Provence Luxury House Rental
The Rooms
Seven bedrooms + mezzanine gallery for a total of 16 persons acceessed by two staircases from the living room and the dining room. All bedrooms are equipped with an ultra quiet air condition and most have their own bathroom or share with one other bedroom. There are a total of 5 bathrooms all equipped with walk in showers.
Bedroom 1
Above the kitchen is a spacious bedroom... with a very large en suite bathroom with double sink. Views over the large field in front of the house and into the village. Beamed ceilings and a 160cm double bed.
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Bedroom 2
The great master suite spreads over the... width of the house. The master suite is a entire width of the house. The master suite is a large room with high ceilings. There is a 4 post bed and views to the inner courtyard gardens below. There is a desk in the room. A large en-suite shower-room with double sink and a separate WC is accessed.
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Bedroom 3
Our childrens favorite bedroom is the... smallest, and the only one with a 140 cm bed, but has a great view over the village (juliet balcony). This room shares a Jill and John bathroom with the next bedroom 4 and has a walk in shower.
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Bedroom 4
A bedroom with views into the garden... and the pool area. It shares the bathroom with the attached bedroom 3. A 180cm double bed (or twin beds).
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Bedroom 5
This bedroom (with double bed 160cm)... has space, views to the pool and over the village and an ensuite bathroom with shower and WC.
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Bedroom 6
The gallery room has a spectacular window... to the rock formation behind the house and another large window overlooking the pool area. And it has a mezzanine style gallery with another two single beds making it ideal as a family room. There is a 4 post bed (160 cm) with views to the pool and inner courtyard gardens below. An en-suite bathroom is accessed by this room.
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Bedroom 7
On the second floor located this is a cozy... double room and the only one without own bathroom. With a King size 180cm double bed (or 2 singles) with a view to hillside opposite.
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Living Room
The high ceilings and wooden beams in the... living room give a spacious feel to the already grand room. It has multiple sofas and sitting places, a fireplace, TV and a pool table. Large doors leading to a terrace offer views over the village.
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Kitchen
The kitchen is ideal for catering. It...
has large french doors out onto the covered dining terrace
in the garden. There is also a small dining table for 8.
The kitchen is equipped with first class appliances (
ceramic hob, electric oven and microwave, dishwasher, food
processor, and Nespresso machine ).And in the large
utility room you will find two more fridges and two
washing machines.
Dining Room
The vaulted ceiling dining room is a beautiful...
place for large dinner parties. There is a dining table
here for up to 12 persons. An additional table for 8
persons in the kitchen gives even more space.
A set of stairs lead up to the bedrooms 1, 2 and 7.
Read More About the House
Originally a 17th-century farmhouse and stables for the
neighboring chateau...
, this beautiful Provence house benefits from close
proximity to the chateau and village of Lagnes, whereas it
keeps a countryside feeling as it lies on the outskirts of
the village. To accommodate the needs of
21st-century-living, it was sensibly renovated and
modernized to a high standard of comfort with the
traditional character preserved. The house offers enough
space for 16 people. There is a large living room with an
outside terrace and an impressive dining room with a
vaulted ceiling leading to a well-equipped kitchen with
direct access to the lower garden. The kitchen, dining
room, and living room have wide doors onto the terraces
and a lovely lawned area. Characterful yet elegant
bedrooms, all but one, with en suite bathrooms, can be
found upstairs, and all feature air-conditioning. You will
find gorgeous Provençal interiors, original stone walls,
and wood beams alongside elegant furnishings.
The house is set in 1 hectare of land with a large
enclosed front garden, with 2 levels. While the front
garden encompasses most of the entertaining spaces, a
large rear garden leads up to the pine tree-clad hill and
lovely walking trails beyond in a peaceful setting. The
upper terrace has a large and fully secured pool area with
a heated pool of 13x4m. It benefits from the impressive
sheltering rock and its reflected warmth. The lower
courtyard has a beautifully landscaped garden. There are
several dining terraces to choose from, one ideally placed
in the shadow of a wonderful wisteria next to the kitchen.
