Cosmic Villas is proud to exhibit it. This peaceful country property is in the ideal location for exploring this gorgeous region because it is surrounded by beautiful scenery and has charming hilltop villages close by.

Just 30 minutes from Avignon sits Villa Eclair, a beautifully restored 17th-century coaching inn in the heart of Provence. Surrounded by scenic countryside with enchanting hilltop villages nearby, this calm country home is in the perfect position for discovering this stunning region.

Oozing charm and personality, this is a quintessential Provençal house. Original features such as wooden beams, huge stone fireplaces and exposed brick walls combine with local materials and pastel hues to create a rustic and cosy feel throughout, especially in the large kitchen and two living rooms. With doors opening onto the garden allowing lavender-scented air to drift in, these rooms are ideal for keeping cool during the day or congregating in the evenings.

Five delightful bedrooms all featuring en-suite bathrooms and south-facing views can comfortably accommodate 10 guests. One of these rooms includes the original blacksmith’s chimney from the house’s former life as a coaching inn, as well as a small single bed while a corner bedroom also features a day bed. Both these beds are suitable for a child and available on request for a supplement.

Outside, there are nearly four acres of lawned gardens dotted with rosemary and lavender and apricot, cherry, fig, apple and plum trees. Spend sunny days relaxing in a deckchair or cooling off in the covered outdoor living area. A ping-pong table is sure to provide plenty of entertainment while the 17m swimming pool is large enough to swim laps or simply take a refreshing dip.

The small town of Le Thor is just a 10-minute drive from the villa. Here you can find a handful of restaurants and cafés as well as supermarkets, boulangeries and a stunning medieval chateau. There are some really scenic walks departing from Le Thor, including a trail up Thouzon Hill.

Built on a network of canals, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a beautiful town that can be reached in just 20 minutes. Renowned for its antiques market, its flower-filled streets are also lined with with waterside cafés, restaurants and boutiques.

Other towns nearby include Velleron, with its 17th-century castle, and Carpentras which boasts a lively street market. Brimming with medieval relics, both towns can be reached in under 20 minutes.

Just 20km away sits the UNESCO World Heritage City of Avignon. It’s a fascinating and exciting place to stroll around and the Pope’s Palace and Saint Benezet Bridge in particular are worth a visit.

Villa Interior:

Ground floor:

Living room with sofa and armchairs, fireplace and TV
Second living room with stone fireplace, work desk and doors opening to south-- facing terrace
Open-plan kitchen/dining room with oven, gas hob, hot plate, 1950s drinks fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso machine, dining table and chairs, breakfast bar, fireplace and doors opening to terrace and garden
Bedroom with double bed (1.6m) and child's bed with en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC.
Bedroom with double bed (1.6m), doors opening to terrace and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC
Pantry with washing machine and dryer
WC

First floor:

2 x bedrooms with double beds (1.6m) and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and WCs
Bedroom with twin beds (can be made into 1.8m double bed), en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC
Corner bedroom with child’s bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and WC

Outside Grounds (3.7 acres):

Private swimming pool (17m x 5m) with steps and alarm system.
Sun loungers, deckchairs, umbrellas and pergolas
Outdoor living area with sofas, dining table and chairs
Patio with al-fresco dining table and chairs
Gas BBQ
Grassy lawns
Lavender, rosemary and apricot, cherry, fig, apple and plum trees
Parking

Facilities:

Wi-Fi
Underfloor heating
Satellite TV
Sonos speaker
Table tennis
Iron

Villa FR5458