Maison Garnier is a stunning villa a short distance from one of the Luberon Valley's most majestic and frequently photographed villages: Gordes.
It belongs to a cluster of traditional villages nestled in the countryside of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in south-eastern France, known for its rich and varied landscape full of small market towns, rolling lavender hills and peaceful nature.
The villa itself offers an abundance of space both inside and out, with elegant touches throughout. Indoors, three spacious bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests – an ideal holiday home for family reunions and groups of friends. Lovers of traditional interior design will love sleeping in the wallpapered bedrooms, where floral bedding and wooden chairs turned into cosy nightstands add the final touch. Downstairs, a soothing medley of pale tones is brought to life with colourful oil paintings, vintage furniture and collectables. The living room is bright and airy thanks to the large doors spilling out to the private terrace and pool – and we encourage you to leave them open on hot summer days to take full advantage of the space.
Outside, a beautiful terrace with panoramic views over the Luberon Valley awaits. Lounge on a sunbed by the stone pool edged with lavender or grab a front-row seat by the table casually tucked away in the shade of a nearby tree – great for enjoying a glass of Côtes de Provence while watching the sun slip behind the horizon. Many Mediterranean shrubs and olive and fruit trees grow in the 3.7-acre garden, which extends to the rear and back of the property – and you can even pick your own cherries during the early summer months. Once serving as an agricultural land and therefore built on multiple levels, the garden is perfect for exploring local fauna and flora and even has two stone shepherd’s huts adding to its farmhouse charm.
Should you tire of lazy afternoons, Gordes is only 1km away. It has all the local amenities you need for a comfortable stay – think weekday markets, cafés, restaurants and charming little corners that look like postcards.
Discover the undulating landscapes of Provence by bike, hiking or horseback, passing vineyards, wineries, farms, orchards and rivers or go village hopping from one idyllic village to another, always admiring some of the most enchanting scenery of southern France.
Larger cities such as Avignon and Aix-en-Provence are also a driving distance away, each brimming with the same Provençal charm as the hilltop villages nearby, yet more lively and fun.
