Villa La Fenice

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La Fenice is in a stunning position looking out from the old bastion of Montjustin, a pretty hilltop hamlet with panoramic views over the beautiful Luberon countryside. The fascinating market towns of Apt and Forcalquier are just twenty minutes away; Avignon and Aix en Provence an hour’s drive; Marseille Airport and the Mediterranean a further quarter of an hour. The villa and the grounds are at the top of the village (the lane stops just past our back door) and constitute the old castle keep. There is a superb lookout point (on clear days you can see the Alps) from one of the original towers. La Fenice is a wonderful place to do nothing but it’s equally a superb base for exploring the Gorges du Verdon, the Fontaine de Vaucluse, the Camargue and the Roman towns of Provence – all within easy reach for a day trip. For the more active holiday goers, the beautiful Luberon golf course is 15 km away, Cereste has excellent tennis courts, and horse riding is minutes away in the valley. Finally, this is a wonderful walking country. Whether you want to take a short stroll to the ruins of the 16th century church, a leisurely walk to the village cemetery or longer walks through the park, they all start at your doorstep. Superb walks can be taken particularly via the medieval path that links Manosque to Apt (more widely known as the GR4) and which traverses Montjustin. Location information Golf: 15 km Shops: 6 km Garage: 6 km Restaurant: 3 km Cafe: 4 km Airport: 84 km - Marseille Nearest major towns: 20 km - Apt, Forcalquier, Manosque Special interests Horse Riding : Next door Golf : Golf course - 15 km Cycling : Lots of circuits
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Gastronomy	[ Back to top ]
Just down the road is a traditional restaurant with a charming outdoor setting. Only 6 km away in Cereste are a good selection of shops, a weekly market and several good restaurants. In the surrounding villages you will find excellent restaurants, listed by gourmet guides, as well as shops selling local produce, such as the famous Banon goat cheese. Wine has been made in Provence since Roman times. While less famous than the Bordeaux or Burgundy wines, the quality of the wines of Provence have gained a worldwide reputation. Among the best are the Coteaux de Pierrevert AOC wines - try a glass of rose at lunch next to the pool, a white while watching the sunset from the terrace and a red with the dinner. Pierrevert is 15 km away and many wineries are open for visits and tasting.
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The country markets in the surrounding towns and villages are a must, especially the traditional Saturday morning market in Apt and the Monday market in Forcalquier, which both fill the narrow streets with stalls offering a wide choice of local fruit and vegetables, truffles, pates, lavender and Provencal fabrics. On Sunday, the beautiful village of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue has the largest antique market outside Paris.