Villa Garlaban, sleeps 10, between the sea and the hills

Located in Aubagne, this welcoming vacation home brings it all within your reach. French Foreign Legion Museum is an easy 14-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 3-minute drive to Marcel Pagnol House.

Relax by the heated pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 3229-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and outdoor furniture. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV.

A dining area, a BBQ grill, air conditioning, and a desk are featured at this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom rental. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And thanks to the washer and dryer, you'll even be able to travel light.