--- title: Villas in Provence in the most picturesque towns description: "Discover the best places to visit in Provence: picturesque charm, authenticity, and sunbathed luxury await, promising unforgettable holidays." image: https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/ou-loger-en-provence-min-min.jpg --- [![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/logotype_stories-01.svg "Le Collectionist")](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/) [![Discover our holiday homes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/c201153e-599f-45ae-afb2-42030f16b9c2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/c201153e-599f-45ae-afb2-42030f16b9c2) [![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/logotype_stories-01.svg "Le Collectionist")](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/) ![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/search.svg) - [Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations) - [Homes](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/where-to-stay) - [Holiday Inspiration](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/inspiration) - [Concierge Services](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/luxury-concierge-services) - [Destination Guides](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/guides) - [Catalogues](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/our-catalogues) - [About Le Collectionist](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/our-added-value) - [Beautiful Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations) - [Holiday Intel](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/inspiration) - [Exploring Our Homes](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/where-to-stay) - [Our City Guides](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/guides) - [Our Catalogues](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/our-catalogues) - [About Le Collectionist](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/our-added-value) - [Contact Us](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/lp/contact-us) - [| FR](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/fr) [![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/language.svg) | FR](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/?hsLang=fr) ![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/search.svg) [![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/mail-v2.svg)](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/contact-us) 24 July 23 [Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations), [Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/provence), [France](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/france) # Where to stay in Provence: our villas in the most picturesque towns Discover the best places to visit in Provence: picturesque charm, authenticity, and sunbathed luxury await, promising unforgettable holidays. ![Where to stay in Provence: our villas in the most picturesque towns](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/ou-loger-en-provence-min-min.jpg) Wondering **where to stay in Provence**? Follow us through **our luxury villas** in the most beautiful corners of [Provence](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/provence) and find **your next holiday rental** in the south of [France](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/france). ## VISIT AIX-EN-PROVENCE AND IMBIBE THE FESTIVAL AMBIANCE [Aix-en-Provence](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/aix-en-provence-and-surroundings) is without a doubt one of the **best cities in the South of France**. Known across the world for its **summer festival** dedicated to lyricism and opera, which takes place in **July**, it’s a **hub of culture** and **painter Paul Cézanne**’s hometown. Between two concerts, the **Sainte-Victoire mountain**, painted by this post-impressionist master, is a necessary stop for those wanting to explore things [to do in Aix-en-Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/explore-things-to-do-in-aix-en-provence). ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/our-villas-in-provence-lavender-field.jpg) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/our-villas-in-provence-paved-street-aix-en-provence-min.jpeg)   And if you’re in need of a break between two cultural visits, head to one of the [best restaurants in Aix-en-Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/michelin-star-restaurants-in-aix-en-provence-france). ### Where to stay in Aix-en-Provence, our holiday rentals #### Villa Maélie [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/1286a58b-42fe-4536-a136-4fec444fe68e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/1286a58b-42fe-4536-a136-4fec444fe68e) What to know: - [Villa Maélie](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/villa-maelie-aix-en-provence-surroundings), Aix-en-Provence, Provence - 16 guests - Pool, hammam, petanque court, garden - From €11,515 per week #### Villa Tera [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/28411dd3-39bd-42cb-a40e-c54f7a37ced5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/28411dd3-39bd-42cb-a40e-c54f7a37ced5) What to know: - [Villa Tera](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/villa-tera-aix-en-provence-surroundings), Aix-en-Provence, Provence - 10 guests - Pool, home cinema, panoramic nature view, game room, petanque court, garden - From €6,260 per week [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/477659cb-9543-451d-898d-4f12cf538d2f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/477659cb-9543-451d-898d-4f12cf538d2f) ## VISIT GORDES, BETWEEN PICTURESQUE BEAUTY AND LAVENDER FIELDS [Gordes](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/gordes-surroundings) is considered by many to be the **most beautiful town in France**. Among the **villages in Provence**, it is undoubtedly one of the **most iconic perched villages** in the [Luberon](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/luberon). Here, we slow to the rhythm of the Luberon, wandering through **paved streets**, visiting **Gordes’ castle**, and descending along the **Calades** to the **Notre-Dame de Sénanque abbey** and its lavish **lavender fields**. For more inspiration, see our guide of [things to do in the Luberon](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/discover-the-charm-of-luberon-things-to-do). And if you want a tasty break, trust our ranking of the region’s [best restaurants for fine-dining](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/michelin-restaurants-luberon-luxury-fine-dining/). [![where-to-stay-in-provence-gordes-castle-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-gordes-castle-min.jpg?width=833&height=556&name=where-to-stay-in-provence-gordes-castle-min.jpg)](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/provence) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-familly-dining-table-outdoors-villa-min.jpg) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-badminton-at-the-villa-min.jpg)   ### Where to stay in Gordes, the most beautiful town in France #### Bastide M [![Chalet Ornella](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/ef365214-b3c9-406a-9d57-d3740db2dd18.