Le Mas des Vignes

Such a pretty house in a peaceful spot. Bedrooms are all on the first floor, not huge, but very comfortable and tasteful with views over the vines. Start your day well in the separate communal breakfast room: homemade yogurts, baguette and pastries from the village bakery, local jam, cheese and charcuterie, local fruit juices, sometimes homemade pancakes and cakes. If it’s sunny you can eat outdoors instead.

The pool is open from April to October, there’s a pétanque pitch and plenty of seating areas in the garden with its pale stone walls, mature trees and pretty shrubs. Lovely to find a place in the shade with a book, or simply to doze. You’re completely surrounded by vines and the village is 1km, so you can stroll down to a restaurant, boulangerie, épicerie fine and a small market on a Thursday morning.

Stay in for a picnic lunch – Alix can lend plates and cutlery – or head out to explore, walk, taste wines, view Roman remains.