House with Stunning Views in Medieval Village

Le Miralys details

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Nyons town

View from the terrace

Home description

The ancient hilltop village of Mirabel in the fertile Aygues valley has panoramic views over the spectacular Baronnies Mountains and majestic Mount Ventoux. It is surrounded by olive groves, lavender fields, vineyards and orchards of apricot, cherry and plum trees.

The house is on the edge of the village, within a short stroll of warm bread and croissants for lazy breakfasts on the roof terrace, and two cafes/bars where you can relax whilst sipping one the famous locally made Rhone Valley wines. There is also an excellent pizzeria and two superb restaurants with gardens in which to while away those long summer evenings. Other amenities include an office de tourisme, small supermarket, tabac, post office, pharmacy, butcher and tennis courts. Approximately 2kms away there is a small lake and a pool complex on the banks of the Aygues river.

External features on site

• Scenic views

Accommodation detail

Sitting room

The house is newly renovated and furnished and is over 50m2 in area with two terraces (one covered) both of which have superb views. It is laid out as follows:

• Small covered terrace with table and chairs for eating out and views over the valley.
• Fully equipped kitchen/diner with cooker, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster.
• Sitting room with television, CD/radio/cassette, sofa which converts to double bed, and built in double wardrobes with wooden doors.
• Shower room with basin and toilet.

Stairs up to

• Large double bedroom
• Spacious roof terrace which commands spectacular views over the Baronnies mountains and Mount Ventoux, and is equipped with furniture for eating out.
• Utility Room with sink and washing machine.

Parking is free, and available opposite the house

A cot can be made available on request.

About the location

The village is ideally located between two picturesque market towns. Within 10 minutes on one side is historic Vaison la Romaine with its important Roman ruins, festivals, internationally famous concerts in the amphitheatre, street markets and hilltop castle. Within ten minutes on the other side is the olive capital Nyons with its bustling twice weekly markets, boutiques, galleries, cafes, winding medieval streets, Roman bridge and motorbike museum. Their are several very good cafes and restaurants in or near the village, with all the typical French village shops.

Within 50 minutes you can be in the heart of Avignon, enjoying the papal palace and historic bridge, and within 25 minutes you can be in Orange where the famous Roman theatre and triumphal arch are located.

There are excellent vineyards in the immediate vicinity and in approximately twenty minutes you can be touring the world-renowned estates of Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise. The numerous beautiful medieval villages and towns in the area each have their own special atmosphere and include Grignan with the largest renaissance chateau in south east France, Suze-la-Rousse with it's 12 century castle perched on a rock, Pierrelongue with its incredible church, and Chamaret with its castle and keep. Stop off along the way at one of the many farms and buy fresh apricots and cherries, local cheeses, lavender and olive oil. If you like Mediterranean beaches they can be reached in approximately an hour and a half. The skiing resorts of Superdevoluy and Ceuze are also around an hour and a half away.

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

Activities nearby

Mountain biking, Golf, Fishing, Rock climbing, Horse riding, Tennis, Skiing, Sightseeing, Wine tasting

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

• Air: Nimes airport is approximately 1hr 15 minutes and Lyon, Montpellier and Marseille airports are approximately 1hr 30 mins. Ryan Air and British Airways fly to these destinations.
• Train: Eurostar from London Waterloo, change at Lille or Paris, TGV to Avignon (7hrs).
• Road: The journey from Calais takes approximately 8 hours almost all of which can be done by motorway.

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