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Provence Home, the real estate agency of Luberon, offers for sale, close to the center of the village of Cabrières d'Avignon, a large family house situated on a beautiful plot of land planted with olive trees, enclosed by dry stone walls, in a privileged area with access to shops within walking distance. SURROUNDINGS OF THE PROPERTY The property is located in a quiet and protected lane bordered by dry stone walls, on the heights of the village, in a particularly quiet and nuisance-free residential area of high quality. EXTERIORS OF THE PROPERTY With a south-facing exposure, one can enjoy the superb and breathtaking view of the Luberon. Once through the gate, a path leads to the parking area. A beautiful 6 x 12 m swimming pool with paved beaches and a pool house with toilets, located below the house, will become the focal point for leisure and relaxation from the beautiful days onwards. An olive field gently descends to the bottom of the land to the dry stone wall serving as a boundary with the neighbor. INTERIORS OF THE PROPERTY This property built in 2000 comprises 2 buildings connected by a porch and a long covered terrace. The main building with a living area of approximately 170sqm offers on the ground floor a beautiful entrance opening onto the large living room including a dining room followed by the lounge with fireplace. An open and equipped kitchen extends the dining area and is accompanied by its pantry-back kitchen. These rooms are bright and open onto the view and the pool. Guest toilets and a large cloakroom under the stairs complete this level. The first floor offers 3 large bedrooms, 2 with en-suite shower rooms and the 3rd with a bathroom and covered terrace. The second building comprises on one hand the garage with boiler room and an adjoining studio including a shower room with toilets, a small kitchen, and a large bedroom opening onto the terrace. This apartment will be ideal for hosting friends or family independently. The house is in good condition, comfortable, and will be the ideal base for a large family, in a privileged location close to the village and the starting point for many beautiful excursions on foot or by bike... PROPERTY FEATURES Oil heating Reversible air conditioning. Connected to mains drainage. Beautiful 12 x 6 m swimming pool with roller shutter Mains water Long covered terrace Eligible for fiber optic Electric gate Automatic watering system ACCESS Close to the village of Cabrières d'Avignon, 45 minutes from Avignon TGV train station, and 50 minutes from Marseille Provence International Airport. PROVENCE-HOME, luxury estate for sale in the Luberon +33 (0)4 90 74 54 47 – [email protected]

Provence Home, the Luberon real estate agency, is offering for sale in a peaceful location in a hamlet near the famous village of Gordes, a stone mas with a guest house and open views of the Luberon. SURROUNDINGS OF THE PROPERTY While enjoying a peaceful setting, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, the mas is located in a discreet hamlet without direct neighbors and with no overlooking. The most sought-after villages are just a few minutes away, making it an ideal location to enjoy the tranquility of the region and the numerous activities in the surrounding villages. Parking space is available at the rear of the property. EXTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY Once you pass through the gate, you enter the charming and intimate garden of the property, bordered by dry stone walls. It features a lovely basin, several cellars, and various terraces that offer views of the Luberon as a backdrop. INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY As for the interior of the property, you will discover a magnificent 18th-century Provençal mas with authentic charm. The main house is spread over several levels. On the garden level, there are two cellars providing practical storage space, as well as a furnished office. On the first floor, you will find a living room with a fireplace, a bright kitchen with direct access to a covered terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. There is also a master suite on this floor, with a comfortable bedroom and an adjoining shower room. On the second floor, another suite awaits you, enhanced by a magnificent rooftop terrace. This private terrace allows you to relax while enjoying the sun and panoramic views of the surroundings. The guest house, with an area of approximately 52sqm, is a valuable addition to this property. It includes a living room with a kitchen, a shower room, and a child's bedroom that can also serve as an office. Furthermore, a bedroom with a terrace and unobstructed views of the Gordes Castle offers a comfortable and welcoming space for guests. This 18th-century mas will captivate you with its peaceful setting, where you can relax and unwind. The unobstructed views of the Luberon, Mont Ventoux, and the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed directly from its terrace. The layout of the property allows you to create living spaces tailored to your needs. PROPERTY FEATURES Fuel heating 3x5 basin Fireplaces Cellars Connected to mains drainage Parking space ACCESS Located near the center of Gordes and Coustellet, 40 minutes from Avignon TGV train station, and 50 minutes from Marseille Provence International Airport. PROVENCE-HOME, luxury estate for sale in the Luberon +33 (0)4 90 74 54 47 – [email protected]

This pretty single storey will seduce you with its location and its living environment, both quiet and close to the center of the village of Fontvieille. It is composed of an entrance, a living room with wood stove, an equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, one with a mezzanine, a bathroom and a shower room. Then, to take advantage of our favorable climate, you can relax in its beautiful fenced garden with swimming pool and summer kitchen. As a bonus, a garage and a driveway for vehicles.

