Rent a holiday apartment in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

If you would like to rent a holiday apartment in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, start by asking which part of the region should shape your holiday. The region combines the Mediterranean coast, alpine landscapes, Provençal culture, major cities and diverse travel experiences. This allows you to make the coast and coves, Provençal villages and cuisine, culture, or natural and mountain landscapes the focus of your accommodation search.

What makes Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur special

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is located in southeastern France. Marseille is the prefecture; the region comprises six départements.

In the Provençal area, cities and villages, cuisine, culture and historical heritage meet a coastal region stretching from the Calanques near Cassis to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. There are also parks, lakes and rivers.

Regional orientation includes the lavender landscapes of the Luberon, Provençal markets, the Mercantour landscapes and the beaches of the Côte d’Azur. These examples belong to the respective areas mentioned and represent different travel experiences within the region.

Coast, Provence or natural area: choose your base according to your travel plans

If you want to focus on the sea, calanques, coves and beaches, look to the coastal area. If you are seeking Provençal villages, markets, nature parks and the local way of life, also compare the inland areas.

Cities and cultural attractions favour an urban or city-adjacent base. For villages, landscapes and a more relaxed daily pace, the Provençal inland area may be the right direction for comparison.

The many protected natural areas and alpine landscapes provide useful orientation for nature-focused travel plans; cities, villages, festivals and Provençal culture offer another base option, with a stronger focus on culture and enjoyment.

Culture, cuisine and regional experiences

Provençal culture includes regional traditions such as santons and pétanque; Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is also associated with major festivals and a rich artistic history.

In the Provençal area, these cultural influences meet villages, markets, regional cuisine and historical heritage. If you would like to combine such impressions with days spent in nature, you can take the desired mix of culture, cuisine and landscape into account when choosing where to stay. You can find further inspiration for regional cuisine at Culinary Journeys: discover regional cuisine on holiday.

Compare holiday apartments, holiday homes or hotels by area

Once you have decided on your desired mix of experiences, you can compare a holiday apartment, a holiday home or a hotel in the selected area. The points of orientation for the coast and Mediterranean landscapes differ from those for Provençal villages, cities or natural and mountain landscapes.

If you want to combine culture, cities and villages, you can compare city-adjacent accommodation with rural bases in the Provençal area and use your preferred travel pace as a separate selection criterion.

For nature-focused days, it is worth comparing accommodation in a suitable natural or mountain area with options in culturally significant locations; the decision depends on the focus of your planned experiences.

The region’s six départements

The regional structure includes Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hautes-Alpes, Var and Vaucluse.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is part of France. For a further destination comparison, you can also consider Limousin.

For Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, choosing accommodation begins with deciding between the coastal area, the Provençal inland area and a natural or mountain area.