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Why Renting a Luxury Villa in Provence Feels Like Coming Home
Join us as we share why discerning travelers choose a private villa stay in Provence—and never look back.
Where you stay in Provence shapes how you experience it. The beauty of this region lies in its rhythm—the way days follow the sun, meals stretch into conversations, and time seems to pause. While hotels offer comfort and convenience, a luxury villa opens the door to something more personal, more authentic, and far more memorable.
At Only Provence, we’ve spent nearly two decades curating the largest collection of private villas in the region—from centuries-old stone bastides in the Luberon to sleek modern estates near Saint-Rémy and Gordes. Each home is hand-selected for its setting, style, and soul.
Here’s what makes a villa stay the most rewarding way to experience Provence.
1. Space to Live, Not Just Sleep
A hotel gives you a room. A villa gives you a way of life.
Wake to the scent of croissants from the village bakery and coffee brewing by your private pool. Spend afternoons beneath olive trees or reading in a lavender-lined garden. Evenings invite candlelit dinners under the stars.
Every villa offers generous living areas, multiple bedrooms, and full kitchens—spaces that let you live freely, not by a hotel schedule but by your own pace.
2. Privacy and Peace
True luxury is tranquility.
In a villa, every space is yours—from the terrace at sunrise to the pool at night. No shared hallways, no crowded breakfast buffets, no competition for a sunbed. Only Provence villas are chosen for their privacy—set amid vineyards, olive groves, and cypress-lined lanes that capture the quiet soul of the countryside.
3. Immersive Provençal Living
Hotels let you see Provence. Villas let you feel it.
Hear church bells in the distance. Stroll to the market in Bonnieux or Gordes, gather local wine, olives, and goat cheese, and return home to prepare lunch in your own kitchen. From the stone walls to the terracotta floors, every detail connects you to the region’s warmth and history.
When you stay in a villa, you’re not simply visiting Provence—you’re living it.
4. Personalized Service
Private doesn’t mean unattended.
Our concierge team ensures every stay feels effortless. From in-villa chefs and cooking classes to guided hikes, market tours, and vineyard picnics, we arrange experiences that fit your interests, your guests, and your tempo. It’s five-star service, delivered quietly and personally.
5. Exceptional Value
Luxury hotels in Provence often start around €800–€1,200 per night for a suite. Villas, when shared among friends or family, often cost less per person—and provide infinitely more space and freedom.
With a villa, you’re paying for a home—complete with a private pool, gardens, and views that stretch to the horizon. There are no resort fees, no set meal times, and no compromises—just the freedom to enjoy Provence as it was meant to be lived.
6. Ideal for Families, Friends, and Groups
Villas are made for connection. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, planning a reunion, or traveling with friends, they bring everyone together in one beautiful space.
Gather around the pool instead of the hotel lobby. Share meals at one long table instead of separate tables. Create moments that feel personal—and lasting.
7. Location Variety—From Countryside to Coast
Only Provence offers privileged access to the most enchanting corners of southern France.
In the Luberon, soft hills and stone villages like Gordes and Ménerbes invite slow mornings and open-air lunches.
In the Alpilles, near Saint-Rémy and Eygalières, olive groves and limestone peaks frame elegant estates steeped in timeless charm.
Each area offers its own rhythm—one lush and secluded, the other grounded in tradition and art. Our Villa Specialists know every village intimately and will help pair you with the home that best fits your style of travel.
The Bottom Line
Hotels are for stopping over. Villas are for belonging.
With Only Provence, you gain space, privacy, and freedom—the hallmarks of true luxury. The scent of lavender in the air, laughter echoing around your pool, the golden evening light that softens everything it touches… this is the Provence people dream of.
Ready to plan your Provençal escape?
Explore our handpicked collection of luxury villas in Provence at onlyprovence.com. Your private slice of the French countryside is waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Not necessarily. When split among several guests, a villa often costs less per person than a luxury hotel, while offering more space, privacy, and amenities.
Yes. Most villas include regular housekeeping, and Only Provence offers full concierge support for activities, chefs, transfers, and more.
Our team helps match you with the ideal property based on your group size, preferred location, and travel style—whether you want a quiet countryside retreat or a chic estate near village life.
Absolutely. Most villas are located near charming villages, and our team can help arrange car rentals, drivers, or guided tours for seamless travel.
We offer the region’s most carefully curated portfolio, verified by our local experts. Every villa meets our standards for authenticity, privacy, and comfort. Plus, our concierge team lives and works in Provence—so every recommendation comes from true local knowledge.
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Only Provence co-founder Lydia Dean writes about their experiences raising a family, building a business in Provence, and later combining the love of travel with giving back in "Jumping the Picket Fence”. In 2021, she published “Light Through the Cracks,” a continuation of her journey, much of which has been based in Provence. Both books are available Amazon, Amazon.uk, and Amazon.Fr.