European Villas 2

Lou Roucas
Location: near Gordes, France

Price: $3,500 to $5,700 a week

The British agency Abercrombie & Kent specializes in fully appointed luxury villas, so you don't have to sweat the details; just show up and enjoy. This property in the Luberon area of Provence is a restored 17th-century village house seemingly carved from the stone cliffs. But inside, the villa is far from rustic. A restored stone staircase leads directly to a 12 x 24 foot swimming pool. The ground floor features an open fireplace, DVD player, satellite TV, and stereo. The house sleeps four to six people.