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Self-catering

La Maison de Laurence - Self-catering apartment in Alpes-Maritimes

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3127 avenue de Provence, 06140 Vence, Alpes-Maritimes
Provence - Alps - Riviera, Francia

Laurence Thiebaut

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+33 4 93 58 13 95/+33 6 24 62 76 39(landline)

+33 (0)6 24 62 76 39(mobile)

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

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An old Provençal farmhouse standing beneath the protective gaze of the sugarloaf mountain Baou de Saint-Jeannet. Beyond the outskirts of Vence, you are surrounded by birdsong and Laurence's luscious terraced garden. Warm, cultured and full of life, she lives on the ground floor while the first floor, just below yours, is reserved for family; your top-floor apartment is reached via open stone steps and a terrace shaded by an ancient olive tree.

Bedrooms are simple and cosy, beds dressed in fine linen. Both have elegant antique furniture and views through trees. There's a refectory dining table in the kitchen with rush-seated chairs and a tiny but adorable sitting room. Drop into son Nicolas' workshop for a chat, stroll down to the swimming holes and waterfalls of the Cagne river - audible from the house after heavy rain. Binoculars - all yours; children adore the dogs, hens and wildlife.

Walk 3kms into Vence for shops and restaurants.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome
Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport
Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property.
Bikes available
On the premises to hire or borrow.
Babies welcome
Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Garden
Grounds for guests to explore.
Attrezzature

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby


Local points of interest from Laurence Thiebaut:

Punti d'interesse locali da
Laurence Thiebaut:

  • Relax on your private beautiful terrace shadowed by a century-old olive tree while listening to the woodpecker that lives in a close-by oak-tree and all the other birds that people our beautiful terraced garden (130 species of birds hang out round here!)
  • Hike or swim! We are half way between the most beautiful walks in the mountainous hinterland with all its medieval hilltop villages and the Natural Regional Park and the Riviera coast with its towns and beaches. Pick your favourite!
  • Art lovers... you won't have enough time to explore all the area, in Vence with the Matisse Chapel, but also nearby the Picasso Museum, the Maeght Foundation, the art village Saint Paul, the Marc Chagall museum, the Bonnard Museum, the Fernand Léger Museum
  • If you want to stay in the surroundings and have more of a sedentary stay, just walk down to the river that runs 1500 feet away from your apartment and spend some time with our local purple and blue dragonflies and native crayfish!
  • Just chill in our town of Vence, have a croissant and coffee at a terrace and then a nice shopping walks through our markets where you will find all the delicious locals specialties our region offers
  • Sport lovers... ski, hike, climb or dive! You are an hour away from our skiing stations (Valberg or Gréolières) and half an hour away from our beautiful swimming areas! As for Rock climbing, just pick the Saint Jeannet mountain you can see from your terrace!
Punti d'interesse

Guest feedback
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"A wonderful week in this beautiful house. Thank you to Laurence and Nicolas for much kindness. And huge respect for creating such a haven in what might otherwise be the frantic summer sun of the Côte d'Azur. Our highlights were: a) Swimming in the Cagnes river just down the path. b) Rock climbing on the Baou with our ropes, and climbing shoes. c) Walking to the summit of the Baou and gazing at the whole Riviera. d) Looking at everything made by Henri Matisse. e) Walking up the Esteron river which Nicolas showed us beyond Villars. f) Supper in Vence at Litote Restaurant. g) Saint Jeannet."

Helen - London, United Kingdom

Agosto 2017
"So wonderful to be back at La Maison de Laurence, with its delightful garden, charming accommodation, beautiful terrace and stunning views. Happy evenings spent on the terrace with the local rosé... Loved roaming the streets of Vence with its history, cafés and restaurants. Antibe and the Picasso museum were amazing in a Stem... Great fun also at the Lac de Saint Cassien. I dont' want to leave... Many thanks, Penny and Dee Caldwell"

Dee - Chichester, United Kingdom

Agosto 2017
"La maison de Laurence is wonderfully situated at the end of a quiet road and just a five minute's walk from a very refreshing river that we could swim in! Laurence's garden is beautiful and a great place to be with a good book. Vence and its surrounding towns are nice places to explore and both Laurence and her son were very welcoming and interesting people to could often provide us with the inside view on local topics. Even our Labrador enjoyed his stay at the Maison de Laurence and found enough shady spots to escape the heat."

Judith - Thun, Switzerland

Luglio 2017
"We had an excellent stay at this house over Christmas. Laurence let us take some of the freshly laid eggs and turned them into delicious omelettes! Nicolas introduced us to a new board game he made himself! We enjoyed a terrific view of the valley and a trip to scenic snow covered mountains. On new years' eve we visited the Monaco aquarium before joining the festivities ans the welcoming of 2017 in the Christmas market. This was truly a trip to remember. Thank you Nicolas and Aunty Laurence! The Khoo family"

Chang - London, United Kingdom

Dicembre 2016
"It has felt like returning home to come here again. Thank you so much Laurence for providing us, once again, with such a wonderful bolt hole for the real world. The girls have loved the beaches in Menton, and we loved Saint Paul de Vence and Tourettes-sur-Loup was a beautiful find this time too with stunning views. We also enjoyed the market in Vence on Friday, and the wonderful street with the butcher, cheesemonger, fish monger, greengrocer... Most of all we have enjoyed the peace and quiet home, reading, playing cards and… Thank you Laurence, I am sure we will be back again! the Haddenhams"

Emily - Bucks, United Kingdom

Agosto 2016
"We stayed here during the summer of 2012 with our two boys. I have missed the place ever since. Wonderful place, wonderful Laurence!"

