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House and mountain | 
Terrace |
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View from garden | 
Bedroom one |
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View from bedroom | 
River Cagne |
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Walk to river Cagne | 
Bedroom 2 |
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Bathroom | 
View from kitchen |
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Friendly locals! | 
Kitchen |
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Property |
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La Maison de Laurence |
Vence, Provence-Cote d`Azur, France |
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A charming country retreat within 20km of so much; St. Paul de Vence, beaches, skiing, Nice and the Riviera, fabulous hikes and waterfalls. Located on 4 acres of terraced land with fabulous views over the valley, la Maison de Laurence is an old Bergerie and gardens lovingly restored over 20 years by Laurence and her family. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Apartment |
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Property Setting:
| Near the Sea / Beachfront / Romantic / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Nestled at the end of an abandoned railroad track under the benevolant gaze of the majestic "Baou" and hill village of St Jeannet, lies La Maison de Laurence. The location itself is wonderful! Take a walk down the abandoned railroad track, through a tunnel where a majestic railway bridge suddenly appears. Walk to the middle for an incredible view, or nip around behind the bridge down to the dappled sunlight of the Cagne where a swimming hole invites and great boulders soak up the sun to reward the intrepid swimmer. Purchase some fresh fish which you can bbq under the olive trees on your patio accompanied by fresh herbs and lemons from the garden. Maybe tomorrow you will explore the other direction; 5 minutes to historic Vence - a beautiful village with shopping, market, cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and more. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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There’s an endless choice of activities on offer if you can drag yourself away from your peaceful house. There are plenty of beaches to choose from – the nearest is just 20 minutes. Antibes and Nice are also only 20 minutes away. The Riviera is full of cute little fishing villages. Nice has plenty of upscale and trendy shops, Vence has local crafts, and fabulous food markets, and Art is everywhere from Vence to St Paul to Tourettes. The area around has wonderful hikes. The outlandish rock formations of the Village Negre, timeless mountain villages untouched by the gold rush of the coast. Get lost in the ruined overgrown maze that is Chateau Neuf. Hike to the top of the Baou de St Jeannet followed by a feast of gastronomical delights in the village below. Explore the stunning Gorges du loup. And in winter the ski stations are only a quick drive into the mountains. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The motorway goes as far as Cagnes-sur-mer (12 km away from Vence). Nice airport is 18 km away from the house. |
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Nearest airports:
| Nice 18 km |
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Nearest train station:
| Cagnes-sur-mer 12 km |
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Nearest bus stop:
| local bus, Vence, avenue de Provence |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| plenty in Vence |
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Nearest beach:
| Cagnes-sur-mer, Antibes, Nice... |
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Nearest shop:
| Local crafts in villages, upscale in Nice, Cannes. |
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Nearest market:
| Food, local products, clothes in many villages |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Laurence Thiebaut |
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0033624627639 / 0033493581395 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Climbing / Cooking / Cycling / Flying / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Skiing / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Linen provided / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The apartment comprises a kitchen, a living-room area, a bathroom with a bathtub, one bedroom with a double-bed and a second room with two single beds. A cot is also available. The whole apartment is furnished with ancient furniture and has a wide private terrace shadowed by an old olive tree (see pictures), but our guests are obviously free to enjoy the rest of our huge garden. The rental is on the second floor of a two-floor 18th century Provencal house and it is totally independent from the other floors. The apartment has its own entrance, a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, cable TV, clothes washer and outstanding views over the valley.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
On top of the apartment's terrace, visitors are free to enjoy our huge terraced garden. Laurence and her family live on the ground floor and are happy to give hints and tips to the guests to discover better the region. The charming rental is the ideal place to get away from busy city life as the road which leads to it is traffic-free (dead end), and the only noise that gets to us is the river flow when it has been raining a lot. Hens, geese and sheep live on the land above the house and the visitors have the opportunity to buy fresh organic eggs.
