10 pet friendly holiday villas in the South of France that your pets will love
Discover 10 pet-friendly rental cottages and villas in the South of France. Our pet-friendly villas have secure gardens and are available year round.
Gina Evans-Forte
The yearly SFHV Top 10 NEW holiday villas for 2025
At South France Holiday Villas we pride ourselves on curating the finest selection of holiday villas in the South of France. Every year, we work tirelessly to expand our portfolio, ensuring it reflects the diverse needs and desires of our…
Top 10 holiday villas in the Languedoc for 2025
The Languedoc area – now part of the larger Occitanie region – is a trendy destination for holidaymakers looking for an exceptional villa holiday in a more authentic part of the South of France. Renowned for its sandy beaches, diverse…
Top 10 holiday villas on the French Riviera for 2025
The French Riviera is one of our most popular year-round destinations and it’s easy to see why when the locals enjoy up to 330 days of sunshine per year. With well-known resort towns and cities including Nice – a UNESCO…
Le Tour de France [2024]: Where to Stay
To help budding Tour de France fans out, here are our top picks from our properties in locations that put you close to the action on the Stages 16, from Gruissan to Nîmes which passes through Beziers, Pezenas, and other popular towns and villages in Occitanie!
Prepare for the summer rental season: our top tips to prepare your French holiday villa or gite
Peak season is just around the corner, so it's time to get your summer rental property ready for the first guests of the year. Gina shares her top 10 to-dos for gite and villa owners.
Visiting the Medieval City of Carcassonne
La Cité de Carcassonne” is a medieval city located in Carcassonne, a city in the Languedoc. Sitting on a hill on the right bank of the River Aude, it is one of the most visited locations in the region. Getting…
Dealing with Mosquitos on your Mediterranean Holiday
Mosquitos are not something we are troubled too much by until we go on holiday. Since moving to the South of France, they really are my nemesis! I get bitten the second the sun makes an appearance in Spring and…
Roquebrun, the perfect day out
As everyone knows, beaches are all the craze here in the South of France, but a water feature that is highly underestimated in this area is the rivers. I know what you’re thinking, rivers are dirty and unpredictable, especially when…
Things to know before you book your holiday
Holidaying in the South of France is just as amazing as it sounds. The sunny days, sandy beaches and crystal clear swimming pools aren’t all myths, but there are some things that you need to be aware of before booking…