Provence and Côte d’Azur

Panoramablick auf das historische Dorf Les Baux-de-Provence mit seinen Felsen und Burgruinen inmitten der Provence

5 most beautiful mountain villages in Provence: solitude with a view

Mountain villages of Provence aren't places you simply "visit." You reach them slowly on winding roads, through pine forests and lavender fields, and

June 5, 2025
Image of A 5 star holiday on the Côte d'Azur

A 5 star holiday on the Côte d'Azur

In our inspiration blog, guests of our holiday homes share their experiences and give tips. Here we let Maarten speak. He experienced the holiday of

February 2, 2025
Image of A romantic holiday on the Côte d'Azur

A romantic holiday on the Côte d'Azur

In our inspiration blog we let our guests have their say. They share their holiday experiences and give first-hand tips on things to do and

February 5, 2025
Weitläufige Panoramaaufnahme von Weinfeldern im Département Var mit sanften Hügeln und grünen Rebreihen unter blauem Himmel

Aups, Provence: The village that won't let you go

Aups Provence: Those who come here often don't search, but find exactly what remains. This small village in the Haut-Var in Southern France isn't a

June 3, 2025
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Discover Gassin: Where the “narrowest alley in Europe” begins

Anyone looking for the narrowest alley in Europe will sooner or later end up in Gassin – one of the most charming villages in the South of France.

April 17, 2025
Image of Family vacation in Provence: 10 reasons why a holiday home with a pool is the perfect choice

Family vacation in Provence: 10 reasons why a holiday home with a pool is the perfect choice

A morning like a painting: gentle sunbeams glitter on the pool as the scent of freshly brewed Provençal coffee drifts through the open kitchen window.

April 24, 2025
Weitwinkelansicht über das mittelalterliche Dorf Minerve mit seinen alten Steinhäusern und der umgebenden Schluchtenlandschaft in Südfrankreich

Insider tip South of France: The most beautiful villages away from the hustle and bustle

Those looking for a true insider tip for Southern France** will rarely find it on the well-known routes. It's the small, quiet places that often make

May 26, 2025
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Local Luxury: Experience European craftwork

Mass tourism is a thing of the past. Travelers today seek the authentic: encounters with people, places steeped in history, and products with soul.

April 8, 2025
Innenaufnahme der Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque mit schlichter romanischer Architektur und ruhiger Klosteratmosphäre.

Monasteries in the South of France: These 5 places are worth a visit

"It was quiet, almost unreal. Only the crunch of gravel under our shoes and, somewhere in the distance, the call of a bird. The stone was cool beneath

May 15, 2025
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My France Wine Tour: Discoveries in Provence

I've been dreaming of a wine tour of France for years, and last fall, this dream finally became a reality. My route took me to sun-drenched Provence –

February 25, 2025
Image of Perfume from Provence: Fragrances, Manufacturers & Experiences

Perfume from Provence: Fragrances, Manufacturers & Experiences

Hardly any other region in Europe is as strongly influenced by its aromas as Provence. Whether in midsummer or at the beginning of the flowering

April 22, 2025
Image of Ramatuelle Market – My visit to the weekly market in Provence

Ramatuelle Market – My visit to the weekly market in Provence

During our week-long stay in a small authentic villa in Ramatuelle we decided to visit the local market - it had been recommended to us several times

April 10, 2025
Flanieren und Entspannen in Sainte Maxime mit Casapilot

Sainte-Maxime holiday home vacation: Relaxed days between the sea and the old town

A week of sunshine, Mediterranean ease, and time together—that's exactly what we wanted for our vacation in Sainte-Maxime. The four of us set off for

April 28, 2025
Hügelpanorama in der Camargue – Abendstimmung mit Blick vom Fluss nahe Ihrer Ferienwohnung

Southern France in autumn: Our trip through the south was so beautiful

South of France in autumn is quieter, warmer, and more colorful than we expected. When the summer heat subsides and the golden light spreads over the

May 21, 2025
Ausblick auf den Hafen St. Tropez mit Casapilot

Saint-Tropez History: Why true luxury lies elsewhere today

Anyone who thinks the story of Saint-Tropez is told quickly - film stars, yachts, champagne - will be surprised. Behind the myth lies a place with

April 24, 2025
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The most exclusive beaches in Saint-Tropez

There's hardly a place on the Côte d'Azur that's as closely associated with luxury and high society as Saint-Tropez. As early as the 1950s, film stars

March 24, 2025
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Typical Provence: what really makes the region special

Typical Provence – for Anna and Lukas, that doesn't mean lavender fields or Instagram hotspots, but rather a return to a small community called

June 10, 2025
Weites Lavendelfeld in Valensole mit violetten Blüten unter blauem Himmel – typisch für die Provence im Sommer

Our journey along the lavender route in Provence

The Lavender Route of Provence is a summer highlight for many travelers, and rightly so! When the landscape transforms into a vibrant purple, a unique

June 12, 2025
Klippenweg am Cap d’Antibes mit Blick aufs Meer, Teil des berühmten Sentier du Littoral (Millionärspfad)

On new paths: Hiking in the South of France - 6 routes

Hiking in the South of France](/en/specials/villa-southernfrance) – that means more than just altitude and hiking poles. It's the rustling of pine

June 17, 2025
Ein Golden Retriever rennt über die Düne von Pilat in Frankreich, mit Sand und Wasser im Hintergrund

Southern France holidays with dogs by the sea: The best tips & places

South of France isn't just a paradise for sun worshippers and gourmets—dog owners will also find their dream vacation here. Along the Mediterranean

July 22, 2025
Image of Vacation with children in the South of France: 10 tips for a great family holiday

Vacation with children in the South of France: 10 tips for a great family holiday

The South of France is the perfect destination for a family holiday. Enjoy sun, sea, nature, and culture without the youngest family members ever

July 24, 2025