We are selling our beautiful property comprising a main house plus two gîtes. Our house represents a surface area of 130 m2 on one level with two bedrooms and two bathrooms (possibility of creating a third bedroom) plus two large terraces overlooking the garden and the pine forest. The villa was completely renovated between 2018 and 2019 Two gîtes were also renovated between 2019 and 2020: An independent four-room house of 85 m2 with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 2 toilets and two SOUTH WEST terraces. A third three-room house of around 70 m2 with a large terrace facing WEST. A gym, barbecue and hammam to round it all off. A 9X4.5 salt swimming pool with its extra flat shelter and its technical room. The land represents an area of 7000 m2 with a pine forest and fruit trees and olive trees (apple trees, peach trees, persimmon trees, cherry trees, apricot trees, pistachio trees, etc.). A covered garage, visitor parking spaces and a wooden shelter as annexes This property could be suitable for a couple with children who wish to exploit the two cottages with great potential, or a large family. Pernes les Fontaines is a very popular town. Located at the gates of the Luberon and close to the most beautiful villages in France.

On the Gordes commune, large 290 m2 stone hamlet house currently comprising 3 dwellings organized around a pretty, intimate courtyard and various terraces. This building could be used as a guest house or as a large family home. Generous volumes, charm and authenticity guaranteed!

This charming single-story house is ideally located in the heart of the village of Fontvieille, peacefully situated at the end of a dead-end street. It features a bright living space of nearly 50m2 with a stone fireplace, three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a comfortable 30m2 garage. Outside, you'll find a lovely fenced and landscaped garden. Renovation work will be necessary to enhance the house.

In the heart of the charming village of Fontvieille, this handsome, stone-built period farmhouse has retained all the charm of yesteryear, with lovely original features and “parefeuille” flooring in the main rooms. The location is ideal, the village centre and its comprehensive array of amenities being just a few minutes' walk away. With a stone façade that makes an immediate impression and a living area of 285 m² spread over 3 floors, the property offers generously proportioned accommodation throughout. The sitting room, with double-height ceiling, exposed beams and a magnificent stone fireplace, extends to around 64m². Also on the ground floor is a spacious entrance hall, a large kitchen that opens into the dining room and a luminous winter salon. On the two upper floors there are four bedrooms. Outside, the tranquil south-facing garden exudes a sense of relaxation, whilst the swimming pool is situated in an area that is both sheltered and private. Filled with character, this gracious and welcoming home is just waiting to be discovered.

Perched atop a small hill, this property surrounded by olive trees enjoys a unique location with exceptional panoramic views. On the horizon, a tranquil pond shelters a multitude of migratory birds and pink flamingos, offering an enchanting spectacle at sunset from the main living areas. On the other side, the rolling landscapes of olive groves evoke the poetry of a Van Gogh painting. The main house, with a living surface of about 270 sqm, is primarily designed on a single level, on the ground-floor. Its U-shaped design allows you to take full advantage of the various outdoor spaces and the garden, depending on the season and time of day. A spacious independent guest house, also used as a pool house, offers generous volumes, with the possibility of creating an entertainment space including a cinema and a game room. For car lovers, the property features multiple enclosed garages accommodating about ten cars. A caretaker's house and a studio complete this exceptional property. Ideal as a primary or secondary residence, this property is located within a 10 minutes drive from major communication routes and shops in the city of Arles, as well as just 5 minutes from the charming village of Fontvieille in the Alpilles.

