Excellence Luxury Villas · Avignon
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Stone mas and country houses within reach of the city of the popes, from the Luberon to the Alpilles
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A papal city on the Rhône, with Provence on its doorstep
For most of the fourteenth century the popes lived in Avignon, not Rome, and they left behind the Palais des Papes, the largest Gothic palace in Europe, inside around four kilometres of city walls. Today the historic centre, the palace and the broken Pont Saint-Bénezet are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every July the city gives itself over to theatre.
Our Avignon collection runs to 70+ villas, and most sit out in the countryside the city commands: old farmhouses and stone mas around Pernes-les-Fontaines and Le Beaucet, family houses in the Luberon near Lauris and Apt, and villas among the olive groves of the Alpilles. The largest have 16 bedrooms.
Here is how the country around Avignon divides up, and when it is at its best.
Avignon at a glance
- Villas
- 70+ around Avignon, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,100 to £6,200 a week, from around £1,900
- Best areas
- Pernes-les-Fontaines and Le Beaucet, the Luberon, and the Alpilles around Maussane
- Best time
- May, June and September; July for the Festival d'Avignon and the lavender
- Getting there
- TGV from Paris in under three hours; Marseille airport around an hour by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Le Mas Des Alpilles France8 bedrooms
Water Lily House | 10-Bedroom Villa in Noves Molleges10 bedrooms
Mas Des Reflets France4 bedrooms
L’Esplanade France7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Avignon
Pernes-les-Fontaines and Le Beaucet for easy reach of the city, the Luberon villages for hilltop views and markets, and the Alpilles for olive groves, Les Baux and Saint-Rémy.
Popes, ramparts and a covered market
Avignon is best seen on foot, inside the walls. The Palais des Papes is vast and rather austere, and the Rocher des Doms garden above it looks over the Rhône to the four arches left of the Pont Saint-Bénezet. Across the river, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon has Fort Saint-André and a quieter feel.
Les Halles, the covered market behind its living green wall, is the place to start a morning. In July the Festival d'Avignon, founded by Jean Vilar in 1947, puts productions in the Cour d'Honneur of the palace, while the Off fills small theatres all over town. Rooms are scarce then, which is one more reason to stay in a villa out in the countryside.
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Fountains, perched villages and ochre
East of the city, Pernes-les-Fontaines is a quiet little town known for its many fountains, and above it Le Beaucet clings to a rock beneath the ruins of its castle. Both are close enough for an evening at the festival and far enough to sleep in peace.
Further on lie the Monts de Vaucluse and the Luberon: Gordes and Murs on their hillsides, the ochre cliffs of Roussillon, the spring at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and the Sunday antiques market at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Villas near Lauris and Apt put Lourmarin and the Luberon's market towns within easy reach.
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Olive oil, limestone and Van Gogh
South of Avignon the small, pale range of the Alpilles rises out of olive groves and vineyards. Maussane-les-Alpilles and Paradou are known for their olive oil, and Les Baux-de-Provence sits on its spur of rock with the Carrières des Lumières, a former quarry filled with projected art, just below.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence has a busy Wednesday market and the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where Van Gogh painted some of his best-known work in 1889 and 1890. Between Avignon and the Alpilles, the low hills of the Montagnette hide the abbey of Saint-Michel de Frigolet.
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Châteauneuf, Ventoux and a long table
The popes planted vines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, around twenty minutes north, and the Côtes du Rhône and Ventoux vineyards surround the city. Summer brings melons from Cavaillon, cherries from the Monts de Vaucluse and long lunches of tapenade, lamb and goat's cheese.
Late spring and September are the sweetest months, warm but not fierce. July brings the festival and the lavender, and August can be very hot. Watch for the mistral, which can blow cold and hard for days. Our concierge can book wine tastings, festival tickets, a private chef, market tours and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Avignon
La Retraite Estivale | 7-Bedroom Villa in Maussane les Alpilles Parado7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £10,180 a week
Les Deux Mas | 8-Bedroom Villa in L’Isle sur la Sorgue Saumane-de-Vauc8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £9,152 a week
Chateau Empire France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £9,138 a week
Le Mas De La Fontaine France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,309 a week
Le Mas de l’Artiste France8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £8,080 a week
Mas Auralina France6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £7,393 a week
Les Alpilles | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Eygalieres6 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,943 a week
Le Patio Du Soleil | 5-Bedroom Villa in St Remy de Provence Avignon5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,854 a weekWhy book your Avignon villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Our Avignon villas are spread across the Vaucluse plain, the Luberon and the Alpilles, and we know which are an easy drive from the city on a festival night and which are best for long, quiet days. With 70+ properties in Avignon, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Festival d'Avignon tickets, Châteauneuf-du-Pape tastings, a private chef, market and antiques tours at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, car hire and transfers from Avignon TGV or Marseille. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay near Avignon?
Pernes-les-Fontaines and Le Beaucet are well placed for the city and the Monts de Vaucluse. The Luberon suits those who want hilltop villages and markets, and the Alpilles around Maussane suit those who want olive groves, Les Baux and Saint-Rémy.
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
May, June and September are warm and less crowded. July brings the Festival d'Avignon and the lavender, so book early if you want to come then. August is often very hot.
When is the Festival d'Avignon?
The festival is held every July, usually over about three weeks. The official programme and the much larger Off festival now run on the same dates, with performances all over the city.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Avignon?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Avignon cost?
Across our 70+ villas in Avignon, weekly rates typically range from £3,100 to £6,200, with the most affordable from around £1,900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Avignon?
The TGV runs from Paris to Avignon in under three hours, with Eurostar connections from London. Marseille Provence airport is around an hour away by road. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Avignon for large groups?
Yes. Our Avignon collection includes properties with up to 16 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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70+ villas around Avignon, from the Luberon to the Alpilles, with our concierge on hand