Five bedroom villa in Provence – Chateau des Vignes
Carces and the Chateau des Vignes – Provence at its prettiest.
With narrow streets, stone arches, vaulted passages, ancient houses, old olive oil mills, colourful wall murals and medieval portals, the village of Carces is a place not to be missed if you are staying in Provence.
With a thriving market selling everything from the local delicious delicacies to unique and quirky items crafted out of olive wood, Saturday morning is a particularly vibrant time to visit Carces.
Although if walking in tranquil and beautiful settings and swimming in crystal clear water sounds more up your street, then travel approximately 4 kilometres to the south of Carces until you arrive at Lac de Carces, which offers the ideal setting for a peaceful walk and some ‘soothing’ swimming.
This idyllic scene is yours for the taking if you stay at Chateau des Vignes (pictured), a five bedroom villa in Provence, situated a ‘stone’s throw’ from this inspirational French village of Carces.
Nestled cosily amongst a maze of woodlands, vines and olive groves, Chateau des Vignes will no doubt enhance your holiday in this quintessential area of Provence.
Internally, Chateau des Vignes exudes style and opulence, whilst retaining many traditional features, including original tiled floors, tall windows that not only bring light and a feeling of airiness into the property, but overlook the stunning gardens below.
These immaculately maintained gardens include their own private pool with a shallow ‘plage’ area for young children, as well as a wooded area, a large dining terrace to enjoy sipping a glass of exquisite Provence wine in the warm evening air, and, for the sportier types, there is badminton, pentanque and a children’s swing.
If you are a French wine enthusiast, your involvement in the pleasure should extend further than simply sipping it in the grounds of Chateau des Vignes. Being located in close proximity to many vineyards, a visit to where the local wine is produced is a must.
Likewise so is spending an afternoon at the Abbaye du Thoronet, a sensational 12th century Cistercian abbey, as well as the Gorges du Verdon, where the scenery is dynamic and the sporting opportunities are prevalent.
A week’s rental of Chateau des Vignes costs £2595 at the beginning of July rising to £2895 in August.