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PROVENCE HOLIDAY VILLA RENTALS: In today's fast-paced world, it is sometimes hard to believe that a place like Provence exists at all, a place where the pace of life is slower, where the art of living has been honed over the centuries and is reduced to its barest essentials: sun, food, wine, good company and relaxation... where meandering walks amongst herb-scented hillsides take you to sleepy villages, where horizons are broken only by the pure glare of the southern sun reflecting off the colored tiles of the roofs, where the toughest decision you make all day is where to have lunch...where still and quiet summer nights lure you out to the terrace of your holiday home to sip a glass of local wine and nibble on olives and fresh bread bought at the open-air market in the village...everything that makes you remember why it is that you go to France: to feel at home in the world. Why not choose your holiday home here?  We have a wonderful selection of 6 bedrooms or more for large groups;  villas, country estates, or a chateau, bastide, mas, and castle rentals in Provence, from simple to luxury, self catering and staffed.  Spend your holiday savoring sublime Provencal life, as written about in Peter Mayle's books.  Below are a few of our holiday rentals in Provence; to view more 6+ bedroom or larger villas, castles, manor houses, private estates, and chateaux, please visit our  VILLA SEARCH PAGE

Chateau Victoire
11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms elegant chateau, heated swimming pool, Near Aix en Provence
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Provence: Near Aix: Splendid 17th century chateau that has been completely updated to with modern amenities and comfort, while maintaining authenticity and old world charm. The chateau enjoys total privacy in serene surroundings yet is a 15 minute walk to the village of Puyricard, 3 minutes by car. The property is elegantly decorated with a mixture of formal and casual French antique furnishings. Within the park like setting is a 12th century tower and a large 16th century chapel (158 m2) which can be used for weddings, costume balls, or concerts. The property enjoys spectacular views of Mont Ste Victoire. The unique heated swimming pool (11x 6m, open mid-May to mid-Oct, heating extra), built in 1998, is set amidst the ruins of the old palace of Grimaldi who held court at the property from 1655 to 1685. In addition to the pool and chapel, there is a very nice tennis court. The well-maintained garden (12 acres) includes a pine forest, and lovely terraces for entertaining. The outdoor area is equipped with good quality garden furniture. There are three to four parking spaces on the grounds. INTERIOR: 11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms chateau on 4 floors.  billiard and TV room. Basement: There is a wine cellar for tastings, a small dance floor, a sitting area, and a bathroom with shower and WC. LOCATION: 7 km north of the charming town of Aix en Provence. St. Tropez (90 minutes) and Avignon (45 km) are within easy driving distance. AMENITIES: Maid service, air-conditioning in all of the bedrooms, washing machine, dryer, Satellite TV, CD player, stereo, piano, fireplace, internet access, and fax machine. Upon request: There is a cook who can prepare breakfast and dinner.  The chateau has a lift for luggage to the 2nd floor and is handicap accessible. Caretakers on site. This property is non-smoking.

Chateau Lierre
10 bedroom 10 bathroom, elegant chateau, Sleeping 20, Near to Avignon
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Provence, near Avignon: This beautiful and gracious chateau is comfortable base from which to discover the charms of Provence, situated only 7 Kms from Avignon, a wonderful location for lovers of history and nature. Built during the 14th Century, it once served as a chateau for bishops awaiting audience with the popes of Avignon. Tastefully restored during the 19th Century, the chateau was returned to its original splendor with all the newly added modern conveniences including air-conditioning and 10 ensuite bathrooms. One can delight in the charm and warmth of its glorious past while enjoying the high standards of a luxury hotel. INTERIOR: 10 air-conditioned bedrooms, 10 bath castle, 650 m2 (7,000 sq. ft. in size): On the ground floor of the chateau is a spacious vaulted living room with a fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating. Sat. TV with DVD Player. Off the living room are a library corner with computer and high speed Internet access, as well as a cozy double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bath. A separate dining room leads to a covered outdoor dining area and beyond, a large open patio. Fully-equipped ground floor Provencal kitchen with large fridge, ice makers, large French cooker, coffee maker, dishwasher and microwave. Watch the goldfish swim among the water lilies in the lovely pond on the terrace. Take a rest in the shade of the covered terrace, an inviting spot for al fresco dining. Bedrooms: Each and every room offers understated refinement with invitingly luxurious bathrooms. The château is equipped with a washer and dryer, iron, satellite TV, high speed Internet access, stereo system, hair dryer, and a safe in each room. *** No smoking is permitted in the bedrooms. Extra bedroom with a shower room is available on request for personal staff located in the main house.  Internet access in each bedroom. LOCATION:  5 minute drive from Avignon.

