Hautes-Alpes Villa Rentals

Make a vacation rental in the Provence region of the Cote d'Azur your home away from home in this lovely part of southern France.

Inland, guests of Provence vacation rentals will find the picturesque countryside filled with olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields, Roman ruins, and quaint towns.

Arles, founded by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C., contains some impressive Roman ruins, including well-preserved amphitheatre, Les Arènes (still used today for bullfighting), the Emperor Constantine's baths, and the ancient theatre. Other highlights for guests of Provence vacation rentals include the 12th century Cathedrale Saint Trophime; the Musee de l'Arles Antique, which interprets the town's Roman past; and the Museon Arlatan, with its focus on Provencal life and folklore.

Avignon, the capital of Christendom during the 14th century papal schism, features a walled medieval town center. Highlights for guests of Provence vacation rentals include the grand Papal Palace, the Musee du Petit Palais, with its impressive collection of 14th to 16th century Italian religious paintings, the 12th century Cathedrale de Notre Dame des Doms, and the theater festival held in July. The nearby town of Orange has a well-preserved Roman Theatre, home to the prestigious Choregies Music Festival each summer.

The lovely city of Aix-en-Provence was a center for art and learning in the 15th century. Strolling through the Cours Mirabeau and the Rue Gaston de Saporta, visitors can see a number of mansions dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Elegant shops and cafes offer plenty of shopping and people watching opportunities. Guests of Provence vacation rentals can follow in the footsteps of native son Cezanne by following a series of brass markers in the pavement, guided by a map from the tourist office.