Provence - Alps - Riviera

A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining

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

With breathtaking views of the hills above Nice, a splendid villa of luxy bedrooms, shimmering infinity pool, and generous, fun owners

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

A traditional, very French, family-run hotel hidden in a wooded valley with lovely views from the large terrace and a hillside pool

Light-filled house for big gatherings: modern art, antique finds, stunning gardens & a pool. The best of Provence on your doorstep

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

Expect a gracious welcome, a fine collection of antiques and flourishing gardens that thrill. A reader writes, 'La Nesquière is perfect!'

A spacious family haven in the hills of the Var, with harmonious gardens, a child-safe pool, a summer kitchen, and a mesmerising view

In a sleepy corner of Provence, 2 rustic cottages straddling a hill beneath beautiful Le Bar sur Loup, with views and a pool

Cicadas chirp, roses bloom and boules clack – on a floodlit court with buffet unit! – at this flawlessly updated 17th-century country house

Relax with friends in a southern French coastal home, where cypress trees fringe manicured lawns and the pool gazes on the distant sea

Serene 18th-century mansion in the historic centre of Avignon filled with eclectic art and surrounded by an immaculate garden

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

A sylvan hideaway tucked into the hills of the Southern Alps, full of Provençal charm inside and out – Saint-Cézaire and the coast are close

Charming family house with a large garden and a pool; walk to the nearest village for shops and restaurants. Provence is on your doorstep

Spacious rooms and a cosy apartment a stone’s throw from Avignon’s historic sights. Retire to the heated pool after a busy day sightseeing