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Search the Rent-in-France directory to find holiday villas and apartments for rental in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Holiday in Provence and rent self catering villas, cottages, apartments or gites in any of the six diverse departements that make up this incredible region in the south east corner of France: Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhone, Var and Vaucluse.  This beautiful and much loved part of France is also one of the most diverse, with mountains, dramatic Mediterranean coastline and many attractive villages. It is particularly well known for glamorous resorts such as Cannes and Nice. Cannes is, of course, best known for its annual Film Festival whilst a relaxing stroll along the Promenade des Anglais makes Nice an extremely sought after place to be. These stylish resorts in the French Riviera are considered some of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world!! 

Yet, from the beach to the Alpes d'Azur takes just an hour, offering skiing in winter, or mountain trekking in the summer. Some of the highlights of the Hautes-Alpes include the fortified mountain town of Briancon, and the Serre Chevalier ski region, and also the high mountains of the Parc des Ecrins. Visit the Roman spa town of Aix-en-Provencefor a taste of the Art and Culture or Avignon with its abundance of shops and cafes, not forgetting the Palais des Papes. Other popular attractions in this region of outstanding beauty include the Gorges du Verdon, one of the world's largest gorges and the iconic Mont Saint Victoire. 

Provence is known for its fantastic cuisine, famous for its red and rose wines, in particular Chateauneuf du Pape which is produced just outside Avignon. The region produces 140 million bottles of wine per year. Provencal food is classically Mediterranean, with fish, fresh herbs and vegetables playing a major part. Ratatouille, essentially any mixture of vegetables chopped and stewed together, is a traditional dish of Provence. 

While some regions have a great history, fantastic coastline or a beautiful natural environment - To summarise, Provence is quite simply the region that has it all! However, it may not always be quite as tranquil as you wish, especially in the months of July and August!

Main attractions in the Provence region of France: 

National Parks – France has six national parks and three of these are in Provence - The Parc National du Mercantour, The Parc national des Ecrins and The Parc National de Port Cros.  They are all situated on the very edge of the region.

Aix en Provence– an old town in the department of Bouches-du-Rhone. The Cours Mirabeau is the main avenue of restaurants and cafes. Another main sight is the Cathedrale Saint Sauveur.

Antibes- a leisure-industry town also known as Antibes-Juan-les-Pins. Located in the Cote d'Azur, between Nice and Cannes. Great for both nightlife and lying on the beach.

Apt – an historic town in the Vaucluse department. The main attraction is the Church of Sainte-Anne.

Arles– a city in the Bouches-du-Rhone department, South of France. Arles has several important Romanesque monuments such as The Church of St. Trophime.

Avignon– capital of the Vaucluse department. Well known for its Romanesque cathedral Notre Dame des Doms, and for its Palais des Papes.

Briancon -  at 1,350 meters it is the second highest city in Europe after Davos, situated in the Hautes-Alpes department.

Cannes - one of the more famous cities of the French Riviera, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Very popular with tourists and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival.

Carpentras - a town in the Vaucluse, best known for its truffle market.

Digne les Bains - capital of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, situated between the Alps and lower Provence.

Draguignan – a city in the Var.Visit the Museum of Artillery.

Fos sur Mer - one of the major industrial centres in the Mediterranean, situated in the southern part of the Bouches-du-Rhône, 50km north west of Marseilles.

Frejus – historic coastal town on the French Riviera, well known for its Romanesque monuments and large marina.

Gap – a town lying on the River Luye in north Provence. Popular for winter sports.

Grasse – a town on the French Riviera considered being the perfume capital of the world. A main attraction is the cathedral.

Gorges du Verdon – one of Europe's most beautiful and largest river canyons.

Juan-les-Pins – popular seaside resort between Cannes and Nice, famous for its nightlife, casinos and beautiful beaches.

Marseilles – capital of the Bouches-du-Rhone and France’s largest port. Known as the ‘European capital of Culture’. 

Menton – a seaside town on the French Riviera, near the Italian Border. Famous for its lovely gardens. Nicknamed ‘The Pearl of France’.

Nice – Extremely chic tourist seaside resort. Capital of the Alpes Maritimes.

Saint Jean Cap-Ferrat - located on a peninsula next to Beaulieu-sur-Mer and to Villefranche-sur-Mer, next to Nice and extends out to Cap Ferrat. A popular holiday destination.

Saint Raphael - renowned resort coast in the Cote d'Azur. Ideal location for sailing enthusiasts.

Saint Tropez – an attractive Riviera resort popular with the rich and famous.

Toulon- a military harbour in the Var, on the Mediterranean coast.

La Seyne sur Mer - an industrial suburb of Toulon in Var. A leader in the shipbuilding trade.