| Bonnes Fêtes! Happy Holidays from At Home in France! We hope your festive season is off to a wonderful start and that you'll be sharing the best of times with family and friends. And if you're thinking about a trip to France in the coming year, holiday get-togethers provide the ideal opportunity to review travel options and make your plan. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. |
 2011 Update
The 2011 rental season is well under way. And if our bookings to date are any indication, France remains a sought-after vacation destination. Our busiest reservation period is January to mid April. But the early birds - travelers who reserve before the end of this year - always get the choicest worms. To choose from the widest selection and secure that special property, contact us now!
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Best Buys
· Take advantage of a recent rate reduction at la Belle de Lorgues, located a short drive from the charming village of Lorgues in the Var region of eastern Provence. This traditionally-built home is a best-buy for large groups of friends and family, offering 5 bedrooms, each with ensuite bath. Equipped with Wi Fi internet access and air conditioning, you'll stay connected and completely comfortable at any time of year. Weekly rates from $2,625 - $5,225 make this a steal! Ref. AH19.
· Save 30% on rentals taking place in April, May and September at Domaine du Luberon. This wonderful estate, accommodating 14-16 people, is located just north of Cavaillon and couldn't be more centrally located. It's the gateway to Gordes, Menerbes and all the perched villages of the Luberon, a short hop over to St-Rémy and the
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Alpilles, and an easy drive to Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. The estate includes two accommodations: an old stone farmhouse for 8-10 people and a stone bergerie for 6 people, rented to one party at a time. Spacious grounds with pool and outdoor terraces, large living and dining areas and a kitchen designed for serious cooking make this a wonderful choice for large groups. Ref. AH83.
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New in Provence
The latest addition to our Provence portfolio is located in the heart of the Luberon, just outside the hilltop village of Lacoste. The 18th-century farmhouse features a natural garden and lovely swimming pool surrounded by lawn and shaded by tall oaks.
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Built around a stone courtyard, the U-shaped house has been totally restored using the finest materials and features exposed stone work, heavy wood-beamed ceilings and stone floors. The décor combines casual contemporary furnishings with top-notch appliances and all conveniences including high-speed internet. 4 bedrooms and 4 baths for 7-8 people. Ref. AH46.
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Winter Bargains Abound
If you've checked airfares to France recently, you know that good deals are pretty much like the French franc - gone! When you travel in prime season, you'll pay top dollar at all levels. But if you're an inveterate bargain hunter, get out your passport and travel now - during the winter and early spring months. Most airlines offer considerably lower fares on flights departing from November through the end of March (with blackout periods over the year-end holidays). Fares are often 30-40% lower than during the prime season, from April through October. Many airlines (among them Air France and American) are currently promoting sales to European destinations for winter and spring travel booked in the next 7-10 days.
And you'll find those same discounts extending to other components of your trip. Property rental rates are lowest from November through March. Many of our properties and Paris apartments are discounted below the low-season rate published on our web site. Rail fares are often lower too. Overall, you could almost take two trips in winter for the price of one in prime time.
Sound good? Contact us to plan your off-season trip and home rental in France!
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