private mansions with panoramic view for sale Vaucluse, France

MENERBES Part of a superb private mansion for sale in Ménerbes. Business Location #1 Hôtel Girardet de Castelas Located in the heart of the village, this 17th-century private mansion boasts panoramic views of the Monts de Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux. This fortified house belongs to a Menerbes family recently ennobled as Girardet de Castelas. Sébastien, the first of the name, held the position of viguier of Menerbes in 1685. The ground floor housed a coaching inn in the 17th century, then an oil mill in the 18th century, and a silk factory in the 19th century. The respective Girardet families were granted the benefit of the water from the public fountain on Place de l'Orme to operate their factories. In 1735, a new covered public fountain was installed in their courtyard, bordering the Chemin du Réalet, now known as "the Fountain Road." Its vaulted arch is still in place. We are offering for sale the lower part of this private mansion, comprising three levels with a total usable area of approximately 450 sqm with two completely independent entrances from the lower and upper streets. This magnificent space comprises: On the ground floor, on the lower street: a section previously used as an antiques gallery. This magnificent space is composed of vaulted rooms with exposed stone walls, beautiful display windows overlooking the street and a large opening onto the inner courtyard garden. The boiler room with oil-fired central heating is also available, as an office or bedroom, with a large opening onto the garden, and a shower room with a toilet. On the first floor: two beautiful vaulted reception rooms with very high ceilings and spacious spaces, one of which features a monumental fireplace, a kitchen. One a middle floor: bathroom with a toilet. On the second floor: a bedroom with an office and dressing room. A superb stone spiral staircase in the tower connects the different levels. The beautiful old features have been preserved: superb old doors, beautiful stone frames, and antique terracotta floors. This historic residence exudes character, charm, and authenticity. The interior courtyard garden is composed of several charming terraced spaces with beautiful stone walls, beautiful staircases, a large awning, a summer dining room, etc. A street gate allows for parking inside the property. This property is unique for sale, one of the most beautiful residences in Ménerbes, in the heart of the village, with a garden and panoramic views. It could be used for various commercial or private projects.

Located in the historic center of a famous hilltop village, this establishment with 14 simple and comfortable rooms perfectly meets the new expectations of tourist clientele: on a human scale, visitors can discover everything that makes Provence so unique: cobbled streets lined with old mansions leading to churches, chapels, and shaded squares and plazas with singing fountains. Shops, cafés, and terraces enliven the old town center... A few days in this hotel-restaurant with its panoramic view offer French and foreign visitors alike an immersion in the southern way of life, an experience of the South in all its dimensions: its landscapes, architecture, gastronomy, and atmosphere. Close to trails for long and short walks and marked cycling routes, it is an ideal stopover for hikers, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Located in a Regional Natural Park where mass tourism is not the norm, this hotel is the perfect size for welcoming small groups and, thanks to its restaurant, can operate throughout the seasons, catering to both tourists and locals. The village is dynamic, with events throughout the year, and many artisans and merchants working there in both summer and winter. The ground floor is divided between the reception area with a bar, the hotel lobby, and the raised restaurant room, which can seat about 40 people and offers a superb view. The rooms, which vary in size (from 11 m² to 26 m²), are spread over two floors, from small standard rooms to large rooms with private terraces offering breathtaking views of the plain and the Luberon mountains. The hotel has a private 73 m² apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom, as well as two superb vaulted stone cellars. Private enclosed garage.