Professional cyclists riding in the Tour de France

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!

A shaded, seated area overlooking the hillside on the Cote d'Azur

10 Luxury Villas in the Cote d’Azur [2025]

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…

Carcassonne - a Tale of Two Cities - Review by South France Holiday Villas

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…

A sundial on a stone wall in Roquebrun in the South of France

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…

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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…