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Pavillon de Galon
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| Your first glance at Le Pavillon de Galon is enough to make you want to stay! This absolutely delightful country home in Provence is a luxurious bed and breakfast year 'round, but can be rented during the summertime as a self-catering property. Originally a hunting pavillon in the 18th century, the house has been carefully and tastefully restored. With the Luberon mountains as a backdrop and its south-facing aspect, Le Pavillon de Galon sits on eleven lovely acres and offers privacy, seclusion and the chance to truly experience Provençal life. Yet, it is well located for the many activities offered in the region. The house itself has thick stone walls and shuttered windows creating natural air conditioning on warmer days. Its terraces capture the warmth of the sun and provide the perfect place to relax with an apéritif while listening to the sound of water from a mountain spring running into the ancient Roman pools. The largest of four spring-fed pools is 30 meters long and invites guests to refresh themselves with a swim. The water is naturally clean requiring no chemicals, and the temperature is very comfortable in season. The gardens are beyond description as you can see in the photos, and the orchards have 48 different varieties of fruit trees! There is a French garden ~ which includes pergolas, terraces with box hedges, roses and wisterias to provide delightful fragrances as you meander along ~ a vegetable garden, and green oak trees for truffles!. The interior of Le Pavillon de Galon is no less enchanting. Each room is beautifully appointed in rich, soothing colors, and the endless sunlight of Provençal days bathes every one of them. There are two spacious guest rooms with en suite shower rooms on the first floor of the main house with a private entrance and offering a view of the gardens to the south. Guests have the option of king or twin beds in their rooms, which also have televisions and a collection of films. The owner's beautiful kitchen is the site of cooking classes for those who schedule them in advance. Lessons are organized several times per season and take advantage of local produce exploring classic Provençal cuisine heritage. In fact, much of the products are from Le Pavillon's own organic kitchen garden. Artists and aspiring artists will enjoy landscape painting lessons offered occasionally at Le Pavillon de Galon. Location is everything, and the village of Cucuron offers all one could need for a comfortable stay at Le Pavillon de Galon. But, for those who will travel farther afield, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, the hill villages of the Luberon, antiques markets at lsle sur la Sorgue, and the wonderful cities of Marseille and Arles are easily accessible. For nature lovers, there is mountain biking, rock climbing and horseback riding in the countryside, and for sports enthusiasts golf and tennis are nearby. And, we mustn't forget oenophiles, as many wine tastings can be arranged at the finest domaines in the region. Le Pavillon de Galon offers something for everyone ~ but most of all, it provides an incredibly lovely retreat amid the flora and fauna of Provence's Vaucluse département and certainly a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy the real Provence! |
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2 with king or twin beds, both en suite with showers
Price: Chambre € 140 for two persons; junior suite € 160 for two persons Breakfast is included. Dinner: available by prior reservation for € 45 per person, wine included. Local Restaurants: Only 700 meters away is a one-star Michelin restaurant, and in every local village there are simple restaurants and those with two Michelin stars. The owners say their area has the best concentration of good restaurants in the south of France to satisfy the most demanding gourmet. Rental of Le Pavillon de Galon: 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms (one with a bath / the the 3 others with showers), 2 salons, the “big kitchen”, entrance, dressing room. A femme de ménage and a gardener are here at the disposal of guests. Contact owners directly for summer dates and pricing. Telephones, Television, Non-smoking rooms. Cooking Lessons: starting at € 80 per person Landscape Painting Classes: starting at € 30 per person Pets: Inquire when making your reservation. Open
All Year.
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Directions:
From Paris by Auto: The A7 (Autoroute du Soleil) to exit N° 24 direction Cavaillon to the D973. Stay on this road to Cadenet and take the D943 direction Lourmarin. At Lourmarin take the D27 direction Cucuron. Airport:
Marseille-Provence (one hour)
Railway Station: Aix-en-Provence TGV (30 minutes) Car
Rental Aix-en-Provence Railway Station (click here)
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