10/10 Excellent
Janet G.
1 October 2018
Delightful stay in Ptit Chateau
Janet G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Entire home
Character apartment with independent entrance in a beautiful quiet village
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 335 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ventabren, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
- Place, Montagne Ste-Victoire8 min walk
- Place, Château de Vauvenargues8 min walk
- Place, Cours Mirabeau23 min drive
- Airport, Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Character apartment with independent entrance in a beautiful quiet village
Ptit Chateau is the studio - townhouse located on the ground floor of a 300 year old property in the traditional provencal hilltop village of Ventabren.
20 minutes away from the heart of Aix, from the Marseille airport and the train station, half-way between Marseille and Avignon, 45 min drive from the seaside, and one hour away from legendary Luberon and Camargues, Ptit Chateau is well-placed. You may either choose to spend a couple of days in the peaceful and authentic surroundings before hopping on your flight or train, or stay long term to discover the region in our spacious studio that is equipped to a high standard.
The studio has a separate entrance. It is quiet and air-conditioned naturally thanks to its thick stone walls. Cool in summer and very well heated in winter Ptit Chateau welcomes guests all year round. We renovated our townhouse with love and care and respect to the traditions of provencal architecture and style. We fell under the charm of the house and the village, and we are sure so will you.
Within 20 minutes you may reach Marseille airport, TGV train station or the historical center of Aix-en-Provence. You may find the free parking spots easily in the village. The studio is fully equipped and suitable for the short-term or long-term rent.
The kitchen contains oven and microvawe, induction plates, a standart size refrigerator, cofee machine, electrical kettle and a toaster. The bathroom with italian shower has all the basics for your stay: shampoo, soap, towels and a fan. You may find iron and the ironing board in the closet of the living room.
There is a double bed in a bedroom area, and a single real bed in a bedroom area that serves as a canape when not used as a bed.
There is a little terrace outdoors where you may put 2 chairs and enjoy the views of the quiet pedestrian street, sip your morning cofee or read a book.
There is no private parking, however there is plenty of free parking spots all around the village, and two public parking lots.
20 minutes away from the heart of Aix, from the Marseille airport and the train station, half-way between Marseille and Avignon, 45 min drive from the seaside, and one hour away from legendary Luberon and Camargues, Ptit Chateau is well-placed. You may either choose to spend a couple of days in the peaceful and authentic surroundings before hopping on your flight or train, or stay long term to discover the region in our spacious studio that is equipped to a high standard.
The studio has a separate entrance. It is quiet and air-conditioned naturally thanks to its thick stone walls. Cool in summer and very well heated in winter Ptit Chateau welcomes guests all year round. We renovated our townhouse with love and care and respect to the traditions of provencal architecture and style. We fell under the charm of the house and the village, and we are sure so will you.
Within 20 minutes you may reach Marseille airport, TGV train station or the historical center of Aix-en-Provence. You may find the free parking spots easily in the village. The studio is fully equipped and suitable for the short-term or long-term rent.
The kitchen contains oven and microvawe, induction plates, a standart size refrigerator, cofee machine, electrical kettle and a toaster. The bathroom with italian shower has all the basics for your stay: shampoo, soap, towels and a fan. You may find iron and the ironing board in the closet of the living room.
There is a double bed in a bedroom area, and a single real bed in a bedroom area that serves as a canape when not used as a bed.
There is a little terrace outdoors where you may put 2 chairs and enjoy the views of the quiet pedestrian street, sip your morning cofee or read a book.
There is no private parking, however there is plenty of free parking spots all around the village, and two public parking lots.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 8:00 PM
Check out before 5:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Is not curious and active toddler-proof
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
There is a little terrace outside
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ventabren
Ventabren is home to this holiday home. Château de Vauvenargues and Roquefavour Aqueduct are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carrousel Paul Cézanne and Karting de L'Etang. Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art and Le Village des Automates are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Ventabren, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
What's nearby
- Montagne Ste-Victoire - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Château de Vauvenargues - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Cours Mirabeau - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
- Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal - 42 min drive - 32.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Cantine Du Technopole - 12 min drive
- Le Bistrot Caire - 10 min drive
- La Table de la Fontaine - 18 min walk
- Ô Grain De Pizz - 5 min drive
- Le Kafoutche - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deborah K.
