When one considers Provence, the imagery conjured is of graceful country lanes and sweeping rustic vistas, hilltop towns and lavender fields—views that are empirically unique to the area they represent. Amidst this pastoral landscape, one also visualizes pretty country homes exuding a style that is typically French and characteristically Provençal. Le Domaine de L’Enclos is just this—a charming manor house built of stone, and framed by board and batten shutters and a clay tile roof, with a backdrop that aims to render one speechless. Possessing a mantle of spacious, verdant gardens that merge into the undulating hills and valleys just beyond, the estate is, in one word, magnificent. Wherever you affix your eyes, whether you gaze out at the pastoral landscape, or walk along the walled walkways of the perimeter where gravel crunches underfoot, you’re sure to be enamored.

Now an existing four-star hotel, L’Enclos offers lodging to visitors looking to experience true Provençal life. Yet for those who desire more, the rare opportunity to be a part of L’Enclos, and an even more exceptional prospect to invest in a piece of Provence, is now available. Newly-designed apartments and suites, as well as villas with encompassing terraces and private gardens, will be constructed beginning this fall. The residences will be designed to embody provincial luxury, and will enjoy a splendid view of Gordes or the Luberon Valley. The units will be sold in whole or fractional configuration, for those looking to invest in second-home ownership in a place of extraordinary beauty and sundry activity.

Situated in Gordes, L’Enclos benefits from proximity to its beautiful town center, a location known as one of the most beautiful villages in France and celebrated in part for sheltering many of France’s renowned artists. Perched on the Plateau de Vaucluse cliff edge, Gordes embodies a rich architectural history, as seen in the Romanesque, Renaissance and medieval sites throughout town. Houses of white and gray stone rise above the plateau of Vaucluse, where streets conjoin as they rise ever higher toward a peak that yields a remarkable view. Commemorated in Peter Mayle’s book, A Year in Provence, Gordes is, without a doubt, worth experiencing.

Provence, with its relatively diverse topography, and an extensive history that runs far before of the arrival of the Romans, offers much to do for sightseers and sports enthusiasts alike. For those drawn to the water, the Rhone rests just to the west of Gordes, while the glamorous Mediterranean runs the length of the coastal southern and eastern borders. In addition, food and wine play a big role in Provence. With vineyards extending throughout the region, including the celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape just north of Gordes, and a gastronomy that would delight even the most fastidious consumer, the ability to indulge the senses is vast. For these reasons, Provence is an area that appeals not only to visitors the world over, but to the residents of France, who revere the area as their very own playground.

Whether you come to Provence to play or simply to relax, L’Enclos is a magnificent location in which to position yourself. With a charming heating swimming pool accompanied by the surrounding sloping hills, and an on-site restaurant when the cuisine from Gordes doesn’t beckon, the atmosphere is ideal for a repose, repast, and excursions to enthrall. Come and experience le belle vie!