For many people thinking about booking one of the many luxury villas in France, picking where to stay can be tricky. This article looks at the Provence region and the types of towns that Provence villas have easy access to.
First on our list is the beautiful town of Uzès. The town could be considered a window to the past with its old towers rising up above the rooftops and its narrow winding streets. The town was also home to famous French figures like the dramatist Racine, who claimed the town inspired the only comedy he ever wrote Les Plaideurs. The town was also described by King Louis XIII as the "premier duchy of France" and this really comes though with its fantastic setting.
Next up is the fantastic town of Roussillon, set on a pretty little hilltop just Northeast of Gordes, and is surround by fantastic views out over the surrounding countryside. The towns name translates into "russet" in English, which perfectly describes the ochre coloured earth of the local area. The earthy red colour is also matched in the buildings of the town that are all shades of dark reds, burnt orange and dusky pink. This makes for a beautiful sight at sunset as the who town seems to glow with a breath taking brilliance.
Third on our list is the gorgeous medieval hill village of Roquebrune, located in the Eastern Riviera just south west of Menton. This gem of a village, said to be one of the finest along the Côte d'Azur, has been extensively restored over the years to a point where you get a real feel for what it must have felt like back in medieval times. The town features a series of winding alleys and steep stairways that converge at the feudal castle that crowns the village.
The penultimate choice on our list is the brilliant little town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, another hill top town filled with fascinating little snippets of history. The old houses, narrow alleys and prominent Gothic arches wont fail to charm you and the fantastic range of arts and crafts available in this town is astonishing.
Finally on the list, but in no way the worst, is another of Provence's fantastic hill villages. The village of Gordes, just east of Avignon, is perhaps one of the best known villages in Provence. The village today is populated by many artists escaping life in the busier cities. You can find silks, potters, weavers and many others in the village, and with its beautiful setting and fantastic traditional looks it's easy to see why.
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