Property Details of Provence House

Maison et Studio Mimosa - Sleeps 7. 3 bedrooms. One bedroom is a self contained studio with living and kitchen area, en-suite shower room with toilet, 1 large bathroom, 1 additional separate toilet. 4 floors of 27 sq. meters each. Roof terrace, large lounge, dining room, country style kitchenette with open log fire and original oak beamed ceiling. Overlooking the central village square.

North of St Tropez.

Next to several restaurants which gives access to the most important facilities of a hotel

This traditional 17th Century house in a Provence village square is tastefully decorated and stylishly furnished in high quality and traditional provençal manner. A rural Provence gite with many of the original features. Furnished with antiques giving it character, atmosphere and a feeling of being a home. The house has original oak beams, a wood burning fire for romantic evenings, original spiral staircase and a covered terrace with a view of the village and town square.

Maison et Studio Mimosa has 3 bedrooms, 1 large bathroom, 1 shower room, 2 toilets, sleeps a maximum of 7
• 4 floors of 27 sq. meters each
• Large lounge, dining room, country style kitchenette with open log fire and original oak beamed ceiling, with windows overlooking the central village square. fridge, stove, microwave, crockery and cutlery are provided
• Accessed by winding original spiral stone staircase, winding majestically up four floors
• Furnished to a high standard in Provençal style with antiques
• 3 double bedrooms one opening onto the terrace with large patio doors, and all with original oak beamed ceilings
- All three rooms have romantic Provençal style bed drapes
- One bedroom has one double bed
- One bedroom has one King size double bed 2m x 1.6m and a single bed
- One bedroom has own kitchen area plus on suite shower and toilet
• Private outside semi-shaded sun terrace for eating and relaxing, with panoramic views of the village and surrounding countryside
• Large bathroom with large bath and bidet, separate WC, and 2 clothes washing machine and tumble dryer
• Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, linen, electricity and water included. Towels for indoor use only. No hidden extras. Electric heaters for winter use
• All bed linen is made of cotton
• Original ceramic ochre-coloured oxaganol tomettes tiled floors
• Pop downstairs for your coffee and breakfast, as well as delicious Plat du jour at mid-day – no need to cook at all! - Over 8 restaurants and bars in the village just downstairs
• No smokers please
• May not be suitable for small children due to stone staircase and four floors. No lift
• Lots of free and secure parking in village 50 meters of the house

Local Area Details

The village is in the heart of the delightfully sunny Var is lively all year round and has immediate access to local shops and facilities This gives you all the benefits of a hotel You have the choice of eating in or eating out at one of the many local restaurants or bars You can choose from an inexpensive snack to several critically acclaimed restaurants recommended in the Provence Cote D'Azure Guide Ganti Coffee is served in the caf downstairs from six in the morning There are over 8 restaurants and bars in the village 5 of which are less than 300 meters from the house The nearest supermarket and 3 bakeries are all less than 500 meters away The Flayosc area is relatively unspoilt with 200k of walks and mountain bike trails Explore the areas on horse back on foot or by bike

Additional Information

About Beaches

Sainte Maxime Beach only 25 minutes away The best beaches are to the west of St. Maxime and in particular, La Nartelle. Which is only 25 minutes away from Flayosc. St. Maxime is in the in the Gulf of St. Tropez and faces south and is sheltered from the winds by the Maures Mountains. Enter the old town by walking through the lively pedestrian streets, and then continue on towards the superb gardens ot the "Promenade". The walk ends up on the pier overlooking the gulf. Le Lavandou A beautiful sunny area with lavender and cicadas, Located at the foot of the Massif des Maures in the var department. In the heart of the Mediterranean coastal region of the south of France. With over 12km coastline, long, sandy beaches with small, wild inlets, there are a thousand little private hideaways. Le Lavandou used to be a small fishing port facing the marvelous Iles d'Or (Golden Islands), today it is a major international marina and sport fishing port. Divers come for the beauty of the sea bed with its rich marine life and crystal-clear waters. La Gaillarde Situated between Les Issambres and St. Aygulf which is south of St. Raphaël. There is plenty of free parking right next to the beach. The beach has plenty of facilities with a beach bar, café, toilets and a shower. A Small pizzeria and shop are nearby.

About Bars

Coffee is served in the café downstairs from six in the morning. There are over 8 restaurants and bars in the village, 5 of which are less than 300 meters from the house.

