ENTRAIGUES SUR LA SORGUE, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 84320

A stone's throw from Avignon, on the banks of the Sorgue, this place is the result of the rehabilitation of a former industrial wasteland. First used for madder powder, then converted for ramie spinning, the factory was closed in 1954 and partly destroyed. Under the impetus of two women, the buildings on an area of more than 1000m2 have gradually come back to life to become a cultural hotspot in Vaucluse. This incredible place houses a living space, a large reception room, five rooms for artists in residence, several workspaces, as well as extensive gardens, all punctuated by the song of the river. An association has been created to manage the site and host concerts. The whole respects the spirit of the place, combining metal structures with its shed roofs with stone walls pierced with arched windows. The large hall of more than 400m2, designed for concerts, seminars or exhibitions, is a unique space that facilitates both the reception of the public and interactions with the artists. It can accommodate up to 300 people seated and has ideal acoustics. So much so, that the Harmonia Mundi company made it, for a few years, one of its recording venues. The crackling of the wood in the fireplace, which warms the room in winter, and the cicadas that accompany the violinists in summer, create a unique atmosphere. A reception area has been converted into a convivial dining room where artists and the public can meet to exchange over a snack before or after the events. Artists have all the comfort they need to study and record in a rehearsal room located on the same level. To accommodate them, five soundproofed rooms have been specially fitted out upstairs, allowing the musicians to rest and revise their scores. A large office serves as a link between the event space and the family sphere, bringing together various everyday or unusual objects. Exhibited in this enchanting setting, they acquire a new dimension. From the office, a large private terrace leads directly to the dining room and living room. The open kitchen and high ceilings increase the feeling of space and elegance. Natural light floods the room, coming from a triple exposure, making this space the heart of the house, warmed in winter by a wood stove. This level houses two bedrooms, a bathroom and a dressing room, with the possibility of extending the renovation to the mezzanine to add a third bedroom with its own bathroom. A large bookcase runs along the curved wall that divides these spaces. The property extends over a vast plot of more than 7 hectares, including an area dedicated to horses, and a path that leads to a 4-hectare plot farmed by a local farmer. The great secret of the property is the Sorgue, which delimits its land and offers, with its 13-degree waters, a welcome refreshment on hot days, inviting the most daring to swim. Although this property was initially renovated for a musical project, it is now ready to embrace a wide range of new creative adventures. Equipped with all the essential standards and authorisations, this former factory, now rehabilitated, offers a unique setting. With its large car park, access for people with reduced mobility, emergency exits and all the required safety features, nothing has been left to chance. Everything is in place to keep this space resonating, not only to the rhythms of the music, but also to the bursts of laughter, the soothing murmurs of meditations, the peaceful afternoons of the guests, and the bursts of new artistic creations, or who knows, many more surprises to come. This place, both singular and enchanting, is just waiting for your project to light up again and again. ENERGY CLASS: D / CLIMATE CLASS: B Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, indexed on 1 January 2021: between 13, 110 and 17, 800. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Gorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Milla CANDUSSO (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC number: 503 677 460 - AVIGNON.