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A beautifully elegant early 19th century Estate made up of a “Maison de Maître”, two gîtes and numerous outbuildings. The Domaine des Charmettes is a wonderful vacation place with a large swimming pool, flower gardens, and old "parasol" pine trees situated in a quiet area at the edge of the village of Laudun. The swimming pool has a removable telescopic cover for mid-season swimming.

Laudun is located 8 km south of Bagnols-sur-Cèze in the Western part of Provence and the northern part of the Languedoc Roussillon region. The village is well known for Gallo-Roman ruins and famous for its "Côtes du Rhône Village" wines. The Domaine des Charmettes makes and bottles its own wine.

Whether you are looking for some serious sightseeing or planning to sit it the sun around the pool and just enjoy being in France, Les Charmettes has a lot to offer.

The two vacation gîtes (accommodations) are distinctive in style, sharing a combination of comfort, and Mediterranean warmth that define the "Country French" style. They are available for rent separately or together all year long. Rent both gîtes together and you have excellent accommodation for two or more families wishing to spend a vacation together.

There is a large floodlit swimming pool surrounded by sun beds in an enclosed garden. Outdoor furniture for dining and a large outdoor barbecue complete the scene. In the pool area there is the possibility of choosing between sitting in the sun or in the shade of several old fig trees. The swimming pool has a removable semi-telescopic cover for mid-season swimming and "solar" heating.

Provence is just as lovely off-season as during the high season. The blue skies and sunshine are present most of the year. The winters are somewhat cold but short. Off-season visits to Provence  are great for anyone wanting to visit everything but to beat the crowds.

The owners Laura and Theirry d’Esperonnat are a Franco-American couple who live on site who love to sit down over a glass of wine and share winemaking experiences and talk abbout the area, places to visit, things to see, wines to be tasted, etc.

Accommodation detail

Maison Lavande

A two-bedroom gîte classically decorated with antiques and regional furnishings. From the living room and kitchen there is a beautiful view of the "Mont Ventoux". 

Living/dining room: pleasant sitting room with a convertible  sofa (sleeps two) and TV/DVD. There is a baby bed and high chair available for your use.

• The kitchen is well equipped with an oven, cooker,coffee maker, toaster, microwave, fridge-freezer, and a dishwasher.
• Bedroom 1 with a 1.60m bed.
• Bedroom  2 with a 1.40m bed.
• Bathroom with bath, shower and toilet

Outside

A  sunny terrace facing the East vineyard and the Mont Ventoux surrounded by flower garden filled with mediterrean flowers, rosemary, thyme,basil and sage.There is a covered living area with a sofa and chairs. The terrace is  equipped with outdoor dining table and chairs, and barbecue.

 

All of our rentals include the following:

• Use of the swimming pool and the grounds.
• High Quality Bed, Bath, and Kitchen Linens (including pool towels)
• A bottle of the Domaine des Charmettes wine and a basket of essentials.
• Badminton, Boules, and croquet are available upon request.
• Baby bed and high chair are available upon request.

About the location

The Village

The village of Laudun is situated at the north-eastern limit of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, facing Provence. The town is directly influenced by the Mediterranean - rich in colorful history and culture. There is a wonderful provencal market every Sunday morning on the Laudun Main street. At the market you can find local producers selling  vegetables, olives, cheeses, etc... Markets are an essential part of any Provence experience.

At the heart of the ancient Roman Empire, is Laudun’s "Camp de César".  Which is a Gallo-roman “oppidum" (name of this type of hill top village) covering over 36 acres "Caesar's Camp" was occupied over a 1000-year period and tells the history of the ancient Mediterranean communities of the region.

There are several historically interesting houses, Chateaus, chapels and churches to be visited here.

Places of Interest

Laudun is centrally located for trips to Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon, Pont du Gard, Nîmes, Uzes, the Ceze Valley, and the "Gorges de l ‘Ardeche", the Mediterranean Sea and its wonderful beaches are just over an hour away. Uzes, one of France’s oldest Duchys, is famous for its Saturday market, open-air cafés and restaurants. The Pont du Gard, the tallest Roman aqueduct was built to bring water to the town of Nîmes. Nîmes, Avignon, and Orange have impressive Roman sights to see as well as open air concerts, festivals and other events throughout the season. The Mediterranean and its beachers are about 70 kilometers from the Domaine.

Visiting Provencal open air markets is a must. You can go to a different market everyday if you wish. There are special  antique and flea markets each week.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

• By Train: Take the Eurostar directly from London to Avignon. TGV/ fast trains are available from Paris, Roissy/ Charles de Gaulle Airport and Brussels.
• By Plane: The closest airports are  in Avignon, Marseille, Nimes and Montpellier
• By car: Laudun can easily be reached by the A7 and the A9 motorways.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Gîte, Maison de Maître (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	2 double
Baby cots	1
Spare beds	1
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s)
Capacity	6
Living Area	80 m²
Suitability	Suitable for children
Linen	Linens, towels and pool towels provided.
Changeover day	Saturday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Internet Access, Broadband Internet Access (Wi-fi), TV, VCR, Weekly maid service
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other	An independant rental with living/dining area, TV/DVD, radio and wi-fi internet access. The rental is decorated with antiques and regional  furnishings. There is a pull out sofa-bed in the living room. From the kitchen there is a beautiful view of the "Mont Ventoux".
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

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Additional price information

For the convenience of all our rental guests we invite guests to arrive after 4:00pm and to depart before 10:00am.

A Booking Deposit of 30% of the full rental fee is required to confirm the reservation. The balance is due 8 weeks before arrival. In order to insure high standards of upon your arrival,  there is a 50 euro end of stay cleaning fee to be paid by rentors before leaving.  Unfortunately, we must ask for a 300 Euro damage deposit per gîte. This guarantee deposit  should be returned to you upon your departure, if everything is in order.

The preferred means of payment are bank transfer or  Euro Cheques. The payment bank commissions and exchange fees will be deducted from the amount sent.

Discounted rates for periods that are longer than two weeks off season.

Please contact us concerning special rates for long off-season rentals.

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