In the heart of Provence, La Maison du Puits offers a charming getaway within the historic ramparts of an old fortified chateau. Explore Boulbon village on one of five bicycles, relax in the sun-drenched garden and small garden or connect with free WiFi in all rooms.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Provencal village house near of shops and restaurants with Air Con Bedrooms
NOW HAS AIR CONDITIONING IN ALL BEDROOMS Located in the Provencal village of Boulbon between Avignon and Arles, the house dates back to the 14th century. It is situated just within the ramparts of an old fortified chateaux and about 100 meters from the village square and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Part of the structure contains the communal well and washing sinks for the old fortified town, hence the name 'La Maison du Puits' or 'The Well House'. It has a sun terrace and small garden. The house floor area is 120m² on 3 floors and was totally renovated in 1999 by a local stone mason. It has 3 bedrooms, (two doubles and one twin) and two bathrooms, one en suite. A travel cot (95x65cms) is also available for babies. There are 5 bicycles available for guest use, and there is a free car park 150m from the house. There is very limited transport to the village of Boulbon and a hire car is recommended to explore the sites of Provence.
TAXES The owner is obliged to collect a stay tax or tourist tax on behalf of the French government. It is about 1.2 euros per person (over 18) per day but depends upon the nightly rate at the time. This will be added to the VRBO invoice. LINEN The price includes one set of bed linen and towels. Guests making longer stays may request a change of bed linen and towels during their stay. This will be provided by by the caretaker at additional cost, payable locally. Alternatively guests may do their own laundry. CLEANING The cost of cleaning at the end of the stay is included in the price. For longer stays, intermediate cleaning may be possible, subject to the cleaner being available. This will be organised by the caretaker at additional cost, payable locally. WINTER HEATING The bedrooms are heated by the Air Conditioning units. The lounge/diner has electric wall heaters which can be supplemented in by either a catalytic gas heater or the wood burning stove. A supply of logs is included. There is also a portable fan heater. WIFI The property has free wifi in all rooms. BICYCLES 5 bicycles are avilable for guests to use free of charge. (3 mountain bikes' one road bike and one childrens bike). The bikes are not insured and guest will be responsible for the cost any loss or damage. Cycle locks are available in the drawer in the Cave but guests must provide any safety clothing they feel appropriate. PARKING You may park at the bottom of Rue de Fort to unload, about 20 m from La Maison du Puits. Street parking is free throughout the village and there are several free car parks, the nearest being about 150 m away. BOOKING PERIODS MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD IS 4 NIGHTS. DURING JULY AND AUGUST MINIMUM BOOKING PERIOD IS 7 NIGHTS WITH ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ON SATURDAYS
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Car recommended
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Golf
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number Unregistered
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Boulbon is home to this holiday home. Notable landmarks in the area include Palais des Papes and Pont du Gard, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Avignon Festival. Piratland and Parc du Cosmos are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Boulbon travel guide
Is A Provencal village house near of shops and restaurants with Air Con Bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A Provencal village house near of shops and restaurants with Air Con Bedrooms?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at A Provencal village house near of shops and restaurants with Air Con Bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Provencal village house near of shops and restaurants with Air Con Bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Provencal village house near of shops and restaurants with Air Con Bedrooms located?
Situated in Boulbon, this holiday home is steps from Château Boulbon and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Frigolet Abbey. Château de Tarascon and Musée Auguste Jacquet are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Spacious, comfortable apartment in a historic building. Charming village with easy access to larger towns in Provence and the Camargue (we loved the bird preserve). Great little grocery store, nice bakery and well-appointed kitchen. Warm welcome from Paola. We would stay here again in a heartbeat- thank you!
The medieval home was very comfortable and also a great way to become immersed into one of the historic communities that make up the south of France. The medieval village was lovely. The location could not be beat for day trips. All in all a great place to stay while exploring the south of France.
Our stay was simply wonderful.. Everything was just perfect. The people were friendly, kind and very helpful. The facilities were just perfect. we highly recommend this place to everyone.
The house and the town are wonderful, the place is very quiet and unique. We enjoyed our stay a lot. Paola was super helpful and gave a lot of information on restaurants, festivals and things that go on in boulbon. Will definitely come back.
Sits under and is part of an old castle. Wonderful for history buffs. The little patio with its plants and olive tree was a great place for meals. The manager and her husband were super friendly and helpful. Only one complaint and it’s for us seniors. The stairway to the bedrooms is white stone and hard to navigate for those with some vision and mobility issues. Let the over 70 crowd be aware. Otherwise it was wonderful and Boulbon is as charming as a small village can be.
We had a very nice time in Boulbon. We highly recommend the house in this charming Provençal village with its narrow, picturesque streets. Everything you need for your daily needs is within walking distance. There are great trips to be made in the region.
