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Monsieur et Madame Jacques Glory
2 rue du Faubourg Tholonet
Tél.: +33 (0) 4 92 74 96 40
Languages spoken : French
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Price : From 100 €/Nuit
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HOME
For a truly enchanting week-end break or holiday indulge yourself with a stay in this romantic chateau extented during the 19th century onto an existing 17th manor house. Lovingly restored by the owners, a warm welcome awaits you. Enjoy the atmosphere of days gone by in this delighful chateau situated on the edge of a tipically 'provençal' village, steeped in history and famous for it's rolling fields of lavender in the heart of this Jean Giono region, not far from Manosque, Moustiers St Marie and the Verdon Gorges and lakes, one of the most dramatic and grandiose landscapes in Europe. Relax in the serene and cheerful atmosphere of this elegant home which, after more than two centuries, is still imbued with the spirit of the admiral de Villeneuve, a hero devastated by the tragedy of Trafalgar and the rages of Napoleon. Two impressive suites and three charming rooms of individual character are available with secure parking in the courtyard of the chateau. Savour the dishes of our 'table d'hotes' ‘candle-lights dinner’. Traditional french cooking carefully prepared with fresh local produces. Where appropriate, we can recommend some good restaurants in the vicinity (see page “Tours & links ). Within a radius of 25km, you have an abundance of natural incomparable as much by their beauty and their reputation and you can discover by walking trails, equestrian, but also by car or you guided minibus tour without forget the villages and museums. You can enjoy the delights of swimming in the lakes of the Verdon a wonderful transparency, or explore some of the gorges by canoe. For the more energetic guests can indulge in fast Verdon in canoeing or fly over the Grand Canyon in a microlight or glider. Remember, we're also not far from the famous Route Napoleon and the heart of the lavender road. That's why we strongly encourage you to open the page Tours & links where we have carefully selected for you the main attractions of this beautiful area, so you can easily organize activities related to your stay and make the most. Our visitors expected from 4h p. M., can park their personal vehicle in the courtyard, the gate closes at night. Please note that we speak English, French and Italian. Pets are not allowed.  Top
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THE ROOMS
Suite Louise de Savoie
Located upstairs overlooking the chateau, this superb 40 m² suite is a kind of memorial to honor Marie Josephine Louise de Savoie, Countess of Provence, wife of King Louis xviii. She was queen only posthumously as she died in the year 1810, before her husband should gain the throne of France. She was the sister-in- law of Louis xvi and Marie-Antoinette.
The salon with it's warm tinted walls, ornate cornice ceilings and Restauration period furniture creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and reveries of this golden age of french history.
A large double bed (200x160) with antique canopy faces a lovely marble fireplace.
A Charles X period single bed with canopy offers to you sitting place in the lounge part. That one could be used as a bed for an extra person (190x120).
A private bathroom was newly fitted in the tower to replace the antique.
In the square tower adjacent to the salon, there is a separate toilet and antique stone hand-basin.
Finally, by a large glass door, one enters on the private 15m2 terrace. Terracotta floors of burgundy and old stone balustrade. You can enjoy tea or drink, sitting comfortably on old garden chairs and admire the old village of Valensole clinging to its hill. Below, you can overlook the gardens “à la française” in the first creation step.
Suite Eugénie
This 28 m² suite, situated on the second floor of the chateau is a veritable little memorial in homage to the Empress Eugénie. The richly raspberry tinted walls, the ornate cornice ceillings and the sumptuous wall hangings harmonise perfectly with the Napoleon iii period furniture recreating the grandiose atmosphere of the second empire. The romantic bedroom features an imposing canopied double bed, a mirrored wardrobe and an exquisite example of Boule furniture. Beyond the bedroom is a charming 'salon' decorated in the spirit of a 'jardin d'hiver' (winter garden) typical of this epoch and furnished with a writing table, chairs and an armchair. There is a pretty little ensuite bathroom and, in the square tower adjacent to the bedroom, a separate toilet and antique wash/hand basin. The large window of the salon overlooks the gardens à la française flourishing in their primary stage of creation an the lodge house which flanks the monumental wrought iron gates.
Room Marie- Antoinette
This charming 25 m² room situated at the second floor of the chateau is a little memorial in homage to the queen which evokes dreamy memories of this epoch of our history. The pastel tinted walls and ornate cornice ceilings create the perfect setting for the Louis xvi period furniture. An impressive canopied double bed faces a beautiful marble fireplace. Two built in wardrobes with original wood panelled doors provide ample storage space for clothes etc. The interior shuttered windows, hung with curtains of 'toile de Jouy' which match the bed canopy, overlook the gardens. A small door leads to the attractive ensuite bathroom installed in the octagonal tower (where the original bathroom used to be) and two little arched windows give a glimpe of the gardens.
