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Nimes is one of my favourite cities in the South of France. The outskirts of Nimes it has to be said, is not the prettiest. It always remind me of some American mid-west town. Full of bowling alleys and fast food restaurants. But once you get into the centre it is a different matter entirely. It really is a beautiful ancient South France town. Nimes is an old Roman town, blessed with some wonderful monuments such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the Maison Carree (the old Forum) and the Temple of Diana. During the middle ages up unto the late 19th Century, Nimes also forged a wealthy vocation as a textile centre, including its famous blue cotton cloth "de Nimes" (thus later 'denim') that was imported to America by Levi Strauss for use as clothing for working men. Also worth mentioning is the wonderful modern art museum - Carre d'Art - which was designed by Sir Norman Foster and sits opposite the Maison Carree.

 

Nimes long term lets, South of France

Nimes really has everything you could need for a long term stay in the South of France. Some excellent shops, culture, good TGV connections, the A9 autoroute runs right past the edge of the town. There are also some very pretty towns located within 20kms or so of Nimes that could be good options for a South France long term rental - such as Sommieres, Uzes, Anduze, Arles and Beaucaire.

Just a word of warning, if you are coming to the South of France during the winter months, the area North of Nimes into the Rhone Valley can get extremely windy (and I mean, extremely windy). The Mistral that blows in the winter literally drives the local inhabitants mad and often the pretty little villages resemble ghost towns in the winter. Around Nimes itself and in between Nimes and Montpellier it is not so bad - the area is protected by the Cevennes hills. But it is just something to be wary of.

Here is a selection of some of our property to rent in France long term near Nimes:

 

Sommieres, France long term rental property, near Nimes

These luxury properties to rent in France long term are located between Nimes and Montpellier, near the small medieval town of Sommieres. These long term lets are situated at Le Domaine de Monteils, a former monastery. The surrounding area is famous for its wine and is bordered to the south by the wetlands of the Camargue and the sandy beaches of Languedoc and in the north by the spectacular Cevennes national park. The area is full of historic sites, including the city of Avignon, the medieval duchy of Uzes, the roman towns of Nimes and Arles and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Carcassonne and the Pont du Gard. There are 5 luxury properties to rent long term at Domaine de Monteils. In a Mediterranean park of 5 hectares, Domaine de Monteils looks like a little Provençal hamlet and provides and oasis of calm and relaxation. These carefully restored long term lets provide luxury accommodation for couples without children. Guests are encouraged to use the spas, the large swimming pool and to enjoy the surrounding nature. All of these properties to rent in France have been equipped to the highest standards with queen sized beds, wifi, satellite HD TVs and high spec kitchens and bathrooms. 

>> Sommieres France long term rental property

 

 

 

Eco house in Gard cheap property to rent France (sleeps 6-8)

This eco house in Gard is a cheap property to rent in France long term. The house is constructed using straw-bale technology. Apart from the building material being completely recyclable and providing a sturdy structure to the house, it also has amazing insulation properties. The house retains its warmth during the winter months and remains cool during the hot summer months in the South of France. The house was constructed ten years ago and it provides a spacious, modern and comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people. The house comes with 2 bedrooms and a mezzanine area that can sleep up to 4 people. The village of Salazac, dates back to the Romans, is set on the hills between two beautiful rivers, the Ardèche and the Cèze. Here you can canoe, walk through the beautiful forest, horse ride, swim and cycle. It is an ideal starting point to explore the local area including historic villages, colourful markets, restaurants, wine cellars, roman ruins and old monasteries.

>> Eco house in Gard cheap property to rent France

 

 

 

 

Uzes property to rent in France long term

This property to rent in France long term is close to the beautiful town of Uzes, in South of France. The property is an 18th century stone houses in a typical Provencal hillside village facing all-day sun. It is covered in vines, has a huge walled garden, a swimming pool and a large terrace. This lovely property in France is located in the village of St Maximin, which is just a few minutes from the wonderful town of Uzes and near the Pont du Gard and Nimes.

>> Uzes property to rent in France long term

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domaine de Monteils luxury property to rent France (sleeps 2)

There are 5 luxury properties to rent in France at Domaine de Monteils. In a Mediterranean park of 5 hectares, Domaine de Monteils looks like a little Provençal hamlet and provides and oasis of calm and relaxation. These carefully restored long term rentals provide luxury accommodation for couples without children. Guests are encouraged to use the spas, the large swimming pool and to enjoy the surrounding nature. All of these properties to rent in France have been equipped to the highest standards with queen sized beds, wifi, satellite HD TVs and high spec kitchens and bathrooms.

>> Domaine de Monteils luxury property to rent France

 

 

 

 

Luxury property to rent in France near Nimes (sleeps 2)

This luxury property to rent in France is located between Nimes and Montpellier, near the small medieval town of Sommieres. This South France long term rental property is situated in a former monastery. The surrounding area is famous for its wine and is bordered to the south by the wetlands of the Camargue and the sandy beaches of Languedoc and in the north by the spectacular Cevennes national park. This luxury property to rent in France has been equipped to the highest standards with queen sized beds, wifi, satellite HD TVs and high spec kitchens and bathrooms.

>> Luxury property to rent in France near Nimes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uzes France long term rent property

This lovely house to rent in France is close to the beautiful town of Uzes, in South of France. It is an 18th century stone houses in a typical Provencal hillside village facing all-day sun. It is covered in vines, has a huge walled garden, a swimming pool and a large terrace. This property for long term rent in France is in the village of St Maximin, which is just a few minutes from the wonderful town of Uzes and near the Pont du Gard and Nimes. A great location to visit the sites of the Languedoc region whether on an extended holiday or house hunting.

>> Uzes France long term rent property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where to next . . . ?

I hope that this article has provided you with some good ideas about the types of property available to rent in France on a long term basis. If you would now like to search for rental properties currently available around Nimes, South France, please follow the links below:

• Cheap long term lets under €600 pcm to rent in 2022
• All year around long term lets in France
• Long term lets France pet friendly

If you would like some more detailed information about renting long term in France, then just drop us a quick message and we will come straight back to you. I wish you a wonderful stay in the South of France. 

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