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9.6

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

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Hot tub

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Air conditioning

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Lourmarin, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Albert Camus Grave1 min walk
Château de Lourmarin10 min walk
Olive Oil Mill - Bastide du Laval8 min drive
Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)51 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We stayed at Maison d'Amelie for two weeks in July 2015 and loved it. Everything the other reviewers have said is true....

Jonathon S.

Aug 8, 2015

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A/C charming Provencal Cottage in Center Village w/ small Garden & PARKING!

Air conditioned Charming & cozy Provencal 2 levels Cottage completely renovated for 2/3people, with a 30 m2 small garden with outdoor furniture. Located in the center of village of Lourmarin in Provence in the heart of the Luberon. The cottage is a one minute stroll from cafes, boulangerie, chateau, shops, hiking trails, food and flower markets. Fully equipped kitchen to make wonderful meals.

You will find a handbook which contains all the information on the house, as well as our suggestions for special places to see in the region and great restaurants in the area.

Lourmarin, which is widely known as one of France's most beautiful villages and residence of the world known writer Albert Camus. The village is located in the heart of the Parc Naturel du Luberon, between Aix en Provence and Avignon. The Luberon valley's reputation for its gastronomy, wine and elegant dining now attracts people from all over the world.

Staying in Lourmarin as your base you will be able to take day trips to medieval villages of Gordes and Abbey of Sénanque, the medieval villages of Gordes, Lacoste, Menerbes, Bonnieux, and the ochre quarries of Roussillon.

Antiques market at Isle-sur-la Sorgue on Sunday mornings is a thirty minute drive. Hiking and cycling are great ways to explore some of the most beautiful villages in the wine country.

Not far away, you will find Avignon and the Popes' Palace, Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of Paul Cézanne, with its amazing architecture, spas, art exhibitions and lovely boutiques. There is also Arles, Van Gogh's favorite Roman city, with its Roman Amphitheatre and its cathedral..and let us not forget the protected landscape of Camargue with its wild horses and flamingos.

You will love our Provence as well as the quality of living in one of the most beautiful villages of France.
Bonnes vacances!!!

Keywords: Provence, charm, village house, garden, A/C, parking

Property manager

Thierry & Kris

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

IMPORTANT: In order to keep the garden green, We asked our guests to water plants during their stay. MERCI!

There is a cleaning/linen fee of 75 € to leave for cleaning service. Parking available, inquire with owners.

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

This property accepts credit cards

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lourmarin

Located in Lourmarin, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon. Le The dans l'Encrier and Grimmland are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Lourmarin, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

Luberon Regional Park - 1 min walk
Albert Camus Grave - 1 min walk
Château de Lourmarin - 10 min walk
Olive Oil Mill - Bastide du Laval - 8 min drive
Luberon - 31 min drive

Getting around

Lamanon Station - 26 min drive
Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café Gaby - ‬2 min walk
‪La Recreation - ‬4 min walk
‪La Louche A Beurre - ‬6 min walk
‪La Calade de Lourmarin - ‬1 min walk
‪Bamboo Thai - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A/C charming Provencal Cottage in Center Village w/ small Garden & PARKING! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A/C charming Provencal Cottage in Center Village w/ small Garden & PARKING! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A/C charming Provencal Cottage in Center Village w/ small Garden & PARKING! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A/C charming Provencal Cottage in Center Village w/ small Garden & PARKING! located?

Situated in Lourmarin, this holiday home is steps away from Luberon Regional Park, Albert Camus Grave and Le The dans l'Encrier. Château de Lourmarin and Museum of Basketry are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon S.

