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La Jauberte, Viens, Provence
17th-century Luberon farmhouse with 18 acres and a pool in the Provence hills near Viens
 La Jauberte, in the rolling hills of the Luberon. |  The pool also has magnificent views. |
La Jauberte is a beautifully restored 17th century farmhouse for vacation rentals, in the hills east of Apt. The house sits on the rim of a mountain between the lavender fields and the sky, with 18 acres of gardens, fields and woods to explore, and a pool with heavenly views.
The house has fantastic views all around, from the Montagne de Lure, to the Luberon mountain, to the dramatic hill-top village of Viens 2 miles away. There are 4 bedrooms sleeping 8, although one is a walkthrough bedroom so the maximum is 6 adults plus 2 children.
Living Rooms
 Living room with open fireplace. |
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La Jauberte is over 400 years old and full of character - time-worn stone floors, beamed ceilings, antique furniture - but also very comfortable, with modern appliances like high-speed internet, satellite TV, and high-quality mattresses. The house is arranged over 3 floors. On the middle floor are the living room with elegant furniture and fireplace. The kitchen has oven, 4-ring cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, and is well equipped for preparing Provencal triumphs. Also on the middle floor are the dining room with seating for 8. From the living room you step onto the balcony with table and chairs, the ideal place to to enjoy the morning sun. |  Well equipped kitchen. |
Bedrooms
There are 4 bedroooms, sleeping 8 people: 3 double bedrooms and one twin room. The way the bedrooms are configured, the house is suitable for up to 6 adults, plus 2 children.
 Master bedroom with king-size bed. |  The queen-sized bedroom on the garden level. |
On the top floor the master bedroom is accessed through a double bedroom, so this is only suitable for children and their parents. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and en suite bathroom with bath, handheld shower, two basins, and WC.
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Twin room at garden level (above left), and the walkthrough bedroom that you pass through on the way to the master bedroom (above middle and right).
 En suite master bathroom | The two other bedrooms are on the lower floor of the house, the garden level. There are a twin room with two single beds and a double with Queen-sized bed. The double room opens onto a terrace shaded by vines, with lovely views towards the medieval village of Viens. These two bedrooms share a bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC. |
Garden & Pool
The gardens are arranged over different levels and are lovingly designed and planted - waves of vegetation give year-round interest, and you are encouraged to cut your own flowers for bouquets. Some of the scents you’ll experience: rosemary, lavender, santolina, wild thyme, artemisias and over 100 roses. There are 18 acres of gardens, fields and woods to explore around La Jauberte, including a lavender field and olive trees.
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There are several outside spots for eating and relaxing as the mood takes you: a balcony off the living room, a vine-shaded terrace below, various garden levels and trees to set out a table and chairs amid the glorious sights and fragrances, and generally live the good life.
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The swimming pool is solar-heated, to extend the swimming season into spring and autumn. There are comfortable sun loungers and a superb view. Guests have first use of the pool - if the owners are in residence they may take a swim when guests are out exploring.
 | Hand-hewn, dry stone walls - works of art in themselves - break up the garden into terraces, for roaming and contemplating the hills and the light. Guests have their own exclusive part of the garden, with various dining spots according to the time of day. There is also a sheltered courtyard with herb garden. You are encouraged to cut your own flowers for bouquets. |
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La Jauberte is part of three houses on the same property. The other two are the owners' and the caretaker. The owners are an English-speaking couple who are in residence about half the year. How much you see of them is entirely up to you: some guests do not see them at all, others find their local recommendations and insights invaluable.
 On the left is La Jauberte, on the right the owner's house. |  La Jauberte across the lavender field. |
You are not aware of the owners' house from La Jauberte as both face out the same way and La Jauberte has its own part of the garden.
 La Jauberte in beautiful hiking and biking country. |  The medieval perched village of Viens, 2 miles away. |
The Location
Some call it the 'real' Provence because this part of the Luberon is more dramatic and less visited than the area to the west with the popular villages of Gordes and Roussillon, which are half an hour away. Here the hill-top villages like Viens, Caseneuve and Saignon are on the road less travelled, but no less delightful.
The eastern part of the Luberon is noted for its wild, natural beauty. This is a land of gentle rolling hills, garrigue and lavender, where memorable hikes and bike rides start right from your doorstep. The English-speaking owners of La Jauberte are keen walkers and cyclists and are happy to share their local knowledge, you may even find yourself helping out at the lavender refinery down the road.
The perched village of Viens is 2 miles from the house and has a small food store, bar/restaurant and specialist honey shop. The nearest town is Apt, 15 minutes away, where you will find supermarket, cinema, restaurants and the biggest market in the Luberon, on Saturday morning all year round.
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Weekly Rates
| April | 1600 euros |
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| May | 1900 euros |
| June | 2100 euros |
| July - August | 2600 euros |
| September | 2000 euros |
| October | 1700 euros |
| November - March | 1500 euros |
| Xmas, New Year | 2100 euros |
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