L'Hermitage St Pons

Oppède is a stunning town that is made up of an old town – a well-preserved medieval core that is beyond picturesque – and a new town in the region of Provence-alpes-côte D'azur. It is a place of winding streets, beautiful historic buildings, houses swathed in bright flowers climbing up the walls, and pretty little eateries with bistro tables set up outside for people-watching as you dine. But that’s not where the charms of this part of the world end. All around the town, you can find lush countryside that is full of wonderful hiking and biking trails, lavender fields, castles dotted here and there, and vineyards. It truly is a magical place that seems almost conjured from fantasies about what life in the south of France is like. Not far from this charming town, in that lovely landscape, you can find Villa Les Poulivets, one of our favourite villas in Provence. 

Are you considering travelling in February? There are lots of great reasons to vacation at this undervalued and overlooked time of year, particularly if you were thinking about booking a vacation rental in France.

If you can’t wait until the summer for your next getaway and you’re looking to unwind and take in some incredible sights, then it’s a wonderful choice. From fascinating local traditions to particular quirks of the season, spending time in on holiday in France in February might just surprise you...

There are certain iconic sights and sites that many people all over the world dream of seeing with their own eyes and that feature on their bucket lists. The endless purple fields of fragrant lavender that are such a characteristic trait of the countryside of Provence are one of these iconic sights and one more great reason (among many) to book a villa in Provence. If you’re one of these people who has always wanted to experience this magical scenery for yourself, then here is what you need to know in order to plan a perfect trip…

There are many towns in France that were made famous throughout the centuries by boasting a loveliness that captured the eyes and imaginations of some of the most renowned and celebrated artists in the history of art. These towns already have impressive looks and plenty more going for them but if you are planning a vacation in France and you also want to enjoy particularly stunning places with a painterly beauty, then they really are a must. Plus, if you are an art history fan and an art-lover then these spots are not only like pilgrimage destinations of a sort but they might also inspire a great work of your own. So, follow these famous names to some of France’s most breath-taking towns...