Maison Eponine

Maison Éponine is a modern villa surrounded by captivating Luberon landscapes with breathtaking views from the swimming pool and terrace. It’s lovely to be able to stroll along country lanes to the traditional local village with its boulangerie, honey factory, ice-cream shop and a couple of restaurants.

Located around 16km east of Apt, the wild and rugged scenery dotted with lavender fields will enchant you. We love how this contemporary home still manages to exude Provençal charm and makes the most of the sensational outlook. Across the vast grounds, alongside the swimming pool and terrace overlooking the Luberon valley, there is a boules court beneath the dappled shade of the trees and a hammock for lazy afternoons. An authentic stone borie, where shepherds would have once sought shelter, adds to the character of this gorgeous garden.

Inside Maison Éponine we adore the chic open-plan lounge and kitchen with designer sofas and a Smart TV alongside a modern kitchen, stylish dining table and doors sliding open to the poolside terrace and covered al-fresco dining patio with barbecue. The master bedroom is also on this floor with a luxurious en suite bathroom (with an oval bath and walk-in shower) whilst there are three further bedrooms upstairs, all sharing another impressive bathroom.

Stroll along the country lanes and you will reach the heart of the hilltop village in around 10 minutes. Dating back over ten centuries, time seems to stand still as you explore its medieval lanes coming across the old communal oven and miellerie (honey farm) selling all sorts of honey-based delights. There’s also the usual boulangerie, grocery store and a couple of places to eat as well as a much-loved ice-cream shop with a great choice of flavours.

Keen hikers will appreciate the many walks through the wonderful surroundings with the Oppedette gorges and the ochre-landscapes of Rustrel both nearby, whilst less adventurous guests can admire the idyllic scenery from viewpoints. Head to Apt on a Saturday morning for the region’s largest market and perhaps venture on towards some of the Luberon’s iconic perched villages such as Roussillon, Ménerbes and Gordes.

Slightly closer to home, soak up the authenticity of the tiny village of Saint-Martin-de-Castillon, experience yet more magnificent vistas from Saignon and try the summer cherries from Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt. Be inspired by Le Jardin de l'Abbaye de Valsaintes, gasp at the lavender fields and olive groves surrounding Simiane-la-Rotonde or simply marvel at the incredible views from your swimming pool terrace at this beautiful Luberon getaway.