Our property alone has 30 hectares of private park land, yet this is small compared to the adjoining natural space, some of which is cultivated and some left just as it has been for centuries. La Colle sits on the east face of a small hill ( Altitude 633 m) and has a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside.
Gîte Galileo Sleeps 4 people very comfortably. Accessed by it's own private staircase you enter the gîte's principal room which is 50m2 in size (Overall size app. 80m2). Many people are immediately astounded at the huge original oak beamed suspended roof ! This is a specific type of construction which was practiced over 150 years ago for covering large spaces and is beautifully preserved. In this principal room we have kept the vastness of the space open, and have separated it into sections, so that the overall look of the room has kept it's original aspect. The additions to this room have been created in an overall "Southern European" style.
The lounging area is ideal for viewing the entertainment systems, see one of our DVD's or just relax and listen to a CD while reading a book from our English/French library, Don't forget to bring some of your favourite music which you can play on our digital centre or you can plough through our English film library of over 300 films.
The American Kitchen is fully equipped for up to eight servings, a four burner gas stove, electric oven, full sized dish washer, three different ways to make coffee, tea pot, small quantity of starter commodities; pepper salt sugar etc..., fridge freezer, full sized electric oven, pressure cooker, and a range of other helpful items for your convenience.
The principal bedroom is specifically positioned at the furthest point away from the twin bedroom. It has a 200 x 160 double bed which looks out onto your terrace and valley below which is crested by the mountains kissing the horizon.
From the bed you can enjoy both the sunrise and the sunsets that regularly splash their golden colours across the horizon.
Leading off the main room is the second double bedroom 20m2 in size. This bedroom has two 190 x 90 cm single beds and added to this bedroom is a make up / changing area with hand basin.
Coupled to this twin bedroom is an "en suite " bathroom which has a bath / shower, WC and basin. The bathroom is kited out in a ship like configuration.
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Other Interior Facilities
TV Satellite, DVD Player, CD Player, Internet Access, WiFi Access, Games Room, Telephone, HiFi System,Video, 600+ film library.
Local Attractions
There are many things that can be discovered, the principal town serving the area is Forcalquier, here you can find all the necessary ingredients to feast and enjoy. The quality and variance is quite exceptional. There are two supermarkets, and a host of small enterprises which will tempt your tastes and smell. You will find many of the products have been produced locally, real tomatoes that have taste, real local lamb that has been brought up naturally on the prairies and pastures, and of course a vast selection of high quality cheeses and wines.
On Mondays Forcalquier hosts the principal market in the area, here you can be tempted by the multitude of products edible or not, or just sit and watch the world go by with a pleasant drink in one of the 3 main cafes on the market square.
Further a field in the area, there are hundreds of little villages and small towns to be discovered.
Here is a small selection of some of the sights that you can visit:
East - Gr. Canyon du Verdon 1.30hr, Lac St.Croix1.30hr ( sailing, swimming, sand beach, ped-alo), Lac de Esparron 1hr ( sailing, swimming ) Sisteron 0.45hr ( historic and offers gliding ) Le plateau de Valensole 1hr ( most spectacular lavender fields).
West - Apt 0.45hr ( Historic) , Gordes 1hr ( Historic ), Avignon 1.30hr ( Historic Arts & Cultural), Roussillon 1hr ( specific type of red sand construction also known as "Colorado Provençal"), Fontain de Vaucluse 1.30hr ( Historic ), les Baux de Provence 1.30hr
( Historic - Roman ).
South - Aix en Provence 1hr ( Historic ), Manosque 0.40hr ( Historic ), Marseille 1.30hr ( Historic ), Carry le Rouet & Sausset 1.30hr (Beaches & sea side) Marignane - Marseille 1.15 hr ( Principal Int. airport for the region) Le Camargue 2hrs ( Pink Pelicans, special Gypsy life-style, seaside).
Throughout the summer season almost every town presents a variance of Festivals, spectacles, special thyme markets, concerts and other entertainment to suit all types of tastes, they are far too numerous even to try and list. In addition to this there are many local ( within 30 mins) interesting sites to see which range from churches to monasteries, specialist types of agriculture, natural spectacles and views.
There is also two swimming pools near by one in Forcalquier and the other in St.Etienne Les Orgues.
Walking and Bicycle clubs - Come regularly to the area because of it's splendor and facilities, if you are interested in this check with the French clubs.
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Local Attractions
On Mondays Forcalquier hosts the principal market in the area, here you can be tempted by the multitude of products edible or not, or just sit and watch the world go by with a pleasant drink in one of the 3 main cafes on the market square.
Further a field in the area, there are hundreds of little villages and small towns to be discovered.
Here is a small selection of some of the sights that you can visit:
East - Gr. Canyon du Verdon 1.30hr, Lac St.Croix1.30hr ( sailing, swimming, sand beach, ped-alo), Lac de Esparron 1hr ( sailing, swimming ) Sisteron 0.45hr ( historic and offers gliding ) Le plateau de Valensole 1hr ( most spectacular lavender fields).
West - Apt 0.45hr ( Historic) , Gordes 1hr ( Historic ), Avignon 1.30hr ( Historic Arts & Cultural), Roussillon 1hr ( specific type of red sand construction also known as "Colorado Provençal"), Fontain de Vaucluse 1.30hr ( Historic ), les Baux de Provence 1.30hr
( Historic - Roman ).
South - Aix en Provence 1hr ( Historic ), Manosque 0.40hr ( Historic ), Marseille 1.30hr ( Historic ), Carry le Rouet & Sausset 1.30hr (Beaches & sea side) Marignane - Marseille 1.15 hr ( Principal Int. airport for the region) Le Camargue 2hrs ( Pink Pelicans, special Gypsy life-style, seaside).
Throughout the summer season almost every town presents a variance of Festivals, spectacles, special thyme markets, concerts and other entertainment to suit all types of tastes, they are far too numerous even to try and list. In addition to this there are many local ( within 30 mins) interesting sites to see which range from churches to monasteries, specialist types of agriculture, natural spectacles and views.
There is also two swimming pools near by one in Forcalquier and the other in St.Etienne Les Orgues.
Walking and Bicycle clubs - Come regularly to the area because of it's splendor and facilities, if you are interested in this check with the French clubs.
In the area
This Property is situated in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d`Azur
Nearest Airport: Marseille MP2 at 75 km
Nearest Station: La Brillanne at 15 km
Nearest Ferry:
Nearest Beach: Carry le Rouet at 80 km
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.