What's On in Provence
Festivals abound in Provence during the summer months, with outdoor music, dance and traditional fetes occurring regularly. Some that you won’t want to miss are:
Nice – Jazz festival in July. A key date in any jazz calendar, the Nice Jazz Festival draws in big names and big crowds. de Cimiez. If you’re there in May, head to the park in Cimiez for the Fête des Mai, a free gathering to celebrate spring with traditional dress, dancing and singing which takes place most Sundays in May.
Avignon – the world-famous performing arts festival takes place in JULY. While the official theatre festival grabs most of the headlines, the Festival Off brings music, comedy and theatre to the streets.
Festival Les Suds à Arles – a week-long programme of singing, dancing, concerts and master classes in July. There’s also a winter version in February.
Médiévales des Baux aux Baux-de-Provence – from April to August, history comes to life with mediaeval re-enactments at the castle. An engaging activity that will delight young and old alike. Weekends and school holidays.
Firework displays
One thing the French do well is fireworks. Towns and villages all over France hold firework displays on 14th July, for Bastille Day, and/or 15th August for the holy day of the Assumption. Take a picnic and get there early for an evening packed with ambiance.
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Les Hauts de Provence
A former sheepfold restored by enthusiasts, the property "Les Hauts de Provence" offers a beautiful panoramic view over the hilltops of Haute Provence.
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Provence Dream
If you dream of spending your holidays at a quintessential French country manor, then Provence Dream is just what you need. This holiday villa in the Luberon countryside is set in beautiful grounds and provides premium facilities. It's also just 15 kilometres from Avignon.
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Pure Luxury Provence
Pure Luxury Provence lies in the heart of the Luberon regional nature park, a sumptuous haven of peace offering premium amenities in a stunning setting. This luxury villa captures the essence of Provence, with high stone walls, fields of lavender, and rolling countryside.
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Pearl of Provence
This sumptuous turreted chateau is the last word in luxury. Set against the undulating landscape of sunny, slow-paced Provence, it offers a magical backdrop for a luxury stay and promises uncompromising serenity and indulgence.
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Pyrenees ou Mediterranee
Pyrénées or Méditerranée is a stunning stone farmhouse for rent at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains. Set on the edge of a pine forest in the rolling Mediterranean hills, this beautiful Catalan home promises everything you would hope for from a holiday in the South of France: spending lazy days in the sun with family and enjoying great food and wine in a scenic setting! You will be thirty kilometres from the sea.
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Provence Luxury Nature
Head to the hills with Provence Luxury Nature, a beautiful stone farmhouse with a swimming pool near Aix-en-Provence. This large rental property is a picture-perfect French country home, with its honey-coloured stone, lush greenery, and fresh lavender on the doorstep. Set in a secluded spot surrounded by nature, this luxury holiday villa in Provence is perfect for making memories with family and friends.
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Villa Sublimes Alpilles
Villa Sublimes Alpilles is a luxury rental villa in Provence that sleeps 12. This luxury air-conditioned villa is one of a kind, with breathtaking mountain views, a fabulous pool and six en-suite bedrooms. Soak up the sunshine and scenery by the pool or venture out to explore the Alpilles and Luberon countryside; this is slow living at its finest!
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Esprit Saint-Remy
Escape to the South of France to revel in chic country living at this beautiful luxury villa in Provence. This picture-perfect holiday home exudes style and serenity. With its secluded Mediterranean garden and elegant pool, it’s an idyllic hideaway with the Alpilles hills and Luberon valley just waiting to be explored.
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