8 Aug 2015

Exquisite Cottage in Lourmarin

We stayed at Maison d'Amelie for two weeks in July 2015 and loved it. Everything the other reviewers have said is true. The cottage itself is very well equipped and beautifully presented. The attention to detail is extraordinary. It is as if it has been lifted from the pages of a magazine but it is real and it is a joy to stay there. The courtyard garden is exquisite and very private, and we ate breakfast there every day and dinner when we were home. There weather was extremely hot during our stay but the house remained cool (with the help of the air-conditioning) and the downstairs bedroom was always lovely and cool, so we always slept well. Kristine and Thierry were very easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble for them. Kristine was also very helpful with restaurant suggestions, both in Lourmarin and in neighbouring villages, that took us to places we would never have found on our own and we had some memorable meals as a result, and this was our 3rd holiday in Lourmarin. It is such a beautiful village we keep coming back and the Friday markets are probably the best we have experienced anywhere in France - a big call - but they really are very good. Maison d'Amelie is perfect for couples, and we will happily stay there again when next we return to Lourmarin.

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

30 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The loveliest cottage and hosts

We had an amazing week in Lourmarin at Kris and Thierry’s adorable cottage - it was the perfect base to explore Provence. The little garden was so nice, location was perfect, and the big book of recommendations was very useful! Kris and Thierry were extremely easy to communicate with and very lovely all around. We would highly recommend and can’t wait to return to Provence!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, authentic Provençal home in the heart of lourmarin

Lourmarin is a beautiful village and a great jumping off point for trips to Bonnieux, Ansouis, Apt, Cucuron—-the best of Provence. It was hard not to feel like a local in this charming apartment that is 50 yards from the center of the village and less than that from a first rate Boulangerie Hosts were super helpful!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

4 Sept 2023

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Cosy apartement

Nice and clean; very good kitchen equipment

Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antje H.

12 Aug 2023

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-wonderful!-

-highly recommended-

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas S.

14 July 2023

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Lavendel at Provence

Lourmarin is lovely town in the Provence. Idealy you can go by car to all the other places around the little and grand Lubéron. We went by Train (TGV) to Avignon very comfortably. Rent a car is then rechnendes. The house was nice and Thierry and Kristine, the housekeeper kindly. They helped us to visit more nice places. Mandy Thanks!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth H.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wonderful Luberon!

Lourmarin is a great little village with an excellent market on Friday & a number of sociable cafes & restaurants & great arty shops. Very helpful hostess. The little cottage is ideally located but is very old fashioned. No smart TV, we had to ask for a boom box so we could listen to music & after rain, even heating the underground bedroom & leaving the window open it was musty smelling. Great little terrace which we enjoyed. Lots of house rules! Helpful but out of date travelling & exploring guide notes. A map & up to date guide book would have been helpful. Super expensive with 3 big add on costs over & above the standard rental cost. Beware!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Eduarda C., São Paulo, Brasil

3 June 2023

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Wonderful Stay

The house was really nice, cozy, clean and well organized. The owners were quick and prompt to solve problems. Nice to mention that the bathroom is not to close from the room. It was an amazing stay.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

23 May 2023

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A quiet oasis in a lively village

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Situated on the main street, just 2 minutes walk from the centre of the village, yet lovely and quiet. Small but beautiful courtyard/garden. I stayed here partly to work and the reliable internet connection made this very easy to do. Everything was as described on VRBO and everything worked. Excellent communication from hosts. Highly recommended.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda A.

29 July 2022

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Lourmarin holiday

Absolutely fantastic all round!A wonderful property in the heart of a vibrant village- we hope to return! We have visited Provence many times and this has been our favourite!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

5 July 2022

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Charming cool place

Very charming place. We were staying there during a heatwave (36-37c) but hardly used the air condition, the bedroom stays nice and cool all the time. We enjoyed breakfast in the courtyard with the lovely green plants. The cottage is situated very conveniently near the centre of Lourmarin life. Thank you Kristine and Thierry!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen S.

8 June 2022

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Klein aber fein

Die Lage im Ort ist sehr gut. Das nächste gute Restaurant nur 25 Meter entfernt. Der Ort bietet alles was das Herz begehrt. Shopping,Essen und Atmosphäre.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

10 Sept 2021

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Schöne Wohnung in wunderschönem Dorf

Gut ausgestattete Küche, großes kühles Schlafzimmer, kleiner gepflegter Hof als Garten mit Sonne am Nachmittag. Wir würden wiederkommen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carine A.

