Here is a selection of the 10 best beach bars and restaurants in South France to visit in 2026. The list includes many beach bars that we have enjoyed visiting in recent years in South France covering the French Riviera coast and the Languedoc coastline down to Spain. 

What are the key ingredients for a perfect family holiday in the South of France? Well this selection of 17 holiday villas in South of France for 2026 tick most of the boxes: private pool ✔ near the beach ✔ air con ✔ 30 mins from an airport ✔ plenty of bathrooms ✔ good outdoor space ✔ walking distance to a boulangerie and restaurant ✔ and within easy reach of historic towns and villages for markets, shopping, meals out and wine tasting ✔

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.

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.

If you are planning a large family reunion, looking for for a wedding venue or booking a holiday with a group of friends, then this list of 20 large holiday properties in France to rent in 2026, may be just what you need. We highlight some big villas with private pools in the South of France, large group accommodation to rent, as well as some magnificent Chateau rentals in France. 

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. 

From my perspective, there are two standout restaurants in the South of France: the Mirazur in Menton and the Auberge de Vieux Puits in the Corbieres. These two restaurants stand as bookends - both physically and figuratively - to the other restaurants in South France.

This collection of 11 beach apartments and villas in Southern France are all offering great deals on summer 2026 bookings. If you are searching for family beach holidays in France during summer 2026, then let Go Languedoc help you search for the perfect beach house or holiday apartment beside the beach. 

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.