Food and Drink in Provence
Provence is a vast region and each little corner has its own traditions and culinary specialities. There’s so much to choose from, we’ve packaged some of the essentials into a mouth-watering menu!
Aperitif: you’ll be spoilt for choice for a delicious array of olives. Green, black, purple, stuffed, marinated or plain. As a pure, fruity oil savoured on the tip of a chunk of baguette, in a salad or hot dish, the ubiquitous olive is the base of Provencal cuisine.
Pair with: Pastis, the ultimate aniseed-flavoured aperitif favoured by the locals.
Starter: delicious Cavaillon sun-ripened melons that encapsulate the flavour of Provence. Sweet, juicy and refreshing, served with a generous slice of cured ham.
Pair with: a rosé de Provence. Made from grenache or cinsault grapes, the hot climate and hilly, herby terroir produce a delicate pale rosé that goes down all too well at any time of day.
Main course: has to be Marseille’s non-negotiable bouillabaisse. Locals are very pernickety about exactly what goes into their authentic fish and seafood stew. Leave it to the experts and pull up a chair at a local restaurant to savour freshly caught seafood cooked to perfection with all the right condiments.
Pair with: something with enough character to take on the strong personality of the dish. A punchy and expressive Cassis white should do the job.
Cheese: served the French way, before the dessert. Try some brousse, a soft goat’s cheese, or a fruitier hard cheese like a Tomme de Provence.
Pair with: a robust red – opt for a trusty Côtes du Rhône or pull out all the stops and enjoy a good Châteauneuf du Pape.
Dessert: just one of the many famous names linked to St Tropez – the tarte tropézienne. A light and fluffy brioche sponge cake with a creamy custard filling and topped with crunchy sugar crystals. Perfect for elevenses, teatime, or dessert.
Pair with: a white Coteaux varois en Provence.
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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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