This 16-bedroom villa sits on 17 acres and dates back to the 18th century. In the impeccably restored main building, you'll find two floors with three master suites and six additional bedrooms, while the farm building includes seven bedrooms and parking for eight cars. The grounds include five different playing courts, two pools and an obelisk.
Chateau Ventoux
Avignon, Provence, France
800-289-0900
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That's right---Dior, as in Christian Dior. Fashionista fans can stay in a villa once owned by the legendary designer. With 14 bedrooms, more than 10,000 square feet of restored living area, and 10 acres of landscaped and wooded grounds, there's a lot to explore here. Located outside of Lac de Saint-Cassien, the property is 25 kilometers from coastal Cannes.
Chateau Dior
Lac de Saint-Cassien, Provence, France
800-289-0900
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If you're looking for a villa that's historic, Chateau Villedieu dates back to the 12th century. From the outside, the villa is a humble, historic ode to French feudal architecture. Inside, 12 modern bedrooms take advantage of the hilltop location to afford stunning views of the Provencal countryside. Villedieu is located in the Vaucluse region of Provence, amid woodlands, wineries and winding roads connecting a string of medieval towns.
Chateau Villedieu
Villedieu, Provence, France
800-289-0900
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Just north of Aix-en-Provence, this 11-room villa's 12 acres include an array of historic edifices, beginning with the 17th-century chateau. Looming around the pool on two sides are the spectacular ruins of another 17th-century palace that once graced the grounds; a 16th-century chapel and 12th-century tower stand nearby. Befitting the historic surroundings, the decor is largely antique, though all modern amenities are included.
Chateau d'Atx
Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France
800-289-0900
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Though this 10-room chateau is located in Toulouse, one of the major cities in the South of France, the location is so secluded you'd hardly notice. Chateau des Montpezat is about as palatial a villa as you'll find. The 16th-century castle rests on a hill overlooking the Garonne River valley, with the majestic Pyrenees mountains as a backdrop. Included with the rental is a cook who will both shop for and prepare your meals, so you can sit back and enjoy your lunch under the trees or a lavish dinner in the Salles des Gardes.
Chateau des Montpezat
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, France
800-289-0900
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