Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Cavaillon, France your home away from home

The town of Cavaillon in Provence, France hides a huge number of treasures from those passing through the town headed for the fashionable beach resorts of the Cote d’Azur. There are a great number of attractions to see, dating back well past the Roman era, and for anyone with an interest in or love for French cuisine, there is plenty to entertain and impress.

Things to do in Cavaillon, France

There is an excellent self guided tour through Cavaillon which doesn’t require any form of guide of prior knowledge. The plaques, marked ‘Circuit du Vieux Cavaillon’, guide you to the most interesting and remarkable sites of Cavaillon, allowing you to explore completely at your own pace. Once you reach the Cavaillon tourist information office, there is also a magnificent detour to try. The 16th century steps, carved out of solid rock, lead up towards to the top of the Mont St Jacques, the large cliffs flanking the back of the town. From here, the views are exceptional, especially from the ruins of the old village, which can still be seen at the top.

As well as being located in the national walking trails into the Luberon Mountains, Cavaillon is also home to a great number of local walking routes and cycle paths. There are a number of cycle shops in Cavaillon offering bike rental. Once in the mountains, the opportunities for rock climbing are almost endless. There are many fantastic routes to try to conquer in the Luberon Mountains, and Cavaillon has a couple of fantastic climbing shops from which to get both equipment and advice. Horse riding holidays are also particularly fun from a holiday rental villa in Cavaillon.

Those with an interest in food will be more than happy staying in Cavaillon villas. There are a disproportionate number of top class restaurants within Cavaillon, and the Monday morning market sells many of the finest products grown or made in the region. Melons are the premium product famed in the area, and if you are staying in one of the self catering Cavaillon villas, sampling some of the famous local fruit is almost essential.

Places to visit on holiday to Cavaillon, France

The nearby village of Gordes is a wonderful stone village perched high on the Plateau de Vaucluse. Stunningly picturesque in the morning sun, the village is known as one of the most beautiful in the whole of France, and well worth a visit from Cavaillon villas. Those hoping to walk and mountain bike during their holiday can also find some of the best trails in the countryside surrounding Gordes, both in the Forest of Luberon and along the Plateau de Vaucluse.

Weather in Cavaillon, France

July and August sees temperatures reaching into the mid 30’s (˚C) with amazing regularity during the heat of the day. Temperatures remain easily warm enough to sit on the balcony of your Cavaillon villas, sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the finest local gastronomy late into the evening. The region enjoys a fantastic Indian summer, stretching the fine weather until October. Even the winter months are blissfully mild, with temperatures of less than 10˚C very rare during daylight hours.

Cheap flights to Cavaillon, France

Avignon Airport (AVN) is the closest airport to Cavaillon, just 20km away. However, there are only a couple of direct flights each week from the Stansted (STN), provided by Ryanair. Marseille (MRS) is within an hour, and due to the rural nature of the area, a hire car is highly recommended. A taxi from Marseille airport to a Cavaillon villa should cost in the region of 80 Euros if you would prefer not to drive.