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/ef365214-b3c9-406a-9d57-d3740db2dd18) What to know: - [Bastide M](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/bastide-m-gordes-surroundings), Gordes, Provence - 16 guests - Saltwater pool, petanque court, garden, billiards room, fitness room, nature view - From €22,505 per week #### Mas de la Citadelle [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/f5688725-94a4-421f-8bf5-fc58faefd08a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/f5688725-94a4-421f-8bf5-fc58faefd08a) What to know: - [Mas de la Citadelle](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/mas-de-la-citadelle-gordes-surroundings), Gordes, Provence - 12 guests - Pool, garden,fireplace, view on nature and the town of Gordes - From €11,900 per week #### Mas de Pierre [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/080ef151-95b1-44e3-8048-e17271b2979e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/080ef151-95b1-44e3-8048-e17271b2979e) What to know: - [Mas de Pierre](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/mas-de-pierre-gordes-surroundings), Gordes, Provence - 10 guests - Pool, petanque court, garden, panoramic nature view - From €10,005 per week [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/e30134c0-5f5b-4a97-a22e-87d0899df2ad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/e30134c0-5f5b-4a97-a22e-87d0899df2ad) ## VISIT SAINT-REMY-DE-PROVENCE, AN ANTIQUE AND ARTISTIC WALK IN THE HEART OF THE ALPILLES Built on one of **Europe’s most ancient archeological sites**, [Saint-Rémy-de-Provence](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/saint-remy-de-provence-and-surroundings) has been internationally renowned since **Antiquity**. This town in the heart of the [Alpilles](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/alpilles) inspired not only the Romans, but also **artist Vincent Van Gogh**. Between two strolls in **ancient sites**, don't forget to visit the [Musée Estrine](http://musee-estrine.fr/en/home) and the sublime [Musée des Alpilles](https://www.mairie-saintremydeprovence.com/que-faire-a-saint-remy/envie-de-culture/musee-des-alpilles/), housed in a former private mansion. Get inspired to [follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps in Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/follow-van-goghs-footsteps-in-provence) and fully explore this beautiful region. [![where-to-stay-in-provence-saint-remy-de-provence-orance-facade-house-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-saint-remy-de-provence-orance-facade-house-min.jpg?width=833&height=556&name=where-to-stay-in-provence-saint-remy-de-provence-orance-facade-house-min.jpg)](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/provence) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-family-poolside-min.jpg) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-family-poolside-dog-min.jpg)   ### Where to stay in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, our best villas #### Domaine des Vignes [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/033b3a0a-b878-4fd9-b0e5-c3467e7ac7fc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/033b3a0a-b878-4fd9-b0e5-c3467e7ac7fc) What to know: - [Domaine des Vignes](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/domaine-des-vignes-saint-remy-de-provence-surroundings), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence - 10 guests - Pool, garden, tennis and petanque courts, fireplace, nature view - From €8,675 per week #### Mas de la Tour [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/228cbdeb-5227-4ea3-b0af-82ecf826fe02.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/228cbdeb-5227-4ea3-b0af-82ecf826fe02) What to know: - [Mas de la Tour](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/mas-de-la-tour-saint-remy-de-provence-surroundings), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence - 12 guests - Pool, nature view, garden, petanque court - From €12,505 per week #### Domaine de Provence [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/73d0827a-1ade-4ad8-af5c-7b54724c29ec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/73d0827a-1ade-4ad8-af5c-7b54724c29ec) What to know: - [Domaine de Provence](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/domaine-de-provence-saint-remy-de-provence-surroundings), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence - 16 guests - Pool, garden, tennis and petanque courts, fitness room, home cinema, nature view - Price upon request [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/07c297be-24af-403b-8e15-5df86e40c571.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/07c297be-24af-403b-8e15-5df86e40c571) ## VISIT MAUSSANE LES ALPILLES, FOR AUTHENTIC HOLIDAYS IN PROVENCE A charming **little town** less visited than Gordes, [Maussane](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/maussane-les-alpilles-and-surroundings) is the perfect place to [visit Provence with family](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-provence-with-kids), only an hour away from the hustle and bustle of **Arles**. Here, get a taste of the **authentic Provence**, where in **August**, you can enjoy the “[Temps Retrouvé](https://maussane.com/agenda/le-temps-retrouve-dimanche-23-aout-2020/)” festival, where for a day, **the whole town travels a century back in time**! A bonus? The **natural park of the Alpilles** and the village of **Baux de Provence** are only a few minutes away by car. Still looking for [unique things to do in Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/our-guide-to-the-most-unique-things-to-do-in-provence)? Follow our guide! [![where-to-stay-in-provence-lavender-field-car-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-lavender-field-car-min.jpg?width=833&height=556&name=where-to-stay-in-provence-lavender-field-car-min.jpg)](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/provence) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-fruit-stall-market-min.jpg) ![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-mountain-view-river-min.jpg)   ### Where to stay in Maussane les Alpilles, discover the true face of Provence #### Mas Amourio [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/d7ebe942-6f10-4a69-8ad3-c2cc340f4886.