From Le Grand Jas you have gorgeous views of the Vaucluse
hills, the Petit Luberon, and the Alpilles mountains
behind. And the property is well positioned to explore
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Luberon, and many other glorious
parts of Provence.
Yet despite this countryside feeling, it's only a short
stroll to the heart of a gorgeous village with a bakery
and restaurants. Sit on a café terrace in the shade of a
plane tree and watch life go by before wandering back to
your holiday home.
A gardener and a pool company are regularly looking after
the property. You will be welcomed by our lovely
american-french housekeeper, who will take care of
regularly cleaning the house. If desired, concierge
services (Baby-sitting, Chef's dinner at home, advance
reservation of restaurants, taxi reservations etc.) can be
provided by our Italian American friend, who has long-term
experience with luxury properties in the Luberon.
The Gardens
Lower Garden
In the lower garden a large terrace...
in front of the kitchen is protected by a planted pergola
for long perfect provencal lunches and dinners.
Across the garden is a summer kitchen equipped with a gas
barbecue, a sink and a protected dining table. In front of
the summer kitchen a gravel path invites for a round of
pétanque.
A fountain splashes on the terrace in front of the living
room and in the summer heat you can sit in the shade of
the Murier Platane trees.
Upper Garden
The pool area is located in the upper...
garden. The heated 13 x 4 m pool (with safety cover)
invites for healthy swimming and summer fun. The swimming
pool is cleaned by salt water electrolysis.
The pool area has a large terrace partly in stone, partly
in wood with shady and sunny places. This is a great place
for sundowners or al fresco dining, with views over the
village and the adjoining hills. A table tennis can be
rolled in for some competitive fun.
Rear Garden
Behind the house are terraced grounds... perfect for an apéro in the early evening with views over the fruit trees into the small valley. Behind are large Pinetrees (perfect for a shaded picnic) and our 60 olive trees, leading up to the hills with walking trails.
Show moreRead More About the Area
At the edge of the Luberon, you will find the lively town of
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue...
, famous for its antique market, waterways, and shops.
Don't miss the renowned brocante on a Sunday morning.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (7 km) is a joy to explore and to
have lunch on a riverside terrace overlooking one of the
town's historic waterwheels or closeby in the Restaurant
Jardin du Quai.
Slightly closer, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (5km) is a beautiful
village with incredible natural scenery, hiking trails,
and canoeing/kayaking opportunities along the Sorgue
river. Hire bikes in Coustellet and cycle through the
Vaucluse plains, or the most experienced can head towards
Mont Ventoux's challenging and iconic trails.
Spend the day visiting Avignon, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence,
and many idyllic perched villages of the Luberon and the
Alpilles.
Or spend time visiting historic villages and towns with
their bustling Provençal markets showcasing some of the
region's best produce. You can find Fruits and vegetables
according to the season, including truffles in winter and
summer. Gordes is only 10 km away, while Ménerbes,
Bonnieux, and Roussillon can all be reached in around 25
minutes by car. Goult, Roussillon, Lourmarin, Eygalieres,
Lacoste, Oppede le Vieux are as well worth to explore.
The Alpilles Natural Regional Park also features
picture-perfect villages set amongst the hills, such as
Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane-les-Alpilles, and
Eygalières - all around 30 minutes to an hour away - and
of course, the wonderful market town of
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (30 km), a place that greatly
inspired many works of art by Vincent Van Gogh. Spend an
extended lunch in the Bistrot du Paradou, Charles
Áznavour's preferred Bistrot in the region.
Art lovers can also drive as far as Van Gogh's beloved
Arles (58km), the gateway to the Camargue, or discover the
historical sights of Avignon, around a 40-minute drive
away, with its bustling markets, restaurant, and bar scene
as well as the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites.
For music and theater lovers there are summer festivals in
Avignon, Roque d 'Anthéron, Aix-en-Provence or Orange.
Nearby you will find tennis, tree climbing for the whole
family, hiking, horseback riding, or ideal for cycling
near the Calavon bike route.
Bicycle rental, for example, at Absolut Bike in
Coustellet.
Several Citroën 2CV rentals allow the ultimate France
feeling with a drive through flowering lavender fields.
The Provence Country Club (18-holes) is only a few minutes
drive from the house, and there is canoeing and
fly-fishing on the Sorgue river.
