Our home - Au Coin des Amis - is just this side of heaven - a fabulous home located in a Provencal village in the Luberon Valley - the most beautiful area of all of Provence - halfway between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.

The 190 sm / 2000 sq ft home was previously owned by an artist and elegantly restored in 2010. Provencal charm and architectural detail (wood beams, portes anciennes) throughout .... combined with modern and stylish bathrooms, kitchen and living spaces. The home was furnished in 2011, including all new household appliances. We are cooks and enjoy entertaining - so you will find the kitchen to be fully equipped. Enjoy a glass of wine on the rooftop terrace or host an intimate soiree in the stone wine cellar!

There are 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The master bedroom and bathroom on the top floor is air-conditioned - the lower floors aren't but the thick walls and tiled floors mean it isn't really needed - although there are portable fans for very hot days.

Not that you will want to leave "Au Coin des Amis", but just in case there are many nearby villages and things to explore. Head over to Chateauneuf-du-Pape region for wine-tasting, hike incredible trails in the ocre formations, meander in the daily local markets, explore stunning hilltop villages, take a cooking course -- all within a short distance. (We will send you a guide book to all our local favorites after you book so you'll have the "insiders" view.)

This is a beloved home, so we are keen to know who you are, what brings you to Provence, and your interests so we can make recommendations and ensure you have a memorable visit. Please let us tell us about yourself when you inquire about booking our home!

Check in is after 4 p.m. and check out by 11 a.m.

All linens, towels, etc. provided. This is a second home, so all the closets, etc. are free of "other people's stuff" ... and you will find it as cozy and comfortable as if your own home!

We live in San Francisco, so regrettably not able to welcome you in person. However, our local English-speaking home managers will be on hand to help you out with any questions or problems during your stay.

We love our Provencal village! It is the "real" Provence with friendly people, kids playing in the square, petanque being played in the evenings, hiking nearby. Rustrel is spared the maddening crush of tourists, yet is a short drive to all the magical hilltop villages, markets, sights, and restaurants.

Provence is not known for its public transportation. You will need to hire a car.