Holiday inspiration. Holiday Types. Family holidays. More inspiration. About us. Contact us. Hilltop towns glow in pale golden stone, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and fields of fragrant purple lavender. A day at the beach is always an option but you can find other open water options closer to home, from child-friendly paddling in the River Gardon below le Pont du Gard, to kayaking down La Sorgue as it winds its way through the Luberon.
Close to Avignon, Lac de Monteux has a lifeguarded beach and various water activities for all ages. This is a destination to rival any other. Complemented by our selection of handpicked villas we can help you make the most of your luxury holiday in Provence. Explore our pre-bookable experiences in Provence. Read our guide to Provence. Provence , France. Most importantly though Mas de Lavandes is incredibly special and I would not hesitate to recommend it and use Simpson Travel to do so to anyone.
Ruth Ingram, Mas des Lavandes, France. Of all the corners of this alluring country, few have quite the draw of Provence. Today, tourists come with a more innocent agenda: the rural dream of French country living. They find it too — alive and well in every sense — without ever having to stray too far from the conveniences of modern luxury.
A distracting possibility that makes you love the area all the more. As the chic Riviera gives way to rolling hills, the old province of Provence offers vistas of a granite-flecked landscape dotted with lavender fields. Arguably the wildest of these views feature the Camargue — a place where red salt lagoons camouflage the unexpected presence of pink flamingos and where herds of white horses wander, captivating in their mystique.
Artists have flocked to Provence for centuries, in awe of its magical light. For many, the very mention of Provence conjures images of a sea of lavender — perfect rows of mauve striping the landscape to converge in a place far beyond the horizon. Avignon, too, offers an oasis of city vibes in a land famed for its dreamy, faraway countryside. Lamb is often considered the star attraction, and the kind that was born and raised in Sisteron is particularly notable for its taste and quality. Rabbit graces many a table here too — slow cooked in white wine with garlic, mustard and fresh herbs.
