Peaceful family home

Location: last house on an alley leading into the mountains. Perfect combination of urban (10 min walk to the bakery) and rural (so quiet, that deer come to the house at night). The house is fully equipped, from a large flat-screen TV to stove and washing machine, because during the off-season, it is used by the family. So everything is tried and true, no cheap or ill-planned installation or furniture. The large garden is great for a quiet, relaxing day at home. The location is a good starting point for bike or hike trips into the beautiful area. It couldn’t have been better.

With a party of five and a dog, we had a great holiday. It was very hot (36 degrees Celcius) and we mostly had to stay inside during the warm hours of the day (11 am till 6 pm) Luckily, there was an extra bedroom and living room available, otherwise the house would have been a bit small. Living outside, even reading a book on the terrace, was not possible during most part of the day. Also, we had to be very careful with the water. We were warned that the well could dry out out during our stay (the nice lady of the house made sure we had almost 20 bottled of mineral water just in case). Thank god it didn’t happen. Apart from these weather conditions, the environment is truly beautiful. The view from the house is nothing less than spectacular. After a short walk you get to the village where there’s always a festive mood. Do visit the bakery, they make sourdough bread and baguettes every day: so delicious! The way back up is a bit more challenging, especially in the heat. You will definitely need a car to explore the surroundings, public transportation is not a strong point in this region. Cool down in the river Sorgue, you can play and swim 3 kilometers from the house. We also drove all the way to Arles, Avignon, Marseille and -our favourite- Aix-en-Provence. A bit closer is L’Isle sur la Sorgue, such a cosy little town with good restaurants (much better than the ones in Fontaine de Vaucluse). All in all, we really enjoyed our stay.

This property is straight out of a Marcel Pagnol book. Only 5 min walk into the village but when at the house you feel like you are miles away. If you´re looking for peace and relaxation surrounded by olive trees and the natural beauty of provence then this is your place.

La Periere is a traditional house in a beautiful and peaceful setting, yet within walking distance of the village of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. The house is surrounded by its own land with olive and almond trees and beautiful wild flowers. La Periere is very clean, thoughtfully presented, well-equipped and (importantly) has very comfortable beds. Mr and Mme Ferragut are exceptional hosts and provided a very warm welcome and were always contactable if required. We would love to return to this wonderful house and area!

Nice quite house, pleasant owner.

While browsing the entry for " La Periere " in anticipation of our next visit in June- I noticed that there are no reviews since 2012. Also that there are none in English- so, pour encourager les autres anglais- here goes. Since I discovered La Fontaine in the 60's , as a student staying at the youth hostel across the valley, I've been under the spell of this magical place- both for its enchanting setting and its almost mythological history. Inevitably it soaks up waves of visitors by day but evenings are peaceful except for sound of the Sorgue river rushing through the village. Previous reviews convey the attractions of the house, sheltered by its cliffs and surrounded by olive trees and foliage of all kinds. With its dry-stone walls, aromatic plants and rugged terrain it really is a microcosm of Provence and a haven of tranquillity . With the recent addition of WIFI and television (discretely concealed from view when not in use), modern technology has arrived to complement the pervading rustic calm. We have enjoyed the generous hospitality of Marie-Jose and Jean-Louis every year since 2009 - can't wait to return this summer, Gordon Mason

Wunderbare Lage, sehr ruhig, riesiges Grundstück, perfekt für Hunde, Wanderweg direkt vor der Tür. Das richtige Haus für einen Sommerurlaub, den man tagsüber und abends draußen verbringt!

Le cadre est magnifique La terrasse est ombragée Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et à l écoute