Provence Rentals

Provence rentals in and around Provence and the Languedoc provide visitors with everything from lodging to car, bike, and boat rentals. The setting of Provence is unlike any other place on earth and Provence rentals offer visitors a chance to enjoy the region in comfort and style. Surrounded by lovely fields of flowers, rolling hills, and sheltered beneath bleak mountains, Provence is unsurpassed in its natural beauty.

If quiet, country living is the hallmark of your dream vacation, Provence rentals may be your dream come true. Rentals in this region of France maintain a wonderful balance of sophistication, history, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Quaint and beautiful small towns dot the landcape, offering you places to stop and absorb the vivid culture and the living history in places like Uzes and Gagnes.

Things to Do in Provence
One of the best ways to enjoy Provence is to rent a villa or a private home and truly experience the essence of what it is to live in southern France. From your villa, you can enjoy leisurely bicycle rides through the green and verdant countryside. Take the time to stop at a local street market, where you can buy the freshest locally grown fruits and vegetables available to take home and create a sumptuous feast. Or, if cooking isn't what you want to do during a vacation, simply buy a fresh, crusty baguette at the local boulangerie and complement it with a glass of wine as you sit and watch pasersby in the town square.

If history is your passion, few places offer such a dizzying array of historical locations. Stretching over thousands of years, the coast of southern France has seen its share of historical happenings throughout history. Marseille in particular is one of the oldest cities in Europe and dates to 600 B.C. when it was founded by the Greek sailors of Phocaea!

Today, Marseille is the second largest city in France (you can probably guess the largest!) and a non-military port. Since the French colonial days, Marseille has been the "gateway to the Mediterranean" and remains unique in its historic and picturesque architecture. To truly discover the rich character of the city though, one must venture out of the city center to one of the over 100 "quartiers." Each quartier is a small village rich in its own unique history and culture. Marseille is definitely worth seeing on your way in or out of Provence.

Things to Look for in Provence Rentals
When searching for rentals or purchases to make in Provence, keep several things in mind. For vacations, you'll need to know if you plan on renting a car. If not, look for an apartment in the center of a town or city. Even if a beautiful country villa appeals to you, without a car, you'll be limited in what you can see. If you are planning on bringing several people or a family, be sure your lodgings can comfortably sleep the number in your party. You may want to save money by bringing more people than a house can hold, but you may regret that decision when five people are trying to get in and out of one bathroom in the morning. Many of the Provence rentals in the Gard area are less exclusive than the luxurious lodging opportunities along the coast. For many travelers, this is a more than welcome feature!

There are plenty of historical landmarks to visit in Provence. A popular choice is the Pont du Gard, an old Roman road and aqueduct. Despite being constructed two thousand years ago, the craftsmanship is such that this bridge withstood heavy flooding as recently as 2002. How's that for Roman ingenuity? You can see the beautiful arches and masonry for yourself when you visit.

This region of France is truly a jewel and has remained among the most popular destinations for travelers from around the world. It is not uncommon to sit in a sidewalk café and enjoy the melody of several different languages being spoken all around you. The rich diversity, history, and scenery make the Provence region of France one you'll never forget.

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