyard.

Travel cot available.

Sleeps 4 to 6 people.

Free parking in the village.

Access to the house is by about sixty shallow stone steps (hence the great views and peace and quiet!). No problem for healthy people of all ages and the local supermarket has a delivery service!

There is a public open air public swimming pool in the village in summer.

Property manager

Joanne Roberts

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please smoke in the garden.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Located in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon, while Spirou Provence Park and WAVE ISLAND are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Nestor le Castor and Le Circuit des Fontaines. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Fontaine-De-Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs - 2 min walk
Provence Golf - 7 min drive
Chateau de Gordes - 17 min drive
Village des Bories - 17 min drive
Senanque Abbey - 21 min drive

Getting around

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Station - 14 min drive
Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Soleva - ‬5 min walk
‪Domaine Tourbillon - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurant le Pescador - ‬11 min drive
‪Café de la Fontaine - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artist's Paradise in Provence! - Views, Peace, Village Centre located?

This family-friendly Fontaine-de-Vaucluse holiday home is located on the riverfront, just steps away from Santon Museum and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs. Luberon Regional Park is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Melinda l.

7 May 2019

Heart of the Village & Unbelievable Views

Our family of four had a wonderful week at this property. The views were exceptional and the summer kitchen was a real treat. The house is rustic in the very best way. It was as clean as a whistle and had everything we needed. Joanne was absolutely lovely to deal with. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

25 June 2014

A lovely old village house

We had a week in Fontaine in this lovely old village house, which has been very well renovated to meet the needs of guests. It is very close (by stone steps) to the centre of the village and the glorious green of the River Sorgue is visible from the windows, but it was very quiet. We travelled with another couple and found the house very spacious and comfortable. The weather was warm and sunny and we made good use of the two courtyards, one of which has a superb view of the surrounding hills and the castle ruins (as does the upstairs bedroom). Joanne was away when we arrived but arranged for us to be met by Valerie and escorted to the house. For a very reasonable sum, Valerie did a mid-week clean as well as a final one. Fontaine has a rather small supermarket and a bakery, but we shopped at the very large market in nearby L'Isle sur La Sorgue, travelling by bus as we did not have a car. We also took the bus to Cavaillon. Barbara and John, Wollongong, Australia

10/10 Excellent

Johannes d.

12 June 2024

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Fantastisch

Zeer aangenaam, zowel binnen als buiten op de terrassen. En vlak bij het centrum met koffietentje elke morgen. En prima restaurants voor het diner.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 Oct 2023

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Truly paradise!

A lifelong freind and I chose to celebrate our 60th birthdays here. We spent 3 delightful weeks in this beautifully rustic home in the most picturesque village I could imagine. The host was perfect. The atmosphere relaxing. To many businesses disappointment, I rarely give perfect grades. But to this... I rate it a perfect 10! Ther is not one thing I would change. Thank you, Joanne!

Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire C., PARIS

5 Aug 2023

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Petit paradis

Lorsque vous arrivez dans la maison, vous êtes tout de suite conquis par la vue de la terrasse … c’est majestueux. Nous avons par ailleurs passé un séjour vraiment très agréable dans cette maison blottie au cœur du village de Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Recommandation ++++

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

27 June 2023

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Wir wären am liebsten dageblieben.

Das Haus ist wunderschön und erhöht gelegen am Fluss mit beeindruckendem Blick zum Chateau, Ort und auf die Felsen, die je nach Lichteinfall immer unterschiedlich aussahen. Es war bis ins Detail sehr liebevoll ausgestattet mit allem, was man zum Leben brauchen könnte. Im anliegenden Terrassengarten tanzten bunte Libellen zwischen Blumen, Oleander und dem Mispelbaum. Die Gegend ist herrlich, die Quelle war imposant und im Ort gab es einige gute Restaurants. Die Lage ist strategisch günstig für Ausflüge in die Luberon-Bergdörfer und nach Avignon. Die Vermieterin, Joanne, war sehr sympathisch und engagiert und stand mit Rat, Tat und Ausflugstipps zur Seite. Unser Liebling war der Gartenzwerg mit Ausblick, wir fühlten uns wie zu Hause.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

17 Apr 2022

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Expérience incroyable !

Je crois que tout a déjà été dit sur cette location. Je rajouterai donc simplement que c'est un grand privilège que de séjourner pour quelques jours dans cette incroyable maison.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marielle B.

