This is a unique opportunity to stay in an incredible historic house with a swimming pool in the village of Ménerbes, officially classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.
On the edge of this perched village, next to a 12th century church, Villa Menerbes enjoys a truly privileged setting. Gaze at the village church and Luberon landscapes from your swimming pool terrace and admire the views of the belltower from the floor-to-ceiling windows of one of the five bedrooms.
This house has been in the same family over four generations across the last 50 years. It was originally a house in ruins but it has been slowly restored under the careful watch of a specialist architect, considering Ménerbes’ historic significance. The result is quite special – Villa Menerbes showcases many original features alongside touches of modern design and artistic décor.
The traditional terraces outside are wonderful for relaxing with coffee and a good book or dining al-fresco on warm summer evenings on the south-facing terrace. Rustic steps lead through the olive trees to stone terraces for soaking up the sun with glorious Luberon vistas whilst the swimming pool is absolutely gorgeous – the scenery here is breathtaking.
It's just a 5-minute stroll to the other side of Ménerbes for its steep narrow lanes of restaurants, little shops and Thursday morning market. Soak up the village’s historic beauty and charm, the place that inspired Peter Mayle’s ‘A Year in Provence’. Gaze out towards vineyards, orchards and forest – try some of the region’s AOC Luberon wine in nearby wineries.
Other gems of the Luberon are within easy reach from Gordes and Goult to Rousillon and Bonnieux. Discover the landscapes by walking, cycling, hiking and horse-riding or just make the most of lovely markets and high-end restaurants as you drive from village to village.
Then there’s the Sunday morning brocante in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, canoeing and kayaking near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the summer melons of Cavaillon, the art galleries of St Rémy and the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon, less than an hour away by car.
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