Go Languedoc: South of France holiday villa rentals & tourism

The South of France is home to some of the most picturesque cities in France to visit. Apart from the well-known cities such as Nice, Cannes and Marseille, you will find a wealth of beautiful French cities to visit. Outside of the summer, a visit to the South of France in May or September is always pleasant. The climate is still warm, the restaurants are still open and the throngs of tourists have died down. If you are looking for inspiration about which Southern France cities to visit, then follow our guide to the Best South France cities to visit during 2018.

There are 5 great beaches to visit in and around Menton, France. The lovely coastal town of Menton in South France, benefits from some of the cleanest waters on the French Riviera. The Menton beaches are also scrupulously clean. Menton has a wide variety of beaches which stretch from Garavan, right on the Italian border along to Carnoles. 

Argeles sur Mer beach, South of France, is situated in a long sweeping bay that looks out onto the Pyrenees and the warm Mediterranean sea. Argeles Plage beach is certainly one of the best beaches in South of France and has the European blue flag award in recognition of  the quality of the water and cleanliness of the beach. Argeles-sur-Mer also boasts an interesting history and has some excellent restaurants and decent shops. 

The weather in Languedoc, France, is some of the most varied in Europe. Along with Corsica, the Languedoc-Roussillon climate is the hottest in France, with average summer temperatures above 30^oC (80^oF). The weather in Languedoc-Roussillon is predominantly Mediteranean, with long hot dry summers, mild winters, and warm springs and autumns. The Languedoc Roussillon region is a dry region of France, rainfall is rare but when it comes you can experience spectacular downpours. You can expect around 300 days of sunshine a year in the Languedoc, but the region covers a diverse area and the weather in Languedoc can vary considerably within its borders. 

Pezenas is without doubt the most beautiful town in Languedoc, if not the whole of South France. The best time to visit Pezenas is in the height of summer during the regular Friday night Estivale when all the shops in Pezenas stay open late, local vineyards are selling their wine on the streets and the old town is buzzing with life.

If you are looking for long term lets in France, there are a number of important factors that you need to consider. Here we have picked out 3 key considerations when searching for long term lets, France. At Go Languedoc we have established a reputation as the leading provider of long term lets in South France.

If you are looking for gites in South of France, then we may have just the property for you. Whether it is a secluded converted barn high up in the Languedoc Regional Park,or a gites overlooking the Pyrenees, we have a range of French holiday gites in South of France that can provide the relaxation that you seek. 

At Go Languedoc, we personally visit all of the advertised French villas to check that the details are as accurate as possible. We have picked out the best French villas with pools on Go Languedoc to rent during 2018. If you are making plans for your summer holidays to France in 2018, then Go Languedoc can help you narrow down your search for the perfect place.

If you are moving to France long term and you are looking for a business opportunity as well as cheap houses to rent, then Le Moulin du Trou could be a great option for you. This large property encompasses a 4 bedroom house, together with a 4 bedroom gite next door and 1,210 m² of land. The main house can be rented out for between €7,000 to €8,000 per year.

If I was to rank the best places in France to visit, outside of Paris of course, then this would be my top 15 places to visit. I am not saying that this is a complete list of the best tourist places in France to visit, but I have lived in France for over 10 years and before that I have toured around France quite a bit, both on holiday and with work. Some places I have not visited yet, for example, Strasbourg, Lille (only the Eurostar train station), Bordeaux (yes, I know it is shameful that I haven't been there) and Grenoble; and other places are affected by my experiences there (getting my iPhone stolen in Orleans for instance). But looking through it, I think that this is a pretty good list of the best places to visit in France whilst you are on holiday.

The Languedoc-Roussillon region is one of Euope's most fascinating areas. Here is our recommendation of the 10 best things to do in Languedoc-Roussillon during your stay. Our list of best places to visit in Languedoc Roussillon is in no particular and is purely based on what we have enjoyed during our 11 years of living in Languedoc-Roussillon.

If you are staying in the South of France on holiday this summer and you do not have the luxury of your own private pool, then you maybe interested in finding some great places to cool off from the hot South of France sun. Whether it be lakes or cool mountain rivers, or even outdoor pools in towns, the South of France has an abundance of good places for swimming. There is no need to rent a villa with a pool, just follow our guidelines for the best places to go swimming in the South of France.