The 10 best Ranches in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The DomaineIdeally situated in the heart of Provence, on the edge of the Camargue, this 320-acre private estate offers a warm welcome to you.While exploring the many walking paths and bicycle trails, you will discover endless journeys through idyllic countryside immortalised by great painters and poets.In the recently renovated buildings dating from the 19th century you will find our two and three holiday gites (apartments) with an average area of 720 square feet.Each gite has an individual, stone walled terrace for your “al fresco” meals accompanied by the famous, singing cigales (cicadas).Parking is available for motorbikes, bicycles and cars.To make the most of the surrounding calm, the shade of the plane tree grove offers the ideal place for those afternoon naps that are so welcome after long walks.For cooling off, the swimming pool is at your disposal for swimming and sunning.

The residence is composed of individual wooden housing with large terraces.take place in a wooded area consisting of olive trees a few kilometers from Hyères, Bormes les Mimosas and Saint Tropez.The accommodations are air conditioned and decorated with modernity.Heated pool and spa complement your stay.

"Mas Saint Antoine" is a 17th century property, the Mas (130m2) or Farmhouse along with the outbuildings have been renovated & converted into 7 fully equipped self catering gites, a selection of choice for every traveler on every budget. Set on 2/3rds of an acre amidst open fields & orchards in Rognonas between Avignon and St-Rémy-de-Provence; ideally situated for exploring all the best that Provence has to offer with no greater drive than 60 mins to see it all. Our grounds have been landscaped into themed gardens and includes a shared 12 x 6m swimming pool, summer house, pond with waterfall, 300 year old olive trees and several secluded seating areas dotted around the gardens. The village of Rognonas is an easy 10min walk to bakeries, supermarket with boucherie, traiteur, bar, pizza takeaway, post office, pharmacy and several restaurants. Avignon City & the TGV train stn is an easy 10 min drive. For the non driver a regular bus service runs between Avignon & St-Rémy-de-Provence.

The Mas Lou Caloun is located in the heart of the Regional Park of the Camargue Saintes Maries de la Mer. We have 4 cottages and a guest room. 2 cottages for 4 people, a cottage for 3 people, a cottage for 2 people and a bed and breakfast for 2 people. Pool 10 X 5 with large pool and bar. The pool can be heated from April to October. We provide all linens and towels. All our accommodations are heated or air conditioned and private terraces. We have our horseback ride and our carriage rides to discover the Camargue We propose breakfasts in table d'hote. We can also deliver viennoiseries and morning bread to your accommodation. We can also welcome with your horses to the Mas. We have at your disposal paddock, box, career, saddlery, shower for horses. The place is very quiet in the middle of nature, without being too far from the tourist centers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We will make every effort to ensure you have an excellent stay in our Mas.

Between Provence Gard and Vaucluse, at the gateway to Camargue, Severine and Tito you receive in their farmhouse situated in the middle of vergers.They offers three very nice renovated rooms with privativ bathroom and toilet . After a very hearty breakfast you Discover Tarascon, Avignon, St Rémy and Les Baux de Provence ... A summer kitchen, bikes, children's toys and childcare equipment are available.

Property with 5 gites (separated entry and private terrace) for 2 to 20 persons, between Avignon and Carpentras. Located in the Pays de Sorgues and Comtat Venaissin countryside, this magnificent 'Mas' from the 17th century, totally renovated with style, is set in 6000 sqm of nicely landscaped park where you will find a covered pool built in an old barn, very sunny thanks to the large sliding bay windows (you will be able to swim all the year in a 27° to 30° water). BBQ/chimney, boules pitch, pool and a pond where a duck family is living. Very well located, the estate is 5 min away from the center of the village and the mall. Very good restaurants close by. You will be able to be very quickly in downtown Avignon and will enjoy all the cultural or leisure activities, discover also the rural markets and taste our local specialities.

Mas de la Bonoty, in the heart of Provence, is an elegant farmhouse dating from the XVIIth century which has been carefully restored into a charming restaurant du terroir and chambre d'hôte. It is situated just outside the small town of Pernes-les-Fontaines which is 5km from Carpentras, 25 minutes east of Avignon with its TGV connection and 1 hour from Marseille and Nîmes airports. The Mas offers comfort, tranquility and relaxation, with its pool set in over 2 acres of private grounds, landscaped with apricot, cherry, olive trees and lavender. With views to Mont Ventoux the Mas is surrounded by vines and the internationally renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel, Beaumes de Venise and the local Côtes de Ventoux are all within easy reach. The hilltop villages of Gordes, Venasque and the Luberon National Park are nearby as well as many local village markets and of course, the famous antique market at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The area is ideal for cyclists and walkers with golf, tennis, horseriding and canoeing available nearby and the Mediterranean Coast is under an hour away by car. The region is also known for its diverse cultural activities amongst which are the Avignon festival and opera in the magnificent roman arenas at Orange and Nîmes.