La Verdette, house sleeps 7, private pool, garden with trees

Just a short distance from the riverside, this smoke-free vacation home lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 31-minute drive to Luberon Regional Park or the 10-minute drive to Haute-Provence Observatory (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return to this 1227-sq-ft vacation home, you can unwind by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the WiFi, TV, and stereo.

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, and a fireplace. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter.