Featured Holiday Rentals in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Holiday Rentals in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence - A Guide to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a mountainous area within in Southeast region of France. It is surrounded by the French departements of Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritime, Var, Vancluse and Drôme, as well as Italy. If you are travelling to your holiday rental in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence then you are spoilt for choice – however a car is recommended.
In order to get to your Alpes-de-Haute-Provence holiday rental you can hire a car from one of the main airports within the Provence region. These include Nice and Marseilles, which are located nearer the south coast of the region.
Be sure to read our top tip on how to get the best deals on your car hire in France.
The Chemin de Fer de Provence railway line will connect you from Nice to Digne-les-Bains – a charming spa town at the heart of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Or you could take a leisurely drive from the UK via the A6 and A7 from Paris.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is the meeting place between the Alps and Provence and as such has a mix of landscapes and tourist attractions. Most properties to rent in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence are houses in rural locations however the nearer you get to the mountains and any of the 11 ski resorts you will find many apartments to rent in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
One particular apartment to rent in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence that I have looked at is within a 12th Century Templar château, 2km from the village of Saint André. It has stunning views over the Lake of Castillon and the Verdon mountains and the area is host to International paragliding competitions. In the winter months, it is a 30km drive to the ski slopes of the Val d’Allos.
However if you fancy something a little less strenuous, then a house to rent in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, may be more your cup of tea. How about a house near Digne-les-Bains, which every August hosts a lavender festival?
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Useful Information
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is made up of 4 arrondissements, 30 cantons and 200 communes. It is a diverse landscape, from its lavender fields to the mountains and ski trails. People have inhabited the area since prehistoric times, living in caves in the Verdon gorges, although in present times two of its arrondissements are the least populated areas of France.
When looking for your Alpes-de-Haute-Provence holiday rental it is worth noting that eleven of its villages have been classified as having special architectural character. These include the town of Sisteron, Digne-les-Bains and The Gorge of Verdon (Europe’s Grand Canyon).
The town of Sisteron is situated on the banks of the River Durance and is of particular note as it has quaint narrow streets, the citadel and the 12th Century Sisteron Cathedral. It also has on average 300 days of sunshine a year! With the diversity of activities within the area it is guaranteed that you will find a property to rent in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence that best suits your needs.
Holiday rentals in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Useful Links
You may like to read our articles on holiday rentals in Alpes de Haute Provence for the following towns and villages within this department :-
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