Avignon

Sunshine, strong winds, hilltop towns and forts, fresh produce markets, fine dining and the beautiful scenery of Provence are all a perfect...

Avignon was once the home of the papacy, for a 68 year period in the 14th century when Rome had become too unstable. At that time France as a nation...

An easy-going spirit infuses this old stone house, with restful contemporary interiors and a pretty pool in its walled garden Everything here is a...

An event with a great history, the Avignon Festival is France's oldest by far, but rather than celebrating years of tradition, it exists as a...

Situated in the Rhone valley, the ancient theatre of Orange, with its 103-m-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all the great Roman theatres....

From the late 17th-century honey-coloured façade to the glassed-in courtyard, dotted with plants and sculptures, nothing about this gorgeous hotel,...

"Stylish, simple, arty place with a beautiful pool and yoga in the gardens"

Our closest friends thought that we’d finally lost the plot. Hadn’t we realised that Provence in August could be hotter than Mauritius in May? Didn’t...

'Situated in the Rhone valley, the ancient theatre of Orange, with its 103-m-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all the great Roman...

Orange is a real summer city, with its picturesque gardens, tree-lined walks and romantic, ruined Roman architectural gems. The Roman theatre is...

Held annually under the early August sun in the Chateauneuf wine region, this festival celebrates centuries of what is arguably (and very heatedly so)...

Palais des Papes or Palace of the Popes in Avignon is one of the largest medieval Gothic buildings in the world. The papal throne was moved to...

Provencal styling in a dramatic though touristy landscape. L'Oustau's sophisticated and contemporary take on Provencal style is complimented by a very...