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A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

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La Maison du Puits from Rue de Fort
Lounge
Dining and kitchen
Wood Burner
The Well from Inside

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boulbon, Bouches du Rhone
  • Château Boulbon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Frigolet Abbey
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Palais des Papes
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Toilet

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

NOW HAS AIR CONDITIONING IN ALL BEDROOMS
Located in the Provencal village of Boulbon between Avignon and Arles, the house dates back to the 14th century. It is situated just within the ramparts of an old fortified chateaux and about 100 meters from the village square. Part of the structure contains the communal well and washing sinks for the old fortified town, hence the name 'La Maison du Puits' or 'The Well House'. It has a sun terrace and small garden. The house floor area is 120m² on 3 floors and was totally renovated in 1999 by a local stone mason. It has 3 bedrooms, (two doubles and one twin) and two bathrooms, one en suite. A travel cot (95x65cms) is also available for babies.
There are 5 bicycles available for guest use, and there is a free car park 150m from the house.
There is very limited transport to the village of Boulbon and a hire car is recommended to explore the sites of Provence.

TAXES
The owner is obliged to collect a stay tax or tourist tax on behalf of the French government. It is about 1.2 euros per person (over 18) per day but depends upon the nightly rate at the time. This will be added to the HomeAway invoice
LINEN
The price includes one set of bed linen and towels. Guests making longer stays may request a change of bed linen and towels during their stay. This will be provided by
by the caretaker at additional cost, payable locally. Alternatively guests may do their own laundry.
CLEANING
The cost of cleaning at the end of the stay is included in the price. For longer stays, intermediate cleaning may be possible, subject to the cleaner being available. This will be organised by the caretaker at additional cost, payable locally.
WIFI
The property has free wifi in all rooms.

Property manager

Les and Margaret Sherry
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number Unregistered

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Boulbon

Boulbon is home to this holiday home. Notable landmarks in the area include Palais des Papes and Pont du Gard. Piratland and Parc du Cosmos are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Boulbon, Bouches du Rhone

What's nearby

  • Château Boulbon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frigolet Abbey - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Pont Saint-Bénézet - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Palais des Papes - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Pont du Gard - 38 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Tarascon-sur-Rhône Station - 14 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe du Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot sous les Platanes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant la Garrigue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar des Platanes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aux Pieds Tanques - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants. located?

Situated in Boulbon, this holiday home is steps from Château Boulbon and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Frigolet Abbey. Château de Tarascon and Musée Auguste Jacquet are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Charming village. Beautifully restored property at foot of ruined castle on a hill. Had a great stay and would recommend to anyone who loves the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully Historic South of France Stay
The medieval home was very comfortable and also a great way to become immersed into one of the historic communities that make up the south of France. The medieval village was lovely. The location could not be beat for day trips. All in all a great place to stay while exploring the south of France.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good times in Boulbon
We had a very nice time in Boulbon. We highly recommend the house in this charming Provençal village with its narrow, picturesque streets. Everything you need for your daily needs is within walking distance. There are great trips to be made in the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in a nice little town
The house and the town are wonderful, the place is very quiet and unique. We enjoyed our stay a lot. Paola was super helpful and gave a lot of information on restaurants, festivals and things that go on in boulbon. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Provence trip
Our stay was simply wonderful.. Everything was just perfect. The people were friendly, kind and very helpful. The facilities were just perfect. we highly recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer
Quiet and impressive
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boulbon praises
We chose this property after seeing it on a previous trip when we were enchanted by its age and location. It lived up to all expectations for us. We are two pretty fit senior citizens who were travelling with our 22 year old granddaughter. Paola, the property manager in the village, was amazing. It is an easy 15 minute drive to the Avignon TGV station. The village boulangerie is wonderful, and the small grocery had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Z., Mannheim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful old house!
We enjoyed our one-week-stay immensely, because this beautifully restored old southern-french townhouse has all the facilities, you'll need and is situated in an area, where you find lots of places to visit and activities to do. And on a a rainy day, you'll find the place very cozy. We'll be returning there for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful well situated Mediaeval Provencal Village
We loved the small village and easy access to all that the area offers. Walking to local grocery, boulangerie and Boucher and the local square and restaurants. All high quality with friendly people
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully experience!
Not only was this 3 level house lovely and roomy (for 2 couples), we so enjoyed experiencing life in a small town in this part of France. Great location, lovely accomodation, and Paola was very kind and helpful during our stay. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic and chaming stay
We have enjoyed our stay. Easy communication with the Owner Leslie. This old renovated house is charming and tucked within the old town. Paola who managed the check in and check out was very attentive and very accomodating with plenty of useful suggestions. We highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great week in Boulbon
The house was beautifully renovated and there was plenty of space for our family of six. Boulbon is a town of great character and we saw several events there - the Blessing of the Bottles and a cycle race, plus there were concerts and a fun fair.Weather good throughout despite forecasts of daily thunderstorms! .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like a little Castle
Beautiful property inside the walls of the old medieval city. You can see it has been wonderfully restored with much love. It is just like staying in a little castle. Butcher, bakery and small grocery store less than 3 minutes walk. Great location to settle for a week or more and satellite to other culturally rich villages and towns. I certainly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2020
Lovely quiet place.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antoine D., Tallahassee, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home base for enjoying Provence
The house was wonderful and suited our large family well. We enjoyed eating our meals on the terrace. They did a great job of making sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed walking to the patisserie, butchery, and Utile every morning. Our boys enjoyed biking and hiking in and around the town. The location was ideal and it was easy to get to many different sites.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia White J., Denmark

