By Air
The main airport for Provence is Marseille International Airport (30 minutes to 1 hour drive to any of our villas in Provence).
Other major international airports include:
By Train:
From Paris Charles de Gaulle airport or Paris Gare de Lyon train station (downtown Paris) you can travel by train to Provence to 2 major TGV train stations : Aix-en-Provence TGV Station or Avignon TGV Station. Check on your villa page for the closest TGV train station.* TGV: Train a Grande Vitesse (High Speed Train). Click here to make a train reservation.
By Car:
Click here to make a car reservation with Kemwel/Auto Europe or on photo below to receive an instant quote from Avis:
Weather in Provence:
The weather in Provence is characteristically clear and dry with 300 days of sunshine per year and very little rain. Summers are hot and dry; spring and fall warm and dry with the best weather between mid-April and mid- October. The famed Mistral winds from the North can come at any time of the year and are usually a pleasant part of the Provence ambiance.
Source: Weather.com
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Electric Equipment
France electric outlets are on 220 volts. Bring a converter/adapter (available at Radio Shack type of stores) if you plan on using your own personal electrical appliance.
Tipping
Almost all restaurants include tax and a 15% service charge (service compris) in their prices. If you are particularly pleased with the service it is customary to leave a little extra change for the waiter.
