Château de Mérindol is a luxurious private rental property within 10 minutes' drive of the historic city of Avignon. Built in the 14th century, it used to serve as a residence for bishops at the Papal Palace at Avignon's world-renowned Palais des Papes. Fully restored to its former glory in the 19th century, the Château enjoys beautiful, tailored grounds as well as a large 14 x 7 m heated swimming pool.
Château de Mérindol is an ideally located luxury vacation rental for exploring Avignon as well as the Alpilles and the Luberon National Park. Experience the Roman ruins spread around the area, with such unique sites as the Pont du Gard, the famous arena of Nîmes, Arles and Orange, and the ruins of Glanum at St-Rémy-de-Provence all less than an hour away.
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With 10 spacious and very well-equipped en-suite bedrooms (plus a nanny room), this château in Provence can sleep up to 20 guests in the highest comfort. Each bedroom features air conditioning, a king-size bed (180 cm) that can be divided into 2 separate single beds on request, and a flatscreen TV with a DVD player.
The swimming pool measures 14 x 7 m is heated and has an alarm.
12 hours daily maid service are included in the rental, and more can be provided on request. A continental breakfast is served between 8:30 and 10:30.
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Avignon, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence, France.
Avignon is one of the three main cities in Provence, along with Marseille and Aix-en-Provence; it became even more important city of Provence after 1308 when the Popes moved to Avignon.This radical move would prove a major influence and boost to the city.
In 1308 Pope Clement V, a Frenchman, announced that the new home of the papacy was to be in Avignon. Avignon was a small town of 5,000 people and it on the borders of the only territory owned by the papacy to lie outside Italy so it was safe from the political problems. It was also on the border of France, who since the Pope was French, the French King was very powerful ally.Soon Avignon would grow larger than Romae, and become one of the wealthiest and most glittering cities of Europe. The city dripped gold and jewels, full of glamour. To many people, most notably the Italian Petrarch,...
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Avignon symbolized gredd, nepotism, corruption, abuse of power, and outrageous moral laxity.
Avignon had 7 successive popes, each one totally different from his predecessor and successor.
Avignon as we see it is essentially the same medieval city built by the Popes. The only major change is the construction of the Rue de la Republique along with the train station around 1850.The most iconic symbol of Avignon is the ramparts, the current ones built in 1358.
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Close GalleryThe large 14 x 7 m pool is can be heated for your comfort. There is also an outdoor shower right next to it and a ping-pong table just to the right of this picture, as well as a sumptuous rose garden located just behind the shot (not pictured as it wasn't in bloom when we took our photos).
Close GalleryThe formal entrance to Château de Mérindol which greets you upon your arrival.
Close GalleryThe courtyard is simply beautiful and will undoubtedly be the highlight of your outdoor living here at Château de Mérindol. It features a delightful pond filled with water lilies and has sunloungers and apéritif tables for everyone. Guests rent the entire left-hand side as well as the top floor of the right-hand side of the Château; the owners generally live in the two bottom floors but of course leave them unoccupied when the rest of the property is rented.
Close GallerySit back and relax, away from it all, and enjoy a flute of champagne or a chilled glass of rosé wine while you soak in the marvellous surroundings.
Close GalleryIf the sun is beating down too hard, you can drink or dine under this roofed pergola, which is fitted with ceiling fans and heaters for use throughout all seasons, as well as outdoor speakers for adding to the atmosphere.
Close GalleryLeading out into the courtyard through its large French windows, this bright and spacious living room has a sumptuous and inviting feel to it.
Close GalleryDirectly adjacent to the living room above is this cosy reading room, looking out onto the lavender garden the opposite side of the château from the courtyard.
Close GalleryThe kitchen, which was once a chapel in the former life of this stunning property, is equipped with all kinds of useful appliances, but of course in a home like this one is more likely to have a cook or a chef catering for most meals. Just ask the helpful house manager about booking chef service and he'll arrange everything for you.
Close GalleryThis vaulted dining room leads directly through to the living room (behind the photographer), the kitchen (the archway at the far left) and the courtyard. While most dining will undoubtedly happen outside in the sunshine in summer, this room is perfect for a windy or rainy day, or even just for staying cool while you eat when the fans under the pergola aren't enough.
Close GalleryThis is the only bedroom on the ground floor, located at the far end of the living room. It has its own quite private terrace that enjoys direct access to the pool.
Close GalleryIts bathroom features a walk-in shower and a jacuzzi bath.
Close GalleryOverlooking the grounds and the mighty Rhône river which is located less than two hundred metres from the Château, this bedroom is designed in the same manner as the other two bedrooms further along the corridor.
Close GalleryIts small but warm bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Close GalleryOn the first floor, this room has a balcony which overlooks the courtyard and enjoys a splendid view on the park.
Close GalleryIts bathroom has the same view over the park and has a bathtub as well as an Italian shower.
Close GalleryThis bedroom enjoys the same views and decor as the room just above, and their bathrooms are almost exact mirror images of each other.
Close GalleryBoth bathrooms for the two rooms above are designed in this exact manner and also enjoy views over the Rhône river.
Close GalleryThis room, located on the same side of the corridor as the one above, also benefits from views over the grounds.
Close GalleryIts bathroom also enjoys the same views and features a walk-in shower as well as a bathtub.
Close GalleryThis last bedroom is located on the other side of the corridor and is slightly smaller and cosier than the others. Its bathroom is exactly the same as the one just above but the layout is different.
Close GalleryAll the first-floor bedrooms are designed in this style, typical of the French 17th-18th century.
Close GalleryThe bathroom, adjoined to the room above, shares the same theme.
Close GalleryThis colourful bedroom's en-suite bathroom (not pictured) features a walk-in shower.
Close GalleryThe last 1st-floor room features a 180 cm bed and is somewhat smaller than the others, yet still retains the same high-standard furnishings and amenities.
