Head to Banon, a small village famous for its goats cheese
wrapped in dried chestnut leaves and tied with a raffia ribbon. More than 600,000 banon cheeses are made each year! Make sure you try at least one during your stay.
Mas La Jasse
Gordes, Provence
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Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 4-6
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Ground Floor: Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with doors to terrace. Open plan living/dining room (TV, DVD, CD) with doors to covered terrace. Shower room (no WC). Cloakroom.
- First Floor: Stairs are open to one side. See photos. Double bedroom. Double bedroom. Dressing room. Children's twin bedroom. Shower room. Cloakroom.
- Outside: Summer kitchen (sink, hob, fridge, washing machine) with doors to covered dining terrace (WiFi). Terrace. Barbecue. Private parking. Stairs leading to pool house with comfortable seating. Steps leading to pool level.
- Private swimming pool (5m x 3.5m) with corner steps.
An original stone ‘grange’ or farmhouse, Mas La Jasse is a wonderfully welcoming home enjoying an enviable location in the Luberon valley, just minutes away from the desirable hilltop village of Gordes. It was impeccably restored by the owners of Le Gustave, a long-time favourite of our Provençal programme, which is located just around the corner.
With swimming pool and house bordering two sides of a neatly enclosed courtyard, this really feels like a special hideaway. The focal point is surely the delightful foliage draped terrace where guests are often found reading or sampling the local gastronomy. The large covered dining area beside the summer kitchen is another favourite spot, especially to escape the hottest part of the day, or be sheltered on cool evenings. Beyond the courtyard’s borders, spacious grounds extend in the direction of the Luberon valley, offering ample space to roam.
The owner’s passion and flair for design is evident throughout the interior, where contemporary style and original features sit alongside each other in perfect harmony, accented by original belle époque posters creating a quintessentially Provençal ambience. The simply stylish kitchen conveniently walks out to the terrace and also leads through to a warmly welcoming and spacious living and dining room.
From each of the tastefully decorated bedrooms on the first floor, views stretch across to the swimming pool, and beyond to the hills and valleys of the Luberon. The nearby village of Les Imberts offers a couple of restaurants (within 2km) and further amenities can be found at Coustellet (4.5km).
Of course, no holiday in this region would be complete without some exploration of the enchanting local area. Directly on your doorstep lies the much loved town of Gordes (4km), its Renaissance château crowning the chic town of labyrinthine streets, shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are lovely hilltop villages such as Ménerbes (10km) and the vibrant 'ochre village' of Roussillon (15km), and there are ample opportunities for walking and cycling on the Luberon plateau or in the Vaucluse hills.
- The maximum occupancy is 4 adults plus up to 2 children.
- Stairs are open to one side. See photos.
- The owners live next door with a separate entrance. Whilst they are available if required, guests’ privacy is respected at all times and no facilities are shared.
- WiFi is only available on covered dining terrace (by summer kitchen) due to the property's thick walls.
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Great Things to Do Near Mas La Jasse
A must-do on any list is a trip to Avignon (1hr drive),
the capital of the Vaucluse. Head for the car park called 'Parking Palais des Papes'. This underground car park is underneath the Palais des Papes square and so when you surface, you greeted with an awe inspiring view of the Palais itself.
Lourmarin (30km), in the Grand Luberon,
is a very pretty village, dominated by its chateau. Visit the chateau or explore the narrow streets lined with art galleries, cafes, and craft shops. Try the local sweet snack called gibassier which is a sweet cookie made with olive oil, shaped like an oval leaf and about a foot long.
Visit the Luberon from the sky
Near Joucas, you will find Provence Montgolfière who organises balloon flights in one of the most beautiful parts of Provence
Visit Apt on a Saturday for the weekly market
or between April and October on a Tuesday morning too. Once you are stocked up on fresh fruit, bread, olives, have lunch in one of the many cafés.
Play a round of Golf
Close to the picturesque village of Saumane, you will find a lovely 9 & 18 hole golf course
Visit Roussillon (15km) -
home to rock formations, and the most vivid red hued soil you will have ever seen. The colours span the spectrum of reds, oranges and yellows and are truly amazing. The village itself is a delight to wander around with its arty shops and lovely cafes.
