03/05/2019
May 2019 - L’Eau Salée is about to have a facelift, so bear with us. It might take a couple of months, it’s a big place! The end result will restore the property to its rustic, authentic, past glories. But this time there will be some extras! A separate business will be set up offering English-speaking guided tours of local wine domains such as Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Rasteau, as well the myriads of tiny vineyards with great wines that only the locals know about. Trips to local Provençal markets and other local attractions? A minibus trip to Avignon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gourdes? Accompanied walks in the Mont Ventoux foothills, discounted cycle hire if you feel strong enough to attempt the Mont Ventoux ascent of Tour de France fame? Whatever your needs, we are here to help and can tailor your holiday visit to suit your needs, so that you get the most out of every minute of the day. French cookery class? A professional chef to take care of your needs here at L’Eau Salée? Of course you can still chill by the pool, spend the week just soaking up the peace and tranquillity. Entirely up to you!
* Interested in owning your little corner of Provence?
The bilingual owners are inviting potential investors to join with us in our wonderful Provençal paradise, and exploit the great opportunities that this highly popular area for tourism has to offer. Please message us via the page for more information.
SELF-CATERING FARMHOUSE HOLIDAY GITES IN PROVENCE
"L'Eau Salee", an 18th century farmhouse with a large 16m x 6m swimming pool, offering weekly rentals throughout the high season for groups/families up to 27 people, and short stays over the rest of the year.
L'EAU SALEE : 27 guests (entire property), or
L'ELEPHANT : 15 guests
LE TILLEUL : 12 guests
3 kms from Malaucène in the southern French department of the Vaucluse, a magnificent sprawling Provençal farm property built in 1783, in a secluded location yet close to all amenities, south-facing and protected from the Mistral wind, peaceful, L'Eau Salée is the perfect location to recharge one's batteries in the healthy, clean air of the foothills of the Mont Ventoux.
Those seeking a more invigorating break couldn't wish for more in an area of Provence renowned for its countryside, ideal for cyclists and ramblers. The area even has its own ski resort just 25 minutes' drive away up the Mont Ventoux, the Mont Serein village. Occasionally it opens non-stop from January to March, but because this is a dry area, there are no guarantees. During the summer sporting and open air activities including free-wheel carting on the grassy ski runs, horse and pony trekking, grass skiing, a tree platform course and Tyrolean traversing, mountain biking, as well as less strenuous hiking around the many marked paths.
Only ten minutes to the beautiful town of Vaison-la-Romaine, a picturesque mix of historical features from its elevated mediaeval cité, to its famous Roman bridge and amphitheatre, where concerts are held, featuring anything from ballet to opera to rock bands, through the summer. Close to Vaison wine lovers can wander the Côte du Rhône and Ventoux itineraries along the Route des Vins, sampling the excellent vintages of famous vineyards in Rasteau, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Séguret, Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise.
Vaison's Tuesday market attracts people from far and wide, with eclectic stalls of all manner of Provençal products taking over most of the centre of town.
The Provençal hinterland is an an artist's paradise, with galleries, potteries and artisanal workshops to be found throughout this part of the Vaucluse.
English- and French-speaking hosts do all they can to help you get the best out of your holiday, whether you are looking for a relaxing, energising break, a healthy holiday on two wheels exploring the Ventoux and Dentelles ranges, or a cultural exploration of a region jam-packed with summer time fun from music, to theatre, to wine festivals.