19 Aug 2021

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Plein de charme

Nous avons trouvé une charmante petite maison traditionnelle , à la déco coquette,dans le magnifique village de Lourmarin. En franchissant la porte d’entrée,vous êtes accueillis par un ravissant petit jardin.Surprenant par contre, la chambre plutôt spacieuse se trouve à l’entresol , ce qui lui confère une fraîcheur en permanence, indispensable en période de grosse chaleur !!! La maison est bien équipée, et le contacte avec les propriétaires agréable et efficace .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Laurence V.

30 July 2021

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Charmante maison provençale

Jolie maison, décorée avec goût, idéalement située qui offre calme et authenticité. J’y ai passé un excellent séjour.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

2 Aug 2020

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Französische Idylle

Ein tolles, typisch provenzalisches Haus mit einem traumhaften, kleinen Garten. Dort haben wir immer gefrühstückt. Das Schlafzimmer, weil im Keller des Hauses, angenehm kühl. Würden jederzeit wieder einziehen.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

26 Aug 2019

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Superbe property with character

What an amazing experience to live in Lourmarin in this superb cottage. We loved the style and care with which Kristine had prepared the property for our visit. It oozed attention to detail in all respects from the decor to the practical aspects and a very welcome bouteille de rosé. We loved our holiday home and would gladly return to the property set perfectly in the marvellous Lourmarin.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marg A.

4 Nov 2018

Great find in the center of Lourmarin!

Great place to stay in and matches the description on the listing! Beautifully decorated, very well equipped, comfortable, easy check in & parking a few steps away (although Friday was a bit frustrating to park because of the weekly market). Our Host, kristine made sure that our stay was stress free by giving us information on area and communicating with us prior and during our stay. Lourmarin is very special and one of the most beautiful village among many others in the stunning Luberon (with boutiques, restaurants and a wonderful atmosphere). We have heartily recommended the place to our friends and really look forward to our next visit next year. Thank you for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Thierry & Kris E.

24 Oct 2018

Une semaine de bonheur!

Très vite enthousiasmés en rentrant dans le jardin... nous avons découvert une maison charmante, très propre et décorée avec un grand soin! Adorant cuisiner et à notre grande surprise, la cuisine est très bien équipée pour une maison de location! Nous avons apprécier de flâner le matin et prendre le petit déjeuner dans le petit jardin avant de partir découvrir le lubéron. La maison est située dans le village, à quelques pas de magnifiques promenades a pieds dont nous avons bien profitées. Nous avons beaucoup appréciés les produits locaux et animations des marchés de Lourmarin et Cucuron. Le village de Lourmarin est très bien situé et un point stratégique pour découvrir le Lubéron et le Vaucluse en voiture ou à vélos (que nous avons loués dans le village même). Une semaine de bonheur trop courte, à conseiller vivement.

2/10 Terrible

S J.

11 Sept 2018

Disappointing

Unfortunately, this was not at all what we were expecting, based on the fabulous reviews we had read. Just after we had arrived, we were told that there is a restaurant across the road which, during the month of August, has tables on the road directly outside of the courtyard. This was extremely noisy and intrusive, with loud, drunken behaviour continuing into the early hours of the morning, resulting in us getting no sleep. Therefore, we stayed for only one night as we were not prepared to let this spoil our holiday. This turned out to be very expensive for us and had we known about this beforehand, we wouldn't have made the booking. We noticed that the sun doesn't reach the property until the afternoon so there are no sunny breakfasts in the courtyard. On the plus side, this property is tastefully furnished and has a lot of character. We are very sorry to have to write this but feel that people should be aware if planning to visit in August, especially if, like us, you are looking for somewhere peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

david S.

16 Aug 2018

A place we look forwarto come back to!!!!!

