Le Chateau Aubenas

Le Château d’Aubenas, once the summer retreat of French royalty, is an authentic 16th century château where ancient and modern meet with stunning effect, the exterior giving no hint of the transformation of the interior. The enormous rooms, high ceilings and long hallways remain, but the addition of interconnecting doors makes an interesting and practical use of space.

Rooms are furnished in minimalist chic, with special emphasis on elegant but functional bathrooms and cool, uncluttered bedrooms; children and teenagers will love the tower suite. The private, gated grounds are classically beautiful, with large sheltering trees, gravel paths and lawns, an olive grove, a swimming pool and a large sun terrace. There are many quiet spots for relaxation, breathing in the scent of lavender that grows in the surrounding fields. The tiny village of Aubenas-des-Alpes, with just one street, set amidst the forests and rivers of the Luberon is heavenly, and the pretty town of Forcalquier is barely fifteen minutes away. The château has been transformed into a delightfully comfortable home, ideal for an extended family or group holiday.

Room Description

First Floor: 'Tower' Double Bedroom • Duplex Double bedroom • Bathroom with overhead shower and double sinks • Double Bedroom with shower room en suite • Master Bedroom with bathroom en suite and WC

Twin/Children's Room: Split over 3 levels with sitting and playing areas on the first and second levels  and 4 single beds on a third 'tower' level upstairs. Plenty of space, an ideal as a children's room. Not recommended for elderly or young children as stairs are quite steep • WC

Ground Floor: Breakfast room • Dining room • Cloakroom • Kitchen • Sitting room • Study

Facilities

Rental Includes

Maid 3 hours, 4 days per week ( including the arrival day). Starter welcome provisions

Linen Change: Once a week on arrival day. Extra changes available on request for an additional charge

Cook Service: On request, at extra cost payable locally

Facilities:

Washing machine, Microwave, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Flat Screen Satellite TV, Central Heating, Stereo/CD Player, Barbecue, Table Tennis, Telephone/Fax/Wi-Fi Internet, available at an extra charge of €50 per week payable locally

Private Heated Pool: 8m x 5m, 0.9m - 1.65m deep with built-in steps and gates. Pool heating on request at £175 per week, it must be paid at time of booking.

Gated swimming Pool

Pool Towels: Included

Child facilities: Travel cot and High Chair available on request for an additional charge.

Activities

Table Tennis, Watersports Gorges du Verdon 60km

Your Location

Amenities: Shopping, restaurants, tennis and horseriding in Forcalquier 10km • Golf Pierrevert 20km

Places of Interest: Market Forcalquier 15 min, Avignon 60km, Aix-en-Provence 60km

Train Station: Aix-en-Provence 70km

Airport: Marseille 90km. Avignon 86km

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Your Accommodation

First Floor: 'Tower' Double Bedroom • Duplex Double bedroom • Bathroom with overhead shower and double sinks • Double Bedroom with shower room en suite • Master Bedroom with bathroom en suite and WC

Twin/Children's Room: Split over 3 levels with sitting and playing areas on the first and second levels  and 4 single beds on a third 'tower' level upstairs. Plenty of space, an ideal as a children's room. Not recommended for elderly or young children as stairs are quite steep • WC

Ground Floor: Breakfast room • Dining room • Cloakroom • Kitchen • Sitting room • Study