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A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

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Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

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 within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

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. 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.

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 HomeAway 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.
WIFI
The property has free wifi in all rooms.

Property manager

Les and Margaret Sherry

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • 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
  • No elevators
  • 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

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Provencal Village House Within Walking Distance Shops s Boulbon
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Provencal Village Within Walking Distance Shops s Boulbon
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Provencal Village House Within Walking Distance Shops s Boulbon
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Provencal Village House Within Walking Distance Shops s Boulbon
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About the neighborhood

Map
Boulbon, Bouches du Rhone

What's nearby

  • Frigolet Abbey - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Pont Saint-Bénézet - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Palais des Papes - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Avignon Festival - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Parc des Expositions - 26 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Tarascon-sur-Rhône Station - 14 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe du Commerce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot sous les Platanes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant la Garrigue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar des Platanes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aux Pieds Tanques - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants. located?

Situated in Boulbon, this vacation 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 mi (10 km).

A Provencal village house within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison du Puits
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.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boulbon praises
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully Historic South of France Stay
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Provence trip
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a little Castle
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Provence.
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully experience!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week in Boulbon
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! .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoine D., Tallahassee, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for enjoying Provence
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., OTTAWA

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

emmanuel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic and chaming stay
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very
Great location, loved the terrace.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Our stay at bourbon was great. Beautiful location, quant town and historic feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious house in a picture book village
The Maison du Puits in situated in the village of Boulbon, a short 18 km south of Avignon, and a world away from the traffic and tourist hustle one finds in urban Provence. Surrounded by orchards and vineyards, Boulbon is a gem with one boulangerie, one mini-market, and two cafes/restaurants that seem to be all the residents need to live a satisfying Provencal life. The house is immaculate on three levels with room for many though there were only two of us. Stay at the Maison du Puits and wonder why anyone would consider staying anywhere else. And Paoula, the caretaker is a gem; speaker of at least three languages and a joy to interact with. More than a five star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emei T., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison des Puits
Special home in a lovely village. The house was very clean and well supplied with everything necessary, and more, for a stay of a week or longer. The house is just within the walls of the 13th century chateau (now in ruins), with part of an old high wall enclosing the terrace. We were met by Paola who provided with all the information we needed, including unique places of interest in the surrounding area (thank you Paola, we visited all of them). Boulbon itself is quiet with narrow streets and paths. The boulangerie and market were just a minute away. A few minutes furthered there is a cafe and a brasserie. There is also a very nice restaurant around the corner. Good hiking on numerous paths is available in the hills behind the house. Loved the house and the town, and we hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! We appreciated all your communication and help with our long first travel day and many other hints. Paola, the local caretaker was AMAZING and kind & available for help. This home is truly fabulous. It has everything you may need for a stay of many months. The kitchen is fully equipped for full meal cooking. The details of all the original structures and modern conveniences are wonderful. The photos on vrbo really don't give this place justice. But I don't know how they could. There are so many curves and lines in the stonework that cannot be picked up by a camera. And there is also a "feel" about the dwelling that cannot be described either. Driving up into Boulbon at night is magical with the fortified chateau lit up. One truly feels like they are stepping back in time while walking through the medieval gates & streets. There are many fun extras at the home that we didnt have time to use. We did enjoy drinking wine on the terrace :)There are a couple yummy restaurants in Boulbon as well. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We have shared a wonderful time with our three 20-something-year-old children that we will always cherish. We picked this lovely home due to its proximity of sightseeing and ease of parking. We took day trips to Arles, Cassis, Nimes, Pont du Gard & Les Baux, and Vaison la Romaine. There are many more sights to see that we just didn’t get time to enjoy. La Maison du Puis is so convenient to the local boulangerie and little grocery store. The parking was convenient since we planned on driving daily. Adrienne & Will Savannah, Georgia USA
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely!
A lovely home beautifully equipped with everything that you could need. Even good quality pots and pans! The terrace is just fantastic and we passed many happy hours there enjoying the peace and quiet and beauty of Boulbon. The tiny village is lovely, scenic and accessible. A short walk to bakery, butcher, grocery, post office, cafe/restaurant. Short drives to enjoy the gorgeous cities, villages and sites and attractions of Provence. There is a short bit rather steep hill to climb to get to the house from where you can leave the car, so that be a consideration for some. We enjoyed our stay immensely and highly recommend the property, the village and the area.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week to remember
Although it has been hot outside, air inside building had perfect temperature..w/o AC
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet corner in a lovely small town
We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this town. Our two weeks flew by and we had so much more to see. Close to Avignon, Arles, the Luberon & Nimes (amongst others). The house is tucked away in a back corner of the town, a very short walk to the bakery, small grocery store (which opened at 7 am and while we did our large shops in Tarascon it had everything we needed in between) and pharmacy. The walk to the central parking lot was less than 5 minutes. There is a lovely split-level terrace, we ate outside nearly every meal at the end of June. The table has a large umbrella we used mid-day and brought down in the evening. Our family of six had a great stay and all wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2020
Lovely quiet place.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Boulbon
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill C., Tweed Heads Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beau Boulbon
We stayed 2 weeks in December 2019. The house was clean, comfortable and cosy. Exactly as depicted in the overview. Very spacious and well equipped. The village of Boulbon and the residents were all very friendly. We really enjoyed the Marche Noel. Paola was very helpful and friendly. Bill & Julie
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Will M., We live at Lake of the Woods near Kenora, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa in Boulbon, Provence
My wife and stayed for a month in in this lovely villa located at the base of Chateau de Boulbon, a medieval fortress built overlooking the town and nearby orchards and vineyards. The home was exactly as described and shown on the VRBO website, with absolutely no unpleasant surprises. Paola, the caretaker was there to meet us and guide us through the villa, explaining how everything works. She and all the other inhabitants of this quaint village make us very welcome.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid
A wonderful property in a very pleasant village. The property is well maintained and beautifully furnished and adorned with items of decoration. Sadly the church bells ring throughout the night and twice on each hour as is common in France.

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in the perfect location
It is difficult to describe how beautiful this house is! We had plenty of space for two couples and two teenagers. The patio was perfect for dinners outside. Boulbon has everything we needed, with the bakery, butcher, market, and two excellent restaurants within easy walking distance. Everything that we wanted to visit was within a 30 minute drive. Paola, the caretaker, was patient and kind and full of local information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019