Make a holiday rental home or villa in St-Laurent-du-Verdon, France your home away from home

St-Laurent-du-Verdon offers visitors a stunningly beautiful, relaxing haven in the middle of the rolling Provence countryside. Several quaint holiday homes are found around the village, and offer a perfect romantic retreat for couples, or a nice relaxing base for families wishing to get out and explore the Provence region.

Things to do in St-Laurent-du-Verdon

Just next to St-Laurent-du-Verdon is the sizeable Lac Ste Croix, where visitors can take part in windsurfing or sailing, or simply go for a swim to beat the summer heat. The surrounding Gorges du Verdon also offer some great opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling, with fabulous views that can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

St-Laurent-du-Verdon offers guests a chance to really immerse themselves in rural French culture. Thriving local markets are a great place to pick up fresh local produce for dinner, or barter for handicrafts to take home.

Several chateaux around St-Laurent-du-Verdon also produce wine. The free tastings offered to visitors make for an enjoyable afternoon, as well as giving visitors the opportunity to choose their favourite vintage to take back and enjoy at their St-Laurent-du-Verdon villa.

The balcony of your own St-Laurent-du-Verdon holiday home is a great place to enjoy dinner, while watching the sun set over the surrounding hills. For those who don’t fancy cooking though, there are several fantastic restaurants in the village serving up tasty traditional French cuisine.

Places to visit on holiday in St-Laurent-du-Verdon, France

Aix-en-Provence is the nearest large town to St-Laurent-du-Verdon. First settled in Roman times, the town is rich in cultural heritage, with many sites that are likely to be of interest to the visitor. Some of the highlights include the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour, the Cours Mirabeau and the city’s many fountains.

Summer visitors may also wish to take advantage of the proximity of the village to Marseille, which is set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2013. The beautiful beaches of the Cote d’Azure are also located within an hour’s drive of St-Lauren-du-Verdon villas, and are definitely worth visiting for at least one day of your holiday.

Weather in St-Laurent-du-Verdon, France

The weather in St-Laurent-du-Verdon is fantastic for most of the year. Summers are long and hot, with May to October enjoying temperatures in excess of 20C, often much hotter. Winters are milder, but still linger above 8C to 10C, and remain quite dry, making a holiday home in St-Laurent-du-Verdon a perfect escape from the British winter.

Flights to St-Laurent-du-Verdon, France

St-Laurent-du-Verdon is served by Marseille Airport (MRS), 114km West of the village, with flights arriving daily from the UK with both national airlines and budget operators. The rural location of St-Laurent-du-Verdon self-catering accommodation means that a car is advisable, and passengers arriving by air can pick one up from the airport.