Make a holiday home, apartment, chateau, cottage, farmhouse, house or villa in Vaison-la-Romaine, France your home away from home

Vaison-la-Romaine is a beautiful old town in the South of France, situated within Provence, in the Vaucluse department. This lovely medieval town has much to see and do and is surrounded by the scenic countryside of Provence, plus numerous other attractive towns and cities. Holidaymakers coming to stay in self catering accommodation in Vaison-la-Romaine will find there are some wonderful properties available for rental in a variety of styles.

Things to do on holiday in Vaison-la-Romaine, France

Staying in self catering accommodation in Vaison-la-Romaine you can enjoy everything about this picture postcard town! The narrow cobbled streets give you an idea of what life was like in medieval times. Enjoy the river that runs through the centre of the town, dividing the upper and lower historical parts. There are even Roman ruins here and an ancient Roman bridge. The town has all the shops you will need to buy provisions from, including fresh bread and produce great for cooking back at your Vaison-la-Romaine self catering accommodation! The town market is one of the best in the area too, and when you want to dine out there are some excellent restaurants to try.

The Provence region has tons of beautiful scenery and visitors can use their Vaison-la-Romaine self catering accommodation as a base for exploring. You can get in the car, but hiking and bicycling are very popular here and a far better way to experience the countryside! During the winter you can also enjoy the scenery and winter sports that are available nearby.

Places to visit on holiday in Vaison-la-Romaine, France

Within the town of Vaison-la-Romaine there are several interesting places to visit in addition to simply wandering around and enjoying the ambiance of this old town! There is the Castle of the Counts of Toulouse, and Vaison Cathedral which was constructed in the 11th century. The apse of the Church of St Quenin is said to date from then 8th century, making it one of the oldest in France.

Use your Vaison-la-Romaine self catering accommodation as a base to explore the rest of Provence too. There are some wonderful towns and cities here within reach for a day trip. These include Avignon, about 35 miles (56km) away. The city features an impressive cathedral and is best known for the Papal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The weather in Vaison-la-Romaine, France

The Southern France location of accommodation in Vaison-la-Romaine allows visitors to enjoy a pleasant climate that includes hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is possible throughout the year, though is not usually excessive. The many vineyards and olive groves in the region are testament to the great weather found here!

Flights to Vaison-la-Romaine, France

Holidaymakers have several choices for airports and airlines to reach self catering accommodation in Vaison-la-Romaine. Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport is one choice and is used by Ryanair. The other choice is Marseille Provence Airport which has a much greater choice of airlines including British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair.