Chateauneuf de Mazenc holiday house rental - Self catering Rhone-Alpes house

You are staying in the old village in fully equipped quarters in traditional comfort among our family heirlooms. Relax in peaceful solitude or with friends and family. Nature's palette of lavender, sunflowers and poppies are of exceptional beauty in season. The creative arts are a feast for the eyes. Visit ateliers and shops of the potters, painters, glass blowers, silversmiths, woodcarvers and silk painters. From the fresh local ingredients you can create your own gourmet meal or indulge in the hospitality of the many restaurants in the area from rustic to world famous. The wines of Hermitage, Châteauneuf du Pape, Tavel, Vacqueras, Gigondas, to name just a few, are a short distance away. Enjoy winetastings at your leisure..

Views:Beautiful view over the valley and village roofs.

From the hilltop village it is a short walk down the road (1km) to La Bégude de Mazenc. The village boasts two bakeries where you can buy freshly baked croissants, crusty baguettes and mouthwatering pastries. There are two butchers, two grocery stores, a fruit and vegetable store, an art gallery, a pottery with unique creations, an antiques store, a hairdresser, a gas station, post-office, pharmacy, flower shop, tourist office, restaurant and two cafés/bars strategically located from where you can watch the world go by. Every Tuesday is market day. For the food lover, colourful markets offer local produce, cheeses, cured meats, fish, fresh country breads... Fill your basket with honey, picodons, virgin olive oil, vine ripened tomatoes, garlic braids from area farmers. Buy herbes de Provence, lavender essence or nougat made the traditional way, to take home.

Rental notes: A post-dated cheque for the balance, dated 2 weeks prior to arrival. Prices are converted from Canadian dollars, please email us for an up-to-date exchange rate. Prices are for Petite Maison rental for 2 persons, 95 USD each extra person per week.

The Petite Maison is a typical village house originally built in the 1600s (or earlier) for the privileged living within the perimeter of the ancient fortifications at the foot of the now ruined castle. The house has two three-piece bathrooms with showers, one upstairs, one downstairs. Opt for the 'Sunflower Residence', which is particularly suited for a family with a child or a couple. An optional bedroom, 'La Magnanerie', is available for a second couple. It has its own powder-room and an old-fashioned claw foot bathtub. From the sitting-room guests step onto a private terrace with a beautiful view towards the Ardeche mountains. The bathroom has a large shower, sink and toilet. You can enjoy a fully equipped eat-in kitchen. Consider the 'Atelier', with it's spacious bright bedroom/sitting room, a large dining-room and a fully equipped kitchen, three-piece bathroom, a sunny courtyard and a covered private terrace with a beautiful view.

Outside Area:Private terrace overlooking fields and village roofs and a shady garden.