We have designed our home to be an outdoor oasis in the summer. We spend nearly all of our time in the garden, on the terrace, and in the pool. We have a huge garden with many games such as cornhole, mollky, and petanque, and lots of spots to sit in the sun or shade. For the cooler months, our motto for home design is "cozy". We love to cuddle up on the couch next to the fireplace. Our home is the perfect example of a South of France country home paradise in all seasons.
The region we live in is very attractive to tourists. We often have Belgians, English, Dutch, and German tourists here in the summer, however, it is not "touristy". The town we live in is a hidden gem! There are 9 wineries in our town. We also have a beautiful "centre-ville"/downtown area with many delicious bars, restaurants, shops, and cafes. There is a river just a few steps from our home where you can kayak or hike to swimming holes. We are 45 min drive to Saint-Tropez and have plenty of pleasant little towns and cities around us for strolling around, having a coffee or wine, and looking at the architecture and views of Provence.
The Space
We have a fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances. We have an open space living-room and dining room with a pull-out sleeper couch, armchairs, fireplace, TV, and in the dining room seats 8 people.
The master bedroom has a king size bed, the guest bedroom has two twin beds, and there is a sleeper couch in the living room that technically can sleep 2 people, though we think maybe only 1 would be comfortable realistically.
We also have a separate one-bedroom cottage on our property which we prefer not to include in the exchange unless you are a party of more than 4 people and will need the extra space. This studio cottage has a small living area, full bathroom, and queen size bed. Please discuss with us if you will need this extra space.
We have 2500 meters squared (around half an acre) of land with fig, pomegranate, loquat trees and olive trees, grape vines, berry bushes, rose bushes and more. We also have a large terrace with pool and BBQ. We spend all of our time on this terrace in the summer! It's the perfect space for a summer BBQ party and rosé.
We have lots of boardgames and yard games (petanque, mollky, cornhole) and various sports and camping equipment.
Guest Access
The home is one floor, but there are 8 steps to get up to the house from the driveway to terrace.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our town is famous for its Marché Provençal.
There is a river just across from our house where you can kayak and swim.
We live on a very calm, wooded road. There are beautiful walks and bike rides in our neighborhood along the river and through vinyards.
Getting to my home
We recommend driving here, or flying into Marseille or Nice and renting a car there.
You can also fly into Paris and take the train to Marseille or Nice where you may rent a car. The closest train station to our home is "Les Arcs". If we are exchanging cars, we can discuss leaving the car in a car park near the airport.
Nearest airport
Nice or Marseille are about 1 hour away by car. We are closest to Les Arcs train station with high speed rail to Paris.
Getting Around
You will need a car to get around our area. We recommend driving here, or flying into Marseille or Nice and renting a car there.
Possibility to exchange cars upon discussion.
Map of Approximate Location
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Allison
Hello! We are Charles and Allison. We live in the beautiful south of France in the heart of Provence. Charles was born and raised in the south of France and Allison grew up in New York. We met in San Francisco in 2020, where we both lived for many years. We have a small dog, but we usually leave her with my in-laws when traveling. Charles works remotely for a software company.
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