TRAVEL FACTS

CV Villas (0207 563 7903,

cvvillas.com) offers seven nights at Maison L’Hirondelle, for up to six sharing, from £2,675, including maid service, but excluding travel which can be arranged on request. From May 1, Eurostar (03432 186186,

eurostar.com) goes direct from London St Pancras to Avignon from £99 return. A week’s car rental with Rhino (0845 508 9845

rhinocarhire.com) from £114.