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Villa rental Provence France
One of the world's most popular regions for villa rental Provence France, sheltered by the alps, has a balmy Mediterranean climate, stunning and varied scenery, and an ambience matched by few destinations in the world. Contrasts range from agriculture centred around grapes and olives to the bustle of Marseille, the second city of France and the most important port in the Mediterranean. Villa rental Provence France is central to the country's tourist industry. The exceptional Provence cuisine uses fresh local ingredients like eggplant and tomato, combined with farm bred meats and herbs and spices. A Mediterranean influence brings hot spices and seafoods.
Market places are unforgettable, so wherever you go, keep an eye out for the weekly markets where fresh produce (think dinner), food, clothes, and antiques can be found. Vineyards make good villa rental Provence France destinations and you should try to get to the southern part of the Rhone Valley, where French vineyards originated 2,600 years ago. For inspirational villa rental Provence France visitors might try Arles, with its medieval St-Trophime cloister and Avignon, with its cobbled streets, massive Palace of the Popes, and the gardens of the Rocher des Doms. And Aix-en-Provence, a beautiful university town, offers some of the best Provencal cuisine.
Choose your Provence vacation villa rental
Provence vacation villas come in various types that suit most needs and budgets. Many small villages and towns offer access to breathtaking landscapes including national parks and forests or you might try walking in the footsteps of Van Gogh in Arles. Other Provence vacation villa options include: golfing, cycling, kayaking, flying in a hot-air balloon, travelling along the waterways in a traditional barge, horse-riding in the wild Camargue or even learning French.
Select a holiday home from the following French regions:
Brittany
French Riviera
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