Vacation Rental Description
WHERE WE ARE:
Arc-en-Provence is set on 2 acres of natural garden amongst the pines and vines that surround it. Lorgues, which is only 2km away, is a small attractive Mediaeval Provencal town in the heart of Provence, not far from the Italian border and the Mediterranean We are close enough to the sea (40min) for a swim in the blue Mediterranean, yet enjoy peaceful countryside and of course, its vineyards. Lorgues has one of the largest markets in the Var which has to be seen to be believed. Here you can buy anything from a double bed to a bunch of grapes. There are also many cafes to enjoy a coffee or glass of wine whilst relaxing outside in the warm sun, or under the shade of the avenue of lime trees which frame the main street. Narrow lanes branch of the main street and contain many old and pretty mediaeval buildings. 30km to the North is the spectacular scenery of the Verdun Gorges and the mountains of Haute Var. See our website, www.arc-en-provence.com for further details.
WHAT WE ARE:
Arc-en-Provence is the fulfilment of a dream to provide a place for rest and renewal in Provence, Our hope is that this will be a place where time and space is available to take a break and "charge the batteries" and where opportunities for fellowship and quiet meditation are available. We are members of the Quiet Garden Trust.
WHO WE ARE
We moved to Provence in 2003 with our "family" of Golden Retrievers, from Cork in Ireland where we lived for over thirty years. Shirley worked as a Care Nurse with the elderly and Peter had a small Nursery and Landscape business. He is also a minister in the Church helping out down here in the local community.
L'OASIS;
is our monthly fellowship which comes together on the second sunday. We support and encourage one another and learn more about the Christian faith by sharing our varied experiences and relating them to our individual journeys in faith and in life. Though mostly from an Anglican background, we wear no labels and welcome anyone who wants to join us. We are not a bible study, but we might look at a few verses of scripture; not a prayer group, but we might share our thoughts together quietly; not a social gathering, but we will share lunch and have a bit of fun. In other words, an Oasis of refreshment and Renewal for those passing through.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
The pool is set amongst shrubs and surrounded by a large natural garden of wild flowers and mature trees.
Activities
Beach
Biking
Boating
Golf
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Restaurant
Rafting
Skiing
There is so much to do in this area from hang gliding to painting and sketching that the holiday is rarely long enough. Or you could just simply sit and realax in the sun with a good book and a glass of Rosé and really appreciate what Provence has to offer!