Le Presbytere St.Luce

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Ancient

Romantic

Magical

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The sultry wontons

that

quietly lure me

to

the places

of

my heart's

deepest

desire

This is most definitely one of those places.

For a thousand years, since the 11th century, high on a clifftop in the South of France, Chapelle Sainte-Luce has stood in silent vigil, with breathtakingly beautiful views over the small village of Les Taillades.

Once the Chapel to the medieval village below, the 11th century rectory no longer serves that purpose.

But, unlike here in the States, where the old is torn down to make way for the new, this divine house of antiquity has been restored and is in loving use --

Let's take a peek

There are two main living areas

There is a fireplace to warm you, if this gorgeous wash of sunlight doesn't do the trick.

Can you imagine curling up with book and cup of coffee here?
I'd furnish the place completely differently, but I'm so in love with the house itself, the history, the location and the views that I could be happy with nothing more than a hammock! (for a while at least)

It's hard for me to really grasp the fact that these walls are 1000 years old -



The kitchen, while staying true architecturally to its antiquity, has the perfect addition of modern conveniences.



Be still my heart
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beautiful
in its
natural
simplicity
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The natural light is unbelievable and provides a warmth no light fixture ever could.

The master bedroom offers stunning views of the Luberon National Park below

...can you imagine how gorgeous this would be if one of you Interior Designers worked your magic in here? I don't think my heart could take it.

The views from every room are just unreal-

The sweet 'top' bedroom, in addition to its view and charm, also has a door to the rooftop terrace.

In a home built recently, I wouldn't like this at all, but as I said - with an 11th century restored chapel and grounds - I wouldn't need much else.

And then there is what the owner's call the "Moroccan" room with it's heart-stopping views - can you imagine seeing that view each morning when you awoke?!

That view looks like a painting!

I just love all that natural light. I know I said I didn't need much, but I can only imagine if John Saladino got his hands on this place...

As if all of this wasn't enough - there are the delicious courtyards

and of course, what is an 11th century piece of heaven without Fig trees and grapevines?

The rooftop terrace waits for you like an old friend...

Offering simple comfort and indescribable views

that make the heart sing

and the soul sigh

with pure

and

utter delight

Heaven on Earth.

...to me, anyway.

photos: Rebbecca Du Pont