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 Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence

Renting a place during your stay in Provence provides lots of flexibility to customise your holiday. In a self-catered home or apartment, you can prepare some of your meals when you want them, and do not have to pay restaurant prices several times a day. A rental property gives you a taste of Provence at your pace for a short period, time to enjoy South of France lifestyle. Enjoy a wide range of selections in these articles.

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Rental in Goult With a Studio with a Million-Dollar View

July 13, 2017
Nestled on the side of a hill (in Goult) with stunning views looking out over toward Bonnieux lies a small, secluded studio for two. This little rental is a dream. Though small, it is fitted to such a high standard. Read the original Cobblestones and Vineyards article for Cheryl’s photos and description of the studio …
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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Gîte in Bonnieux That Comes With a Dog and Two Cats

May 4, 2017
On our last visit to Provence, we stayed at a little oasis of tranquillity tucked away just below the village of Bonnieux. Each day began with a short yet very steep five-minute walk up to the boulangerie for fresh croissants. Lazy afternoons were spent lounging by a pool gazing up at the enchanting rooftops of …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Stay Here! Luberon Luxury at Paradis en Provence

June 16, 2016
In 1999, a decade after the publication of Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence”, Georgina Causton and her partner decided to take a sabbatical year. Smitten by the South of France, they never returned to live in London. Instead, they bought a house and three mortgages later ended up with three properties. All three locations …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Escapes in the Olives and Vines of Provence

April 11, 2016
A summertime escape to the Cote d’Azur from the French Alps. Heavenly! One might be tempted to describe the combination of a villa near Bandol, in Provence, and a home in the French mountain resort of Val d’Isère as the “the best of both worlds.” In 2010, Su Stephens and her husband Andy decided that …
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Bed & Breakfasts in Provence · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

City, Beach, or Small Town: Where to Stay in Provence

September 7, 2015
Before my recent trip to Provence, I didn’t know much about the area other than it was known for its lavender and pastis. It’s only 3.5 hours from Marseille to Nice, so I figured it couldn’t be that hard to find a place to stay. Despite its relatively small size (compared to, say, California, where …
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