Village house, part of which dates back to the 17th century. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, close to shops, it offers a living area of 185 square meters on a enclosed plot of approximately 300 square meters. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, a bedroom with large built-in closets, a bathroom, a laundry room, and a spacious garage in Fontvieille stone. Upstairs, there's a barn with high ceilings, a practical attic for storage, two bedrooms sharing a bathroom, and a large veranda. Outside, the plot provides the possibility to install a pool. JP244

This former winegrowing estate dating from the 17th century is a real gem of prestigious property in the Arles region. Set in a peaceful location just 5 minutes from the historic centre of Arles, it is nestled in an exceptional setting of 8 hectares of farmland. Boasting a wealth of charm and authenticity, this property offers 4 separate, fully-renovated dwellings as well as almost 400 m2 to restore as you wish. This estate is ideal for investors looking to exploit the 4 gîtes or for individuals wishing to transform the 400 m2 into a spacious residence. The vast 750 m2 sheepfold and 150 m2 hangar are also major assets for all your projects. This exceptional property is absolutely unique and represents a great opportunity for lovers of prestigious real estate. Don't hesitate to contact us to find out more about this character proper

Located between Saze and Rochefort du Gard, in a natural environment, 10 minutes from Avignon and the TGV station. This contemporary villa with a surface area of 140 m² and on one level offers a very bright living room of approximately 70 m² with its open and fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room , three bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower and a separate toilet. Meets RT 2020 standards, it benefits from impeccable comfort and quality. The fully landscaped 1000 m² garden has a heated swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a bowling green. This villa is sold fully furnished, estimated value at 80,000 euros. The presentation price includes fees charged to the seller. Nathalie BOISSEAU (EI) RSAC Nîmes 833 700 099 Tel/WhatsApp: 33 (0)6 28 34 52 61 [email protected] Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the site Géorisks: www.georisks.gouv.fr PATTE BLANCHE 1st Off-Market Brand in Real Estate.

A 17th-century convent building converted into a house with courtyard garden, swimming pool, independent studio flat and panoramic views in Tarascon. The house is in the immediate vicinity of one of the city's most emblematic religious monuments: the “Chapelle de la Persévérance”. The facade of this place of worship is an iconic example of Baroque architecture, with its segmental arch portal, framed by two pilasters with Ionic capitals featuring garlands of flowers and an entablature with a three-sided architrave, frieze and modillion cornice. The house and its outbuildings, directly abutting the chapel, leave little doubt as to its original use as a convent. Indeed, the house still bears some traces of its original vocation, in particular the decorative motifs of the ground floor vaults. Founded in 1677 as a home for 'girls of ill repute', the chapel and its associated establishment were entrusted to the care of the Sisters of Notre-Dame du Refuge. Like most establishments of this type, created under the royal “in commendam” system, this umpteenth 'convent for repentant girls' was a resounding moral failure and soon became a notorious 'place of perdition'. It took barely half a century for it to evolve from a convent to a brothel. So much so, in fact, that this highly conspicuous place was forced to close by royal decree on the accession of Louis XVI in 1774, a good fifteen years before the Revolution. In 1803, under the First Empire, the modest convent buildings were sold as national property destined to be used as stables. Some of these buildings remain part of the present-day property. As for the chapel, it was used for the catechism known as 'perseverance', an in-depth teaching of the scriptures that children used to follow after their solemn communion - a history to which its current name bears witness. Today, contemporary art exhibitions are held here throughout the year, providing a rare opportunity to visit the church and admire its rich Baroque decor.

A vast 17th century mansion, its outbuildings and its garden, a stone's throw from a medieval royal castle, at the gateway to the Camargue. Neither listed nor classified, this imposing mansion is a miraculous survivor of the Second World War. During the Liberation battles in Provence, because of its strategic position on the banks of the Rhône, Tarascon was badly hit by Allied air raids and a fifth of its surface area was destroyed. The entire section of the town between the railway station and the bridge over the Rhône was razed to the ground. The “Cours National” - pronounced 'course” by locals - developed in 1862 in the Provençal tradition as a vast space for leisure, socialising and shopping, was not spared. Rumour has it that in the 18th century, the untouched mansion housed members of the family of the explorer and naval officer Jean-François de Lapérouse, earning it for a time the nickname 'Hôtel de Lapérouse'. However, this story has never been documented. Apparently, the name of the family who originally built this edifice has been lost forever in the arcane of Provençal history. The mansion was probably sold as national property to local merchants during the French Revolution; these and others who followed ran it as a commercial and residential rental building with shops on the ground floor throughout the 19th century and the first half of the 20th. Today, the ground floor houses business premises which have replaced the reception rooms of the past. The outbuildings served as a coaching inn for the Vallabrègues stagecoach between the 17th and 19th centuries. They have been converted into various premises, flats, a garage and a warehouse flat which extends under the perfectly restored vaulted ceiling of the former stables. The building complex - mansion and extensions - has five independent entrances opening onto the courtyard and a small perpendicular street, taking up its corner and a good part of its length.