Domaine Des Alpilles
11 bedrooms 11 bathrooms, beautiful Provence estate, sleeps up to 25, private pool, tennis court, air-conditioned
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Provence: Beautiful and authentic Provencal estate near the charming town of St Remy de Provence and the quaint village of Eygalieres. The property is ideal for large families or groups of up to 25 people. It has a wonderful swimming pool, tennis court and is air-conditioned. The estate is a former 17th century hamlet of fully converted and renovated sheepfolds set in 75 acres of parkland with pines, olive trees and lavender bushes, it is a 17th-century hamlet of fully renovated converted farm buildings. Visitors will enjoy the very best that life has to offer here. Outdoor amenities include a tennis court, a heated swimming pool carved out of the natural rock, and a Jacuzzi built into the rock itself as well as a practice of golf. There is also a business center for seminars or private parties. INTERIOR: 11 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, sleeps up to 25. Large entrance, many vaulted salons (TV salon, library, Hi Fi music, WiFi Internet access, computer, fireplace), professional fully equipped kitchen, dining room, outdoor patio with BBQ, laundry room. In each bedroom: Internet access. Satellite TV. A/C, hairdryer, bathrobe and telephone. Total of 5 king size beds (5 x 2 twins) and 7 queen size beds. Outside: 2 large air-conditioned rooms for parties, meetings, special events or seminars. Staff: Cleaning lady. Concierge and cook on request. The village of Eygalieres is  5 minutes drive and Marseilles international airport is 40 minutes..

Villa Frigolet

6 bedroom 4 bath Air-conditioned villa, Private pool, sleeps 11
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Provence: Lovely 5 bedroom, plus 1 single bedroom, 4 bathroom large villa, sleeps 11, 4 km from the village of Boulbon, 15 km Avignon, air conditioned, kidney shaped pool, with lovely garden, located at the foot of the hill La Montagnette, surrounded by olive tree fields, completely enclosed with an electric gate. Caretaker on premises. Swimming pool (10x5m. Depth :1,70m). with alarm system, garden furniture, terraces with outdoor dining room, electric BBQ. Interior: Main house (400m2) with 5 bedrooms on the same level and a contiguous studio with 1 single bedroom. Entrance hall with cloakroom, toilets. On the right side: 2 double bedrooms: with a king size bed, bathroom with bath tub, terrace, 2d bedroom with king size bed too, bathroom with shower. On the left, a large Salon with fireplace, multilingual library, Satellite TV, HiFi, DVD, Telephone, HS Internet access, Dining room, Fully equipped kitchen with intercom (entrance gate) DW, fridge, micro wave. Laundry room with washer and dryer. 3 other bedrooms which share a large bathroom with a bath tub, a shower, toilet. One with a queen size bed, another with a king size bed, the 3rd a single room with a large single bed. At the back of the villa, a studio, nicely decorated with a double bedroom with a standard double size bed, a small bathroom with a shower and toilets, a kitchen in a cupboard, a living room with TV, DVD, HiFi and sofa. All the house is nicely decorated with art works. Pets allowed.  Floor heating. A/C in the living room, the 5 bedrooms and in the studio.

