Your Provencal villa provides a perfect place from which to start an exploration of the region, or simply somewhere to relax and enjoy the scenery. This scenery has inspired many great artists in the past, notably Cézanne and Van Gogh, with its lavender carpeted valleys, vast stretches of sunflower fields, endless vineyards and countless olive tree orchards.

For an unusual view of the region, try hot air ballooning. If this is not for you, explore Provence through horse riding, hiking, mountain-biking, canoeing or even hang gliding. In winter, stay in one of our chalets in the mountains of Provence, and experience a European skiing holiday.

Provence is a region rich in historical buildings and monuments. Originally a Roman province, the area has many interesting ancient sites. Explore in particular the city of Arles, which houses a roman amphitheatre, a cathedral, a roman necropolis and crytoporticus along with other examples of ancient roman architecture.

Famous for dishes such as bouillabaisse and ratatouille, Provencal cuisine uses many fresh ingredients from the countryside such as tomatoes, olives and lemons. Locals describe the cuisine as "la cuisine du soleil" (cuisine of the sun). After sampling what Provence has to offer you will no doubt understand why.

Events and Festivals in Provence
Gard- Uzès Market (Every Saturday)
Les Baux de Provence - Wine festival (May)
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer - Gypsy Festival (May)
Orange -Les Chorégies d' Orange festival (July)
Aix-en-Provence - Music festival (June)
Avignon - Art Festival (July)
Arles- Feria Corridas (bullfighting) (Easter-September)