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During
your stay at the house the owner can dip into his deep well of local contacts
to organize all sorts of extras to make your time more relaxing, stimulating
or intense:
 Learn
French with a gifted and fun teacher
Personal Trainer at the house - he can bring the necessary
equipment to get you into shape.
Yoga and Pilates with Benedicte who is schooled in Hatha
and Ashtanga yoga.
Massage at the house with masseuses schooled in everything
from Californian and Swedish to Shiatsu and Korean relaxation techniques.
Spa with all the usual treatments, Turkish bath, indoor
and outdoor pool, sauna and gym at nearby Bories Spa in Gordes.
Cooking classes with a Michelin-starred chef - learn how
to prepare a menu, buy at the markets, and prepare dinner in a one-on-one
session.
Wine appreciaton. Spend a day with the owners of Domaine
de Pegau in nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and find out why their wines have
earned a 100-point rating from Robert Parker.
Art Classes with a local artist who can help beginners
or experienced artists improve their still lifes and landscapes.
Van Gogh's St Remy - discover it with an art historian
for company.
Explore Arles with a history professor to tell you all
about this city of artists, bullfighters and Roman remains.
Vespers at Senanque Abbey - one of the most photogenic
religious sites in the world, the abbey near Gordes echoes to the sound
of Gregorian chants each evening.
Luberon History - the story of the area is dripping with
centuries of conflict, war and turmoil - your guide unlocks the secrets
of the past in hilltop villages like Menerbes, Lacoste and Bonnieux.
Birdwatching in the spectacular Camargue with the region's
best birdwatching guide.
Hiking around the Luberon park and up to the top of the
mountain is perhaps the best way to experience this special part of the
world. We can suggest the best routes and itineraries for your requirements.
Antique-hunting at l'Isle sur la Sorgue, France's antiques
capital, 15 minutes away. Let your guides point you to the right dealers
and help you through the buying process, nobody knows the market better.
For children…the owner can provide au pairs during
the summer, mostly bilingual students with experience of looking after
children. Each is able to take care of up to 4 children aged 2-12. (This
service needs to be paid for at time of booking).
Also
available for children: French language classes with a private tutor at
the house; pottery and art classes; how to mix and paint with ochres;
cooking lessons; even circus skills.
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