17 July 2021

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Gîte parfait

Gîte plein de charme proche du centre ville et à la fois parfaitement au calme. Très bon accueil de Joanne

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B., Paris

5 Sept 2020

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Résidence de charme

Résidence calme et isolée malgré sa situation au centre du village. Confort et charme. Propriétaire sympathique et disponible.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hannes B.

15 Aug 2020

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In the heart of village

We had a wonderful stay. The house is located in the centre of the village. It is very peaceful and fun to watch the livley village centre from the property.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

18 Oct 2019

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Everything we dreamed about

We had a list of criteria and this property met all our expectations. We wanted a small village to call home for a month, a place with a selection of good, reasonably-priced places to dine, some shopping, and sights. A house with two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry facilities, and if possible, some character. We didn't want a generic modern place. This little stone house was perfect for our 4-week stay. The owner met us when we arrived and showed us the basics for the house; whenever we had any questions, she was just a text message away. Without question the terrace was the best part of the house - the view of the limestone cliffs was amazing and we had some lovely meals sitting out there. We did a ton of sightseeing, using Fontaine de Vaucluse as our base and I must say after facing the traffic out of Marseilles and Aix, I was so happy that we chose a small town. FdV is small - just the one boulangerie - but because it's also a tourist destination, there are more restaurants and shops compared to other small villages. For groceries, it was a short drive to L'Isle sur la Sorgue. We hated to leave!

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

9 Oct 2019

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Parfait!!

Parfait

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Torsten N.

30 July 2019

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Perfekt

Besser kann auch Gott in Frankreich nicht leben.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S., New Zealand

3 July 2019

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Peaceful Retreat in a Beautiful, Bustling Village

We really enjoyed staying at this quaint house in the heart of the village and Joanne was a wonderful and attentive owner. The house is beautifully decorated and full of quirky character, while providing comfort and convenience. Two clean and modern bathrooms are a definite advantage. We spent many evenings enjoying the secluded, furnished outdoor patios, soaking in the marvellous views and sunshine. Thank you for helping to make make our Provence experience wonderful Joanne!

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carter W.

2 July 2019

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A wonderful, fabulous stay

This house was exactly what we wanted from a place to stay in Provence. The house is historic, lovely and charming and yet has all of the updates needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need to cook our own meals and we visited the farmer's market in the next town numerous times for the freshest, best ingredients imaginable. When we didn't want to cook, there were great restaurants right in the town. Probably my favorite part of the house is the lovely outdoor terrace. We had our breakfast out there every morning and watched the light change on the limestone cliffs. The river is just below the house and we could hear the water rushing by. We were there for a week during some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the area but the thick stone walls and closing of the shutters kept the house comfortable. The house is located right at the lovely town, but it felt private and removed from any bustle. Most mornings one of us would walk over to the bakery and grab a pain au chocolate and croissant to bring back for breakfast. The river through the town, castle ruin (which is easily seen from the terrace) and short hike to the spring headwaters is every photographer's dream. It is an easy drive over to all of the other well known Provence towns too. The house was spotless. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 11 and 14) and the space in the house gave us plenty of room. There is definitely room for more. We could spread out for some private reading time or gather around the large farm table for a game of cards. The terrace had a large table where we could also eat and gather. The owner, Joanne, went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed and helped us navigate a few travel hiccups. She was always available for any questions and I am not sure I can adequately express how well she runs the rental of this house. Honestly, the house looks and lives like something out of the perfect Provence movie. I would love to stay here again sometime. It was a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kata M.

23 Apr 2019

Ein wunderschönes und komfortables Ferienhaus

Sehr empfehlenswert, traumhafte und ruhige Lage, idyllische Terrasse und sehr sauber. Freundliche Vermieterin. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen (2 Erwachsene+3 Kinder). Herzlichen Dank!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

William F.

14 Oct 2018

Our stay was outstanding!

The property is a bit quaint, but that added to its appeal and our experience. The location was very central to all the villages we had planned to visit. In the evenings it was very quiet. We particularly enjoyed the ability to forage at the area markets then return "home" to prepare and enjoy a variety of meals. The villages offered many wonderful photo opportunities. The owner was very gracious and helpful. This is an experience we will recommend to our friends.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

RODOLPHE P.

