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Chateau Molyneux

Chateau Molyneux

France, Provence ~ 13 Bedrooms ~ 13 Bathrooms ~ Sleeps 10 to 25

At a glance
 
Close to Avignon, this extremely comfortable château dates back to the 14th century. It is divided into two parts : the LUXURY wing which has 2 bedrooms and the GUEST wing which has 11 bedrooms. It would be absolutely ideal for a VIP who wanted to invite family and friends to stay whilst maintaining his own privacy.

Location
 
A 5 minute drive from Avignon, a European centre for arts and culture with a variety of starred restaurants, cinemas and luxury shops. Avignon is well served by a network of highways, trains (TGV)  at 11kms/6 miles and several airports (Avignon at 18kms/11 miles, Nîmes at 40kms/24 miles, and Marseilles at 90kms/55 miles).
 
Many direct flights daily from London to AVIGNON, MARSEILLES and NIMES airports.

Description
 
Following a day exploring Avignon or the villages and markets of Provence, you will enjoy cooling off in the large swimming-pool (14 m x 7 m – 45ft x 22ft) (HEATED in the cooler months), relaxing in the garden or park, or simply enjoying a siesta on one of the covered terraces.
 
For many years this château was a stopover for Church dignitaries waiting to have an audience with the Pope. Today, completely restored, it is an ideal holiday destination thanks to its position between Italy and Spain, Mont Ventoux and the Mediterranean, and because of its high level of comfort - all the bedrooms have their own bathrooms, all the beds are 180cm wide and all of them can be made into twin beds, plus it is also completely air conditioned and has the additional attraction for VIPs of being divisible into two :
 
The LUXURY wing for the hosts = the east wing
 
The GUEST wing for guests, family or even staff = the west wing 
 
 
 
The East Wing:
 
This is the most luxurious wing of the château (approx. 600 m2/6,458 sq ft) at the back of which, on the second floor, are also the manager’s and the housekeeper’s apartments.
 
 
 
Ground floor:
 
A magnificent entrance hall with a huge staircase, a guest cloakroom with wc (service access at the back with a baggage lift)
 
Vaulted drawing room with a fireplace.
 
The ‘bar sitting room’, vaulted ceiling, huge sofas, fireplace, large screen satellite tv, games table, etc. From this room, a communicating door leads to the guest dining room and patio in the other part of the chateau.
 
A dining room which can seat up to 25, looking onto a landscaped courtyard with a fountain  (an outdoor " al fresco" dining area under the plane trees)
 
Fully equipped kitchen including a chef’s piano with five gas burners, 2 ovens, a plancha, 2 dishwashing machines, an American fridge, toasters, a meat slicing machine, a Nespresso machine, etc. (Service access at the back.)
 
Scullery
 
 
 
First floor
 
Large hallway (with access to the west wing)

Office with fireplace, large leather sofas, desk and printer.
 
 
 
Master suites:
 •‘Monsieur’s bedroom’ with a corridor at the back leading to a bathroom with a hammam and shower, wc, basin and large dressing room.
 •‘Madame’s bedroom’ with its own bathroom, basin, a whirlpool bath, wc, spacious cupboards. Lovely view over the park.
 
 
 
These two rooms have an inter-communicating door but also open onto the corridor. This corridor provides access for service, to the hall, ‘monsieur’s’ bathroom and the large dressing room. 
 
 
 
The West Wing:
 
Ground floor
 
On the ground floor of the château is a spacious vaulted living room with a fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating.  Off the living room is a cosy library corner.
 
A fully-equipped Provençal kitchen with all appliances, plenty of prep space and a large dining table. A separate dining room leads to a covered outdoor dining area and beyond, a large open patio.
 
There is also a powder room and laundry room on this floor.
 
A cosy double bedroom with en suite bathroom.
 
First floor :
 
6 double bedrooms, 6 en suite bathrooms,
 
1 single bedroom with small kitchenette and bathroom with shower
 
Second floor :
 
4 double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
 
 
Each room offers understated refinement with A/C, TV, internet access and a well appointed bathroom.

Bedrooms
 
East wing - first floor:
 
‘Monsieur’s bedroom’,  bathroom with hammam and shower, wc, basin, king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request)
 
‘Madame’s bedroom’, bathroom with whirlpool bath, wc, king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request)
 
 
 
West wing - ground floor 

Bedroom 1 - king size bed or twin beds (by request) with terrace and direct access to the pool with shower and jacuzzi
 
West wing - first floor 

Bedroom 2 - king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request) with bathroom with bath, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 3 - king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request) with bathroom with bath, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 4 - king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request) with bathroom with shower, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 5 - king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request) with bathroom with shower, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 6 - king size bed (can be made up as twin beds by request) with bathroom with shower, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 7 - double bed - could be used as a child’s or nanny's bedroom. There is A/C, small bathroom with shower and basin. TV and a kitchenette.
 
West wing – second floor:

Bedroom 8 - king size bed ( or twin by request ) with bathroom with shower, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 9 - king size bed ( or twin by request ) with bathroom with bath, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 10 - king size bed ( or twin by request ) with bathroom with bath, basin, wc.
 
Bedroom 11 - king size bed ( or twin by request ) with bathroom with shower, basin, wc

Services
 
Included :

 •Daily maid cleaning service: 12 hrs (2x6h)
 •Final cleaning
 •Breakfast service (food at customer’s expense)
 •The house manager will shop for clients’ breakfast needs
 •House manager, Gerard, who lives in the east wing of the chateau and looks after all maintenance (fluent English/Spanish)
 •House keeper Paola ( fluent English/Spanish)
 •Garden & heated swimming pool (including maintenance)

Extras :
 •Gerard will be delighted to organise a ‘Happy Hour’ and serve his incredible cocktails (100€ for the event + the cost of alcohol ordered in advance)
 His experience in preparing a dizzying array of cocktails will ensure that your ‘Happy Hours’ are truly memorable occasions.
 •Extra maid service@12€/hrs
 •Washing & Ironing of personal belongings by request only


 
By request : Chef Aubertin The Chef service includes
 •Purchase of the food (at customer's expense)
 •Preparation of meals
 •Setting the table
 •Serving the meals
 •Cleaning the kitchen
 •It is also possible to arrange cooking lessons for children or a visit to a local farm or winery
 
 
 
The Chef Service Aubertin presents some ideas of his menu.
 
Notes
 •DOWN PAYMENT: 50%  and  SECURITY DEPOSIT 10,000 €
 •Please note : the chef service is not available from October to May.
 •There is a maximum of 6 children for any period of occupancy.
 •Pre-approved pets are accepted with an increase in security deposit and housekeeping service costs
 
BBQ, Ping Pong,
Wifi internet and A/C throughout
 Satellite TV in all the bedrooms

Due to factors beyond our control, prices and conditions are subject to change without notice.