Over Les Oliviers

Situated opposite the golfing domain of Pont Royal, at the foothills of the Luberon mountain range and the Alpilles, studded with fascinating perched villages, half way between Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, 5 minutes from the lovely village of Mallemort
Environment : Country setting, in a wine producing region.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Lauris. 15 km. Beautiful village sitting at the top of a rocky ridge between the Durance and the Luberon mountain, with amazing views across the Durance valley, the Alpilles range and the Lubéron.
Lourmarin. 20 km. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the village nestles amidst vineyards, olive groves and almond trees. Lively in the summer with its numerous cafe terraces, restaurants and shops.
Cadenet. 20 km. Bustling and authentic Provencal village set against red-rock cliffs and boasting a Medieval château with splendid view of the Durance river, the Luberon, the Sainte-Victoire and the Alpilles mountain.
Aix en Provence. 35 km. Stunningly beautiful and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf de Pont Royal en Provence, Mallemort/Provence. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6037m. Superb course designed by Seve Ballesteros. Tactical but fun too, with lovely views.
Aventure Paintball, La Roque d''Anthéron. 12 km. New Paintball Range. Play on 7500m² of natural terrain, facing the Lubéron, on the banks of the Durance river.
Le Parc des Labyrinthes Géants, La Roque d''Anthéron. 12 km. Maze. A 4-hectare field and one of the largest permanent mazes in the world with over 9000 laurel trees and 6 km of paths. Ideal for a family day out.

FURTHER AFIELD:
St Rémy de Provence. 35 km. As picturesque and Provencal as can be, with narrow winding streets, shady squares, fantastically old fountains, elegant shops, art galleries and plenty of bars and restaurants. The village and surrounding countryside has inspired many artists including Van Gogh who produced more than 150 paintings of the area. Also birthplace of Nostradamus.
Ménerbes. 35 km. Superb little village with well preserved heritage, built on a hill, and surrounded by magnificent countryside.
La Tour dÂAigues. 40 km. Pleasant medieval village on the banks of the River Eze, with magnificent Renaissance castle complete with surrounding moat.
Avignon. 45 km. City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Avignon (30mn), Marseille (45mn).