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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Vaucluse
Stone farmhouses and pool villas among the vines, hill villages and lavender of the Luberon and Mont Ventoux
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Hill villages, vineyards and the Giant of Provence
For many British travellers, the Vaucluse is simply Provence. It has the perched stone villages of the Luberon, lavender around the Abbaye de Sénanque, the papal city of Avignon and Mont Ventoux rising bare and white above the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. The pace is slow, the markets are excellent and lunch can easily last until four.
Our Vaucluse collection runs to 280+ villas. You will find restored mas with shaded terraces, contemporary houses with heated pools and spas, and large estates for family gatherings, set in the Luberon and the Monts de Vaucluse, with a few more over the Durance towards Saint-Rémy and the Alpilles.
Below is a guide to the best areas, the markets and when to come.
The Vaucluse at a glance
- Villas
- 280+ with pools, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,600 to £9,500 a week, from around £2,000
- Best areas
- The Luberon around Gordes, Apt and Lacoste; the Monts de Vaucluse; the Sorgue valley
- Highlights
- The Palais des Papes in Avignon, Mont Ventoux, the ochre cliffs of Roussillon and Sénanque Abbey
- Getting there
- Marseille Provence airport, around an hour to 90 minutes away, or the TGV to Avignon
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Le Hameau du Berger France12 bedrooms
Mas Ventoux Bonnieux: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Countryside Views – Vaucluse6 bedrooms
Rent Le Mas Serein France11 bedrooms
Villa Crepuscule Montfavet Vaucluse: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Gardens – Vaucluse7 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Vaucluse
The Luberon around Apt, Lacoste, Buoux and Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt for hill villages and markets, Murs, Le Beaucet and Saumane-de-Vaucluse for the quieter Monts de Vaucluse, and Cadenet for the southern Luberon and the Durance.
Perched villages and ochre cliffs
The Luberon is a long limestone ridge protected as a regional natural park, with a village on almost every hilltop. Gordes spills down its rock in tiers of pale stone. Roussillon is built from ochre, and a footpath winds through its rust and saffron quarries. Lacoste sits beneath the ruined château of the Marquis de Sade, which later belonged to Pierre Cardin.
Apt is the working market town of the valley and is known for its candied fruit. Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt is quieter, with a windmill above it. To the east, the old ochre workings at Rustrel are called the Colorado Provençal, and they live up to the name.
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Lavender, springs and antiques
North of Gordes, the land climbs into the Monts de Vaucluse, a plateau of oak woods, dry-stone bories and small villages such as Murs and Le Beaucet. The Cistercian Abbaye de Sénanque sits in its own valley. When its lavender flowers in early summer, it is one of the best-known views in France.
Below, at Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, the Sorgue rises from a deep spring beneath a cliff, and Petrarch lived here in the fourteenth century. Saumane-de-Vaucluse is just above it. Downstream, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is ringed by canals and water wheels and holds a Sunday antiques market that draws dealers from far and wide.
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Popes, Romans and a mountain
Avignon was the seat of the popes in the fourteenth century. The Palais des Papes and the broken Pont Saint-Bénézet are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and every July the city fills for the Festival d'Avignon. At Orange, the Roman theatre still has its great stage wall and is also on the UNESCO list.
Mont Ventoux stands at around 1,909 metres and has been a Tour de France legend for decades. Around its foot are the jagged Dentelles de Montmirail and the wine villages of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes-de-Venise, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape a short drive south.
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Truffles, melons and long summer lunches
Food in the Vaucluse follows the seasons. In early summer come Cavaillon melons and cherries, then tomatoes, goat's cheese and rosé through the long, hot months. In winter, Carpentras holds a Friday truffle market. The markets are part of the week here: Apt on Saturday morning, Lourmarin on Friday and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on Sunday.
June and July bring the lavender, and July and August are hot and busy. May, September and the October vendange are the best months for walking, cycling and wine. Our concierge can arrange private chefs, wine tastings, restaurant tables and Festival tickets.
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Villa Nacre Glanum Saint-Remy-de-Provence: Spacious 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool – Saint-Remy-de-Provence7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £18,067 a week
Maison D’Elegance | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in APT8 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £17,259 a week
Chateau Lavande Vaucluse: 5-Bedroom Luxury Manor with Tennis Court – Vaucluse5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,087 a week
Chateau Mistral Vaucluse: Spacious 8-Bedroom Chateau with Pool & Tennis Court – Saint-Remy-de-Provence8 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £16,688 a week
Villa Autan Fontaine Vaucluse: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool – Vaucluse5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £16,674 a week
Villa Safran Les Baux Vaucluse: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool in Saint-Remy-de-Provence7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £16,345 a week
Villa Safran Saint-Etienne Saint-Remy: Luxury 9-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool & Sauna – Saint-Remy-de-Provence9 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £16,177 a week
Chateau Calavon Vaucluse: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool in Vaucluse – Provence5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £15,862 a weekSearch all 280+ villas in the Vaucluseor see them on the map
Why book your Vaucluse villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Vaucluse's villas are scattered across hills, plateaux and valleys where a few kilometres change everything, and we know which are a stroll from a village café and which sit quietly on their own among the vines. With 280+ properties in the Vaucluse, 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.
Book direct
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
Private chefs, wine tastings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, Festival d'Avignon tickets, guided cycling on Mont Ventoux, restaurant reservations, car hire and transfers from Marseille or Avignon. 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 in the Vaucluse?
The Luberon, around Gordes, Apt, Lacoste and Bonnieux, is the classic choice for hill villages and markets. The Monts de Vaucluse around Murs and Le Beaucet are quieter. Villas near L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue or the Ventoux wine villages suit those who want Avignon and the vineyards close by.
When is the best time to visit the Vaucluse?
June and July are best for lavender. July and August are hot and lively, with the Festival d'Avignon in July. May, September and October are warm and quieter, and ideal for walking, cycling and the grape harvest.
When does the lavender flower in the Vaucluse?
Lavender usually flowers from late June to mid-July around Sénanque and the Luberon, and slightly later on the higher plateau around Sault, which holds its lavender festival in mid-August. Timing varies with the weather each year.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Vaucluse?
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 the Vaucluse cost?
Across our 280+ villas in the Vaucluse, weekly rates typically range from £3,600 to £9,500, with the most affordable from around £2,000 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 the Vaucluse?
Marseille Provence is the main airport, and most of our villas are around an hour to 90 minutes away by car. The TGV from Paris reaches Avignon in under three hours. A car is essential once you arrive.
Are there villas in the Vaucluse for large groups?
Yes. Our Vaucluse 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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