Go Languedoc: South of France holiday villa rentals & tourism

This collection of South France beach holidays rentals are all available to rent for summer 2026. We have grouped the collection of beach houses around the most popular Mediterranean beach resorts in Southern France, from Montpellier and Cap d'Agde and down the Languedoc coast to Perpignan.

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Just off the French Riviera coastline, less than a half-hour by boat from the coastal town of Hyeres, there are a cluster of three gorgeous islands with spectacular beaches. The beaches of the Golden Islands, especially Porquerolles Island, are some of the best beaches in France, with clear turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs and pine trees ringing the beaches.

The lovely old Roman port town of Frejus is one of my favourite spots on the French Riviera. The beaches around Frejus are also some of the best sandy beaches in the Cote d'Azur. There is even a nice beach (Fréjus-Plage) located right in the heart of the town. The beach has a nice palm-tree lined promenade at the rear, providing stunning views out over the beach and the Bay of Saint-Raphael.

Argeles sur Mer beach is one of the best beaches near Perpignan in South of France. The beach is a 7km long and sweeps around the bay. With the dramatic backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains, soft golden sand and the warm Mediterranean sea, Argeles Plage 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. 

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a popular French Riviera resort located in between the city of Nice and Monaco. Compared to other beaches on the French Riviera, the Villefranche beaches are relatively quiet even in the summer months.

Perpignan is situated 8kms inland from the Mediterranean coast in South France and close to the Spanish border and Pyrenees mountains. If you are looking for the best beaches to visit in 2026 near Perpignan, France, then there are many to choose from, but they are of varying quality. In my opinion, the best beaches Perpignan has to offer are on the Cote Vermeille. Here is our selection of the 8 beaches that are worth visiting near Perpignan.

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.

Some of he best beaches in France are undoubtedly found on the French Riviera coastline in Southern France. If you are coming to the France on holiday this summer, then we have hand-picked the best French Riviera beach resorts to visit in 2026. All of these beaches have been road-tested by our 3 sons during many days spent on the beach in the Cote d'Azur. 

The beach resort of Saint Raphael on the French Riviera boasts around 25 different beaches to choose from. These vary from golden sandy beaches to rocky inlets. The beaches in the centre of St Raphael get very busy during July and August, but if you venture slightly further afield, you are sure to find a nice beach.

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.