La Raspaioun - 17th Century Provencal Village House
In the Heart of the Village - The Experience of Provence
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms) Extra beds / cots possible
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This amazing 17th century town house, spread over 5 floors, has been lovingly restored and converted into a truly Provencal experience. With it's own or internal atrium Le Raspaioun offers four deluxe studio bedrooms each with en-suite shower or bath and toilet and a private roof top sun terrace. Situated in this beautiful 17th century village this is the ideal location from which to explore the area.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | €500 | - | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €750 | - | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €950 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | €750 | - |
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday, although out of high season (July/August) other days may be considered.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 4 large studio bedrooms, 2 double and 2 twin bedded. Ample space for children's beds and cots to be added if needed. Huge picture windows opening on to the quiet village lane. |
| Bathrooms: | All bedrooms have en-suite shower or bath and a separate toilet. |
| Kitchen: | Enormous Provencal kitchen. Range with 5 ring gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, farmhouse table and chairs. A real cooks kitchen with the equipment to go with it! |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | There are 2 living rooms, one on the ground floor a quiet oasis to relax and enjoy a good book. On the first floor you will find the TV room, complete with UK Sky TV. |
| Other: | Dining room with large refrectory table and seating for 12. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels for 8 guests is included in the price. Cleaning before and after your stay is also included. Additional cleaning or linen changes available at an extra charge. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv central heating room fans cot high chair |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
All rooms have central heating and two windows opening onto this quiet side street in the heart of the village. All rooms are for double adult occupancy but extra beds / cots are easily added.
Outside
Le Raspaioun has a private roof top terrace, ideal for breakfast or a glass or two before dinner. The house opens onto the 17th Century streets of Aups, Within a minutes walk you will find a swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s playground and a host of excellent restaurants and cafes. Twice weekly market and a supermarket 10 mins walk or a 2 min drive.
Coast/Beach
Lac de St Croix 15 mins drive, beach, boating, swimming.
Only an hour from the wonderful French Riviera. St Tropez - 70 mins. Porquerolles - Magnificent island, drive & ferry - 90 mins. Gorges du Verdon - Boating, windsurfing, sandy beach for swimming. Ideal for children 20 mins. All times given are for driving.
Golf
www.barbaroux.com - this magnificent golf course is 25 mins drive away and we will be happy to arrange for you to visit during you stay at Le Raspaioun. Also www.st-endreol.com at La Motte, also with a fabulous spa for the ladies. Golf and Spa packages are available.
Travel
Nice 90 mins.
Marseille 90 mins.
Toulon 90 mins.
Eurostar / TGV 7 hours from London to Avignon.
Eurotunnel & drive 12 hours from arrival in France.
Ferry & drive 13 hours from arrival in France.
A car is essentrial in this area.
Distances
Tourtour The village in the sky 10 mins. Cotignac Outdoor amphitheatre with Summer concerts. Lorgues Large weekly market. Draguignan Nearest large town, hyper markets etc 30 mins local vineyards 5 mins. The French Riviera St Tropez, St Maxime, Cannes 1.3 hour drive. Lac de St Croix Beaches and watersports 20 mins.
Further details
Aups is a 'Village of Character' as reported by the regional tourist boards and is the ideal place from which to explore Provence. There is a range of local shops including those famous French Boulangeries. Great local restaurants and typically French bars. Outdoor pool 2 mins walk. Twice weekly market. This is the true experience of Provence.
Booking notes
30% deposit will be taken at the time of booking. The balance is due no less than 28 days before arrival. A damage deposit will also be taken.
Guest comments
'Our home from home in Provence, we'll be back very soon' Howard and Marion Robbins.
'Thank you for making our time in Provence so special'
Owner profile
About the owner
We love France and especially Provence. Having lived here for nearly 8 years we count ourselves lucky to have found this magical corner of Europe where the lifestyle has mostly gone unchanged for the last 100 or so years. We live here with our son who has been educated at the local school and now college, my Mum lives in the centre of the village and our Provencal friends are all around us.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Provence is possibly the most beautiful region of France. Long summer days, warm tempartures throughout the year, delicious food, local wines and of course the Provencal jest for life. Aups is a working village with a buzz throughout the year and a real sense of community. We are also close to the lake at St Croix, ideal for swimming away from the crowds on the beaches and not that far from the bright lights of Cannes and St Tropez when we need a 'city' fix. We are also lucky enough to have 3 airports all within a 90 min drive of Aups so easily access from all across Europe.
Unique benefits of the property
Aups is a try Provencal village, when staying a La Raspaioun you can enjoy the smell of newly baked bread wafting from the boulangerie on the corner, a twice weekly Provencal market throughout the year and a selection of restaurants and cafes. There are some wonderful walks starting in the village, local vineyards and for those looking for water sports or a beach the lake at St Croix is a 15-20 minute drive.
As we live just outside of the village then we are delighted to share some of the 'hidden' Provence that we have discovered.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR369
(FRANCE) +33 673442334
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