As a family we love going on picnics all over the wonderful area the we call home – the Côte d’Azur. Here I share with you some of our favourite locations; some well known, others not so. An absolute favourite spot, which is always a success with visitors when we take them there, is a plateau high above the village of Tourettes sur Loup called le Caire.
Keep reading to find out about all five of Phoebe’s favourite picnic spots.
La Bastide des Songes is a quiet oasis located in the central Luberon. Guests of this B&B and cottage enjoy a peaceful setting for their holidays.
La Bastide des Amandiers is a restored farmhouse with six spacious bedrooms. The layout is perfect for a vacation with extended family or friends.
La Ferme des Oliviers is an elegant, renovated farmhouse surrounded by olive trees. This villa has all the modern amenities for 10 guests in 5 en-suite bedrooms.
Les Olivettes, once a Provencal farmhouse in the Luberon, has 4 spacious rental apartments only a 4-minute walk from the centre of Lourmarin.
A delightful 3-bedroom holiday apartment at Domaine des Escavalins is an organic olive farm. Well-appointed and private, the gite has room for six (6) people.
Paradise in Provence is minutes from Tourrettes-sur-Loup in the Alpes Maritime a comfortable holiday spot for families or couples.
Bastide La Folle du Logis is a two-bedroom B&B on a beautiful property near Lorgues with modern necessities and old-world Provencal charms.
La Maison de Beaumont studios have a kitchenettes and comfortable living and sleeping areas. In addition, each one is furnished with decorative, practical pieces.
La Maison de Beaumont has 3 comfortable 1-bedroom suites. Each one has a full kitchen, spacious living areas, and beautiful bathrooms.
La Picholine is a newly renovated barn with 2 ensuite bedrooms in the centre of the quiet village of Mollégès in the Alpilles.
In the quiet village of Lagnes, La Cour des Sens is a stylish B&B with 4 guest rooms, 2 small holiday flats and 1 larger holiday home.
Looking for a tranquil, self-catered vacation home for two? Book your stay at one of the 3 cottages - maisonettes - at Maison Valvert.
Exclusive and charming, this 5 room B&B is surrounded by nature yet is only a stone's throw from historical Bonnieux.
Chez Nous is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse apartment on a quiet pedestrian street known as Villefranche-sur-Mer's garden street.
Le Petit Bijou is a 1-bedroom apartment on Villefranche's waterfront. The apartment is fully outfitted, ideal for a Riviera holiday.
A sunny waterfront apartment with panoramic views, Plage Privée, is on the top floor of a 1950s art deco building by the beach.
Located in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer, this 1-bedroom rental apartment is fully renovated, but retains its classic charm.
Sur le Toit is a charming, remodelled 1-bedroom vacation rental in Old Town Villefranche-sur-Mer with gorgeous views.
With two (2) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, and a separate office, the Romantic Riviera Villa has plenty of space for two couples.
Le Clos du Buis welcomes guests to a family-run 10 room hotel in the heart of Bonnieux in the Luberon Valley. Tasteful Provencal décor combined with modern comforts.
Clos des Vignes is completely renovated. The townhouse is on one of the photogenic streets in Antibes' Safranier district.
A quick walk to Old Town, this refurbished 5-bedroom holiday rental has all you need for a stay on the French Riviera.
Extremely private, the Waterfront Penthouse 2-bedroom, 2-bath holiday rental with a panoramic view is a very romantic place.
Le Beau Balcon is a sunny apartment on Rue Volti in the heart of the old town, the building is a short walk to shops and restaurants.
Beachfront Bliss is a delightful apartment on the waterfront. South-facing bathed in sunshine, the unit has sea views in every direction.
Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.
The moment you drive through the front gate, you enter the embrace of this exclusive 15-room boutique hotel located minutes from Eygalières.
Au Coin des Amis is a village home with 3 luxurious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. and breathtaking views of the Luberon Valley.
Fontaine des Magnarelles is a charming Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Provence's famous southern Rhône Valley.
Bed and Breakfast with 5 bedrooms and a private cottage is located just a few minutes from Vaison La Romaine.
Bonheur en Bonnieux a 1300-square foot, 3-bedroom/2 bathroom, the newly-renovated apartment is located in the village center.
If you are looking for a perfect holiday rental property, with a heated pool, Les Vallons sleeps 12 people in a fully restored hamlet.
Ferme du Val is a spacious seven (7) bedroom home, including a studio apartment that sleeps, 14 people. Available for short or long-term rental.
A beautiful stone house in the middle of Sablet, within walking distance of boulangerie and more. This wine village is known for its Côte du Rhone wines.
The apartments have lounge and dining areas with fully equipped modern kitchens. The bedrooms are bright and airy with modern bathrooms.
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