The house is at the Edge of the Luberon National Park,
ideal for walking and Cycling with a Mountainbike.
Where to find Le Grand Jas
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Le Grand Jas is located on the edge of the picturesque
village of Lagnes,...next to the medieval chateau and boasts beautiful views
over the village to the Petit Luberon and the Alpilles.
It's only a 10-minute drive from enchanting
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Lagnes is part of the Vaucluse
department in Provence and is ideally situated for
exploring Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, and many beautiful
villages, as well as the idyllic landscapes of the
Luberon, Les Alpilles, Mont Ventoux, La Camargue, and
beyond. You can stroll to the heart of the historic
village, where you will find a boulangerie (100 m), the
Café de la Fontaine (150 m), and a restaurant (250 m) set
amongst ancient houses. Walk to the very top of the
village for stunning views of Provence and also admire its
13th-century château. There is an open-air theater across
the field from our house, hosting cultural events in the
summer.
You will find a butcher, a small
supermarket, and also a medical center and pharmacy in the
village.
A little bit of history:
Lagnes
is mentioned for the first time in 1154 as "Lagnas". From
the 11th to the 13th century, the Abbey of Saint-André de
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon owned a church called Sancti
Joannis de Greso, which then passed to the bishop of
Cavaillon.[1] In 1648, Pope Innocent X, contrary to
promises made to the inhabitants who had wished to remain
under the rule of Saint-Siege, established a fief for the
marquisate in favor of Louis de Cambis. Lagnes was under
the rule of the Counts of Toulouse, the Counts of
Forcalquier, and the Kings of Provence (Count of Anjou).
From 1295 to 1791, as part of the Comtat Venaissin, Lagnes
was papal land and administered by a legate or a rector.
From 1791, when the county of Venaissin became French,
Lagnes also became French.
The territory of
Lagnes was already settled in prehistoric times. It was
occupied by the Romans. The owner of a Roman villa
(estate) is said to have given Lagnes its name. There is
another theory about the origin of the name "Lagnes",
suggesting it could be derived from the Latin words
"Lanéo, Lanorarum", meaning wool, as sheep and goat
breeding were one of the main sources of income for the
inhabitants. Lagnes was occupied by Franks, Visigoths, and
Burgundians, and we can still find tombs from the
Merovingian period.
It was the insecurity that
prevailed in the Middle Ages that led the inhabitants to
unite in a fortified complex, where the oldest buildings
(castle, Saint Antoine chapel, and city walls) can still
be found today. The castle consists of two mansions
separated by a large courtyard, in the center of which was
the parish church of Saint Antoine. The first house was
probably built at the end of the 11th century, the second
at the end of the 13th to the beginning of the 14th
century.
The north gate of the castle faces
Fontaine de Vaucluse. After walking along the impressive
stone walls of the fortress along Rue Venteuse, one
reaches the stairs of the south entrance of the castle,
which has several gates with loopholes and portcullis. The
castle is privately owned and registered as a historical
monument.
In the 13th century, the village was
surrounded by imposing walls. From the 1820s, they were
gradually demolished by the inhabitants themselves. The
stones thus obtained were used for new buildings or to
reinforce older ones. They were supported by five round
towers with embrasures, two of which still exist (Rue du
Bariot and Rue du Portail).
In the 18th
century, the dominion was divided between the Cambis and
Fortia families, who had two different residences inside
the castle walls, separated by a courtyard. The Pieï iron
mine operated until 1836. The activity was more akin to
gathering materials rather than actual mining.
The
canal of Carpentras was inaugurated on July 12, 1857, and
played a considerable role in the agriculture of the area.
The canal crosses the Vaucluse over a length of 65
kilometers. The water of the Durance flows there from the
water intake in Mallemort to the great agricultural plain
of Carpentras. This structure allows the irrigation of
about 10,000 hectares of vegetable crops. In 1720, the
plague, coming from Marseille, spread in Provence. To
protect the Comtat Venaissin from plague sufferers, the
municipalities of the region decided to build a wall 27
kilometers long, called the Plague Wall, of which some
sections are still visible in the municipalities.
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