About Weather/Climate/Temperature

Flayosc weather Flayosc is next to the region in France that has the largest number of sunny days per year. The warmest month is July, the coldest months are from December to February. You can expect to enjoy long, hot summers with warm nights, ideal for spending as much time outdoors as possible

About Golfing

There are more than ten golf courses in the near vicinity of Flayosc. In the following locations: * La Motte-en-Provence * Roquerbrune * Tourettes * Saint-Raphael x2 * Sainte-Maxime * Gassin * Mandelieu-la-Napoule * Mandelieu * Brignoles St Endreol Twenty minutes from Flayosc Spa and treatment facilities Tennis Courts and jogging trail Restaurant, Bar and Cafe Route de Bagnols-en-Forêt 83920 La Motte +33 (0)4 94 51 89 80 La Sainte Baume Fourty five minutes from Flayosc 83860 Nans Les Pins Email : saintebaume@opengolfclub.com +33 (0)4 94 78 60 12 Golf de Barbaroux Thirty minutes from Flayosc Route de Cabasse 83170 Brignoles +33 (0)4 94 69 63 63 Golf de Barbaroux is one of Europe’s most prestigious courses, located in the heart of Provence. It unfolds over a distance of 6068m (6614 yards) in a magnificent wooded landscape of 87 hectares. Pete and PB Dye, two American world renowned golf architects, chose the Provence to build their unique European jewel, their design combines the love for nature with technical flair; and is ornamented by 6vast lakes in the purest tradition of modern American golf design. It is in this region of south of France that in 1989 was inaugurated this 18 hole of international standards: The Barbaroux Golf Club. Spectacular with it’s natural beauty: Barbaroux is surrounded by vineyards and Mediterranean pine trees ‘covering the hillsides. The climate offers 300 days of sunshine per year. Barbaroux is a place where winters are dry and sunny, permitting golf all year around with temperatures achieving 15°C in December and January. Here is Peter Haslam’s opinion, independent expert of the famous magazine Golf World (April 1997): “The best course of the Côte d’Azur region is probably Barbaroux, rightly classified 42nd in the Top 50 European courses by Golf World, but personally I would put it in a much better position.” “Designed by the American architects Pete & P.B. Dye who have given their characteristic signature, notably the presence of wood beams retaining the lakes. The course unfolds in the var Mediterranean forest, beginning with a par 4 where the first difficulty is to decide how much of the lake you will cover, don’t be too greedy. The 3rd hole is an “adventure” needing a long iron or fairway wood to play a blind shot to the green far below, the 4th is difficult and interesting par 3 where you will pass through a tunnel under the green.” “Barbaroux is one of the rare golf courses where every hole is ‘unforgettable’ and where the greens are fast and honest. If I was to spend the rest of my life playing the same French golf course, it would be Barbaroux.” Extract from Golf Magazine (April 2002): “Architectural brilliance, Barbaroux is a fabulous achievement and enhances Pete Dye’s reputation. What a course, Barbaroux is a monument to golf, particularly difficult, but as is often the case with a truly great course is that it is well designed, permitting players of all levels, from different tees, to fully enjoy this splendid course….” The natural practice area, giving you the opportunity to play off grass, and the different installations give every player the possibility to improve in close proximity of the course. The Proshop offers you the latest articles available from the golf world: balls, clubs, shoes, and clothing from the leading brands. You can also enjoy the restaurant in the club house and the Barbaroux golf hotel, comprising 24 comfortable rooms with independent terrace, swimming pool and tennis court. Finally, Barbaroux has a lot to offer for the golfer and non-golfer in the surrounding area, vast selection of sites of interest and natural beauty, such as the ‘Iles de Porquerolles’ and ‘Port-Cros’, or the lifestyle of St Tropez, or the ambience of the typical provencal villages and the surrounding vineyards with their impressive castle

About Sailing

Stations Voiles (Sailing Centres) along the coast, belong to the France Station Voile, Nautisme et Tourisme network. Here one can get advice, rent equipment and make reservations for the many water sports.

About Fishing

The Verdon is one of the most memorable settings of the world for fishing. It is sheer nature at its best featuring crystal clear emerald waters and white canyon cliffs 700 meters high above your head. It is a paradise for hikers, climbers and fly-fishers. Federation Pêche Var Federation of the Var for Fishing and the Protection of the aquatic environment. Lots of information about fishing in the Var region of Provence.

