Description

La Vallée d’Or is just minutes from the hamlet of La Motte d’Aigue. Yet, its uninterrupted view of the Luberon massif makes you feel like you’ve left the world behind. This fully equipped gîte (cottage) is a spacious holiday rental suitable for two (2) people.

The Cottage (Gîte):

Surrounded by farmland and grapevines, la Vallée d’Or occupies one section of a typical Provencal farmhouse. Dating from 1874, the home is constructed with stone, and its name refers to the presence of a precious, natural spring. La Vallée d’Or has a private entrance above the owner’s ceramic studio. The gîte has a generous living space and a full kitchen on the main floor. The bedroom has two twin beds that can be made into a single bed. When the owners built out what was previously a place for storing hay, they added a modern bathroom and a separate WC. In addition, there is a loft space with two (2) daybeds for those wishing to take an afternoon nap or read their book.

“Simplicity in nature” is how the ceramic artist and owner, Judith Philibert, describes the location and the holiday cottage. Her atelier and showroom ‘Judith Philibert – Céramique en Luberon’ offers small-group pottery classes and weekend workshops (stages). The holiday cottage is available for students who stay onsite during the workshops. Here are some additional details on the classes.

Nearby:

La Motte d’Aigues is a small village at the foot of the Grande Luberon massif. Not surprisingly, this area is suitable for agriculture as aigues (aïgue or aygue in Provencal) is a French word from the Latin aqua, which means water. Four rivers run through the area, resulting in a lush landscape. The village is a typical Provencal town with small streets, cafés, and charming buildings. Tuesday is market day in La Motte d’Aigues, and in July and August, there is a weekly market on Thursday evenings.

Aix-en-Provence is only 33 kilometres away, and Marseille is an hour’s drive for a big city fix. Located in the southern Luberon, Pertuis is a 15-minute drive. Surrounded by nature and the nearby Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, La Vallée d’Or is a lovely holiday base for anyone who enjoys hiking, road cycling, or mountain biking.

Ideal for:
Couples or two (2) friends travelling together.

Minimum stay:
High-season: 2-night minimum
July and August: 5-night minimum
Booking La Vallée d’Or for a more extended rental period is possible.

Rates:
€100/ night – however, rental rates depend on the time of the year and availability.

The price is on request for a more extended stay.

Notes:
La Vallée d’Or is located at the end of a dirt road and is completely private.

There is no washing machine in the holiday rental. However, the owners may provide access to clothes washing for longer-term stays only.

What their guests say:

Nous avons passé un séjour extraordinaire dans le gîte de Judith. La vue est tout simplement splendide, le gîte se trouve au milieu des vignes avec une vue sur le Luberon. Le calme et la détente sont au rendez-vous. Judith est d’excellent conseil concernant les visites et restaurants de la région. L’équipement du gîte est complet et rien ne manque. On se sent réellement chez soi dans un petit cocon. Le gîte est spacieux et très confortable (literie, oreillers, canapés, chaises longues…) Merci pour ce séjour, nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir ! ~ Hortense Fleck.

Translation: We had an extraordinary stay in Judith’s gîte. The view is simply splendid, the gîte is in the middle of vineyards with a view of the Luberon. Calm and relaxation are the order of the day. Judith gives excellent advice on visits and restaurants in the area. The gîte is fully equipped with everything you need. You really feel at home in a little cocoon. The gîte is spacious and very comfortable (bedding, pillows, sofas, sun loungers…) Thank you for this stay. We’ll be back with great pleasure! ~ Hortense Fleck.