The villa, entirely in Provencal style with 'Génoises à deux rangs', is located directly on the river Le Verdon and a 10-minute walk from the picturesque town of Castellane. This historic fortified town is located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, south-east France, 85 km away. from Cannes and Nice (airport). It has, given its location, 300 days of sunshine a year.
The comfortable house (built in 2007) is located at 725 m above sea level and is completely surrounded by the French Alps.
Facilities:
- Living room;
- Kitchen;
- Dining room;
- 3 bedrooms;
- 2 bathrooms;
- 3 toilets;
- Spacious sun terrace, partly covered, including garden furniture;
- All rooms are fully furnished;
- Satellite dish for television;
- Underfloor heating;
- Optimal insulation;
- Plastic frames;
- Sun-resistant wooden shutters;
- Storage room/basement space, including garden tools and machines;
- Spacious south-facing front garden;
- Backyard with plenty of shade;
- Natural irrigation.
Environment:
The fortified town of Castellane is also known as 'the gateway to Les Gorges du Verdon'. Les Gorges are the largest canyons in Europe. Castellane is a base for many day trips, hikes and (outdoor sports) activities.
Sights:
- Les Gorges du Verdon (UNESCO World Heritage List);
- Lac de Sainte-Croix;
- Moustiers-Sainte-Marie;
- Côte d'Azur: Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco;
- Reservoirs: Lac de Castillon and Lac de Chaudanne;
- Chapelle Notre Dame du Roc (chapel on 184 m. high rocky outcrop);
- Local markets;
- Lavender fields on the Plateau de Valensole;
- Mercantour National Park;
- Route Napolon.