A 19th-century town house to be renovated with a floor area of 280m², a patio garden and a terrace, nestled between the cities of Arles and Avignon in southern France. The dwelling is tucked away in the Saint-Nicolas district of Tarascon. It is a typical example of a traditional Provençal town house. Several generations of local merchants lived in this dwelling for a whole century. The house was probably built not long after the French Revolution at a time when a merchant class was starting to thrive, gaining wealth from famous fairs and markets in the local region. The facade has been entirely restored with old-style rendering on the ground floor. An even pattern of limestone blocks with pointing is left exposed on the first and second floors. Like most houses in this historical district of Tarascon, the dwelling was built with Fontvieille limestone on the remains of pre-existing Roman and medieval constructions. Inside, the edifice has kept several original decorative features from the Middle Ages, including an even bond of stonework in the load-bearing walls, strong arched lintels above doors and intriguing vaulted passages. Outside, on the street, the house proudly displays its large, thick shutters. These shutters, made of wood and painted, are typical of the Arlesian style and they characterise Provence’s age-old craftsmanship. The shutter above the main entrance has kept its little hatch, or spy hole, which would be looked through, without the observer being noticed, to see who was knocking at the door when all the shutters were closed. The house is nestled on a calm pedestrian street in the town centre. This road is an integral part of a symmetrical layout that offers a harmonious urban view: your gaze is drawn to a baroque theatre in a former chapel of the Order of Preachers and a small square beside it. Both were recently restored masterfully. Fine town houses stand along the main street that runs past the theatre and the square. The flagship site of a well-known firm of Provençal fabrics also lies on a nearby street. Tarascon is this firm’s historical birthplace. The dwelling’s roof of old red barrel tiles has been restored. Much of the interior needs to be renovated.

A small eighteenth-century town house with a patio, nestled on a calm, elegant street in the heart of the old Provençal town of Tarascon. From the fifteenth century, the prosperity of Tarascon drew many families: aristocrats as much as merchants and upper middle classes. Clergymen also came. These newcomers built grand private houses: they were keen to leave their mark on the town. The town houses of Tarascon often display rich architectural embellishments in the style of Provençal Mannerism, which dominated in the seventeenth century. But some of these town houses were also plain and small. Since the Middle Ages, town houses have been defined as simply urban dwellings occupied by single owners, so their size does not really determine their category. It was mainly from the eighteenth century onwards that small town houses – those with a floor area of less than 300m² – were built along commercial streets within Tarascon itself, where they were sheltered from the cold mistral wind of winter and from the hot sun of summer. They were made for wealthy merchants rather than for nobility and their style differs to that of grand, sumptuous palaces. The bombings of the Second World War damaged Tarascon but left almost all these old town houses intact: these historical dwellings were not close to the town’s strategic rail line, nor to the bridge across the River Rhône. These homes were often built upon ruins from the Middle Ages or antiquity and they all adopted a similar layout. Moreover, they are all made of the same fine materials: old monk-and-nun tiling, large tiles of grey Barbentane stone, wrought-iron window railings and walls made of limestone from the quarries of Les Baux-de-Provence and Fontvieille. Furthermore, they often reused fragments of column shafts from antiquity. Indeed, reuse of materials from the old remains upon which they were built is a constant feature among them.

