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Tailor-made travel agency in Provence & the Var

Provence & Var
Stone houses, lavender and the Var coast.

Away from the busiest beaches, Provence and the Var offer large stone houses, vineyards and quiet coves. Ideal for families, groups and longer stays.

AirportsMarseille, Toulon-Hyères or Nice
From CannesAbout 1 h 30 to 2 h by car
Best timeMay to October
Gordes perched village above the Luberon valley at sunrise
Luberon✦Alpilles✦Var coast✦Porquerolles✦Vineyards

What we arrange

On the ground, everything planned.

Mas & villas

Restored farmhouses and villas with large gardens, sized for families and groups.

Private chefs

Chefs who cook with the local markets and estates.

Transfers

Chauffeurs from Marseille, Toulon or Nice, and between villages.

Boats

Day boats to the Porquerolles and Port-Cros islands from the Var coast.

When to come

Highlights of the year.

May – June
Early summerGreen landscapes and pleasant temperatures.
Late June – July
Lavender seasonThe plateaus turn purple, a classic moment in Provence.
September – October
HarvestGrape harvest in the vineyards, golden light and fewer visitors.
Weekly
Village marketsEach village has its market day, worth planning around.

Neighbourhoods

Where to stay.

Luberon

Perched villages and stone houses between vineyards and lavender fields.

Alpilles

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Les Baux, olive groves and elegant mas.

Var coast

Pine-covered capes, quiet coves and the islands off Hyères.

Ready for Provence & Var?

Send us your dates and the number of travellers, and we’ll send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours.

Plan your stay

In the press

Featured in Madame Figaro & Gala.

Madame Figaro article: Caliandre Travel, le voyage sur mesure pour une belle reconnexion à soi

Madame Figaro

02.06.2026

“Tailor-made travel for a beautiful reconnection with yourself.”

From Monaco to Marseille, Nadine meets each client personally to design the stay that matches every expectation.

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Gala, 26 March 2026: Caliandre Travel feature

Gala

26.03.2026

“Luxury, calm and delight.”

Confidential addresses, private villas with spectacular views, refined chalets in the Alps, and the discretion and finesse of a high-end service.

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Your Riviera, thoughtfully arranged.