Make a self catering cottage or holiday rental in Cabrieres-d’Avignon, Provence your home away from home

Situated 32 km east of Avignon, the charming village of Cabrieres-d’Avignon is a charming village surrounded by cedar forests. The area is typically Provençal with its stone built cottages and walls which line the narrow roads. The village is very picturesque and unspoilt, retaining its historic character with many old peasant houses now renovated and used as luxury holiday homes.

Things to Do in Cabrieres-d’Avignon, Provence, France

Walk the Wall of Plague
The sad tale of Marseilles’ attempt to prevent the spread of bubonic plague in 1720 is seen in the nearby plague wall. Brought into Marseilles on the merchant ship “Grand-Saint-Antoine” the plague devastated the city. In order to quarantine the city, the “Mur de la Peste” or plague wall was built across the countryside, 2 metres high and 70 cm thick. Parts of it remain and make an interesting walk from your holiday home in Cabrieres-d’Avignon to Methamis.

Discover the Bories
The area is scattered with small circular stone huts called “bories” which would be used by shepherds and hunters

Outdoor Activities
The rural countryside offers plenty to see and do around your Provence holiday rental. Go hiking, mountain biking, climbing, boating, fishing, kayaking and horseback riding, in this scenic department of the Cote d’Azur. The 5 hectares of cedar forest nearby offer shady walks on warm days surrounded by nature.

Places to Visit Around Cabrieres-d’Avignon, Provence, France

Gordes
Just 7 km from Cabrieres-d’Avignon are holiday homes of the rich and famous in the historic town of Gordes. The grey and white stone houses are built in a spiral around the rock in the centre of the village. At the top of the hill are the church and old castle. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Marseilles
Marseilles has many fine museums and great markets for shopping, and is just an hour’s drive from your holiday home in Cabrieres-d’Avignon. Visit the Palais Longchamps with its gardens and fountains and walk to the Notre Dame de la Garde above the town with its superb city views.

Avignon
This medieval town on the Rhone River is beautifully preserved and a worthy UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a wealth of museums, churches and beautiful architecture. The Palace of the Popes is one of the largest medieval Gothic buildings in Europe and it dominates the area from its hilltop position overlooking Avignon.

Weather in Cabrieres-d’Avignon, Provence, France

Cabrieres-d’Avignon enjoys a Mediterranean climate in the Cote d’Azur with warm sunny summers and temperatures reaching an average 29°C (84°F). It can be showery at any time of year.

Travel to Cabrieres-d’Avignon, Provence, France

The nearest airport to your Cabrieres-d’Avignon holiday rental is Avignon (AVN) Airport which is 60 km drive away. Other convenient airports with frequent flights from low-cost airlines are Marseilles (MRS) Airport and Nimes (FNI) Airport.