

South of France Holidays
Villas in South of France is the
perfect setting for your South
of France vacation.
Take a stroll - from you Cannes
beach residence - along the
famous seafront “La Croisette”
or experience a medieval
village with tiny winding streets
- oozing history. Whatever your
preference is - you will find
what you are looking for among
the French villas for rent.
French villas with pools can be
found in several places in this
idyllic region of France. And you
will love the laid-back
Mediterranean atmosphere and
lifestyle that has attracted
visitors for centuries....not to
mention - the spectacular
scenery on offer.
A South of France vacation on
the Cote d'Azur can be
anything you want it to be -
from glamorous Cannes to
people-watching from a shaded
cafe in a quaint little village
surrounded by flower fields and
the seducing smell of lavender.
Airports in Cote D'Azur
Nimes, Avignon, Marseillie,
Toulon, and Nice
Take a look at the transfer time
listed on your chosen villa page
to see the closest airport.





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Holiday Villas in Grasse
Grasse is full of winding
narrow streets, stairways and
passageways, many lined with
quaint pavement cafes where
you can sit and watch the
world go by.
The town is host to typical
French markets – a great place
to try some local produce, and
you will also be able to
purchase soaps and perfumes
created from local lavender at
stalls and shops.
Grasse is widely regarded as
the perfume capital of the
world, and when visiting the
town, there are plenty of
perfume museums, facto-
ries and shops for you to
explore.
Holiday Villas in Cannes
Think of Cannes and you might
imagine film stars, designer
boutiques, beautiful yachts
and extravagant lifestyles,
which is certainly true of this
glamorous resort. However,
there is much more to be
found here, including a
wonderful sandy beach,
beautiful gardens and lawns
along the famous seafront
known as “La Croisette”. Climb
Mont Chevalier to the top of
town for a breathtaking
Panorama of Cannes and the
sparkling sea beyond.
The Festival de Cannes 12 - 23 May 2010
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Holiday Villas in Vence
The small village of Vence has
a most picturesque setting in
the lush green hills, a few
kilometres from Nice and
Antibes. Located near Grasse,
the flower and perfume capital
of France, the area is a
rainbow of vivid lavender and
flower fields, and groves of
olive and orange trees. The
village is traditional and
charming, with terace cafes
beneath shady trees, a
bustling weekly market and
fountains where you can taste
the village's own mineral
water, "La Foux."
Holiday Villas in Frejus
This historical and ideally
situated town is nestled in the
heart of the Côte d’Azur.
Frejus played a pivotal role as
one of the biggest military
ports of the Roman Empire,
and today, visitors flock to see
the many ruins here, such as
the amphitheatre and the fine
medieval architecture in the
centre of town. With a good
selection of shops and
restaurants, Frejus is also a
very popular coastal resort,
and just a couple of kilometres
from the town, the beach is
Holiday Villas in
Tourettes Sur Loup
Packed with character and
charm, this lovely little village
sits on a rocky outcrop, sur-
rounded by mountains and
pine forests.
Tourettes sur Loup is a
medieval village characterised
by tiny winding streets,
stepped passages & walkways
– perfect for a stroll in the
summer sunshine. The village
is often called ‘Violet village’
due to the flowers that have
been grown here for many
years. Tourettes sur Loup is
rich in local culture, and
through the streets, you
will notice a number of
artists and craftsmen’s
workshops, where you may
even find the perfect
handmade souvenir of your
stay in the village.
sandy and sheltered,
stretching all the way round
to the adjoining town of St.
Raphael.
Holiday Villas in Valbonne
In a mountainous, wooded
setting with fabulous views
down to nearby Antibes and
the sea, this small village has
a unique, historic character.
Built in the style of a Roman
fortified village, 16th Century
monks designed Valbonne
around a set of symmetrical
rectangles, enclosed by
ramparts complete with gates.
Explore the labyrinth of streets
and then relax in a shaded
cafe in the picturesque Place
des Arcades, or take a short
drive out of the village for a
game of tennis or golf.
Depending of the time of year you are going,
booking your car hire good time in advance is
recommended...especially if you choose to visit
Cannes during the Film Festival in May.
Another quite pleasant way to arrive to your
French villa vacation is by train. You can catch
the night train from Paris and say "Bonjour
Côte d’Azur" when you wake up.
The Rough Guide to Provence and the Cote d'Azur By Neville Walker, Greg Ward
£9.74 $13.59
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