Le Portail Neuf

This village house is located within the old walls of Beaumes de Venise, a lively wine village in the Vaucluse region of Provence. It has been sympathetically renovated, retaining its original character, but with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for up to five people.

Passing the overhanging vine, and up the timeworn steps to the front door, you enter a large and well-equipped kitchen complete with a traditional farmhouse table and exposed timber beams.

Visitors in the colder months can also enjoy the comfort and atmosphere of an open fire.

Taking the stairs to the next level you will find a spacious and comfortable main bedroom with a large double bed (160 x 200 cm), a walk-in wardrobe, and plenty of shelving.

Also on this level is a laundry with a modern washing machine and rotary clothes dryer, a separate toilet, and a large light-filled bathroom with a large shower, a bath, a vanity unit and a bidet.

On the top floor level you will find a double bedroom with another large double bed (160 x 200) and a single bed. With its elevated position and two shuttered windows this is a light and pleasant room with views across the village rooftops.

Also on this level is a comfortable sitting room, equipped with a television, and CD & DVD players for the use of our guests. There is also a collection of English language books.

Off the sitting room is a terra cotta tiled balcony overlooking the Place du Portail Neuf, with great views across the village and the Provencal landscape to Mont Ventoux.

Features

2 bedrooms sleeping up to 5 people
2 living areas
Fully equipped kitchen
One bathroom
Balcony with outdoor table and pleasant views
Laundry facilities
Village location

Inclusions

Linen and towels
Cleaning
Free wireless broadband internet
Free telephone calls to fixed lines (inc to Australia)

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Rental rates

(Tariff quoted in Australian dollars)

Rental rates are $1150 per week (690€)
Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday.

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Location

Beaumes de Venise has a long history, with evidence of occupation of this site dating from well before the arrival of the Romans around 120 BCE. The ruins of the village's medieval fortifications and chateau can be seen atop the rocky outcrop behind the village.

The focal point of the village, the 16th century church and bell tower is in the Cours Jean Jaurès. Around the Cours, or town square, is a range of shops and services, including cafés, boulangeries, and restaurants. There is also a range of services - supermarketnewsagent, pharmacy, tabac, post office, bank - but also speciality shops selling a variety of regional produce including wines, olive oil, tapenade and ceramics.

Each Tuesday is market day in the Cours Jean-Jauré with a number of traders offering a range of goods and local produce including cheese, charcuterie, meat and fish, linen, and so on.

Beaumes de Venise is located in the beautiful Vaucluse region of Provence with countless places to see and things to do within easy reach including;

Vaison-la-Romaine is a very attractive town, about 16km from Beaumes de Venise. It has extensive roman remains and museum, an elevated medieval village with ruined chateau, and a bustling modern town centre. There is an excellent market Tuesday mornings
Avignon is just 30kms away. Its old town is totally enclosed by intact medieval walls and the town is dominated by the Papal Palace, but has many charms, including its largely pedestrianised shopping streets and, of course, the Pont Saint Benedict,
Across the Rhone, Villeneuve les Avignon offers great views of Avignon but is also worth visiting to see the Chartreuse, the Fort Saint-Andre, and the Tour Philippe le Bel,
A visit to the Pont du Gard, the 2000 year old Roman aqueduct, makes an excellent day trip from Beaumes de Venise. Only 15km from the Pont du Gard, Uzès is a lovely town for a relaxed stroll, maybe staying for lunch in the shaded Place aux Herbes. Continue to Nimes to see the spectacular roman arena and the Maison Carré,
Spend a day in the Luberon. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is worth visiting for the source of the river Sorgue, and to climb to the ruined chateau. Continue to Gordes for spectacular views of the village, and the provencal countryside. From Gordes travel to Roussillon, a very busy, but delightful village with houses decorated in the ochres that were once mined on the site,
Also in this area, but warranting a separate trip are the Abbey de Sénanque and the villages of the Petit Luberon, such as Menerbes and Bonnieux, popularised by the books of Peter Mayle,
Another great day trip is to visit St Rèmy, and the nearby roman ruins at Glanum, continuing to les-Baux-de-Provence for lovely views and impressive hilltop ruins.
Arles should also be seen for its arena, roman museum, and of course for its Van Gogh connection.
If you are fortunate enough to be in Provence when the lavender is in flower, a trip to Sault is a must for lovely views. On this trip be sure to travel one way via the Gorges of the Nesque river, a winding but spectacular road.
To the north, there are impressive chateaux at Grignan and Suze-la Rousse and the countryside around Nyons is covered with olive groves.

There are countless charming little villages dotted around the region and finding your own favourites is part of the charm of visiting Provence.