Very well located, in a secluded but easily accessible area, with a nice and relaxing view. Sandra and Stephane (the owners and neighbors) went out of their way to accommodate us on very late check-in and early check-out. The house was super clean. Only suggested upgrade would be to have wifi.

Very well located, in a secluded but easily accessible area, with a nice and relaxing view. Sandra and Stephane (the owners and neighbors) went out of their way to accommodate us on very late check-in and early check-out. The house was super clean. Only suggested upgrade would be to have wifi.

Our family stayed in La Cigalette for two weeks in July 2019, but we would have enjoyed staying for yet another week. It is perfect for an active family. The house has a secluded location, with a variety of beautiful trees. The evenings are very agreeable, with quiet dining and card playing on the terrace, especially as the threes are bathing in the light and color of the sunset. The house and kitchen are very well equipped, with all you need for an enjoyable time. Both Malaucene (2 km) and Vaison la Romain (8 km) have much to offer, both as lively, small villages and as historical sites. We visited the Roman museum in Vaison, and was impressed with the quality of it. The area has many hiking trails, and the one that passes not far from the house, takes you to Entrechaux after 3-4 km, also a lovely small village, with a castle open to the public. As a cyclist you will come across many such jewels, in any direction like Bedoin, Villes-sur-Auzon, Montbrun, Aurel and Brantes. Not to mention the impressive Mont Ventoux, Gorges de la Nesque, Gorges Du Toulourenc, and the Dentelles de Montmirail. I could have gone on. La Cigalette fulfilled our expectations to our vacation, and more; the house was impeccably functional and cool on warm days, with a lovely garden and a private surrounding. The owner Sandra Renard helped us in any way needed, thank you for that, Sandra. And Malaucene is a perfect point of departure to experience Vaucluse. We highly recommend La Cigalette!

Just back home to rainy Wales, it's time to reflect on a beautiful week in Malaucène. The house is in a lovely, peaceful location in the shadow of Le Mont Ventoux. Malaucène is walkable, with Vaison la Romaine a short drive away to pick up shopping supplies. Both have nice places to eat and interesting history. Five of us stayed (two couples and one single adult). The room layout was fine. Although one double is reached from another, it is not the only entrance, so we just kept the adjoining door closed during our stay. The bedrooms are all spacious, clean and comfortable; the beds, in particular, were super-comfy! The upstairs ensuite and large downstairs bathroom were fine for five of us. The indoor living space was again well-equipped and comfortable, although I must confess that we spent almost all of our time outside! This brings me to the outside space, which was superb. A terrace with loungers/sofas and sunshade was a great spot to relax in, with a second, larger, terrace on the other side of the house containing a huge dining table and chairs, and barbecue. You could choose to soak up or avoid the sun at any point in the day. The lockable shed was really useful and the racks in it comfortably accommodated our five road bikes. A special mention must go to Sandra, who couldn't have been more helpful; answering enquiries pre-booking, responding to all communications post-booking really quickly, and being really friendly and welcoming during our stay. The apricot nectar and the prunes were a much appreciated gesture, too! Just one note of advice: don't trust your satnav! The easiest way to access La Cigalette is off the D938 just at the entrance/exit to Malaucène. I should have listened to Sandra when she advised that we contact her on our way in! Overall, a great house in a lovely part of Provence, whether cycling is your thing or not. We'd definitely come back to this area and would love to stay in La Cigalette again.