From vineyard villas to award-winning olive oil estates – Provence Holidays shares the best places to celebrate harvest season in Provence this Autumn.
Spanning from late August through early October, Harvest season is deeply engrained into Provençal tradition, offering travellers a rare opportunity to experience a different side to the South of France beyond the peak summer months.
Provence Holidays, the largest villa rental company in the region, has made planning easy for gastronomes and wine-enthusiasts, sharing expert insights on where to stay to make the most of harvest season.
THE REGION: Harvest season in Gordes reveals the village’s enduring connection to olive oil, as historic mills and groves return to life and fresh pressings showcase traditions dating back centuries. Against the backdrop of its stone ramparts and terraced hillsides, visitors can witness production first hand and taste oils that embody the region’s agricultural legacy
BASTIDE DE LA MYRTE
Gordes, The Luberon
Weekly rates start from £6,415 for 12 guests
THE PROPERTY: Located on an award-winning olive oil estate, Le Domaine de la Sénancole, this beautifully restored stone bastide offers refined, art-filled interiors with views across acres of olive groves. The landscaped grounds include an 18m swimming pool, inner courtyard, fountain, summer kitchen and pétanque court, while inside six bedrooms and expansive open-plan living areas provide ample space for families and friends to relax and enjoy the autumn atmosphere.
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE:
“Stay amidst world-renowned vineyards”
THE REGION: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of France’s most prestigious wine appellations, is celebrated for its world-renowned wines and grape varieties. From early-August, every grape here is hand-harvested and visitors can join grape-picking experiences, meet passionate winemakers (over 320 in the region) and taste world-class wines against the historic backdrop of the Papal ruins and Rhône Valley vineyards.
LE REFUGE DE PRIEURÉ
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Weekly rates start from £3,104 for 8 guests
THE PROPERTY: A 15th century ecclesiastical residence set at the foot of the ruins of the Château de Châteauneuf-du-Pape with easy access to local vineyards and wine tastings. Features a 6m mosaic-tiled pool, outdoor courtyard for al-fresco dining and an indoor courtyard games space with a pinball machine, table football, and a giant chessboard.
LE CHÂTEAU
Sorgues, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Weekly rates start from £10,528 for 18-guests
THE PROPERTY: Nestled amidst acres of Provence’s vineyards, this majestic château-style villa in Sorgues sits just minutes from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and offers luxurious ensuite bedrooms, a private heated pool and bespoke concierge wine-tourism experiences against a backdrop of vines.
“APT”
“Celebrate the rural Autumnal woodlands of Provence”
THE REGION: Set in the heart of the Luberon, Apt comes alive during harvest season with vibrant farmers’ markets overflowing with freshly harvest produce, reflecting its legacy as Provence’s dried fruit capital. Surrounded by scenic cherry and peach orchards and vineyards, it offers an authentic taste of rural Provençal life at its most flavourful and festive.
VILLA BELLE EPOQUE
Apt, The Luberon
Weekly rates start from £3,206 for 14 guests
THE PROPERTY: This 19th-century Belle Époque villa in the Luberon combines panoramic countryside views with a 20m pool, elegant interiors, and six spacious bedrooms furnished with antiques and modern comforts. Set on a gentle hill within 40 hectares of woodland once tied to a neighbouring vineyard, it offers al fresco dining, seasonal wine tastings, and direct access to marked hiking trails through chestnut, oak, and pine forests
MAS DE BELLEVUE
Apt, The Luberon
Weekly rates start from £5,026 for 15 guests
THE PROPERTY: Amid the cherry orchards and lively markets of the Luberon, this beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse has been recently renovated to house eight ensuite bedrooms, a cinema room, games room, gym and grand piano lounge.
Outside, 20 hectares of landscaped land house a 15m heated salt-water pool and shaded garden, bordered by the gentle ‘La Marguerite’ stream with waterfalls and Roman remnants.