Le Bergerie

CORNILLON-CONFOUX

At a glance

Le Bergerie is a lovely vacation rental home in the heart of Provence, set in a perfect location to discover the traditional provencal way of life. The fortified village of Cornillon-Confoux, perched over vineyards and fields, was first settled in the 5th century B.C. That site is now a typical and delightful small provencal village that remains very French; it is peaceful, even at the height of the tourist season. Cornillon is very well placed to explore Provence, from the beaches of the Mediterranean to the small villages of the Vaucluse.

The house, built centuries ago to protect a shepherd and his sheep, sits on the medieval ramparts with a magnificent panaromic view, extending to the Mediterranean coast. Owned and loved for 30 years, this maison-de-village has been recently completely renovated and decorated with a mix of comfortable furniture, antiques, and modern conveniences. It is a vacation home that has maintained the style and spirit of Provence.

From the small square overlooking the valley below, you enter the ground floor living room, dining area and the kitchen made very cosy with a woodburning fireplace. The stairs lead up to the master bedroom, opening into a semi-ensuite bathroom with good shower and then into the front sitting room/bedroom with balcony. The house is perfect for two people, but it can sleep four. An added convenience is the attached locked garage.

The owners live just outside the village. You will be greeted and shown the house, and they will be available to answer any questions and for emergencies. There is a written guide to the house, the village and surrounding area.

Amenities
2 bedrooms, one with double bed, one with double futon.
Satellite TV with news/sports in English.
CD player.
Modern kitchen, with all electrical appliances including microwave and dishwasher.
Linens provided.
Telephone for local calls with modem hookup.
Hairdryer and bathrobes.

In The Village
Bar/restaurant with terrace.
Bread/pastry shop.
Small grocery store.
Newspaper/magazine store.
Quaint farmers market on Tuesday morning.
Tennis court.
Doctor and nurses.

Nearby
5 minutes from Grans, with bread shops, restaurants, produce store, grocery, butcher, pharmacy.

10 minutes from Salon-de-Provence, a good size town with "hypermarket" public pool and everything else needed. There is a large outdoor market on Wednesday mornings, and there is one of the two remaining soap factories still making the real Savon de Marseille from olive oil.