 The region of Provence is extremely popular with French property buyers...and when you visit the area it is easy to see why! Provence is a microcosm of all that France represents. To the north-east of the region is the southern extent of the French Alps, where quality skiing resorts and highland villages can be found. To the south is the magnificent French Riviera - a playground for the rich and famous and where the exclusive seafront resorts of Nice, Monaco and St Tropez reside. To the west and north-west of the Provence region is the exquisite Rhone Valley - birthplace to some of the world's finest wines; while in Central Provence you will find a network of historic towns and villages that are woven into a fabric of vineyards and ploughed fields rich in nutrients. All in all, Provence has something for everyone!
The most expensive areas of Provence in which to buy Provence property are found down along the coast. Here, the French Riviera yields palatial private villas lodged in the hillside overlooking the vast Mediterranean Sea. An exclusive 4-bed villa in France near Toulon in the Var department of Provence with 3 hectares of land is likely to cost around 1.5 million euros.
However, if you really want prestige French property in this region, the principality of Monaco is the place to search for that dream villa in France. Monaco really is laden with wealth. It covers an area of about one square mile and is presided over by Prince Rainier III. Many A-list celebrities have homes in Monaco - David Coulthard, the Formula-One racing driver, owns the prestigious Columbus Hotel in Monaco. In total, Monaco has a population of around 30,000 people with property for sale here commanding substantial fees.
For North Europeans, the Luberon area of the Provence is a much sought-after location in which to buy Provence property. Situated in Vaucluse at the extreme south-east of the Rhone Valley, Luberon offers classical Provence that is far-removed from the hustle and bustle of the larger towns. Here, small villages and hamlets provide visitors and residents with a quiet and simple life among patchwork fields of natural produce and striking lines of purple lavender. This is where the 'real' Provence can be found!
But, should snow and ice be more your scene then some 50-miles to the north-east of the Luberon you'll find the French Alps in the Haute Provence, where Colmars, Barcelonnette and Lure Mountain reside. Chalets are popular in this area, most of which provide excellent vacation rental opportunities for their owners.
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