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The Provence region of France is home to some stunning palaces and villas and we even have a selection listed among our properties that can be rented. Those who want to sample an idyllic taste of the Provençal lifestyle can temporarily experience living in one of these stunning villas themselves by browsing our villas in Provence and booking a gem such as La Verdière.

Located 4km (3 miles) from Draguignan and not far from the town of Fréjus positioned on the famous Côte d'Azur, La Verdière is a stunning property with an incredible private pool, leafy grounds, dreamy interiors, and much more besides. Sleeping up to 11 guests comfortably in five bedrooms with five bathrooms, the villa boasts air-conditioning and WiFi throughout for your convenience and comfort, as well as a range of other services and amenities.

Located on the north-west coast of France, in the region of Brittany, the charming walled city of Saint-Malo is historic, lovely, and steeped in culture. Now greatly expanded, the city is made up of the preserved and delightful walled old town and the more sprawling new town that expands beyond the port. A place of gorgeous beaches, quaint stone buildings, and wonderful architectural gems and the recognised as the most-visited place in the region, it is the ideal destination for your next vacation in Brittany.

This week, we’re dreaming of a vacation in Corsica and we have been talking about the impossibly charming coastal town of Calvi. In the last post, we discussed the town’s perfect beach as one of its most appealing traits but there are several other excellent reasons as to why Calvi makes for a perfect getaway in France...

Nicknamed the Island of Beauty due to its stunning landscapes and charming towns, Corsica is a magical gem in the Mediterranean. From dramatic cliffs to turquoise waters, historic citadels perched atop mountains to lush gorges full of chestnut trees, picture-perfect beaches to unspoiled nature preserves, Corsica abounds with beauty. For those looking to vacation in France, it should certainly be at the top of any list of dream destinations and those who book one of our villas in Corsica will find plenty to fall in love with while spending time on the island.

When one thinks of the French Alps, most likely it is images of winter getaways and ski breaks, hitting the slopes, getting cosy by the fire afterwards, enjoying that après ski lifestyle, and generally atmospheric surroundings that are snow-capped and dramatic. Of course, a ski break in the French Alps is, in fact, a wonderful experience and a great idea. However, this is not the only kind of vacation that you can have in the area and winter is not the only time that this part of the world has an array of incredible charms to enjoy and uncover.

If you plan a vacation in the French Alps come spring or summer or even early autumn you can discover that those same stunning landscapes are equally striking and lovely even when they are not under a magical blanket of snow. Take, for example, the world-famous and beloved Chamonix. Best known as a ski haven it is also a breathtaking and adventurous place to enjoy a holiday during the somewhat warmer months.

But what is there to do if not ski, you might ask? Well, lots, to be honest! However, if you are looking for some inspiration, here are our picks of the best things to see and do if you find a villa in Chamonix and are planning a getaway this spring or summer.