Cezanne's Basket of Apples in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Cezanne's Basket of Apples Self-Catering

Step into a Cezanne painting at this Provençal home near Aix-en-Provence. Filled with antiques on the inside and ample living space on the outside, this is the perfect home to host a family or group of couples and friends. If you tire of days by the pool, recline in the shade of the towering trees in the garden. Visit the nearby Sainte Victoire Mountain or wander into town to pick something up at one of many local vineyards or markets. Rumour has it that Cezanne’s paintings were inspired by the very lavender-lush roads and the colourful countryside surrounding the property, which has now been declared a Unesco site.

Home truths:
* Car hire is recommended for making the most of Provence (although all the necessities are walking distance)
* The bedrooms in the main house have large single beds pushed together to make kings
* There is a cottage with two additional rooms for more guests