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Where to Rent a Luxury Villa in Provence

by Oliver Stallwood  |  Published October 30, 2024

From lavender fields and rustic getaways to millionaires’ mansions overlooking the Mediterranean – Provence is one of France’s true gems. 

Villa Crystal River (Photo: Booking.com)

Who doesn’t love Provence? Lavender fields swaying in the wind, Roman ruins, millionaire coastlines and infamous Rolling Stones mansions – this is a southern region of France packed with history, rustic charm, adventure and opulence. Renting a villa in Provence makes perfect sense, whether it is a serene, comfortable getaway backed by the Alps or a luxury property looking out over the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. There are plenty of options to choose from too – you just need to know where to look. Here are the best places to look for luxury villa rentals in Provence. 

Plum Guide

Plum Guide is a platform that does a lot of the hard work for you. Each home is vetted for you to ensure that it reaches the company’s strict standards, with no less than 150 criteria to meet. The properties on Plum Guide must have thoughtful design (no boring homes with poor layout here), be impeccably clean and have owners who are attentive and respectful. There are currently 287 villas in Provence available on Plum Guide with a vast range to choose from five-bed pads that gaze out over palm trees and the Med, to eight-bed properties set among the lavender fields. The website is simple to navigate, with fabulous pictures and useful filters to find your perfect property. 

Plumguide.com

Booking.com

Booking.com is a reliable place to look for any accommodation and when it comes to finding luxury villas in Provence the holiday giant doesn’t disappoint. There are 2,370 villas to choose from in Provence, all with unique selling points. Booking.com has good filters to find your perfect vacation location, with options to choose the exact features you require from your dream holiday home. There is also the opportunity to  find flights and rental cars too. With the Genius loyalty programme you also get discounts and travel rewards on hundreds of thousands of stays and rental cars worldwide.

Booking.com

Only Provence

For more of a local touch, Only Provence is a leading provider of luxury villa rentals in, you guessed it, Provence. Only Provence has a lot of experience in the field and brings a personal service, helped by dedicated staff who are bilingual and have an extensive knowledge of the region. The company also offers luxury services such as a concierge, private chef and tours such as wine tasting and nature trails – it’s a one-stop shop for a luxury break in Provence. If you are a large party of friends and family there are plenty of large accommodations at Only Provence, some with 11 bedrooms that sleep up to 24 people. 

Onlyprovence.com