A 17th century fortified farmhouse with its dovecote and convertible outbuildings between the Alpilles and the Camargue, in need of renovation. The date 1633, engraved in the stone above the entrance porch, could be misleading: the ancient rampart wall of stone from the Fontvieille quarries with its exposed corbels probably goes back much further. An iron gateway has been installed behind the heavy oak entrance doors. Two old barns, one of which was probably an oratory, frame the main building, which faces north-east/south-west. On the outer walls of the fortified building, animal ex-votos are carved into the limestone, bearing witness to the golden age of the local bullfighting traditions called 'bouvine”, under the impetus of the 'gentleman-guardian' Folco de Baroncelli. In the former hayloft, the pinkish-coloured Douglas fir beams support a fully restored monk-and-nun tile roof. The eaves feature a corbelled overhang ending in a traditional three-row frieze. A few openings protected by single-leaf shutters brighten up the main building. A dovecote topped by a four-sided roof set in the corner of the perimeter wall reflects the aristocratic status of the family that erected the estate and lived here for several centuries.

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An 18th-century country house of 600 m², with natural swimming pool, park and 19-hectare olive-growing estate, 15 minutes from Avignon TGV station. This is a bastide with a history that is not easily unveiled. Its Provence name, which means 'to preserve and respect', may well refer to a Masonic practice that existed in 18th-century lodges but has since disappeared. And it was precisely at this time that the bastide was built, probably on top of pre-existing medieval foundations. A symbol in the centre of the park's majestic wrought-iron entrance gate adds to the mystery: a hexagram, or 'Star of David', suggests that the estate may have belonged to a Jewish banker in the service of the Avignon papacy. However, there are no official records to support this hypothesis, which has become a local legend. It should be remembered that the hexagram is a decorative figure found in Christian, Hindu, Japanese and pre-Islamic Arab architectural symbolism; the six branches of the star representing the six days of work, with the seventh day, the day of rest, in the hollowed-out centre of the geometry. The residence, surrounded by around 4 hectares of wooded parklands, is situated at the south-east end of a 15-hectare olive grove, criss-crossed by chequered tracks. Some of the earth paths run alongside one of the high dykes protecting the property from the Rhone River, which provides the entire estate with a much-envied wealth of silt and a constant supply of water. The bastide, at once an aristocratic residence and a farmhouse, displays all the distinctive features of its particular architectural style. As the construction of such a complex always takes time, the square, affluent 18th-century buildings were extended at the beginning of the 19th century by two lower adjoining buildings. Not far away, a single-storey outbuilding dating from the late 19th century, used as a caretaker's lodge, ensures from a distance that the peace and quiet of the bastide, a true 'manor house' surrounded by its estate, is preserved.

A completely restored late 18th-century tonwhouse with its three connecting enclosed courtyards in Tarascon. 'To live happily, live hidden' was the motto of the many famous people who have taken refuge behind the thick walls of the Tarascon houses. These discreet and silent houses are hidden behind medieval street corners, in little courtyards, under the shade of a church or a cluster of laurel trees. As soon as their doors are pushed open, they open onto lush gardens or refreshing landscaped courtyards. Next to all sizes of mansions, from the most sophisticated to the most discreet, alongside former convents, and the solid showy buildings built by rich merchants under the vast Renaissance porticoes, also to be found are surprisingly the more modest dwellings of fishermen with their indescribable charm that have recently aroused a great deal of interest. That is certainly the case for this unassuming house. Like many others in the area, it was built at the end of the 18th century for fishermen who depended on the Rhône as their source of food. Built in stone from the Boulbon and Fontvieille quarries or in blocks salvaged from Roman monuments and rendered in a pale colour, these small dwellings are generally two storeys high. Their facades have generous windows, with one on either side of the front door and two upstairs. Provided they receive loving attention, they offer unsuspected possibilities, with their multiple patios, interconnecting courtyards and beautiful old materials.

Charming Houses offers you exclusively, in a quiet residential area, this House of character of 250 m2, not overlooked and only 10 minutes walk from the city center of Tarascon Very wooded garden of 500m2 entirely closed. Swimming pool 9x3m. Terrace. Veranda with its summer dining area and storage On the ground floor, a very pretty entrance hall, a guest toilet, a large living room with lounge area, dining room, stone fireplace, independent kitchen, back kitchen, a suite with its shower room and toilet. laundry room From the living room, a staircase leads to a library area on the mezzanine, then to an independent suite with shower room and wc On the first floor by a beautiful stone staircase, a suite with shower room and wc On the second floor, a suite with lounge area, bedroom with balcony and view, shower room and wc City gas heating, mains drainage. Preferably sold furnished Very quiet residential area From the bedrooms upstairs, view over the rooftops and a small view of the Alpilles