Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths
Top amenities: Outdoor shower, private terrace, bathtub
Known as “the pearl of Haute Provence,” Sisteron is especially beautiful in the fall, boasting weather in the mid-60s. Part of an 18th-century Provençal farmhouse, this dreamy stay is situated on the border of Provence and the Alps, an ideal resting place for bikers, hikers, or idlers (no shame). Sleeping up to six guests, the spacious cottage features two king-sized bedrooms, separated by a landing with a bunk bed. Pop into town (a five-minute walk away) to pick up groceries as you pass the villagers playing a game of pétanque, then prepare a meal to enjoy at the grand outdoor dining table.