Manoir Alys France

This luxurious 18th century property has been carefully refurbished into a bright and open space that’s perfect for friends and family gatherings. Even though great care has been taken to retain period features including a stone fireplace and antique doors, the interior has a distinctly modern feel, with a mix of antiques and design pieces – leading to it being named one of Europe’s 50 best villas by the New York Times.
The property’s interior designer owner made sure that the social areas are finely crafted for relaxation, and the same can easily be said for the hectare of exterior grounds which contains several dining, lounging and aperitif areas along with amazing views over Mont Ventoux and the medieval town, as well the large pool with its ample decking space. Both inside and outside. Either enjoy a bit of hard-earned private time or surround yourself with good company – the choice is yours!
With the Mont Ventoux only a stone’s throw away, Maison Alys is also a perfect destination for keen cyclists. The area offers endless quiet back roads – if you wanted to, you could easily pedal for days on end. The Roman theatre and many medieval venues are opened for festivals throughout the busy cultural season too – a truly unforgettable slice of the magic of rural France.
Vaison-la-Romaine is in the heart of Provence des Papes, or Comtat-Venaissin. It’s less well known than Luberon, but this lack of tourism only leads to a more genuine experience. It epitomises the relaxed, French way of life with it’s many delicious restaurants and grocery stores in town, as well as a renowned weekly market.
– Town of Vaison-la-Romaine is 3 min drive, 20 min walk – 50 km to Avignon 45 min – 150km to Marseille- 6 hours of house keeping a week is included in price. Extra housekeeping and babysitting is possible on enquiry – 2 folding beds and 2 high chairs available (please note that babies are regarded as a guest – “Panier garni”: a complimentary welcome basket containing local cheeses, fresh bread, seasonal fruits and tapenade on arrival- Chef, with deli service or cooking classes available. Extra fees apply, and this does need to be booked ahead. – Tasting classes at home and vineyard touring – also needs to be booked ahead.
-The owners also compost kitchen waste which they encourage the guests to do as well, and most have been very pleased with it as it noticeably reduces the amount of waste. It is also very easy to separate as there is a dedicated stainless steel bin inset in the kitchen worktop specially designed for it