summer house rental In provence
A typical french village house, restored and full of character in the heart the village of Aups with its own private roof terrace for outside dining and sunbathing.
The house will be available to rent weekly from June until October.
The House
The house is composed of two double bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a large living area with a roof terrace; this area can also double up as an extra sleeping space for two. It is ideal for a family or a small group of friends.
The ancient facade hides a simple interior, decorated with traditional materials and thick stone walls which keep the house cool in the hot summer months.
The village of Aups
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Aups is a medieval village of the Var department in the region of Provence. The village is situated in the first foothills of the Alps at 500m altitude in the beautiful and dramatic Parc Naturel Regional du Verdon, 60 km from the Mediterranean and 80 km from Alpine snow stations.
The region is celebrated for its warm Mediterranean climate, scenery and unspoilt historical monuments.
With a population of 2100, the village lives all year round. There are numerous shops, restaurants and cafes and unlike some of the smaller villages and towns in the region, cultural events run throughout the year.
The houses in the old centre of Aups date back to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, clustered inside the ancient medieval walls.
The streets tend to be long and narrow to provide shade in the summer months, with buildings in the typical Provencal pastel colours.
Activities
Visiting the bustling village market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Exploring local villages of the region and the cities of Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Nice
Watching the world go by from the terrace of a cafe overlooking the tree lined village square
Music and dancing in the streets for local village festivals and festivities
Aups is famous for its black truffle market, held every Thursday from November to February, the third largest of its kind in of France
Visiting local historical monuments
The local wine producers and olive oil mills
Antique markets and car boot sales
A few rounds of petanque
The Lac de St Croix
Hiking the various trails along the Verdon river and mountain ridges
Exploring the canyon by kayak, swimming, sailing and pedal boat rental on the lake
The Lac de St Croix and the Gorges du Verdon
The Gorges du Verdon is one of the largest and deepest canyons in Europe.
It was carved by the Verdon River, which flows for 15.5 miles and empties into the man-made Lac de Sainte-Croix. The limestone cliffs range in height throughout the canyon but soar, at times, to 0.4 miles, with spectacular views from the clifftops.
activities include spectacular viewpoints, the lavender fields of Valensole, local towns and villages, hiking, rock climbing, relaxing on the shore of Lac de Sainte-Croix and a multitude of water pursuits and extreme sports.
The Lake
The lake is a twenty minute drive from the village.
It is conspicuous by its distinctive bright turquoise colour and the summer water temperature is very agreeable. Some are beaches watched over by life guards for family swimming but there are more secluded areas if you want your own space.
We would be more than happy direct you to our favourite places and activities.
All Photographs by Chris Tubbs.
Getting there
Airports
Nice Cote d’Azur (117 km-1h45)
Marseille Marignane Provence (111 km-1h30)
Toulon Hyeres (92 km-1h30)
Train Stations
Draguignan/ Les Arcs-sur-Argens- Car rental available
Aix TGV- Car rental available
Marseille St Charles TGV- Car rental available
Bus
Var bus line 1201 connects Les Arcs (Gare SNCF/TGV), Draguignan, Flayosc, Villecroze, Salernes, Aups.
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Aups-Paris (845 km-8h15)
Aups-Barcelona (575 km-6h00) Aups-Sanremo (175 km-2h30)
Parking
During the summer months, the centre of the village is closed off to most vehicles and for pedestrians only.
Parking in the village is free but can get busy on Market days.