Five Great Villages in Provence

Provence is known as being the very best region in the South of France for summer holidays, with its twist of culture and a relaxed style that is typical of the region. Staying in one of the many beautiful Provence holiday villas is an especially delightful way of enjoying this magical region.

Provence is great to visit in the spring when the plants are in bloom, the weather is sunny and yet the heat of full summer has not yet arrived, allowing for more comfortable enjoyment of the many cultural attractions of this beautiful area.

One of the top five great villages is the oddly named Plan de la Tour (known simply as ‘Plan’ to the locals). This village is just a few kilometres away from the beaches of the larger St Maxine, but it is very quiet. Perfect for relaxed exploration without getting too far away from the gorgeous beaches. Another excellent village to visit is Les Baux de Provence. This village is home to an astonishing number of monuments – 22 to be precise, a very large number for a small settlement. To be fair, the village acts more as a support to the tourist activities and houses around 500 locals. The village is great for a day trip.

For a really ancient village, try visiting Gordes. This is a hillside village with an almost uniform stone construction harking back to the Middle Ages. The village has survived through world wars and natural disasters. Roussillon is a great place to visit for its nearby natural beauty, dramatic red cliffs and weirdly shaped rock formations reminiscent of another world.

Fans of the mountains will want to visit Saint Remy de Provence. Find it nestled in the Alpilles, and marvel at the breadth of historical architecture and delightful cuisine.