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Marine Apartment, near Forcalquier• timeless Provençal landscapes The apartment: • 1 mezzanine-level double bedroom incorporating 2 small beds for children (sleeps up to 4) • bathroom • open-plan kitchen, dining & living area • well-equipped kitchen with oven, 4-ring hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher &v microwave • own garden area Activities/facilities available: • walking (notes included) • bike hire 6km away • horse riding 6km away • table tennis • star-gazing at St Michel l’Observatoire, 15km away • nearest restaurant & shops 6km Famed for its cicadas and cork oaks, for lavender fields and villages of red-tiled houses, it would seem that Provence was made for leisurely exploration. Its special beauty has been recognised for centuries - indeed, the Romans loved it so much that they called it Provincia (‘The Province’). Gently rolling hills stretch towards the blue-tinted Luberon and Lure Massifs lining the horizon, while medieval villages, the Roman town of Aix-en-Provence and natural wonders such as the spectacular Verdon Gorge vie for your attention on a holiday on which no two days need be the same. Typical of the region is medieval Forcalquier, a bustling town with plenty going on - not least a superb market every Monday - and a handful of restaurants and cafés, plus a bicycle hire shop, in the twisting cobbled streets. Beyond the town lies countryside which beckons you to explore either on foot or by bicycle and which rewards your efforts with wide-open views. Walk to the archetypal Luberon hill-top village of Lurs, once the home of the bishops of Sisteron, through lovely pastoral Provence. Another circuit takes you through the pretty village of Reillanne and on to the ancient Carluc Priory. You can continue to the hill-top hamlet of Montjustin, for marvellous views over the Luberon range to the south. In the midst of all this nestles the sleepy hamlet of Pierrerue and the Marine Apartment - a fittingly idyllic retreat affording inspirational vistas across this evocative landscape. You can even see the Alps from the apartment’s tranquil garden on a clear day. The charmingly decorated interior, containing original features such as wooden beams and exposed stonework, is full of character. You may find yourselves choosing to dine at your hosts’ guesthouse next door (we include one meal). Bruno and Eric are effusive hosts who go out of their way to ensure that your holiday is a memorable one. They can even arrange visits to local producers of honey, lavender, olive oil and goat’s cheese for a taste of authentic Provence. Go to our offers page for special price reductions for April
Prices & travel 2008
SPECIAL OFFER: for stays between 10 May and 13 June inclusive, save £130 per party per week (minimum seven-night stay). Heating costs not included. Start: Saturday > Important notes on pricing > Any queries? Let us call you back  |
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Marine Apartment 
