We have picked out the 15 amazing French villas with private pools on Go Languedoc to rent during 2026. At Go Languedoc, we personally visit all of the advertised French villas to check that the details are as accurate as possible. We also have a good understanding of the local area and attractions.

2024 promises to be a great year for festivals in the South of France. This is the calendar of festivals & events taking place in France during 2026. The South of France has some excellent festivals that perfectly sum up the relaxed way of life in Southern France.

We have had many great holidays in St Tropez. In truth, you have to venture out of Saint Tropez to find the best beaches. We have compiled a list of our 4 best beaches in and around St Tropez, France that you can follow if you are staying near St Tropez this summer. Saint Tropez is a special place but it does get rammed in the summer. So you need some local knowledge about where to find a great beach to soak up the sun, where you will not be packed like sardines or you have to walk miles to park your car.

The Mediterranean beach resort of Cap d'Agde in the South of France is the biggest holiday resort in France. Famed for its 14km of sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and steady supply of Mediterranean sunshine, the resort itself hides an interesting history. Cap d'Agde is located about 20 minutes drive south-east of Montpellier in the old Languedoc region of Southern France and 15 mins from Beziers airport.

There are a number of excellent Mediterranean beaches near the town of Beziers in South France. Beziers is located 15kms inland from the Languedoc coast. The city is located on a high rocky plain, overlooking the Orb valley down towards the beaches of the Languedoc. The 4 main beaches near Beziers are: Portirangues Plage, Serignan Plage, Valras Plage and Vias Plage. All of these Beziers beaches can be reached in 20-25 mins.

Here is our guide to the 10 best things to do in Languedoc and the South of France, with kids. If you are in Languedoc with your children or grandchildren and you're looking for things to keep them occupied, then follow our list of kids activities to do in France, as compiled (following extensive research and much debate) by our 3 boys, Cameron 17, Archie 14 and Finlay 12.

If you are planning your summer holidays for 2026 and you are looking for inside information on the best South France holiday destinations, then just follow our handy guide to the 10 best places to stay in South of France. We have grouped these South France tourist attractions into distinct regions of the South of France, but to be honest getting around is quite simple. 

No less than 10 Languedoc wines feature in the Sunday Times list of the top wines to buy. The respected Sunday Times wine critic, Janice Robinson, has picked out 10 Languedoc wines in her wine buyers guide for 2010. Beating off stiff competition from Australia, Spain, Chile, South Africa and Bordeaux, the Languedoc wines topped the poll.

If you are looking for some famous places to visit in France during 2026, then here is a list of my 10 personal favourites. France remains the number one tourist destination in the World. I am sure that I have missed off some obvious places to see in France outside of Paris, but I think that this is a pretty good choice of tourist places to visit if you are planning a vacation in France during 2026. 

Read our guide to the best places to stay in South of France during the summer of 2026. Covering the best hill top villages in Provence, the best beaches on the French Riviera and charming French towns such as Aix-en-Provence, Nimes, Antibes and Cassis; our list is separated into 10 distinct areas of Southern France. We also provide ideas on places to rent in South of France.