14 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Provence Hamlet
Deborah K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
16 September 2017
Le petit chateau is beautiful
Rachel D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Antje S.
29 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uriges Feriendomizil in kleinem, authentischen Ort
Antje S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Armando, Houston Texas
14 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Armando
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sean M.
13 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment. Beautiful village.
Sean M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Martin L.
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very kind and accommodating. Village setting is quaint and beautiful.
Martin L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lauren J.
21 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home-Base for Provence
Lauren J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Carolin H.
12 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has been awesome...
Carolin H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rachel M.
1 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Sanctuary!
Rachel M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
19 May 2019
Charming and quiet
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sophie E.
13 April 2019
Agréable escapade à Ventabren
Sophie E.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Clelia P.
5 April 2019
Amazing cosy apartment with lots of charme
Clelia P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Hilary P.
25 November 2018
Best place we stayed on our trip out of five places by far!
Hilary P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Daniel K.
14 November 2018
Schnuckeliges Apartment in einem süßen Dorf in der Provence
Daniel K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Algirdas Z.
11 September 2018
Exceptional!
Algirdas Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
amy s.
26 August 2018
Charming village
amy s.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Annabel V.
16 August 2018
Accueil chaleureux, très joli studio, merveilleux village.
Annabel V.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tina Š.
12 July 2018
Execellent
Tina Š.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
jonathan F.
22 June 2017
Parfait pour un escapade en amoureux ou un week-end reposant
jonathan F.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
About the host
Hosted by Victoria Lebedeva
I am a real estate agent, passionate about ancient homes. I was born and grew up in Moscow, city where the the historical center is composed of few streets, maybe that's why I value architectural heritage so much. I met my future husband in Los Angeles, and then we moved together to London. My husband was born and raised in Paris. His family was coming to Provence during holidays, and it was his childhood dream come true when he received a job offer in the South of France. Our next dream come true was to find and buy a 300 year old townhouse in the heart of one of the most picturesque villages we have ever seen. We live here with our 8 year old son, and a cat, who despite all the interdictions may choose to pay you a visit when you are in the studio.
Why they chose this property
My husband and I bought our house three years ago. We discovered Ventabren by chance. We felt in love with the village, and dreamed about living in our own house here since then. We also wanted to offer seasonal rentals appartments to the guests of the region. Once we saw the house with its gorgeous vaulted ceiling room on the ground floor we wanted to stay here forever. It took us several years to study our renovation options, and styles in order to come up with the concept of the independent studio. The renovation work is over, and we are ready to host you in the house we feel passionate about.
The studio is a part of our home, each square meter of which we adore, it is so much more then an extra income for us.
Every day we feel lucky to live in a fairy tale, and we are happy to share some of the magic with you.
The studio is a part of our home, each square meter of which we adore, it is so much more then an extra income for us.
Every day we feel lucky to live in a fairy tale, and we are happy to share some of the magic with you.
What makes this property unique
We are proud of every inch of the house. The cast iron rounded door, the voulted ceiling, the kitchen made by the local craftsman. Our friends call it "the little castle", and it feels quite like that. You step out of the studio in a narrow pedestrian street of our village. Most of days it is very quiet, while sometimes you may come across a bride supported by her bridemaids struggling on her hills on the stone pavement to get to the top of the street, where the city hall and the church may be found, and sometimes you may walk in the crowd of the schoolchildren going up the hill to rehearse their end-of-the-year concert, chatting and laughing on the way. The locals most likely will greet you with "bonjour", and walking through the village, or even just to the parking, you will enjoy the stunning views and architecture. We don't have clock in the house - the church bells tell us the time.
Languages:
English, French, Russian
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