Domaine Laurentine, our Villa of the Month for February, is a
converted stone farmhouse situated on a private estate in the
Luberon Valley of Provence. This two-story, 7-bedroom, fully
air conditioned villa has all the luxuries of a 5-star hotel
and all the comforts of home wrapped into one perfect vacation
escape. The home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens,
a heated, counter-current swimming pool, a well-maintained
tennis court with lights for nighttime play, and a brand new
guest house completed in 2008. This three-bedroom addition to
Domaine Laurentine has a living room, dining room, and fully-equipped
kitchen.

Inside the main house, a professional kitchen, a wine cellar
with a tasting bar, and a salon with a fireplace greet guests.
For the comfort and convenience of guests, most standard appliances,
including a dishwasher, washer and dryer, telephone and fax machine,
and television with satellite service, are available. Other
amenities include a sophisticated video security system, high
speed Internet access, tennis equipment, baby equipment, and eight
bicycles. You’ll never have to lift a finger as the home is
maintained by a housekeeper eight hours a day, seven days a week.
This villa was chosen as our Villa of the Month because it has it
all—even a small chapel, suitable for a reception or wedding, on
property grounds.

Rates from $2,680 (USD) per night more 

France Peter Mayle’s book “A Year in Provence” made villa vacationing a popular phenomenon—and with good reason. An ideal place for a villa rental, inland Provence offers travelers a rural ambiance, while also providing just the right touch of urbane sophistication. Small, picturesque villages across the region—such as Menerbes, Lacoste, and Bonnieux—allow visitors to truly experience French country life.

The French Riviera, on the coast, is the very essence of chic. Hosting many celebrities and glamorous events, such as the Cannes film festival, this renown destination is the place to be. From villas perched on cliffs, vacationers can enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. They may also visit world famous ports like Antibes and Monte Carlo. All this and so much more make Provence the perfect place for a villa holiday.