FRANCE
Holiday Accomodation


Forcalquier

In Forcalquier, our hometown in Provence, we have 4 apartments for holiday rental. They are all located in one of the nicest streets in the old town, rue Saint Mary. A charming cobblestone street leading up to a hilltop park. One of the unique aspects of the location is the fact that rue Saint Mary is a “cul-de-sac” and extremely quiet with no traffic noise. However, the main square with its lovely cafes and restaurants is just around the corner. It is certainly convenient to be able to wander down in the evening, have a lovely meal with a bottle of wine and not have to worry about who is driving!

The apartments have either 1 or 2 bedrooms with separate kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Two of the apartments can be connected into a 4-bedroom house – perfect for a large family or a group of friends. They have modern conveniences and have been decorated in the Provencal style. Two of the apartments have delightful terraces with stunning views of the old town and surrounding Provence countryside, including the French Alps. On top of the hill; overlooking the old town, is a 19th century chapel set in a wooded cemetery, marking the site of the former citadel.

In the past, Forcalquier was a favourite residence of the counts of Provence and an internationally renowned cultural, political and economic centre. Today, Forcalquier hosts one of the liveliest and most colourful markets in the region.

Here you will find all the produce of the season: lavender, honey stalls and artists selling their wares. Wander through the restored old town with its narrow streets, basking in the middle of rolling luxuriant scenery and discover the many interesting near-by sites like the Verdon Gorge or the picturesque villages in the famous Luberon Valley.

Enjoy delicious provincial cuisine from a variety of excellent local restaurants.

Forcalquier is almost in the heart of Provence and all major points of interest can be easily visited in a day. Travelling time to nearby cities – Nice 21/2 hours, Aix-en-Provence 1 hour, Avignon, Marseille and French Alps 11/2 hours.

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Aix-en-Provence

We also have a very comfortable 1 bedroom studio apartment in Provence’s former capital, Aix-en-Provence. This charming cosmopolitan town is today a thriving international student centre with some of France’s best restaurants and bars. The studio is situated in a very quiet location, only 15 minutes on foot from the centre of town.

Town of water, town of art... Everyone knows that Aix was built and has developed around this dual identity. But the town also knows how to blend different eras and culture. Open to the world, it is a city of human dimension where the preserved heritage and the city of tomorrow blend perfectly. Here, all is colour and sensation: the light of the sky, the golden stone of the facades, the transparent green of the fountains, the shade of the plane trees, surprises held by the festival nights.

A tour of Aix en Provence is a chance to travel in time. Its architectural and cultural heritage is accessible to everyone, treasures that you will discover simply by walking around the town. Discover the old town and Villeneuve ("new town"), the Mazarin Quarter, the flower market, the Cours Mirabeau, around the city center.

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