Unique Features

• A privately owned 18^th century chateau available for hire in the South of France
• Situated in 17 acres of mature wooded parkland, with landscaped formal gardens, orchards, streams and an array of sports facilities including a large 'mirror' pool.
• Private wedding chapel, state-of-the-art conference facilities and a fully equipped Business Centre
• Conveniently located between Carpentras and Orange, near Avignon

The Property

Exclusive Chateau for Hire in Provence, France

Built on the ashes of a mansion destroyed by fire in 1730, this ornate French chateau was constructed around 1760. The present owners bought the property in 1984 and spent 6 years restoring it to its former glory elegance using materials, flooring and wood panelling from its original period. In 2000 the adjacent farm building was restored to create further guest accommodation and a conference/business centre.

Enjoy a mix of old and new in this exclusive chateau to hire in Provence. In your private retreat in the South of France, enjoy a relaxing ambience where history meets the comfort and convenience of the 21^st Century

Inside

• Style: The elegant interior has been painstakingly restored to reflect its 18^th century era, and is bedecked with European and Oriental antique furniture and art. The bedrooms are bright and spacious, with distinctive character and hand-embroidered linens.
• Bedrooms and Bathrooms: In the main house there are three large master suites (one with king- and two with queen-size double beds), each with an en suite bathroom and separate shower cubicle. Six further bedrooms (one king-size, two queen-size, two standard doubles and one twin) on the second floor, each have en suite bathrooms (with showers over the bath) decorated in Provençal tiles. The adjacent farm building has been fully restored into guest accommodation in the Maison Rose (with one king-size double and two twin-bedded rooms) and the Maison Jaune (with one king-size, one queen-size, one twin room and a courtyard-level, king-size room). All seven bedrooms in the farm accommodation have en suite bathrooms with baths and separate shower cubicles.  
• For relaxation: Take your pick of areas to relax in your private chateau - in the library with its towering ceiling, in the Salon with a home cinema, the oak-panelled lounge with its roaring log fire or the internal courtyard with fountains, aviaries and jasmine-covered walls.
• For recreation: There are stacks of sports and leisure facilities onsite including a large, heated outdoor 'mirror' pool with Olympic diving board (and adjacent children's pool), a gym (with music and satellite TV), tennis court and basketball court (both all-weather and floodlit), an all-weather volleyball court and badminton court, a squash court, table tennis, croquet and water polo. The gym and squash court also has a bar area and ice machine.

• Practicalities: Air-conditioning, laundry rooms, drying rooms and two wine cellars. In-house staff include a chef, concierge, at least two housekeeping staff and a team of gardeners.

Outside

Standing in 17 acres of mature wooded parkland, the castle is surrounded by a moat, inter-connecting streams, formal gardens, orchards, streams and an array of sports facilities including the large, heated 'mirror' pool (with a dining pavilion, sitting room, barbecue/kitchen, changing rooms, shower, WC and outdoor shower). There is covered parking for 8 cars.

Food and wine

• DIY: Fully catered.
• In-house cuisine: The in-house chef will provide gourmet catering tailored to suit all tastes. Choose a taster menu of Provencal specialities or simple local cooking, dining in the informal kitchen/dining area, the formal dining hall or alfresco in the internal courtyard. The cellar is stocked with a wide selection of some of the region's best wines. Picnics can also be provided for daytrips.

• Eating out: N/A

Getting there:

• On the map: The chateau is situated 1km from the small town of Sarrians in the South of France.
• By car: The property is 14km from Orange, 23km from Avignon, 60km from Nimes and 100km (about 1hr) from Marseilles. By car it takes about 5-6 hrs from Paris, 2 hrs from Nice and 2.5 hrs from Lyon.
• By train: The TGV Express from Paris to Avignon takes 2.5 hours. (pick-up and drop-off can be arranged).

• By air: There are direct flights from Paris, London and other major international cities to Marseilles and Nimes (pick-up and drop-off can be arranged).

About Your Hosts

The present owners bought the Château in September, 1984. They then spent six years in restoring the Château to its original XVIII century state by using either XVIII century building materials, flooring and wood paneling or perfect reproductions where XVIII century materials were unavailable.At the same time, the Estate's parks, communicating streams, moat and gardens were all restored and replanted to produce a harmonious whole. In February 2000 the owners restored the adjacent Farm building to provide further bedrooms, an extra dining room and kitchen and a fully equipped Conference and Business Centre.

Out and About

• Trout fishing or canoeing on the calm waters of the Fontaine de Vaucluse, stopping for picnics amongst the vineyards and orchards on the riverbanks.
• Cross-country riding, hiking, cycling and skiing on Mont Ventoux can be arranged
• Play a round of golf on one of several nearby courses
• Explore local vineyards including Chateauneuf du Pape, Vacqueyras and Gigonda
• Visit in summer for Avignon's Summer Arts Festival of film, theatre and street performance, or in winter for the famous truffle festival
• Discover a dazzling range of ruins, ancient villages, monuments, museums and medieval towns in the vicinity
• Check the weather forecast in Provence

Pricing

• From: Price on application in low season Up to: 45,000 euros per week (Chateau only), 55,000 euros per week (Chateau and Farm)
• Delegate Rates: Day rental from 3000 euros
• Xmas: Available from December 21 for a week at €45,000 for the chateau, €55,000 for the chateau and the farm
• New Year: Available from December 28 at €45,000 for the chateau, €55,000 for the chateau and the farm
• Damages Deposit: £2000.00

Rental inclusive of

• Chef, concierge, housekeeping staff and gardeners
• Linen and towels
• Utilities
• Housekeeping staff
• Toiletries
• Guest information book, detailing everything from local activities to emergency numbers

Accommodation Details

Exclusive Château in one of the most exquisite private estates in Provence.

• Personally Inspected: Pending
  
• Sleeps: Up to 32
• Double: 12 Double Rooms (8 doubles in the chateau, 4 doubles in the farmhouse
• Twin: 4 Twin Rooms (1 twin room the chateau, 3 twin rooms in the farmhouse
• Cots: One Cot available
• Highchairs: One Highchair available
• Facilities: Include gym, tennis, squash, basketball, volleyball, badminton, waterpolo, ping pong or indeed croquet
• Swimming Pool: Yes
• Children: Yes
• Pets: No Pets
• Evening Meals: Rental fee inclusive of chef
• Mod Cons: Broadband available in the business Centre, mobile phones with an answering service in each room, Satellite TV and ‘home cinema’ with surround sound.All reception areas (including the courtyards) are equipped with music system and roaming microphone.
• Arrival Time: From 6pm-11pm
• Departure Time: 10am