Self-catering properties in Provence

Marine Apartment, near Forcalquier

Provence – cicadas, cork oaks & lavender

Holiday information

Nights: 7
Meals: self-catering & 1 dinner
Accommodation: charming apartment
Capacity: 2 adults plus 2 children in same room
Start: Saturday

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Accommodation at a glance

sleeps up to 4
1 bathroom
open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
well-equipped kitchen
own garden area
table tennis
small restaurant on site
nearest shops 6km

Why not take the train?

You can leave London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet in the morning and be at your destination by the evening, making it an excellent (not to mention environmentally friendly) way to reach this holiday. You can relax right from the start of your journey as Eurostar services whisk you through the Channel Tunnel to connect with the world-famous French high-speed TGV trains in either Paris or Lille. We reserve seats for you, there is plenty of luggage space, and refreshments are available on board.

You may even break your journey in Paris if you are travelling via the capital. Sit back and enjoy a truly great rail journey! Look for the ‘by rail’ prices in the Prices & Travel section, where you will also find journey details.

About Provence >The Romans so loved Provence that they called it Provincia – ‘The Province’. Their legacy extends beyond monuments such as the splendid theatre in Orange, to the shaping of modern roads – some follow the Via Domitia, a route which linked Rome and Spain. The centuries of turbulence that followed the fall of the Roman Empire resulted in many walled villages – Provence’s famous villages perchés – being built in the hills in an attempt to protect against attack. Provence’s distinctive cuisine draws its flavours from the land – truffles; honey from the bees which draw nectar from the ubiquitous lavender fields; oil from the olives; and garlic and fresh herbs. Traditional dishes include bouillabaisse, a tomato-based stew of at least three different fish; slow-cooked dishes such as estouffade made with beef or lamb; and civet, a game casserole with onions and mushrooms. Provence’s wines are growing in popularity and standing; the Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Côtes du Luberon wines are very good.

charming apartment in a sleepy hamlet with views to the Alps
warm hospitality
walk through pastoral Provence, route notes provided
explore charming villages
7 days' car hire included if you are travelling by air

Famed for its cicadas and cork oaks, for lavender fields and villages of red-tiled houses, it would seem that Provence was made for leisurely exploration. Its special beauty has been recognised for centuries – indeed, the Romans loved it so much that they called it Provincia (‘The Province’).

Eric Delaetre is the effusive and lovable ‘public face’ of the Marine Apartment and adjoining guesthouse. He also manages to combine the roles of manager, barman, waiter, raconteur, butler and comedian with extraordinary panache.

Travel diary by Steve Jack, Marketing Team

Gently rolling hills stretch towards the blue-tinted Luberon and Lure Massifs lining the horizon, while medieval villages, the Roman town of Aix-en-Provence and natural wonders such as the spectacular Verdon Gorge vie for your attention on a holiday on which no two days need be the same. Your base is the characterful Marine Apartment, where your hosts, Eric Delaetre and Bruno Boulanger, make you feel truly special and go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the full.