About Local Restaurants

Chez Bruno This highly esteemed restaurant thoroughly deserves it's fame as one of the greatest French truffle restaurants. His cooking satisfies the expectations of the the most demanding gourmet. Bruno sets himself high standards, as is clear from the motto hanging in the kitchen. "Le travail bien fait n'est plus à faire, faisons-le avec le coeur." - "Not only work well, do it with the heart." You don't dine à la carte at Chez Bruno, you order a three-course menu. The menu changes each week according to the season and the market, but Bruno tends to choose foie gras to complement his trademark truffles. Bruno, works with ten varieties of truffles, which enables him to serve truffles all year round, at very reasonable prices. The very expensive black truffle, or Tuber melanosporum, is only in season from mid-November through March. And the expensive white Alba truffle, is harvested from mid-October into December. Bruno doesn't deny that the Alba is unmatched for its aroma and complex taste, or that the melanosporum is superior in flavour to the cheaper summer truffle. His argument is simple. Aren't very good truffles better than no truffles at all? 2 Km south of Lorgues down the D10 towards Taradeau. Chez Bruno Campagne Mariette, Route du Vidauban , 83510 Lorgues, France +33 (0) 4 94 85 93 93

About Walking

Walks in the local area There is a lovely walk following the little canal of water that comes from a source and flows down to the village to the Fountain. I ti about 4 Kilometers and takes about an hour and a quarter. Walk out of the village towards Salernes, Past the chemist and the post office. when you reach the main road, cross over, turning left. To the right of a little batch of letter boxes are some steps going down frm the road. this is the begining of the path that follows the canal of water that brings the water to the lavoirs and fountain in the vilage of Flayosc. The path eventually finishes at the source about an hour and a quarter from the village. Hiking trails just south of the village, between Flayosc and Lorgues, allow some loop hikes in the wooded hills around Le Peyrega and Les Lunettes, and past the hamlet of Sauve-Clare with its waterfall. The nearest trails to the north are in the mountains between Tourtour, Ampus and Chàteaudouble, about 10 km away. To the southwest, there are a number of hiking trails in the hills between Lorgues and Salernes.

About History

Historic sites in Provence Provence has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It was known in ancient times as part of Narbonensis, inhabited by Ligurians and later Celts. The coastal strip was settled by Greeks and Phoenicians from around 600 BC onwards, with Marseille becoming one of the great trading cities of the Mediterranean. It was progressively settled by the Romans from the 2nd century BC, eventually becoming a province of the Roman Empire. This gave it its name, from the Latin provincia, as Provence was one of the first and most romanised provinces of the Roman Empire. Christianity arrived in Provence very early and the region was already extensively Christianised by the 3rd century AD, with numerous monasteries and churches being constructed. Provence fared badly in the aftermath of the fall of the Roman Empire, suffering repeated invasions: Visigoths in the 5th century, Franks in the 6th century and Arabs in the 8th century, as well as repeated raids by Berber pirates and slavers. Dolmens Dolmens are collective graves. The room(chamber) funeral, opened to the sleeping, of which remain here the paving stone of coverage (about 25 tons) and the supports were contained in a stony screed. Dante "Folauet, called me these people..." Dante quotes it in the Divine Comedy, paying homage to its talents of troubadour. Wire of merchant génois, Foulques had come to seek fortune in Marseilles before being devoted to poetry. In rupture with its past, it entered, in 1196, in the order of Cîteaux to become, in 1201, abbot of the abbey of Thoronet. Its election as bishop of Toulouse, in 1206, in the heart of the country cathare, falls under the logic of the pope Innocent III who, constantly, was based on the order of Cîteaux to try to extirpate the heresy. Until its death, December 25, 1231, and to the sides of other cistercians, like Pierre de Castelnau and Arnaud Amaury, but also of Domenica saint, Foulques was devoted, under difficult conditions, with this negotium pacis and fidei which was the Albigensian crisis. II was buried with the Cistercian abbey of Grandselve, close to Toulouse. Musems Lorgues Draguignan La Motte en Provence Le Muy Sites of beauty and historic monuments Chapelle Ste Roseline Gorge de Pennafort Canyon Du Verdon (Gorges du Verdon) Gorges de la Nartuby Memorial Du Rhone

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Property Features

* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

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Name:	Adrian Gibby
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