Summer in France is idyllic, summer in Provence is perfection. Imagine a beautiful villa set in its own grounds with fabulous views and then furnish it with sumptuous fabrics and antiques - you’re coming somewhere close to Mas de St. Esteve. This ancient farmhouse is the perfect spot from which to explore the many treasures of the region, or simply to unwind and relax. Surrounded by the Luberon National Park the medieval village of St Esteve is a fascinating destination in itself. Navigate the windy cobbled streets and emerge in one of the many town squares to enjoy a game of boules and a glass of the famous local red - Chateauneuf du Pape. You will find an abundance of truly magnificent restaurants across the region, set at the heart of a land of medieval towns and acres of orchards and fields of lavender.
Provence provides activities and excursions of which the rest of the continent is openly envious. From a visit to the Saint-Paul de Mausole monastery and the locations frequented by Van Gogh to horse riding through the Provencal countryside and even enjoying a panoramic view of the Les Alpilles from the underside of a hang-glider. For antique lovers, Isle sur Sorgue alone has 400 shops. There are several good local golf courses and you can even enjoy lunch on a barge whilst drifting down the River Rhone from Avignon to Arles. Once experienced, Provence is a region that has a magnetic draw, year after year.
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