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| As you step inside this 400 year-old ’maison de maitre’ into the flagstone-floored entrance hall, the house exudes a sense of history and luxury. On the ground floor, you will enjoy a large, fully-equipped, ’Provencal’ kitchen leading to a stylish, comfortable dining/living area. Both look on and have access to a beautiful stone courtyard, leading into the walled garden (350m2) where you can sit under the shade of the vines and fruit trees or take a dip in the pool. Each bedroom (22m2-36m2) on the first and second floors is light and airy, tastefully decorated with a choice of large single or super-king-sized double beds. Every bedroom has its own private shower/bath and w.c. facilities. Throughout the house, original features have been carefully restored.
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| Built in 1609, La Maison du Faiencier stands on the central square of the hill-top village of Varages. It has played an integral role in the history of Varages which is famed for its painted earthenware (faience). Over the centuries, several of the leading masters of ’faience’ lived at the house. Just across the square, you’ll find the local boulangerie, cafe/bar, restaurant and tennis court. Other shopping facilities are also available in the village and the supermarket is 10-minutes drive away. On the way, you will catch a taste of the beauty of the surroundings, rich in vineyards, olive groves, forests and hills.
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| Situated near the beautiful market towns of Barjols and St. Maximin and just 45 minutes from Aix-en-Provence and Manosque, you are also within easy reach of the spectacular lakes and gorges of the Verdon, and the lavender plains that are in full flower June/July. Walking, water sports and panoramic views are in abundance. Local markets can be experienced each day of the week and there are some delightful medieval villages to discover near-by.
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| Following activities possible nearby (max 30 minutes by car) |
| Climbing, swimming, golf, walking, mountain-biking, horse-riding, water sports, tennis
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| A restaurant serving traditional French cuisine is right on the ’doorstep’ and several good, inexpensive restaurants can be found in Barjols, just 10-minutes drive away. For the more exclusive menu, a drive to some of exquisite local hill-top villages is to be recommended with views and sunsets to accompany the meal. Local domaines abound where you can sample the Provence wines.
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With ”300 days of sun a year”, this is a beautiful place to enjoy a holiday all year round, and with the added bonus of the area being largely ’undiscovered’.
La Maison du Faiencier is open all year. Below are the prices for each season. Bed linen is included but towels need to be ordered separately. Charge per person, per week for one set of towels (bath towel, hand towel and face cloth) is 10 euros. Please also note that ’low season’ prices exclude the cost of gas and electricity which will be charged to the client separately.
During mid and low seasons, the house is open for B&B aswell (65 euros/double room in 2006, 75 euros/double room in 2007).
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| Price low season |  2000.00 |
| Price mid season | 2500.00 |
| Price high season | 3250.00 |
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