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 Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Come and stay a while in Provence. Our writers share their experiences on the full range of short-term accommodation to buying property in the South of France. Read about dreamy villas that you can rent and to luxury hotels. However, it’s not all about the number of stars there are plenty of enchanting Bed & Breakfasts. Self-catered apartments offer you a home-base away from home. Campsites are terrific options for families and affordable travel. Your bed in Provence awaits.

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Les Bories Luxury Hotel and a Spa Hidden in Gordes

January 30, 2018
Secluded in a 20-acre aromatic park of olive and cypress trees, lavender, rosemary, and thyme is a hidden little retreat called les Bories, which is located on a quiet road across from Gordes. Les Bories is a five-star luxury hotel with a beautiful spa that offers extensive treatments. So in keeping with my tradition of …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Experience Luxury in the Alpilles with Domaine de Manville Golf or Spa Packages

January 24, 2018
Patience, vision and exquisite taste converted a run-down 250-acre agricultural property, outside of Maussane des Alpilles, into a luxury resort — Domaine de Manville. Edith and Patrick Saut purchased the land and associated ragtag collection of farm buildings in 2007. Seven years later and with a multi-million Euro budget, this 5-star hotel opened its doors …
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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Mas des Sens is a Provençal Oasis in the Luberon Valley

December 21, 2017
I really don’t want to share this one, I really don’t. But it’s pure kindness that makes me not withhold. In the Luberon valley, just below Bonnieux and Lacoste, lies an oasis of perfection called Mas des Sens. Le mas is a gorgeously manicured property in a quiet, rural location and is made up of three …
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Caroline Longstaffe · Living in Provence

Expat Living in Lourmarin Our House in Provence

December 19, 2017
Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Back in March I wrote about the excitement of returning somewhere special, to Lourmarin, quoting from Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” I also mentioned that I had an appointment with a real estate agent…. A great deal has happened since then, but it all began with an …
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