Lavender in Provence blooms from late June to late July, with peak colour usually in the first two weeks of July. The most famous fields are on the Plateau de Valensole, around the village of Sault, and at the Abbaye…
Provence offers lavender fields, hilltop villages, Roman history, vibrant markets, vineyards and dramatic nature, all under some of the most reliable sunshine in France. The top things to do include exploring the Luberon’s perched villages, seeing the lavender on the…
The main airports in the South of France are Nice Côte d’Azur (best for the French Riviera), Marseille Provence (best for Provence), and Montpellier and Nimes (best for the Languedoc), along with Toulon-Hyères, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Béziers for specific areas.…
The best beaches in the South of France range from the glamorous sands of Pampelonne near Saint-Tropez and the pretty bays of the French Riviera to the long, family-friendly sandy beaches of the Languedoc coast such as Cap d’Agde, Valras…
The South of France has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and mild, relatively sunny winters. Expect highs of 28 to 30 degrees °C in July and August, comfortable 20 to 25 degrees °C in May, June, September and October,…
The best places to visit in the South of France include the French Riviera glamour of Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez, the Provençal charm of Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon villages and Avignon, and the Languedoc highlights of Carcassonne, Montpellier and the Canal…
With over 20 years’ experience in property management and holiday rentals in the South of France, we know how much work it can take to get your house ready for the rental season. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate pre-season…
The French Côte d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera, has a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous and is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. Not surprisingly, this wonderful stretch of coastline is home to some…
The French Riviera is one of our most popular year-round destinations and it’s easy to see why when you enjoy up to 330 days of sunshine per year. With well-known resort towns and cities including Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Eze,…
Since writing our previous wrapup blog post of The yearly SFHV Top 10 NEW holiday villas for 2025 we’ve been busy bees – and added another selection of lovely holiday villas to our portfolio for the 2025 season. From sun-drenched…