We really enjoyed our stay at la Maison Amelie…It was our second time in Lourmarin but this time we wanted to be in the village for a different experience. We loved it!!.The house is very authentic, lovey decorated, extremely well equipped, clean and most comfortable. The king size bed was so comfy and having the A/C was a life savior during the heat wave we experienced that week! Kristine, the owner is the perfect, attentive host who went out of her way to make us feel welcomed…she was particularly helpful with her recommendations for restaurants and fun things to do in the region. she thought of every detail to make her guests feel at home! We loved hanging out in the small private garden, perfect to enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings before going to dinner at 9 (loved the food) or on a stroll thru the village. We ended up spending a lot of time at "Chez Gaby" (perfectly located) enjoying a coffee or « Aperitif » while watching the action of the village!! We are crazy about the Lourmarin friday morning market, the best in the region really, with its great atmosphere! Lourmarin is perfectly situated to visit the hilltop villages of the Luberon and beyond …we particularly enjoyed the beautiful villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste, and Ansouis where we highly recommend the restaurant « la closerie » a culinary experience with friendly and professional staff! we can ’t say enough about our stay at la maison Amelie, we feel very fortunate to have found this charming house in the center of the village and we can't wait to come back! D&C

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

10/10 Excellent

Anita T.

25 Sept 2017

Sweet Provencal 'apartment' in storybook town!

We LOVED our stay @ MAISON AMELIE IN LOURMARIN! Perfect place for 2 with a darling private terrace to enjoy morning coffee, an afternoon picnic, a glass of wine etc. We didn't think the photos on VRBO did it justice! We didn't cook but there was a good-sized fridge and gas stove that would make it easy to make a home cooked meal. Having a washing machine and dishwasher were a bonus! There are a good number of restaurants within walking distance, there a many hilltop towns to visit a short drive away and the Lourmarin Market is to die for! (the best we came across!). The owners, Kristine & Thierry were excellent at responding to our questions from the time of booking and throughout our stay. We would highly recommend this property to friends and family!

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

6/10 Okay

emmanuel t.

4 Sept 2017

Dommage...

Appartement conforme aux photos. Mais : pas de parking privatif , pas de piscine + des visites d'individus (propriétaires ? ) pdt nos absences (sans doute pour être bien sûrs que nous respections les diverses consignes laissées par SMS et dans tout l'appartement .. )!!!! + forte odeur d'humidité dans la chambre + taxe de ménage ( en liquide svp!) très élevée....

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

3 Sept 2017

Perfect Accommodation in a Stunning Location

Everything was exactly as per the web site and we were not disappointed The accommodation was superb, so much so that we have already booked for two weeks next year. The house was perfectly situated in the centre of Lourmarin. When you walked through gate into the street everything that you needed was on hand, plenty restaurants, bars and cafes. We ate at La Recreation (excellent local cuisine) and Le Numero 9 for our wedding anniversary and we were impressed. Just for a drink go to Cafe Gaby great for people watching The market on a Friday is awesome and not to be missed. Also try the farmers market on a Tuesday, the variety was impressive we can recommend the mussels and enjoy them in the garden with a glass of the local wine. The surrounding area was a delight to explore and cannot wait to do it all again. Thanks to Kristine and Thierry for the experience. The house, village and surrounding areas ticked all our boxes and will not disappoint you.

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

8 Aug 2017

Special Home in a Special Place

My wife and I spent 5 nights in Lourmarin and we had the BEST time. Not only is the village classically Provençal, but this home is very, very special. First off, it is located in the heart of the village -- all of the restaurants and shops are no more than a 5-minute walk. And if driving is more your thing, there are many other villages within a 20-minute drive. Moreover, the house has all of the charm of the old-world and all of the conveniences of the new-world -- WiFi, air conditioning, a gas stove, dish washer, washing machine, etc. Additionally, Kristine and Thierry have gone out of their way to provide very helpful suggestions and instructions. Really, I cannot recommend this home highly enough. As I wrote in the title of this review, it is a special home in a special place. Thank you, Kristine and Thierry for a wonderful, wonderful week!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Thierry & Kris

Why they chose this property

Bought this property so we could have a typical village quality of life à la provencale'....without using a car. The house is located in the heart of Lourmarin and was remodeled with the finest quality materials. A very special village, we hope you will enjoy it too!!!