... were expensive hotels and obviously very expensive converted farmhouses and villas. If you're looking for somewhere to walk around and explore on your non-guided days, then Aix has much more going on. Check the location on either googlemaps or http://www.viamichelin.com/ and see what you think ... more

... a great choice but the villas I have found are either booked (the good ones) too big (4-5 BRs and thus too expensive) or just plain out-dated/scrappy. Also, some of the spots seem pretty remote which might get old for seven days. I have thought about a ... more

St Remy is very popular so the villas go at a premium. Look to the wider area as other posts have suggested but remember this is Provence and not everything is going to be state of the art - part of the regions charm. Good luck. ... more

... stay in self-catering gites/villas in the countryside. We rarely eat out in the evenings as we generally have lunch wherever we're visiting, then come back with wine, bread, deli stuff and patisserie to enjoy a leisurely meal, or, we have a lunch snack and a barbecue in ... more

... listed based on 3 great villas to: St Victor La Coste between Uzes and Avignon Saint Chamas - down south and not so far from Aix Saint Remy Also interested in input on the must dos. We will be there 9th to 15th July after the 2 weeks in other places ... more

... Lex Baux are only approx 30 - 40mins away from Avignon. All areas noted for your villa's would be in a good location as all are fairly close to each other. ie...Saint Chamas from Avignon - 1hr. St Victor La Coste to Avignon - approx 30mins Saint Remy to Avignon - 30mins ... more

... Avignon. You have identified a villa at St Victor La Coste which is not far from this area. One thing I would make sure of is that your villa has a swimming pool - essential in the heat of July after a days sightseeing. Do visit Avignon. I am not sure ... more

... is, properties with rents from about $650-$900 per month (365-550 Pounds or 425-635 euros). I AM NOT interested in luxury villas renting for that much or more per week. The two sites are: http://www.rentaplaceinfrance.com/ http://www.letsrentpropertyinfrance.com/ Does anyone have any other suggestions ... more

... got and they have some properties in Provence too. http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/villas/ It's somewhere to start anyway, until someone comes along with actual recommendations, though you may have some problems with only wanting a week in peak season, as some places specify a two week minimum ... more