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Fourteen years ago, Stéphane Pellegrin bought a beach restaurant on a whim. What followed is one of the Riviera's most consistently well-run summer establishments. Here is the story behind Prao Beach.

You may already know about the double tombolo, the flamingos and the ferries to Porquerolles. But do you know about the Roman merchant vessel lying beneath the waters off La Madrague? Or the wildflower that exists in France only on a single sandbar? Or why the peninsula itself may not survive the century in its current form? These are the Giens stories worth knowing.

Camille Adam is a Michelin-trained private chef whose cooking is rooted in the landscapes and producers of Provence. Founder of IRIS, Camille brings eight years of experience across three-star kitchens on the French Riviera - from Le Louis XV in Monaco to La Villa Madie in Cassis - to the intimacy of your villa's dining table. Expect refined Mediterranean cuisine with a deeply personal touch, along with the option of hands-on masterclass lessons for guests who want to take a little of Provence home with them.

Meet Marine at Provence Holidays. Discover her favourite family villas, group retreats, restaurants and experiences across the South of France.

Lucie is a self-taught private chef whose cooking is rooted in the seasons, the markets, and the sun-drenched flavours of Provence. From intimate villa dinners to guided market visits and hands-on cooking classes, an experience with Lucie is one of the most memorable ways to connect with the region.

Provence Holidays has been nominated in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2026 - for the second year running. Ten years in, we're aiming for the top 10. Vote now and you could win a stay.

The pale silvery groves of the Vallée des Baux produce one of France's most prestigious olive oils. A guide to the AOP, its mills, and the fruité noir story. Plus where to taste, when to visit, and how to bring a bottle home.

Meet Margot at Provence Holidays. Discover her favourite family villas, group retreats, restaurants and experiences across the South of France.

For thirty short days each spring, the Luberon turns the colour of ripe cherries. Discover when to visit, the IGP orchards to seek out, the festivals to plan around, and why Apt has been the world capital of candied fruit since the days of the Avignon popes.

For the second year in a row, Provence Holidays has been honoured at the International Travel Awards - named Best Holiday Villa Rental Company in France for 2026, following our 2025 win for Best Holiday Home Management Company. Two years, two categories, one team.