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Further Details |
The Cote D'azur has always been a heaven to artists, and many are the artists who continue to make their homes here in famous art villages such as St Paul de Vence & Tourrettes sur Loup. Mattisse, Picasso, Renoir, Cocteau all made their homes here, and their work is everywhere: Chapel by Matisse, Renoir's House,The Picasso Museum in Nice and the Maegt Foundation sculpture garden and museum, featuring work from Aarp. Brancusi, Miro, Henry Moore, Picasso and are just a few examples.
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Conditions of
Rental |
The rental is available from Saturday to Saturday. 30% deposit payable on booking.
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What visitors have said about La Maison de Laurence |
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What a charming spot! We have had a lovely week here at la maison de Laurence, a really tranquil and relaxing time. Marvellous terrace for both breakfasts and evening BBQs watching the fireflies and listening to the frogs with the scent of roses flying by. Our 8 month old loved the chickens and the tiles in the bathroom! Our highlights have been swimming in the river pool, lunch at the Colombe d'Or in Saint Paul, quite pricey but very good food and amazing atmosphere, the Matisse chapel, very beautiful and just up the road, and the Gorges du Loup, great views and amazing pools to swim in!
Sarah,Tom and Otis, UK, May 2009 
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La maison has become our second home. Laurence gives so much thought and attention to the comfort of her visitors, as well as a charming, friendly manner. It's no wonder we eagerly return, and there's so much to do in the area. We have walked le plateau de St Barnabé, the Col de Vence and went to the wonderful Parc du Mercantour. We again enjoyed Menton and Monaco. However there is nothing better after an energetic and tiring day than coming back to the scent and sounds of Laurence's garden which is particularly beautiful this year. The memories will stay with us till next time.
Anne and Andrew Cow, New Forest, UK, May 2010
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We have had a very memorable holiday here in your beautiful home Laurence. It is a perfect place to unwind and an ideal base for touring the Riviera. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed "chatting" with your hens and geese. We would love to return one day, many thanks for your kind hospitality..
Leonard, Gracia, Ariadna, Wesport, Ireland, Aug 2009
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We have felt so welcomed by Nicolas and Laurence, which makes the whole experience even more memorable. This really is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Riviera. We have so enjoyed returning to the tranquillity of your beautiful gardens Laurence, the hooting of the owl and the gorgeous sunsets over the hills, we wouldn’t change a thing! This has been the perfect place for a pregnant mum to be to relax before the birth of our little one! Visits we would recommend:
-the Rothschild villa on Cap Ferrat, east of nice the gardens are beautiful with stunning views over the sea.
-the perched village of Eze, east of nice.
-villefranche sur mer and beaulieu sur mer, east of nice, small, but beautiful old towns, with stunning walks along the coastline.
-Antibes, really lovely sandy beach.
-the public swimming pool in Vence is fabulous, with stunning views down the sea
the market in Vence on a Wednesday morning is lovely.
John and Flora Wilson and Bump!, Stratford upon Avon UK, Jul 2009
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A wonderful holiday chez Laurence we were very sad to leave. So beautiful this time of year, the gardens are joy. We can recommend to walk to Cap d'Antibes and Baou des Noirs. Our 19 month old loved the geese and chickens. We hope to be back soon Many thanks.
Graham Rachel Elliot, London, UK, May 2009
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What a lovely retreat La Maison has been for the Duell's- a place to stop and enjoy the views, relaxing and the terrace. We've had fun exploring the hill top towns and finding new local delicacies to sample. This definitely fits the Australian definition or "getting away from it all" thank you to the charming Thiebaut family for making us feel so welcome! Caroline. ps the BBQ was great!
Caroline, London, UK, Sep 2009
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We have had a lovely holiday up here in the hills. A very relaxing environment, a great place for the kids as our two boys can testify. James (6) climbed the Baou de Saint Jeannet and John (4) was fascinated by the geese! We'd love to come back as we feel there is so much to see and do. Thank you, Dan, Goldie, James and John.
Dan, Goldie, James and John., UK, Apr 2008
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Back for our fourth visit! and returning again in July. It's a beautiful place to chill out and recharge batteries. Don't change anything we love it here. Thanks lots of love" David and Jill Wadsworth.
David and Jill Wadsworth, UK, Mar 2009
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