Mas de la Lavande is a large restored provençal farmhouse, partly dating back to the 18th century, and surrounded by 5 acres of terraced land, with roses, lavender, rosemary, irises, olive trees and pine woods.

The house overlooks the Luberon valley and mountain to the south, and to the north there are views as far as the Mont Ventoux.

The large walled courtyard under the shade of a spreading fig tree is a perfect spot for outside eating.

The property includes an astroturf tennis court, and a large swimming pool.

This is an ideal, central location for exploring the rest of the Luberon, with its perched villages like Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Lacoste, and Lourmarin all a short drive away.

About the location

Mas de la Lavande is 2 miles from the village of Menerbes, which is where Peter Mayle was inspired to write 'A Year in Provence', and 5 miles from Bonnieux, where the film 'A Good Year' is set.

The main attractions of the Luberon are the many little hilltop villages, the daily markets, medieval cities like Avignon, Arles, and Tarascon, beautiful towns like St Remy, Aix, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and Isle sur la Sorgue, which is well known all over Europe for its many antique dealers. The ruins of the castle of the Marquis de Sade are 3 miles away in Lacoste.

The countryside here made up of a patchwork of vineyards and fruit orchards, punctuated by hilltop villages - it is wonderful touring country and you can stop off at wineries for some wine-tasting wherever you drive. There are endless hikes and bike rides all around, and 5 golf courses within one hour's drive.

In the summer the Luberon is a cultural hotbed, with concerts, arts and music festivals, theatre and other events taking place almost every night - venues range from opera at the quarry at Lacoste to the arts festival in Avignon and the stunning Roman amphitheatre of Orange.

The Cote d'Azur (Cannes, Monte Carlo, St Tropez, etc.) is 2-2.5 hours away, and other attractions like Les Baux, Nimes, the Camargue, Cassis and Marseille can also be explored in a day-trip. To see more of the Luberon, including its villages, markets and resturant reviews, go to www.TheLuberon.com

You can fly to Marseille airport and rent a car there. The house is 1 hour from the airport. You can also fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, and take the TGV (fast train) from the airport to Avignon TGV station (2 hours 40 minutes) and rent a car there. The house is 45 minutes from Avignon and 1 hour from Aix-en-Provence.