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Stunning Villas to Rent in Provence
©Mas de Chabran
If you’re looking for a villa in Provence that feels like a real home, these are places worth dreaming about.
When we travel through Provence, we’re always drawn to homes rather than hotels. Places where you settle in quickly. Where days don’t need planning. Where you cook, eat outside, nap in the shade, and somehow feel part of the landscape.
Some houses do that effortlessly. You arrive, put your bags down, and almost immediately your shoulders drop. Time stretches. Conversations last longer. You stop checking the hour.
These are a few villas that truly capture that feeling. They’re beautiful, yes. But more than that, they feel lived in. Loved. Anchored in Provence.
If we were telling friends where to rent a villa in the south of France, these would come up naturally, over a glass of wine.
©Mas De Chabran
Le Mas de Chabran
Le Mas de Chabran feels calm the moment you arrive.
It sits quietly in the Alpilles, surrounded by trees that have clearly been there much longer than any of us. The gardens are generous and soft. Jasmine, roses, hydrangeas. A fountain running somewhere nearby. Nothing flashy. Just very peaceful.
We love how the house opens onto the garden. Doors are always half open. Light moves through the rooms slowly during the day. Mornings feel unhurried here. Lunch usually happens outside, under the pergola, without much discussion.
Inside, everything feels considered but not precious. Old stone, natural textures, beautiful objects that look like they belong there. It’s elegant without trying too hard.
It’s easy to imagine shared meals, long conversations, and days where nothing much happens, in the best possible way.
©Le Mas Des Poiriers by Luke White
Le Mas des Poiriers
This is a house born from a love story with Provence.
Originally discovered by an American family searching for a slower, more intentional way of living, Le Mas des Poiriers sits on a vast pear farm on an island in the Rhône. What began as a summer rental became a long-term dream, and eventually, a home.
The scale is rare for Provence. Thirteen thousand square feet, high ceilings, generous volumes, a house designed for family gatherings, for children and grandchildren under one roof. Renovated with deep respect for its original structure, it manages to feel grand without ever being intimidating.
©Domaine de La Cavalerie
Domaine de La Cavalerie
La Cavalerie is unlike anything else in Provence.
Founded by the Knights Templar in the 12th century and later transformed by Emanuel Ungaro into a creative refuge, this estate feels almost spiritual. Set within sixty-five hectares of protected land in the foothills of the Luberon, the air is pure, the silence profound.
This is a place for thinkers, creatives, families gathering across generations. Olive harvests become shared rituals. Long terraces invite reflection. The architecture is monumental, yet deeply human.
It’s not just a villa, it’s an experience. One rooted in history, creativity, and regeneration. And for the first time, it’s available to rent. That alone feels extraordinary.
©Le Mas de Castillone
Le Mas de Castillone
Le Mas de Castillone carries three hundred years of history, and wears it beautifully.
Once the village town hall and schoolhouse, this house stands proudly beneath a monumental plane tree, its façade glowing in warm Provençal tones. Inside, everything feels thoughtful: antique furniture, traditional materials, and modern comfort blended seamlessly.
The infinity pool stretches out toward the Alpilles, kitchens invite shared cooking moments, and there are endless spaces for gathering or retreating quietly with a book. It’s a house that understands how people actually live on holiday: together, but with room to breathe.
©Les Confines
Les Confines
Les Confines feels like Provence at its most generous.
Set within a twenty-acre estate, it somehow manages to be both refined and wonderfully relaxed. Children roam freely, collecting eggs, playing under the plane trees, disappearing into the garden, while adults settle into long lunches.
The gardens are exceptional, designed by Dominique Lafourcade, blending classical Mediterranean structure with softness and seasonal change. Lavender, roses, olive trees in giant pots, everything feels intentional but never rigid.
It’s a perfect family house, but also a house for friends. Tennis games, evening dinners outdoors, mornings that drift into afternoons. And yet, despite its peaceful seclusion, you’re only minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. A rare balance.
©Château Saint Victor la Coste
Château Saint Victor la Coste
This château is for true Provence lovers.
Set in a village untouched by tourism, surrounded by vineyards and forests, it feels like stepping into another era. Life moves slowly here. Local wines, village walks, shaded gardens filled with jasmine and lavender.
The château and its cottages are elegant but unpretentious; comfortable beds, beautiful linens, kitchens meant for cooking rather than display. The magnesium-treated pool is a highlight, tucked among stone columns and statues.
It’s peaceful, discreet, and deeply authentic. A place for those who seek a quieter, more meaningful version of the South of France.
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