Villa Chagall

This modern, three-bedroom home is set in an idyllic location; with country lanes and hiking trails all around you and the amenities of the village within walking distance this is a great base for seeing more of this area.

Villa Chagall is situated in a leafy neighbourhood on the outskirts of Oppède village. As you arrive at the property, you will find yourself within fenced grounds, accessed by an electric gate for privacy and security, the home is enveloped by a landscaped garden with tall trees and native planting, offering a peaceful outlook from the vast windows which line all the rooms of the house, allowing the natural light to pour in.

The villa is spread over two floors: downstairs are the living areas which are all interconnected to create a social space. There are comfy sofas which you can curl up in with a good book or to watch a film together and a spacious dining table which is ideal for gathering at breakfast time. Winding further around the ground floor is the contemporary fitted kitchen which has everything you need for preparing a sumptuous meal with fresh, local ingredients including a coffee machine to brew your morning coffee which you can enjoy on the sunny terrace.

There are three bedrooms available at the villa, one of which is on the ground floor. If you are travelling with elderly relatives or if you wish for a little privacy from the rest of the party, then this room could be perfect. The bedroom is bright and airy with pops of colour coming from the soft furnishings, the room also boasts an en-suite bathroom and access to a furnished patio.

Upstairs there are two further bedrooms which are both double rooms. Each of these rooms is painted in a neutral colour scheme and looks out on to the stunning garden. Whichever room you choose, you are sure to get a good night’s sleep in the comfortable beds. These two bedrooms share a bathroom which is located between them on the first floor.

Outside, the garden really lends itself to outdoor living as there is so much space for enjoying the great weather. You can find a large covered dining terrace, outdoor sofas and an inviting private pool lined by sun loungers. Unwind in this brilliant outside space surrounded by trees and colourful shrubbery.

If you wish to head out early for some fresh pastries then you can easily reach the village of Oppède. This charming village offers a number of restaurants, a bar and a bakery. There are more eateries to choose from a little further on in the older part of the village which is called Oppède le Vieux and is a mere 1.5km from the villa. Oppède le Vieux is a delightful village with over 1000 years of history to discover. Spend the afternoon strolling the atmospheric streets and eating in the pretty village square while soaking up the views of the surrounding countryside.

There are many more villages and towns nearby that you can visit, each of these have their own charm and character. Ménerbes for example is 5km away and is classed as one of France’s most beautiful villages and is topped by ancient castle ruins. Bonnieux is another village you could visit and is offers panoramic views of the iconic lavender fields from its historic church which is set on a rocky outcrop. Bonnieux is well worth a visit and is 16km away. You can also visit the bustling city of Avignon which is a haven for lovers of art and history and is 35km away by car.