Provence - Alps - Riviera

Ask your hosts about the golden ratio used to build this castle, evident in its original rock-face pool and its huge, uncluttered rooms

Climb the candle-dressed marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

A stroll from town, this comfy family house in its terraced garden comes with a keen-cook’s kitchen, a generous shady terrace and pool

From your charming bedroom step into the pebbled courtyard where you’ll find your own shaded table and chairs - though the beach beckons

Carole's fresh French bedrooms, a big pool and Julien, the owner-chef, make the Gouin family B&B a joyful place to stay

2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

Really special, this ancient Provençal house, its rich ethnic décor and the travels, art and cooking of its fascinating, talented owners

Just inland from the Riviera, a stone village house with soaring ceilings and great style, space to spread, potter into town, write, paint

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

Full of country-hideaway chic, this special holiday home is in one of the loveliest parts of the Var, surrounded by 10 private acres

A manor house with manicured gardens, a swimming pool and panoramic views of the Luberon Valley; Bonnieux is a five-minute drive

Charming cottage in a vast garden with a swimming pool and boule; walk to the nearest village, drive to Côte d'Azur in less than an hour

Original features and simple, modern furnishings make this a fuss-free country base for walks, kayaking and breezy outdoor living

Stylish gîte in a picturesque hilltop town, with shops and restaurants a short walk away and pretty Provençal towns on your doorstep

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

A big relaxed retreat for family and friends in the gentle heart of Provence with an off-the-beaten-track feel

Airy bedrooms with doors opening to the leafy garden, a pool to lounge by - and a welcoming glass of rosé on the terrace

Watch hang-gliders circle from your fabulous rooftop hang-out, stroll to supper, head for stylish bed and plan your next Provencal sortie