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/d7ebe942-6f10-4a69-8ad3-c2cc340f4886) What to know: - [Mas Amourio](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/mas-amourio-maussane-les-alpilles-and-surroundings), Maussane les Alpilles, Provence - 10 guests - Pool, nature view, home cinema, garden, fireplace, private domain - From €7,525 per week [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/1adf4e2a-b5ee-4c22-852d-db95ba518930.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/1adf4e2a-b5ee-4c22-852d-db95ba518930) ## VISIT CASSIS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP BETWEEN LAND AND SEA In [Cassis](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/cassis), **Provence** dons its most colourful coat, between **azure seas**, **colourful facades**, and verdant **umbrella pines**. This **small fishing port** near [Marseille](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/marseille) is world-famous for its beaches and delightful market. Here, you can explore **Cap Canaille** and its fabulous **view over the Mediterranean**, bask in the **Calanques National Park**, and enjoy the best restaurants in Cassis. [![where-to-stay-in-provence-calanques-view-water-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/where-to-stay-in-provence-calanques-view-water-min.jpg?width=833&height=556&name=where-to-stay-in-provence-calanques-view-water-min.jpg)](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/provence) ### Where to stay to visit the Calanques in Cassis #### Villa Cap Canaille [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/645bbfdc-7e52-4aef-8595-92b6e8795711.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/645bbfdc-7e52-4aef-8595-92b6e8795711) What to know: - [Villa Cap Canaille](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/villa-cap-canaille-cassis), Cassis, Provence - 12 guests - Pool, mountain and nature view, petanque court, sauna, fireplace - From €12,630 per week #### Villa La Calade [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/4422f7d0-c10f-4745-a28f-da0d598e0fe0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/4422f7d0-c10f-4745-a28f-da0d598e0fe0) What to know: - [Villa La Calade](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-rental/villa-la-calade-cassis), Cassis, Provence - 8 guests - Infinity pool, panoramic sea view, beach within walking distance, petanque court, garden, jacuzzi - From €10,255 per week [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/9578ec1c-8021-4d6a-9e02-701d23db8beb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/9578ec1c-8021-4d6a-9e02-701d23db8beb) ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When to visit Provence? There's no bad time to **visit Provence** and discover the beauty of this **extraordinary region**.  - [Visiting Provence in winter](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/what-to-do-in-provence-in-winter) is an opportunity to enjoy a more **intimate atmosphere**, marked by Provençal end-of-year traditions and delicious gastronomy.  - In **autumn**, there's always something to do in [Provence in October](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-provence-in-october/). At this time of year, the weather remains mild, and it's the perfect time to enjoy the **end of the grape harvest**.  - Would you like to [visit Provence in May](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/things-to-do-in-provence-in-may)? **Spring** means enjoying **the region's most beautiful colours**, lavender fields, and gentle sunshine.  - **Summer in Provence** is ideal for getting in on the action. [June in Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/the-collectionists-guide-of-things-to-do-in-provence-during-june) is synonymous with **festivities**, and [August in Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/le-collectionists-guide-things-to-do-in-provence-in-august/) is the right time to enjoy the **Rencontres d'Arles** and the **Ramatuelle jazz festival**. What is the best village in Provence? **Provence** holds so many magnificent villages, from **Baux de Provence** to **Gordes**, that it’s difficult to crown just one as the **most beautiful village of Provence**. For our advice, peruse our guide of the [best villages in Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/best-villages-to-visit-in-provence). Where and when to see the lavender fields in Provence? Visiting the **lavender fields** is a must when it comes to **things to do in Provence**, but it’s not always easy to find your way around! To help you out, we’ve compiled an itinerary to a [road trip through the lavender fields of Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/a-road-trip-through-lavender-fields-provence-edition). And to prolong your adventure, don’t miss the [most beautiful flower fields of Provence](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/provence-france-flowers). Things to do in Provence with kids? **Provence** is a perfect place to go for your **family holidays in France**. Between its gastronomy, landscapes, and history, this region has everything to **delight young and old**! To plan your next getaway, consult our list of the [best things to do in Provence with kids](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-provence-with-kids).   With Le Collectionist, booking your holidays in the most beautiful parts of Provence has never been easier. Let yourself get tempted by one of our luxury villas, and our team will take care of the rest! 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