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Renovated Rectory in Southern France

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A little eye candy for the end of the day. Earlier we wrote about barn conversions; now we're looking at another type of renovation. This 11th century rectory in the French village of Les Taillades has been preserved and updated over the years...

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We can't remember how we originally found the house online, but we've had it bookmarked for months now, returning to it whenever we want to take a little virtual vacation.


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The village surrounding the rectory is home to about 2,000 people, and the house is located at the end of an ancient road that ascends a hill above the village.


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The house has obviously been outfitted with modern appliances and electricity. The neutral furnishings and mix of traditional styles compliment the weathered, storied character of the home.


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The adjoining Romanesque Chapelle Sainte-Luce is a local historic landmark, and the property overlooks Luberon National Park.


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It looks like the rectory may be currently used as a bed and breakfast, though it's difficult to tell from the information provided on the site. For more information and photos, visit Le Presbetyre Sainte Luce.

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My gosh, this is gorgeous. This officially counts as internet porn.

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on February 10th 2009 at 8:40pm
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These pictures didn't wow me--there are some better ones at the link. I am sure it's the kind of place that is just breathtaking in person.

posted by madsarah on February 10th 2009 at 8:53pm
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i had a flick through their site and some of the other pics are stunning - particularly the ones on the rooftop. hmmm dreamy

posted by red.door.read. on February 10th 2009 at 9:55pm
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This is painful to see. I SO WANNA BE THERE AND CAN'T. Ugh. Beautiful house, Southern France is such an amazing place, so much history and so much good wine.

Ok ok, I just watched A Good Year with Russell Crowe, and I'm all about Southern France right now.

posted by stepanka on February 10th 2009 at 10:35pm
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Oh no! There is a beautiful old rectory for sale in the town next to me. I want it NOW!

posted by HelloChloe on February 11th 2009 at 4:25pm
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Beautiful. It reminds me of the few months I spent living in southern France.

posted by tashar on February 16th 2009 at 1:42am
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