Provence and the Côte d'Azur
Villas in France
The south of France offers two very different villa holidays. Inland, Provence has stone farmhouses, markets, vineyards and lavender. On the coast, the Côte d'Azur has Belle Époque villas, pine-covered capes and the glamour of Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Many travelers combine the two. We'll help you find the right villa, or villas, for your trip.
Tell us about your tripProvence
The Luberon, the Alpilles and the countryside around Aix for stone mas, markets and pools.
The Riviera
The capes, hill villages and coastline between Saint-Tropez and Monaco.
Combining both
Provence and the Riviera are close enough to split a trip between countryside and coast.
Destinations
Where to stay in France
Seasons
When to go to France
- May and June
- Warm and green, with lavender beginning in late June.
- July and August
- Peak season, lavender in bloom and a busy coast.
- September and October
- Harvest in Provence and a quieter Riviera.
Villa collections
Villas for every kind of France trip.
Beachfront Villas
Close to the water, in the ways that matter to you.
Villas with Pools
The private pool, and everything around it.
Villas for Large Groups
Room for everyone, and a table big enough.
Family Villas
Space for children, and for the adults too.
Staffed Villas
A villa that looks after you while you're there.
Questions
Villas in France: FAQs
Should we stay in Provence or on the French Riviera?
Provence suits travelers who want countryside, markets and space. The Riviera suits those who want the sea, beach clubs and culture. Some groups do both.
Can you find villas elsewhere in France?
Often, yes. Tell us what you have in mind, whether that's the Dordogne, the Alps or elsewhere, and we'll search across our partners.
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