We enjoyed our one-week-stay immensely, because this beautifully restored old southern-french townhouse has all the facilities, you'll need and is situated in an area, where you find lots of places to visit and activities to do. And on a a
rainy day, you'll find the place very cozy. We'll be returning there for sure!
Beautiful property inside the walls of the old medieval city. You can see it has been wonderfully restored with much love. It is just like staying in a little castle. Butcher, bakery and small grocery store less than 3 minutes walk. Great location to settle for a week or more and satellite to other culturally rich villages and towns. I certainly recommend it.
We had a lovely one-week stay in Boulbon at La Maison des Puits. The house is large and historic - it truly feels like staying somewhere special. We had expected to be five people, but ended up being three. It would have been more than enough space for our entire group. The owner - Les - was VERY quick to respond and really accommodating. The local caretaker of the property - Paola - was absolutely fantastic. Boulbon itself is a small, very quiet, and very historic village - close enough to other towns/areas we wanted to see - having a car is key to be able to do that. We hope to be back!
We stayed here for two weeks in November. Great time to visit the south of France; the crowds are gone, and the weather is still decent.
This rental experience has achieved top ranking in the many places we have stayed over the past decade.
Fantastic location in Boulbon, about ten minutes to Avignon by car. The village itself is awesome, with restaurants, a bakery, a butcher shop and a small grocery store within easy walking distance.
Kitchen is well-equipped; we cooked a lot of French food during our stay. Nice to have a dishwasher. We took advantage of the outdoor produce markets in nearby communities. Fresh seasonal products, plus cheese, olives and tapenade.
Bathrooms have good showers, good water pressure.
Comfortable beds.
Very cosy main floor, we had a wood fire going on chilly mornings.
The house itself is stone; it was beautifully reconstructed from a ruin. Its tucked inside an old fortification. Really cool. Lovely terrace outside with a masonry charcoal grill. There is a spiral concrete staircase that allows access to the top two floors (three story building). Stone stairs access the terrace from outside the house, and another set of stairs accesses it from the second level of the house. The property is not suitable to those with mobility issues.
Paola the caretaker is a warm, friendly lady. The owners are very well organized, especially the house information binder, which addresses everything you need to know about the property.
We had a wonderful week in "La Maison du Puits". The house fulfils every wish, equipment and furniture are great, the flair of the mediaeval location is beautiful and Paola, who manages the house, was extremely helpful and nice. We highly recommend this place.
Wonderful well situated Mediaeval Provencal Village
We loved the small village and easy access to all that the area offers.
Walking to local grocery, boulangerie and Boucher and the local square and restaurants.
All high quality with friendly people
Not only was this 3 level house lovely and roomy (for 2 couples), we so enjoyed experiencing life in a small town in this part of France. Great location, lovely accomodation, and Paola was very kind and helpful during our stay. 5 stars!
Superb property - beautifully restored and comfortable house in charming village - sixty second morning run to the great boulangerie. Owners and caretaker Paola very helpful. Close to so many lovely towns and villages - we spent a perfect week in January - can't recommend it enough. We hope to return.
We have enjoyed our stay. Easy communication with the Owner Leslie. This old renovated house is charming and tucked within the old town.
Paola who managed the check in and check out was very attentive and very accomodating with plenty of useful suggestions.
We highly recommend.
The house was beautifully renovated and there was plenty of space for our family of six. Boulbon is a town of great character and we saw several events there - the Blessing of the Bottles and a cycle race, plus there were concerts and a fun fair.Weather good throughout despite forecasts of daily thunderstorms!
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Julie W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Mia White J.
22 Apr 2019
Heart and soul of Provence
A unique village house, perfect for family and friends. The house has everything one needs. The town has everything to offer in walking distance. Friendly people, it s very clean. Historic site. A truly special experince. We loved it.
The house was wonderful and suited our large family well. We enjoyed eating our meals on the terrace. They did a great job of making sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed walking to the patisserie, butchery, and Utile every morning. Our boys enjoyed biking and hiking in and around the town. The location was ideal and it was easy to get to many different sites.
Fantastic charming old medieval house in no less charming small village in the neighbourhood of Tarascon. Well equipped house.
Easy and quick communication with the hosts and very sympathetic local caretaker.
For elderly people, be aware that the staircase is spiral and rather steep.
We strongly recommend this property.
We chose this property after seeing it on a previous trip when we were enchanted by its age and location. It lived up to all expectations for us. We are two pretty fit senior citizens who were travelling with our 22 year old granddaughter. Paola, the property manager in the village, was amazing. It is an easy 15 minute drive to the Avignon TGV station. The village boulangerie is wonderful, and the small grocery had everything we needed.