Paradou villa holidays, Provence Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Paradou
Paradou like its name suggests is a little 'paradise', located just over 10 km north-east of the famous Roman town of Arles. It's a small village with a population of only 2,000 inhabitants although it is not far from some larger neighbours such as Mausanne-les-Alpilles (2km) taking its name from the Alpilles mountain range which overlooks these pretty villages. Apart from its simple beauty, Paradou is known for its ancient windmills, once used by weavers along the river Arcoule.
The village is very peaceful with lovely streets that are well maintained with loads of nice restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Every Tuesday, there is a market with local produce in abundance including local wines and of course the superb olive oil that this little area is renowned for.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Mountain biking | ✔ |
| Walking trails | ✔ |
| Wine tasting tours | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Estaque Beach, Marseille (34kms) |
| Nearest airport | Marseille (47km) |
| Nearest train station | Arles 10km (TGV) |
Things to see and do in Paradou
Paradou and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions... | |
|---|---|
| La Petite Provence du Paradou | ✔ |
| Visit nearby Arles and its Roman Amphitheatre | ✔ |
| Visit the ancient windmills (moulins) | ✔ |
| The vibrant market every Tuesday | ✔ |
| Visit the world famous beaches of the Camargue | ✔ |
| Wine tasting at the local vineyards | ✔ |
Our view on Paradou holidays
Paradou is a great place to relax surrounded by stunning Provencal countryside with a very relaxed pace and delicious foods and wines. This is a wonderful village to rent or buy a villa and explore this incredibly beautiful part of Provence.
