Domaine de Durance
Overview
Located just beside the Chateau, Domaine de Durance is composed of three separate rental houses sleeping 10, 6 and 4 people respectively. These can be rented separately or together, making an ideal location for families or groups of friends of up to twenty people.
Lying at the foothills of the Luberon, le Domaine de Durance is surrounded by beautiful countryside, in the 10 acre (4.5 hectares) grounds of a 16th century chateau. Just twenty minutes drive from Aix-en-Provence; it is also an ideal base for exploring the beautiful villages, markets and vineyards of the Luberon.
The private 12.5m x 6m pool is fenced and guests have unlimited access to the tennis court
Each of the three houses have been lovingly restored by the owners to provide modern facilities, whilst retaining the character and original features of the old buildings, with stone walls, beams and tiled floors. The interiors are furnished to a high standard with beautiful local fabrics, comfortable furniture and good quality bed linen and sumptuous towels. Each house has its own private terrace with garden furniture.
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7+ Bedroom Properties
Bedrooms
10 bedroom/ 5 bathrooms sleeps 20
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Grange house:
- Bedroom 1 - Double bed with en-suite bathroom (Tub, sink, WC).
- Bedroom 2 - Double bed with en-suite bathroom (Shower, sink, WC). Access to decked terrace.
- Seb house:
- Bedroom 10 - Optional bedroom with Queen bed
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Grange house:
- Bedroom 3 - King bed or 2 single beds
- Bedroom 4 - King bed or 2 single beds
- Bedroom 5 - 2 single beds
- Those 3 bedrooms share a large family bathroom on ground floor (Bath with shower attachment, sink, bidet, WC).
- Platanes house:
- Bedroom 6 - Double bed
- Bedroom 7 - 2 single beds
- These 2 bedrooms are sharing a separate bathroom (Tub, shower, sink, WC).
- Seb house:
- Bedroom 8 - Double bed
- Bedroom 9 - 2 single beds
- These 2 bedrooms are sharing a bathroom (tub, sink, WC).
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: 12m x 6m
Security (Fence, Alarm): Fenced with locked security gate.
Salt water System: No
Heated?: No
Note: The 12.5m x 6m pool is fenced and guests have unlimited access to the tennis court.
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Pertuis | 5 KM | 3.1 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | La Tour d\'Aigues | 10 KM | 6.2 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Lourmarin | 20 KM | 12.4 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Aix en Provence | 20 KM | 12.4 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Due to its geographical situation, Pertuis has always been at the centre of communication between the sea and the mountains, which explains its name in Latin - pertus meaning the passage.
Pertuis is strategically situated between Marseille (50 km), Aix (22 km) and Avignon (80 km). It is a likeable town in the Luberon, and visitors will appreciate the quality of its environment.
You will be captivated by the narrow, colourful streets, and the old houses that have been so tastefully restored... Pertuis retains a special atmosphere created by the effect of the Mistral and the luminous quality of the light blending with the impressive architecture and historic past.
Historic sites to visit :
The house of Reine Jeanne.
The house of François I°, the "maison consulaire" .
The "vieil Etal" or old stall(11th century),
le couvent de l'oratoire de Jésus (1620).
St Nicolas church and organ.
Keep of the "château disparu", tour St Jacques.
Leisure activities :
Friday morning market in the town centre.
Wednesday and Saturday morning at the place Garcin.
Hiking, horse-riding and mountain biking.
Swimming pool, tennis, cinema and night-club.
Cultural events :
June : Corso fleuri. Horse sale.
May : Flower market. Festival de la BD and street theatre.
Getting here:
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseilles International Airport (MRS). If you would like to see Paris, fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport then connect directly to the TGV(high speed train) from CDG TGV2 to Avignon TGV(3 hours direct) and rent a car. You would plan to see Paris on the way back, taking the TGV from Avignon TGV to Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
Things to do
Local Attractions
Visit of Luberon villages
Route des vins
Daily local markets
Horse riding nearby
Local Markets
Sunday: Jouques
Monday: Cadenet
Tuesday: Aix
Wednesday: Pertuis Thursday: Aix
Friday: Lourmarin Saturday: Pertuis & Aix
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Aix en Provence
Ansouis
Jouques
La Motte d'Aigues
La Tour d'Aigues
Pertuis
Within Walking distance
Trails - Hiking
Horse riding
Private tennis court
Durance river
Groceries
Large stores in Pertuis at 5 minutes' drive
2012 Season weekly rates
| March 31 - May 26 | May 26 - June 30 | June 30 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 - Oct. 6 | Oct. 6 - Nov. 3 |
| € 5,000.00 | € 5,800.00 | € 6,800.00 | € 5,800.00 | € 5,000.00 |
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End of stay cleaning included.
1 cleaning hour in each house if a stay more than 1 week.
Please inquire for more cleaning lady hours.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 1 week, please inquire for exceptions
Includes: Final cleaning and any additional maid service as described above.
Confirming your reservation: We will send a rental agreement by fax, email or regular mail. The rental agreement will specify the rental price, the amount of security deposit and the maximum number of overnight occupants.
Initial payment: The signed rental agreement and payment of the 50% deposit using a check or bank wire transfer(preferred) must be received within 7 seven days to confirm the reservation. The second 50% is due 60 days before arrival - we will email you a reminder 75 days before your arrival.
Payment acknowledgment: Immediately upon receipt of your initial or final payment we will mail you an Acknowledgement of Payment. The Acknowledgement will note the remaining balance, if any, and when the payment is due.
Final payment The second half of the rent and any security deposit are due in our offices 60 days before the first day of your rental. We must strictly adhere to this procedure, and failure to comply could result in cancellation of the booking. Don't worry about forgetting -- we'll remind you if your payment is not received on time.
Cancellation Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful event for both owner and renter. The renter cancels because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owner may have turned away rental opportunities and thus lost revenue. We have a no refund cancellation policy, but usually succeed in rescheduling cancelled reservations to the Spring or Fall or booking the cancelled period to another group and refunding the party that cancelled. Failure to pay the final balance which is due 60 days before arrival may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Security deposits are fully refundable. Clients are strongly urged to take out Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation. We can send a Travel Insurance quote to US or Canadian residents for all or part of the cost of your trip. We would need the name, birth date, airline carrier, dates of travel and amount of money to be covered for each guest who would like to be insured. Please inquire for a quote.
Security Deposit: The security deposit is taken as a signed promise that we can charge your credit card for any unpaid damage or expenses incurred during your stay. It is very rare that we ever charge a card - we inform our guests before doing so. Reasonable wear and tear is not charged for, but the cost of missing or damaged items will be deducted from the deposit.
Extra Charges The rent includes taxes, standard utilities and maid service as noted above. Additional maid or other services can be arranged and are charged for separately. In cold months November through April there is an additonal 100 euro per week charge for heating cost.
Contact Us
For information or availability of our beautiful homes, contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you right away.
John and Lydia Dean
New York +1 (585) 563-7441
London +44 (0)203 051 3238
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