Le Cabanon

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. 

When one pictures famous sights around the world that often feature on bucket lists natural attractions and wonders like Victoria Falls, the Alps, the Grand Canyon, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Great Barrier Reef all come to mind among many others. Among all of these wondrous natural gems, one of the most fragrant and dreamy, however, has to be the renowned lavender fields of Provence. In fact, many of those who decide to book one of our gorgeous villas in Provence will decide to do so in part due to the appeal of the captivating sight of endless fields of purple blooms as it is one of the most famous and evocative images of the region. With their peak season swiftly approaching for the year and plenty of holiday rentals in Provence still available, it is a perfect time to book your trip today and to come and see it for yourself!

But what do you need to know if you are planning a vacation in Provence and want to take in this magical sight?

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...