 Located right in the heart of the small village of Varages in the hills of Provence, yet easily accessible from four airports and the A8 auto route, La Maison du Faïencier is a special place. Built in 1609, "The House of the Potter" was historically the home of several master 'faienciers' (potters or earthenware makers). Four centuries later, the village of Varages is still renowned for its beautiful painted earthenware. The comfortabel property has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, a courtyard and a private pool.
The courtyard, sheltered by magnificent stonework, is a perfect outdoor eating area. This leads to the walled garden, where you can sit under the shade of the fruit trees or relax by the 7m x 3m pool.A large central stairway leads you to the bedrooms on the first and second floors. All bedrooms are spacious, light and airy, and each has its own private bath/shower room. Original features such as exposed beams and stone walls are much in evidence. All rooms have been made comfortable with easy chairs and extra large beds. Linen is provided free of charge.
Some rooms are large enough to take extra beds if required.
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Today, this magnificent, spacious, historic house is the home of Ron Alldridge, who has carefully restored it so that groups and individuals alike can enjoy the house in a whole variety of ways. Situated on the central square, a stone's throw from the boulangerie, café-bar, restaurant and local park complete with boules and tennis court, La Maison du Faïencier could not be more conveniently located. Other shops are near by and the stunning countryside of the Verdon is simply waiting to be explored. You'll enter the house through the double oak doors into the hall with its vaulted ceilings and 400 year-old flagstone floor. An archway separates the large, fully equipped kitchen in traditional Provençal colours, from the stylish dining/living area.
Although a small village, it boasts a boulangerie, butcher, grocery shop, pharmacy, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars. There is also an area for boules & a tennis court. Varages is renowned for its pottery and there is a traditional pottery workshop in the village. It also has an oil mill, which you can take tours of.Surrounding towns Barjols, st. Maximin and Brignoles all have good shopping, restaurants, and markets. Aix en Provence one of the most beautiful towns in Europe is a big attraction with its squares, fountains, shops and Saturday morning market where you can buy clothes, leather, jewelery and also seasonal vegetables, cheese and spices.The immense gorge is only 30 minutes drive away with beautiful lakes where you can go boating. You can fly Aer-Lingus or Ryanair to Marseilles or Nice - both are within ninety minutes drive of Varages.
Sporting Activities
Tennis: One court in the village of varages and 3 others in Barjols.
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting/Boating: Through the Gorge du verdon or down the Argens river.
Cycling: Bikes can be hired in the village.
Horse Riding: In the village or in Saillans-la-Cascade.
Golf:There are several courses, two in Brignoles and Nans-les-Pins are both just 35 minutes away.
Fishing: In the nearby rivers and lakes or the Gorges de Verdon.
Walking: there are many beautiful walks through the varied countryside of Provence.
Prices 2010 (euros) per week stay:
Saturday 16.00 to Saturday 10.00
Including costs for electricity, water and linen.
Cleaning: € 185,-
| 01/01/10 – 03/07/10 |
€ 2295,- |
| 03/07/10 - 28/08/10 |
€ 2995,- |
| 28/08/10 – 18/12/10 |
€ 2295,- |
| 18/12/10 – 01/01/11 |
€ 2995,- |
For more information: Marja en Jesse Soomers
Tel.: 0033(0) 494 772596
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