"On dirait le Sud": the bastides and mas for rent that make us want to leave everything behind to live in Provence

We all know about Provence's sunny reputation, both at home and abroad. But Provence has a lot more to offer than just sunshine. Take its picturesque villages – from Camargue through Luberon to the Alpilles – where our handpicked selection of exceptional properties call home. These signature properties, boasting charming architecture, never fail to enchant those fortunate enough to stay in them. At the forefront are bastides and mas. On one hand, elegant bourgeois mansions; on the other, typical farmhouses of the region: two property types with distinct décor – whether modern or rustic – often set in stunning surroundings. Whether nestled amidst limestone peaks like Mas de Cinq Sous, perched on mountain slopes in Les Baux de Provence, or surrounded by cypress trees in the plains like Mas des Écoliers, they all share one thing in common: they make us dream of escape, right here, right now!