Vinsobres is a particularly charming hill village with stunning views of
the Mont Ventoux, the Baronny mountain range and the valleys of the Ouvèze
and Eygue rivers. It is well situated between the busy market towns of
Nyons, Valréas and Vaison la Romaine, which offer a wide choice of shops
and supermarkets. All three have out-door swimming pools though the nearest
swimming facilities are at the Domaine du Sagittaire, a private campsite,
just 2 kilometres from the village, where there is a pool and lake. There
is a tennis court in the village.

There is a baker with a general store section, post office, and restaurant,
Le Bistro.

The house itself is tucked away in a quiet corner behind the church in the
medieval part of the village and has a secluded leafy courtyard with table
and chairs for eating out under the olive tree. It is small and
unpretentious, suitable for a couple with 1 or 2 children.

Downstairs
… Open-plan, L-shaped living/dining/ kitchen area with table, chairs,
settee , video player.
… Fully equipped kitchen with large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing
machine, gas hobs and microwave oven.
… Main bedroom with double bed and window onto courtyard.

Upstairs
… Bathroom with bath and shower fixture, hand basin, lavatory.
… Child's bedroom with .90m mattress
… Landing with 1.20 bed. This area is not private but can provide emergency
sleeping.

General conditions
European visitors are normally expected to provide their own sheets and
towels. However bed linen and towels can be provided at a cost of 8 euros
per person to cover laundry costs. There are down duvets on all the beds.

A cleaning fee of 30 euros is charged to ensure that mattresses are turned
and aired and that the house is impeccable for the next visitors.

30% of the rental price is required to reserve the house. The remainder to
be paid at a date specified at the time of booking.

PRICING
The rental price is 400 Euros per week. Reservation fee 125 Euros per week
booked.

Things to do in the area
You are in the heart of the Côtes du Rhône wine area. Each village has a
co-operative and several private wine cellars where you can taste some of
the best wines in the world.

An important part of Provençal life is Market Day! Tuesday in Vaison la
Romaine, Thursday in Nyons (also Sunday June-Sept), Wednesday Valréas and
Buis etc. etc.

Every single village in the area is treasure house of medieval
architecture.You are a 10 minute drive from Vaison la Romaine which is well
known for its Roman ruins. The famous Roman garrison town of Orange is 20
minutes by car and the beautiful city of Avignon is a 45 mins drive away.

The Mont Ventoux is a must on a clear day as the views are spectacular and
for those with a head for heights the drive up the North face is
breath-taking. It is also a botanist's paradise.

This is wonderful countryside for hiking though a little hilly for cycling
unless you are fit! There are excellent rock-climbing sites in the
Dentelles de Montmirail and Buis les Baronnies, both a 30 min. drive away.

Don't forget your field-glasses - golden eagles nest in the Baronnies and
there is a vulture re-introduction programme in Rémuzat which is a huge
attraction for bird watchers.

Day trips
… You are an hour from the Gorges de l'Ardèche where there is canoeing and
kayaking. There are also the most extraordinary caves to visit.
… Drive East from Nyons and you will hit wild countryside: in 45 minutes
you will have crossed into the Hautes Alpes with a totally different
landscape.
… The Camargue with its pink flamingos, black bulls and white horses
attracts nature lovers from all over the world.
… Visit Marseille and eat a 'bouillabaisse' (their renowned fish stew) on
the old port.
… Spend a day by the sea and visit the gypsy town of
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer or the fortified town of Aigues-Mortes.
Drive over to the Lubéron and visit the lovely village of Gordes and the
Cistercian abbey of Sénanque.