C.l. - Bussum, Netherlands

Ottobre 2014
"My husband and I had a wonderful tranquil and inspiring stay in this amazing house..nestled in a wonderful garden that Laurence respectfully cares for together with her son this gem of a place is tucked away yet central enough to discover the surrounding area. Visit and enjoy !"
Settembre 2014
"Wholly delightful: the Provencal house and "terrain" and their valley side situation, the abundance of fragrant plants, olive trees and tall pines, the artistic yet traditional interior décor, the cleanliness, the attractive terrace for relaxing, the commitment to a gentle ecological way of living, the amazing limestone hill countryside beyond with hilltop villages, so much to explore and enjoy in the immediate area and beyond (including the accessibility of the sea), the hospitality of both Mme Thiebaut and her son, Nicolas (mysteriously appearing free range eggs an example). "
Maggio 2014
"This is a serene place in a beautiful setting. Nicolas helped us set up bikes to fit us. Cycling into Vence to the market with the return trip gently downhill all the way was a pleasure. As others have said, there is a magical atmosphere here - gentle owners, beautiful colours inside and out, and the peaceful compost toilet! The Matisse Chapel in Vence and the Fondation Maeght in St Paul de Vence as well as fabulous countryside for walking make the immediate area rich in both culture and nature. Our two twentysomethings loved the weekend they had here too."
Luglio 2013
"We can only repeat all the previous reviews. The whole estate is out of this world with its rustic charm and lovely peaceful atmosphere. If you go out in the evening, do remember to take the torch (provided) as it can get very black and the steps can be diffucult. We very much hope to be able to visit Laurence and Nicolas again."
Giugno 2013
"This is a wonderful place to stay, very homely but with fantastic views, and a great base for exploring the area. Vence is a beautiful town, and only a 15-minute cycle ride away, 5 minutes by car. Walk 5 minutes the other way and you’re on a magnificent disused railway viaduct. Nice and Antibes are easy to get to. The terraced gardens are a delight, and Laurence and her son Nicolas are very friendly and helpful (and speak very good English) if ever you need anything. Their dog Filoute is large but very gentle. We’d love to return here, and have no hesitation in recommending it."
Maggio 2013
"We had a wonderful time with our 3 yr old son at La Maison de Laurence. The house and gardens are beautiful, and Laurence and her son Nicolas, were friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. Our son loved the animals, particularly the very friendly (although large and boisterous) dog, Filloute. We did have to watch him on the stone steps outside, and it is worth saying that there are a LOT of steps involved, some rather precarious, so not a good place for people with reduced mobility. For us though, it was perfect. Coast to one side, countryside on the other - just perfect."
Settembre 2012
"We had a wonderful stay at La Maison with our three year old son and fully intend to return. The property is beautiful, comfortable, and very well equipped. Laurence and her son are very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Our son loved the garden, and especially loved Filloute the dog, who was very gentle with him (although she is a bit more boisterous with adults so if you are not a fan of big and enthusiastic dogs this may not be the place for you). With the steep steps to the property I would be worried about taking a younger child or anyone with impaired mobility."
Settembre 2012
"We had a wonderful stay at La Maison with our three year old son and fully intend to return. The property is beautiful, comfortable, and very well equipped. Laurence and her son are very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Our son loved the garden, and especially loved Filloute the dog, who was very gentle with him (although she is a bit more boisterous with adults so if you are not a fan of big and enthusiastic dogs this may not be the place for you). With the steep steps to the property I would be worried about taking a younger child or anyone with impaired mobility."
Settembre 2012
"A beautiful spot, with great access to local mountains and beaches and yet very private and removed. The apartment is light, spacious and very pleasantly decorated. We enjoyed all our meals on the private terrace with indescribable views of the Baou St. Jeannet mountain and the wooded valley below. We loved cold swims in the pristine nearby creek, and the the owners were helpful and very very accommodating. Highly highly recommended! We travelled with our children, and they loved it too, especially the animals and the swimming. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely be back."
Giugno 2012
"This a beautiful spot, with great access to local mountains and beaches and yet very private and removed. The apartment is light, spacious and very pleasantly decorated. We enjoyed all our meals on the private terrace with indescribable views of the Baou St. Jeannet mountain and the wooded valley below. We loved cold swims in the pristine nearby creek, and the The onwers were helpful and very very accommodating. Highly highly recommended! We traveled with our children, and they loved it too, especially the animals and the swimming. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely be back."
Giugno 2012
"We stayed in this delightful property and were made so very welcome by Laurence and her son.The apartment is well equipped. The surrounding terraced gardens and nearby mountain peak are a delight"

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Accommodation:
  • 1 Apartment for 4
Prezzi:(i) 630 per settimana

10% discount if you travel by train.

Informazioni di prenotazione:

Periodi di chiusura

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Indirizzo

3127 avenue de Provence, 06140 Vence, Alpes-Maritimes


Accommodation:(i)
Self-catering La Maison de Laurence (self-catering)
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Details
Apartment ~ 1 double & 1 twin sharing 1 bathroom. Child’s bed
Prezzi: (i) 630 a 630 per settimana

Laurence Thiebaut

Visit website

+33 4 93 58 13 95/+33 6 24 62 76 39(landline)

+33 (0)6 24 62 76 39(mobile)