Heart and soul of Provence
A unique village house, perfect for family and friends. The house has everything one needs. The town has everything to offer in walking distance. Friendly people, it s very clean. Historic site. A truly special experince. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Yves K., FEUCHEROLLES

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Fantastic property and hosts
Fantastic charming old medieval house in no less charming small village in the neighbourhood of Tarascon. Well equipped house. Easy and quick communication with the hosts and very sympathetic local caretaker. For elderly people, be aware that the staircase is spiral and rather steep. We strongly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week to remember
Although it has been hot outside, air inside building had perfect temperature..w/o AC
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Provence.
We had a lovely one-week stay in Boulbon at La Maison des Puits. The house is large and historic - it truly feels like staying somewhere special. We had expected to be five people, but ended up being three. It would have been more than enough space for our entire group. The owner - Les - was VERY quick to respond and really accommodating. The local caretaker of the property - Paola - was absolutely fantastic. Boulbon itself is a small, very quiet, and very historic village - close enough to other towns/areas we wanted to see - having a car is key to be able to do that. We hope to be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

francy m., Boulder, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely week in Provence
My friends and I were delighted with the Maison des Puits and with Boulbon. The historic house was charmingly renovated and had all the amenities we needed. People in the village were quite friendly and it was so convenient to have the plaza and small shops within walking distance. Boulbon is an excellent location for making day trips to places like Arles, Avignon, Nimes and Isle sur la Sorgue. We had a wonderful dinner at L'Oranger our last night in Boulbon. Though there was a glitch in our check-in process, Les was in touch right away...and Paola and her husband were helpful upon our departure in getting our bags to the car. Overall it was the perfect place for a reunion of 3 long-time friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious house in a picture book village
The Maison du Puits in situated in the village of Boulbon, a short 18 km south of Avignon, and a world away from the traffic and tourist hustle one finds in urban Provence. Surrounded by orchards and vineyards, Boulbon is a gem with one boulangerie, one mini-market, and two cafes/restaurants that seem to be all the residents need to live a satisfying Provencal life. The house is immaculate on three levels with room for many though there were only two of us. Stay at the Maison du Puits and wonder why anyone would consider staying anywhere else. And Paoula, the caretaker is a gem; speaker of at least three languages and a joy to interact with. More than a five star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet corner in a lovely small town
We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this town. Our two weeks flew by and we had so much more to see. Close to Avignon, Arles, the Luberon & Nimes (amongst others). The house is tucked away in a back corner of the town, a very short walk to the bakery, small grocery store (which opened at 7 am and while we did our large shops in Tarascon it had everything we needed in between) and pharmacy. The walk to the central parking lot was less than 5 minutes. There is a lovely split-level terrace, we ate outside nearly every meal at the end of June. The table has a large umbrella we used mid-day and brought down in the evening. Our family of six had a great stay and all wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison du Puits
We stayed here for two weeks in November. Great time to visit the south of France; the crowds are gone, and the weather is still decent. This rental experience has achieved top ranking in the many places we have stayed over the past decade. Fantastic location in Boulbon, about ten minutes to Avignon by car. The village itself is awesome, with restaurants, a bakery, a butcher shop and a small grocery store within easy walking distance. Kitchen is well-equipped; we cooked a lot of French food during our stay. Nice to have a dishwasher. We took advantage of the outdoor produce markets in nearby communities. Fresh seasonal products, plus cheese, olives and tapenade. Bathrooms have good showers, good water pressure. Comfortable beds. Very cosy main floor, we had a wood fire going on chilly mornings. The house itself is stone; it was beautifully reconstructed from a ruin. Its tucked inside an old fortification. Really cool. Lovely terrace outside with a masonry charcoal grill. There is a spiral concrete staircase that allows access to the top two floors (three story building). Stone stairs access the terrace from outside the house, and another set of stairs accesses it from the second level of the house. The property is not suitable to those with mobility issues. Paola the caretaker is a warm, friendly lady. The owners are very well organized, especially the house information binder, which addresses everything you need to know about the property.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Romantisches Ferienhaus
Das Haus lässt keine Wünsche offen. Geschäfte sind direkt am Ort.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaft
Ein fantastisch renoviertes altes Dorfhaus, sehr gemütlich, voll ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Tolle Lage im Dorf und gut positioniert in der Provence mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten innerhalb der Fahrnähe von 1h.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Les and Margaret Sherry

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We are Les and Margaret Sherry, a retired couple from Winchester UK. The house is our second home which we bought to be near to our daughter and her family who live in Tarascon. Unfortunately we cannot visit as much time as we like so we let when we are not there. We do not leave any belongings so guests have full use of storage space with the exception of a small cupboard.

Why they chose this property

Peace and quiet (with the exception of the church clock) with easy walking access to shops and restaurants .
A terrace with barbecue for outside living in the summer. Centrally located in Provence for day visits to local attractions and the Camargue.
For guests visiting in winter there is a wood burning stove to supplement the electric room heaters.

What makes this property unique

A unique opportunity to stay in a recently renovated traditional Provencal village house. It dates back to the 14th century and is situated within the ramparts of an old fortified Chateaux de Boulbon

Languages:

English, French

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