glamping in Southern France

Come away to the sun splashed beauty of Southern France where you can explore beautiful heritage villages and acres of lilac hued lavender fields in Provence, stroll on the glamorous white sand beaches of the Côte D Azur, soak up the atmosphere of luxury in Cannes and Saint Tropez and enjoy wine tasting tours and legendary rustic, French Provençal cuisine. Walk in the footsteps of famous artists or enjoy scenic road trips through the natural splendour of the stunning Pyrenees Orientales Natural Park, Haut Languedoc and Causse du Quercy Geopark, a UNESCO geological site!

These log cabins & lodges are conveniently located along the South Coast of France near Perpignan, Narbonne, Montpellier, Marseille and San Tropez with properties dotted about inland in and around Aix-en-Provence, the Pyrenees Orientales Parc Naturel, Haut Languedoc and Causse du Quercy. A lovely, extensive selection of accommodation options feature fully equipped, spacious, interiors with comfortable, tasteful decor and superb access to stunning inland scenery and the iconic beauty of the coastline of Southern France. Many of the log cabin & lodge properties on offer feature a terrace and garden with a peaceful rural view for relaxing plus a sparkling pool with several coastal properties just metres from the beach. Find your perfect getaway for 2, 4, 6, 8, or a dozen or more guests.

The South of France is absolutely packed with must-see landmarks and monuments and boasts no less than 11 UNESCO world heritage sites! The gorgeous, fortified medieval city of Cacassone perched on the edge of a craggy mountain, the 13th century architectural masterpiece, Albi Cathedral, the gorgeous Convent of the Jacobins in Toulouse, hilltop Catharian castle ruins, ancient Roman architectural marvels in Arles and Nimes and the fabulous Pont du Gard 3 tiered Roman aqueduct are just some of the attractions to put on your list!

Embark on flavour filled culinary adventure in the South of France as you explore the roadmap of Provençal´s rustic vibrant flavours of sun ripened vegetables, garlic, herbs and golden olive oil served with Mediterranean flair. Salade Niçoise, Bouillabaisse or seafood stew and Ratatouille are menu cornerstones. Gorgeous specialities such as Caviar d´Aubergine or eggplant dip, black olive tamponade, French Pistou similar to pesto and Provence style chicken or cod are simply delicious at a pavement cafe with a chilled glass of wine and crusty fresh bread!

The stunning Les Gorges du Verdon are located in the heart of France´s Southern Provence region, a short drive from the French Riviera. Adventure awaits you in this breathtaking geological wonderland where sheer limestone cliff faces plummet to meet the stunning coloured turquoise water below! This is a great place to relax on a summer's day enjoying the water on a dinghy or in a kayak and there are several iconic hikes of varying degrees of difficulty that will have you gazing out over the sheer scale and magnificence of this natural wonder!

Stroll around in the beautiful, historical town of Aix en Provence and amble down the lovely Cour Mirabeau where you will find a wide, pleasant walkway lined by verdant plane trees, grand mansions and lovely restaurants and cafes. Visit the gorgeous, romantic shuttered building on Lauves Hill nestled in a series of fig and olive groves that houses the studio of Paul Cezanne. Here you can appreciate the studio of one of the greatest painters of modern times!

If you fancy an adventure day trip from Toulon you can head to Porquerolle Island by shuttle boat from Hyères. The northern Part of the island boasts exquisite champagne coloured soft sand beaches and dazzling turquoise waters not unlike the Caribbean while the southern portion of the island is only accessible to hikers with steep cliffs and secluded creeks. Be sure to lunch at one of the island´ s charming restaurants where you can find easygoing snacks or haute cuisine!

Immerse yourself in the historic, old world charm of gorgeous Montpellier where you can admire a host of stunning historical sights in the gorgeous old town and enjoy streets lined with charming cafes, restaurants and quaint shops. Stroll about the beautiful ornamental formal gardens of Le Château de Flaugergues and admire exquisite 18th century furniture, lovely vintage porcelain and 17th century Flemish tapestries.

Explore the South of France’s ancient, iconic village of Gordes, perched 340 metres above the valley below on a rocky promontory with staggeringly beautiful views overlooking the Luberon Valley, one of the most magnificent areas of Provence. Take a scenic drive through the Luberon and stop to admire fragrant, amethyst hued lavender fields, olive groves and delightful old world farmhouses!

Visit beautiful Avignon, home to Europe’s largest Gothic Palace, the Palais de Pape, a UNESCO listed building and marvel of architecture with its daunting defence towers and towering crenellated fortifications. Admire exquisite artworks by Italy's Great Masters in the Musee du Petit Palais and take a gorgeous scenic drive to Chateneuf du Pape, a stunning medieval village 20 km from Avignon.

If you are a fan of stunning, ancient UNESCO heritage architecture head to Arles where you will be spoiled with an abundance of breathtaking Roman and Romanesque architectural sights. This picture perfect town with its colourful houses and narrow cobbled alleyways with tumbling flowers and foliage is filled with discreet French charm and it is here that Vincent Van Gogh painted some of his most famous night cafe paintings!