Provence, France
This tiny village of 150 inhabitants is thirty minutes west of Avignon in the heart of Le Gard, otherwise known as old Provence. It is rural, authentic, and charming, offering excellent local produce, cheese, organic meats and tasty wines. Within this peaceful setting, in only a ninety minute drive in any direction, visitors can experience the 9th-century walled village of Uzes, the Gorge d'Ardeche for kayaking or rafting, the Roman aqueduct of the Pont du Gard, the Popes Palace of Avignon, the Roman cities of Nime and Arles, Van Gogh's St. Remy and Cezanne's Aix en Provence. Kim's simple, beloved 18th-century home, Le Chat Bleu, features a salon, dining area, outdoor terrace, barn, and three bedrooms with one and a half baths. It is available by the week, month or year. Now, for the village of St. Pons la Calm, and house: