Vaucluse

20 minutes’ walk from Gordes and a hop from Aix, find grownup peace and minimalism for lovers of modern style and timeless Provence

Perfect for families - a glorious farmhouse surrounded by lavender fields. Rooms are huge and children can roam free in the vast gardens

In a lovely unsung corner of northern Provence - walking distance from a quaint village - a super farmhouse with gardens and pool

A rugged valley and a restored mill house with bright rooms for couples - explore the Luberon hills and villages, cool off in the neat pool

The ultimate Provençal escape, a big eco-friendly flat for a couple with views, walks, markets and pure unpolluted night skies

Summer dining is candlelit, under trees. Both showers and meals are superbly Italian, and your hosts know everything about local delights

This cool comfy family house in its wild Mediterranean garden comes with a keen-cook’s kitchen, a generous shady terrace and a lovely pool.

Anne-Marie and Bernard are helpful, generous, never intrusive. Their award-winning wine is a treat with hosted dinner twice weekly

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

A comforting family house alone in the Lubéron countryside with an inviting interior and delightful view. Wander spacious, civilised grounds

With plenty of space and a hint of romance, families and couples alike will love this mid-19th century château in the heart of Provence

A dream of Provence, this convivial house in classic modern style sits in the lavender fields of Luberon… with exquisite views and pool

Charming Provencal house, perfect for two, with creamy-white interiors dotted with exotic Eastern rugs and antiques. Cottagey garden, too

A charming hillside cottage for four (six at a squeeze) with pool, superb Luberon views, lovely colourful garden and all Provence to visit

Terrific breakfasts, walks from the door, glorious views and a pool at a much-loved and lived-in 17th-century farmhouse.

Simple bedrooms, outstanding food and a terrace bursting with flowers. Sample the family’s own wines, swim in the wonderful hillside pool

Hills for cyclists, paths for walkers, and Luberon villages a 15-minute drive. House and hostess are a treat, an auberge is a stroll away

In a hidden valley garden sprinkled with art and a pool, a cottage for 2 full of interest and character. Charming owners, near Céreste