Wine tasting
The local vignerons attend the markets at Coustellet and L'Isle Sur La Sorgue, and you are able to have a wine tasting there. We found some lovely local wines at the market and then followed this up by visting one of the many local vineyards where you are able to purchase some fabulous wine at really competitive prices. Most of these wines are not imported into the UK, so it's great to see what else is out there.
So many books have been written about Provence
Take some with you and let the towns and villages come to life. 'A Year in Provence' by Peter Mayle, Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources by Marcel Pagnol are a few that spring to mind. You are not far from the restored villages of Ménerbes, Oppede le Vieux where much of 'A Year in Provence' was based.
The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
offers a tranquil and spiritual experience. Follow one of the guided tours around the monastery, which has been there since 1148. Go in June/July to see the full effect of the lavender fields in front of the Abbaye.
Cross over from the Vaucluse into the Alpes de Haute Provence
by visiting Forcalquier (45 min drive) - a lovely town with a large main square bordered with plane trees and cafes, overlooked by its citadel. It's worth climbing to the top to experience the view across the town and the fields.
Take the children to Pernes Les Fontaines (20 km)
to count the fountains. There are 40 in total dotted around the village. To help you, the town's tourist office has printed a map on which they are all marked.
Choose a clear day and drive to the top of Mont Ventoux
(you can cycle but it is so much easier driving!). Take a jumper, as even in the summer it is cold at the top. There are lots of picnic spots on the way up with large information panels about the amazing and varied flora and fauna that you can find on the mountain.
Take a day trip to St Rémy de Provence
(just under 1hr's drive), at the bottom of the Alpilles hills. A chic and pretty town, it was home for a time to Vincent Van Gogh. You can follow a self-guided walking trail around the town, find out about the artist at the Estrine Museum, and visit the St Paul de Mausolé Monastery where he stayed.
Visit Les Baux de Provence
This gorgeous medieval hilltop village is well worth a visit. Overlooking the village a ruined citadel sits atop a huge rock - the audio tour is great for discovering its history. Just outside the village, 'Carrières de Lumières' is an immersive multimedia experience, where still and moving images are projected onto the walls and floors of a former quarry, usually showcasing the work of a visual artist such as Pablo Picasso.
Follow the small back roads out of Gordes
towards Murs, then down through the Col du Murs and the Foret de Venasque, into the village of Venasque itself. Go in May and you will see hundreds of cherry trees in bloom.
Rise early and head for Gordes or Roussillon
and have breakfast sitting outside one of the cafes. The views across the valleys in the early morning light with the mist are stunning! And, of course, a coffee and pain au chocolat are a great way to start the day.
Sip a glass of rosé wine
sitting on the terrace on a summer's evening. Watch the sun set, and the stars come out and listen to the sound of the cigales.
Avoid the crowds and visit Gordes in the evening
This beautiful village, perched on the hillside, has some lovely buildings and the most fantastic views. Have dinner there or a stroll around the streets when it is quiet.
Visit the Village de Bories, just outside Gordes.
The Village de Bories consists of the typical stone shepherd huts shaped like cones. Wander around and see how life was like many years ago.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Gordes | 12 mins | |
| L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue | 20 mins | |
| Roussillon | 20 mins | |
| Apt | 30 mins | |
| Orange | 40 mins | |
| Avignon | 40 mins | |
| Aix-en-Provence | 1 Hr |
Beaches
| Plage du Prado (Marseille) | 1 Hr 25 mins |
Airports
| Avignon | 30 mins | |
| Marseille | 1 Hr 15 mins | |
| Nimes | 1 Hr 30 mins | |
| Montpellier | 1 Hr 50 mins | |
| Toulon | 2 Hrs 15 mins | |
| Nice | 2 Hrs 45 mins | |
| Lyon | 2 Hrs 55 mins |
Train Stations
| L'Isle Sur la Sorgue | 20 mins | |
| Avignon TGV | 50 mins |
ports
| Le Havre | 9 Hrs 30 mins | |
| Caen | 9 Hrs 45 mins | |
| Calais | 10 Hrs 30 mins | |
| St Malo | 11 Hrs | |
| Cherbourg | 11 Hrs | |
| Roscoff | 12 Hrs 25 mins |