18 Aug 2018

Excellent séjour

Accueil de Joanne très sympathique; tout est fait pour nous nous sentions chez nous. Cet endroit est un petit coin de paradis. Merci, nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cammie F.

1 Aug 2018

Enchanting

The home itself is beautifully situated in the town with proximity to everything offered. We found ourselves with everything we needed for a perfect visit to Provence. The home is enchanting with ideal spaces inside and outside. Joanne is a knowledgeable and friendly hostess with a good understanding of the area. Our two weeks in Fontaine de Vaucluse passed too quickly but we enjoyed every moment.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

E. P.

25 June 2018

Großartige Lage, wunderbare Terrassen, ideal zum Erkunden der Vaucluse und des Luberon

Joanne ist eine perfekte Gastgeberin. Ihr Haus ist traumhaft gelegen. Perfekte Sauberkeit des Hauses muss erwähnt werden! Der Blick auf die Berge und auf die Sorgue sind unbeschreiblich schön. Mit steiler Stiege ins Obergeschoss ist das Haus einfach und rustikal ausgestattet. Der Weg zum Haus ist ebenfalls steil. Zwei Duschbäder / WCs sind für 4 Personen ideal. Nur mobilen Menschen zu empfehlen. Auf den örtlichen Parkplätzen ist abends mit zugehöriger Parkkarte immer ein Plätzchen zu finden. Das Rauschen des reißenden Flusses war unerwartet laut, und wir mussten uns lange einreden, dass wir nicht an der Autobahn schlafen oder Ventilatoren laufen. Diese Lautstärke hatten wir nicht erwartet. Bei heißen Temperaturen bleibt das Erdgeschoss angenehm kühl. Alles in allem ist das schöne Haus absolut weiter zu empfehlen. Tagsüber ein trubeliges Städtchen, abends ein verträumtes Dörfchen, in dem sich jeder kennt.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard D., Athens, OH / Berlin, Germany

16 June 2018

Excellent location, beautiful place, wonderful owner

If you love the Provence, then this is the right place for you. The house has a magic provencale atmosphere, in the middle of Fontaine de Vaucluse. And the owner is very nice and approachable. All in all, a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Nick P.

6 June 2018

A restful place to stay in a stunning situation.

A quirky unusual stone house in a stunning village location. The number of steps you have to climb up to the front door and the steep internal staircase may pose some difficulty for elderly and infirm or very small children. It was helpful that the upstairs has a separate entrance so that internal staircase didn't have to be used when steps were dry. Loved the outdoor kitchen with barbecue and the light airy upstairs lounge with views over the village.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eva Maria S.

9 Oct 2017

Romantisches Haus in der Provence

Fontaine de Vaucluse ist ein sehr hübscher Urlaubsort, umgeben von Bergen, in den man wundervoll wandern kann, klarer Luft und kalt reinem Wasser; dementsprechend touristisch überlaufen. Das alte Haus ist liebevoll restauriert, etwas kühl, zentral und trotzdem ruhig gelegen mit herrlichem Ausblick auf den Ort und die Berge. Die Eigentümerin hat ausführlich alles Wesentliche erklärt, um dort zurecht zu kommen. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Das Geschirr war nicht sehr sauber und ein Bewegungsmelder wäre angebracht, um die Stufen zu dem Haus im Dunkeln zu finden.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 May 2017

Poets in Provence.

Ideally situated for touring Provence, we found the gite clean and comfortable, with a definite character of its own. A rare combination of a quiet but central position, we were able to 'look down' on the tourists! An added bonus for two poets was we were immediately above the Petrach Museum. This was challenging as we have never been inspired by Petrach's work, but it was good to stumble across his museum. Look out for 'Martin Carthy', le patron of 'Restaurant Lou Fanau'.......

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

André S.

10 May 2017

Ferienhaus an einmaliger Lage

Das Ferienhaus ist liebevoll und praktisch eingerichtet. Die Besitzerin ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend und bestrebt, das Haus noch schöner zu gestalten - dabei bleibt einem jetzt schon nichts zu wünschen übrig! Die Fotos bilden das Haus und die Terrassen wirklichkeitsgetreu ab, ohne zu schummeln. Das Haus eignet sich perfekt für einen erholsamen Urlaub und wir werden bestimmt wiederkommen!