Room Joséphine
This delightful 25 m² bedroom, situated on the second floor of the chateau, recalls the atmosphere of happy times of the Consulat and the empire at Malmaison, where Josephine gaily played hide and seek with her friends on the lawns of the park or the parlour game of tric-trac in the drawing rooms of the chateau. Deep green painted walls ornate cornice ceilings harmonise with the empire period furniture. Two twin canopied beds face a pretty marble fireplace, and two built-in wardrobes with original wood panelled doors provide ample storage space. The large window with it's interior shutters, hung with curtains matching the bed canopies, overlooks the gardens. The ensuite bathroom tiled with pastel blue faïence echoes the skies of provence.
Room Belle Epoque
Situated on the top floor, this 20 m² room plunges the visitor straight into the atmophere of the 1889 Paris Universal Exhibition and evokes the debut of aviation and the motor car. The terra cotta colored walls and plaster work ceiling are the perfect foil for its 1900's period furniture consisting of two « art deco » beds (200x90), a bedside cupboard, chest of drawers, cane armchair, writing table and two chairs. There is also a large closet with ample storage space. A pleasant private bathroom with bath, shower an toilet completes the amenities. Top
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THE TABLE
Every day, we invite our guests to enjoy a delicious candle-lights dinner of traditional french cooking carefully prepared by the lady of the house with fresh local produces. Express dinner is also available. Dinner is served in the garden (on the terrace) overlooking the valley (weather permitting) or in dining room (reservations are taken in the morning). Top
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CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
This exceptionally sunny region combines the charm of Provence with the beginning of the foothills of the Alps. There is a wide range of cultural and sporting activities within 15km of Valensole. For example :
· Excursions to places of outstanding natural beauty as : The gorges du Verdon, the laques of Ste Croix, the Lure and Lubéron montains, the monastery of Ganagobie, Moustiers sainte Marie world famous for its tin-glazed decorative earthenware since the xviith century.
· Horse riding following the paths and tracks across the undulating plateau of Valensole, redolent of lavender and thyme.
· Walking and hiking on the registred footpaths (graded according to difficulty)
· Kanoe/kayak on the Verdon river.
· U. L. M. Utrm-light flights from the local Valensole runway.
· Gliding and flighing from Vinon internationally famous aerodrome (25km).
· Swimming in the heated out door municipal swimming pool (june-september) or in the Verdon lakes.
· Fishing and shooting. Top
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Contact us
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CHATEAU DU GRAND JARDIN - CONTACT/RESERVATIONS
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CLIMATE & WEATHER
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MAP & DIRECTIONS
Latitude : 43.833333 - longitude : 5.983333
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Summary
Bed & breakfasts Château du Grand Jardin, from 100 €/Nuit. Valensole (04210 Alpes de Haute Provence).
To see in the surroundings
 The neighbouring cities with bed and breakfasts, in alphabetical order :
04300 Dauphin (17 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04100 Manosque (16 kms, 5 bed and breakfast), 04360 Moustiers Sainte Marie (18 kms, 2 bed and breakfast), 04300 Pierrerue (16 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04860 Pierrevert (18 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04410 Puimoisson (12 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04500 Riez (9 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04800 Saint Martin de Bromes (9 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04220 Saint Tulle (18 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts), 04500 Sainte Croix du Verdon (15 kms, 1 bed and breakfasts)...
The nearest bed and breakfasts, in order of increasing distance :
Campagne Chaberts (9 kms), Bastide du Rousset (9 kms), Lou Babiou (12 kms), Un Jardin en Ville (15 kms), Le Colombier (15 kms), Les Fenieres (15 kms), Le Cèdre Bleu (16 kms), La Campagne Berne (16 kms), Moulin des Encontres (17 kms), La Fiscotte (18 kms), Le Jas du Colombier (18 kms), Leuthrot Marie Christine (18 kms)...
Regional events, touristic sites and historical monuments :
Luberon, Ocres De Rustrel, Montagne De Lure, Les Gorges Du Verdon, Ocres De Roussillon, Lac De Ste Croix, Maison Giono, Fondation Giono, Centre Historique De Manosque, Fondation Carzou, Eglise St Sauveur, Prieuré De Salagon, Nuits De La Correspondance De Manosque, Les Nuits Du Polar, Fête Des Roses, Festival D'aix En Procence, Fête De La Lavande, Festival D'avignon, Musée Préhistoire Quinson, Riez La Romaine, Transumance, Musé De La Préhistoire à Quinson, Collorado Provençal, Lurs, L'observatoire De Hte Prove, Prieuré De Ganagobie, Château De Sauvan, Prieuré De Carluc, Couvent Des Cordeliers, Notre Dame De Lure, Saveurs Et Senteurs à Forcalquier, Marché De Forcalquier Le Lundi, Foire Agricole à Ongles, Fête De La Lavande à Digne, Fête Du Banon, Fête De La Randonnée à Forcalquier, ... etc.
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