How wonderful to be able to stroll to the local Farmer’s market every evening and pick up a wealth of delicious seasonal produce during your stay at Villa La Sorgue, a delightful village house with a private pool in traditional Provençal village of Velleron.

Market lovers also note you are only 6km from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, famed for its antique stores and Sunday morning brocante, one of the most famous flea markets in Provence. That said, you may prefer to spend your time canoeing along the Sorgue River, hiking through the landscapes of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse or cycling to your hearts content in the foothills of Mont Ventoux.

Indeed, Villa La Sorgue enjoys a superb setting for guests wishing to soak up the authentic ambience of village life in Provence whilst also being so well located for so many highlights of the region. It’s such an attractive little home for 2-4 guests with a small, pretty lounge and dining area, a characterful wood stove, an open kitchen on the side alongside a double bedroom and modern shower room. A separate garden studio is home to the second en suite double bedroom and also features a private terrace.

Villa La Sorgue’s Provençal garden is gorgeous with a shady mulberry tree for al-fresco feasts, deck chairs by the small pool for warm summer afternoons alongside a stone bridge crossing the flowing natural stream – it really is so charming.

The heart of medieval Velleron is a short stroll away with a small handful of restaurants, a bakery and a small supermarket just on the edge of the village. The Sorgue River flows past the foot of the village, close to the market place which hosts a fantastic Farmer’s market six evenings a week (April to September, three times a week during other months). Only farmers from the Velleron area can sell their produce – the market has gained a fine reputation over time and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Wander back to your holiday home with strawberries, cherries, olives, melons and other seasonal delights of Provence.

Villa La Sorgue is a village house in Velleron set in a lovely garden with a natural stream flowing through, only 6km from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and half an hour by car from the historic city of Avignon.

The nearest airports are Avignon (21km) whilst both Marseille and Nimes Airports are just over an hour away. Alternatively, take a fast-speed train from Lille Flandres or Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare d’Avignon TGV (Paris to Avignon takes 2 hours 40 minutes).

Velleron is known throughout Provence for its wonderful Farmer’s market where local producers sell their seasonal delights at the foot of the village. The market takes place from Monday to Saturday at 6.00 p.m. (April to September) or three evenings a week from 4.30 p.m. at other times of year (the market is always closed on Sundays and public holidays). It is such a great way to fill your fridge – depending on the season, the area is known for its strawberries, cherries, asparagus, melons, olives, herbs and so much more. It has been listed as one of the 100 most outstanding markets in France.

Meanwhile, the medieval centre of Velleron is also a short walk away – climb the historic lanes (and steps) of this authentic working village and come across a bar-restaurant, pizzeria, patisserie and bakery and a few other places to eat. There is also a small supermarket on the edge of the village and larger supermarkets near L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (7km) is another great highlight of the area, a picturesque town loved for its antique stores, pretty cafes, waterwheels and famous Sunday morning brocante/flea-market. It is such a charming town to wander around and truly soak up the Provençal ambience.

A little further are Lagnes (13km) and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (12km) for tree-top adventures, hiking trails and canoeing/kayaking along the Sorgue River. Continue on to the landscapes of the Luberon for lavender fields, vineyards and iconic perched villages classified as some of the most beautiful in France including Gordes (26km), Ménerbes (26km) and Roussillon (35km).

In the other direction, cyclists will love the many routes across the Vaucluse countryside and foothills of Mont Ventoux – Bédoin (30km) is a mecca for cycling fans attempting the challenging mountain ascent. Meanwhile, be enchanted by characterful local villages such as Pernes-les-Fontaines (6km) and its many fountains and Saint-Didier (10km) with its café terraces and plane trees.

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