Region: Provence (see
also Places to visit in the South of France)
Provence
is bordered by the Alps to the east and the Rhône River
to the west, with the Mediterranean Sea providing its southern
border. It has an unusually varied physical aspect, with landscapes
ranging from fertile plains in the Rhône valley, to mountains
in the east (notably Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Alpilles)
and marshlands in the south (the Camargue).
The
climate of Provence is typically Mediterranean, warm and dry.
The Mistral is a strong, cold wind from the north that occurs
mostly in the winter and spring .
A
great deal of rosé wine is produced under the Côtes de Provence
appellation, using some of the typical grapes of southern
France, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault. It is often
at its best young. The other Appelations of Provence are Bandol
AOC, Les Baux de Provence AOC, Bellet AOC, Cassis AOC, Coteaux
d'Aix-en-Provence AOC, Coteaux Varois AOC and Palette AOC.
Places
to visit in Provence include - Aigues-Mortes - Aix-en-Provence
- Alpilles - Arles - The Camargue - Luberon National Park
and Toulon. Toulon is the préfecture (capital) of the Var
département, in the former province of Provence. Toulon has
an airport with several low cost airlines flying to it.
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Aups, Provence : Sleeps up to 8: Fearn Villa - Villa
in superb Provencal Village with private pool, 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms Dishwasher Washing machine Satellite tv Room fans
Private pool Beach nearby Shops nearby Bars nearby Close to
River. This Villa sleeps 8 people, 3 dble bedrooms, large
lounge with two sets of double doors leading to the verandah
with BBQ area and the superb private pool. There is a fully
equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, microwave
etc, dining room area seating 8 people, sun room and luxury
bathroom. There is also a fully equipped newly renovated independent
studio with kitchen, lounge leading to patio doors - garden,
bathroom and mezannine with double bed. The garden overlooks
the hills and the village of Aups, it is private and enclosed,
there are electric gates leading to a private drive which
parks up to five cars. The garden has mature olive trees,
cherry tree, mature almond tree, small water feature, a beautiful
stone surround for the private pool and decking area. This
villa is only five minutes walk to the medieval village of
Aups which has beautiful Provencal shops, butchers, bakers,
antique shops, highly recommended, cafes, bars and regular
sat/weds markets. More information Aups has many interesting
mediavel features and architecture and a beautiful market
twice weekly on weds and sat mornings selling local produce.
The Gorges de Verdon is 30 minutes away which is world famous
(there are many watersports/activites). Le Lac de St Croix
is 15 minutes away and has small beaches and villages nearby.
Draguinan is one of the larger villages nearby which provides
an abundance of shopping and leisurely activities
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Fayence:
A beautiful
New Family Villa with lovely views that sleeps: 6 (x2 double,
x1 twin) with private inflatable surface pool. Les Petits
Chenes is an individual family house designed by a local architect
in Fayence and built to a high standard. Three double bedrooms,
one double bathroom with deluxe shower room and separate bath,
one toilet and bidet, a large living room with beamed ceiling
and artisan built log fireplace with protective glass front,
one modern fully equipped designer kitchen with American fridge
and breakfast table. There are double French doors opening
directly from the living room and kitchen areas, making the
accommodation both open and bright. Ample ParkingCLICK
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F
de la Rivieres 25 miles east of Avignon: Sleeps 10: in
5 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms. 8 adults plus small children. (Cots
available). It is immaculately prepared for your holiday:
Beds made up, drinks in the fridge. Maid service is twice
weekly: Pool cleaning and gardener included in the rent. It
is beautifully furnished and decorated to provide excellent
accommodation.It has a lovely swimming pool 10m X 5m,
extensive gardens (4 acres) and plenty of garden furniture
for out door living. There is a barbecue for charcoal grills
Local Information The nearest village, Violes is a
five minute walk away with all basic shops providing hot croissants
for breakfast and freshly spit-roasted chickens from the butcher
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Gordes:
Sleeps 6: A stylish luxury stone house with heated
pool, lovely gardens and superb panoramic views of the immense
Luberon Valley and mountains(vineyards, lavendar field &
ancient hilltowns. It is well situated on the edge of the
charming hilltown of Joucas - 4 kms from Gordes. It is very
quiet and private in its own walled garden. It is furnished
with highest quality house furnishings and has all modern
amenities. - Fireplace, tennis in the village , maid, gardener,
pool maintenance.CLICK
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La
Garde Freinet, Provence:Sleeps 7: 3 bedrooms- 2
bathrooms - Dishwasher - Washing machine. La Folly is in a
perfect location, being only ½ km. approximately from the
medieval village of La Garde Freinet, yet set far enough back
from the road to be quiet and totally private. It is set in
its own grounds of 1.8 hectares on a wooded hillside with
views through the trees to the village. Renovated in 2000,
La Folly is fully equipped with modern furniture including
a fully fitted kitchen and the main bathroom has been totally
refurbished. Local Information There are twice weekly
markets with local produce and crafts, good shops for everyday
needs and a large choice of restaurants CLICK
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villa
paradis, Toulon - Eden by the sea :
Sleeps up to 14: 6 bedrooms 5 bathrooms Dishwasher Washing
machine Satellite tv Telephone Private pool Beach nearby Shops
nearby TV Wonderful villa from the XIX century - by the sea
- private access to the beach - large swimming-pool in a nice
mediterranean garden full of palm trees - exceptionnal seaview
from every window - 6 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms - 14 persons
max - equipped kitchen - BBQ - drawing-rooms - quiet and charming
- interior jacuzi .Local Information the "Mourillon"
area : typical provençal marketplace + cute port with fishing
boats +the largest and most beautiful harbour of Europe +
sand beaches with restaurants. Leisure Facilities beach
nearby at the end of the garden — private access on the charming
coves — nautic sports facilities (sailing, fishing ,windsurfing...)
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Vaucluse, Nr Carpentras: Sleeps 2:
L'Amandier is set in a secluded corner of the owners' garden,
which abounds with cherry, apricot and other fruit trees.
Facing vineyards and open countryside rising towards the Plateau
of Vaucluse, it is conveniently close to the centre of the
pretty Provencal village of Saint Didier. This well-appointed
cottage sleeps two people. It comprises three rooms.CLICK
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