Chateau d Orange
7 bedroom 3 bathroom Sleeping 13, in village 5 km from Orange
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Provence: Chateau d`Orange: Beautiful old 18th century castle, Sleeps 13, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms-2 with shower and 1 with bathtub, 4 WC. Very nicely landscaped on closed estate of 2 Ha. Large swimming pool, 5 km from Orange, nearby the Mount Ventoux, 500 m from the village. Distances: sea and beach 100 km, Golf-course: 3 km, tennis-court: 500 m, horse-riding club: 20 km, shopping center: 500 m. Courtyard with garden furniture, barbecue. Interior: 350 m2 on 3 levels, stylish furnishings: dining room 30 m2. 2 sitting rooms, Lounge 25 m2. Lounge 12 m2. And Lounge 30 m2, with library. Large Kitchen 30 m2 (4 hotplates, dishwasher, deep freezer) with dining table. Sep. WC. Upper floor: 2 bedrooms, each with 1 double bed (140 cm). 1 bedroom with 2 beds (90 cm). 1 bedroom with 1 double sofa bed (160 cm). Bath/WC, shower/WC. 2nd upper floor: 1 bedroom with 2 beds (90 cm). 1 bedroom with 1 sofa bed (90 cm). 1 bedroom with 1 double sofa bed (160 cm). Shower/WC. Terrace furniture, barbecue. Washing machine. Private: park 2 ha, swimming pool (6 x 14 m, depth 100 - 220 cm, 01.05.-30.09.). Shop 500 m. Tennis 500 m, golf course 3 km. car essential. Orange is a great area to explore,  it is an international spot for its music annual festival, and situated in the heart of the wine-growing region of Cotes du Rhone, Chateauneufdu Pape and Gigondas. Airport: Avignon 36 km. Malaucène 38 km. Carpentras 24 km. 56 km from Nîmes, 29 km from Vaison la Romaine. Roquemaure 11 km.

Mas Le Gard
11 bedrooms, 5 bath 6 WC,  2 old houses sleeping up to 28  With private pool, located in the Gard near Ales

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Ners: Character house comprising two dwellings making up a total of 11 bedrooms. This 17th Century property can welcome up to 28 people, in a wonderful setting, situated in the Gard between Ales (14km) and Uzes (22km). Shops in the village. Beac;60km away. DESCRIPTION: 2 houses 11 Bedroom, 5 Bathrooms 6 WCs. Living area 1,075 m2 with terraces, patios and enclosed garden 1,612 m2. Pool within enclosure for child safety 11 x 4.5 m depth 3m. Access into pool by ladder. There is also a small children pool. Ground floor vaulted, interior courtyard, laundry room with 2 washing machines and 2 dryers. First house for 15 people - First floor Fully equipped kitchen, living room with satellite TV, video, dining room, Bathroom with shower. 2 bedrooms 1 with small double bed, one with regular double bed. On the second floor 2 bedrooms, one with 2 small double beds and one bedroom with 1 regular double bed and 2 single beds. There is one dormitory style bedroom with 3 x 2 bunk beds. Bathroom with toilet. Second house for 7 people. First Floor Living room with TV and video, Well equipped kitchen and dining room. One bedroom with regular double bed, Bathroom with bath and toilet. Second Floor A mezzanine with 1 regular double bed. 1 bedroom with 3 single beds. Annex Large room, 3 bedrooms 3 single beds 1 regular double bed, 1 bathroom with shower and toilet. Gym, Library with over 800 books. American billiards, BBQ. Ping-Pong. Swings, Portico. Baby equipment.  Shops in the village. Mediterranean beaches 38 miles away.

Villa Cezanne, Aix-en-Provence
6 bedroom  5 bath luxury villa, private pool, gym with indoor pool, billiard room
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Prestigious villa furnished with antiques, paintings, and marble floors located on the hills of Aix-en-Provence, approximately 3 miles from the city center. This luxury villa offers marvelous views overlooking Aix-en-Provence and is surrounded by beautiful flourishing grounds, 6 unenclosed acres and 2 1/2 enclosed acres. On the grounds there is a swimming pool  with jet stream and a pool house. The interior of the villa is made up of a nice entrance, many living rooms (satellite TV, VCR), dining room, professional fully equipped kitchen, 5 twin bedrooms (2 of them are air-conditioned), and 5 bathrooms. There is also an independent studio with double bed, kitchen and bathroom. The property also features a gym-room with a small indoor-pool with jet stream and a Billiard room. 4 hours of maid service 5 a week is included. The caretakers (a couple) live on the property. Further amenities include alarm system, telephone/fax.

Villa Chevignon
6 bedroom  4 1/2 bath villa, private pool, Sleeps up to 14
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Large 3,000 sq. ft. French country villa, close to the Luberon and just 30 miles from Avignon in tranquil countryside, with spacious double-size living room, large fully-equipped kitchen, 6 bedrooms, (4 of which have direct access to outside) and 4.5 bathrooms, as well as comfortable terrace, bbq, private pool, lounging and garden furniture.  The villa is set on grounds of 5000 m2 in the countryside.
 

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