Here is a list of the 5 best beaches near Montpellier, France, to visit in 2026 and a guide of how best to reach them, including if you don't have a car. A lot of the Mediterranean beaches near Montpellier can be accessed simply by taking a tram from Montpellier city centre (Line 3 to Perols Etang de l'Or). The nearest Montpellier beach is just 13kms from the city (at Carnon Plage beach). 

The beautiful medieval castle at Carcassonne is the second most-visited historical monument in France. Carcassonne has an international airport on the North-Western edge of the town, which serves as the gateway to the Aude, Tarn and Ariege departments of Southern France. We have updated our selection of 9 cheap villas to rent within a 30-40 mins drive of Carcassonne airport. These holiday villas offer some great deals on 2026 holidays. With the large number of Ryanair low cost flights into Carcassonne from the UK and Ireland, the local area is a good choice as a base for a family holiday in France during summer 2026. 

This selection of 12 villas in South France are all within 30 mins drive of Beziers airport and offer some great deals on 2026 holiday rentals. Beziers, the capital of the wine region in Southern France, is a great place to be based for a family holiday. You have some of the best beaches in South France just 10kms from the city of Beziers. The surrounding countryside has some fantastic vineyards and beautiful Medieval villages

If you are planning a trip to France in 2026 for your summer holidays, then Go Languedoc can help you narrow down your search for the perfect place. This selection of 9 stunning French gites with private pools are available to rent during 2026. Many of our owners are holding their rental prices at 2026 levels and if you book early, other discounts may be available.

Find the best large holiday rentals properties with private pools to rent in 2026 in Dordogne, South West France. This collection of 10 Chateau & large holiday rentals in and around Dordogne, France, provide the perfect base for a family vacation, a get-together with friends or a special celebration.

If you are planning a visit to the South of France with your children or grandchildren during summer 2026, here are 20 great ideas for entertaining kids all across Southern France with kids. We live in the South of France all year and our 3 boys grew up here. We were always on the look out for some cool places to visit for family activities in France. This is our list of our 20 favourite fun activities to do in the South of France.

Go Languedoc has a wide range of French villa holidays properties in South France for summer 2026 bookings. We have identified 10 of the best French villas with great deals on holidays in France 2026, with many of our owners holding their rental prices at 2026 levels. 

I am often asked to help clients pick out places to visit in the South of France during their vacation. If you are planning your summer holidays in France for 2026 and you are looking for information on where to go in the South of France, then just follow our handy guide to the Best 20 places to visit in the South of France. 

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.

There are plenty of interesting places to visit in Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. This popular French holiday destination has long sunny days, Mediterranean beaches and plenty of tourist attractions. Here are the best places to visit in Languedoc Roussillon during 2026.