France's Top 10 Holiday Rental Destinations

Holiday rental destinations in France ranked according to their popularity, to support visitors and assist in deciding where to stay. Holidays can be arranged for all types of visitors depending on the season and time of year, including family vacations, golf trips, and skiing trips.

Biarritz

There is more to Biarritz than just beautiful buildings in this large town in South West France. There are 6 km of magnificent beaches, golf courses, and numerous sporting facilities in Biarritz. Biarritz is a popular surfing destination for surfers from all over the world. In July, the Surf Festival in Biarritz brings together surfers from Hawaii, California, and Australia.

Brittany

Located in North West France, Brittany lies between the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south. There are many ways to enjoy Brittany’s coastline, such as walking, bicycling, riding a horse, or hiking. Having a ferry terminal and an airport makes Brittany easily accessible.

La Rochelle

The city of La Rochelle is located in the southwest of France on the Bay of Biscay. It is accessible by road, and high-speed train, and has its own airport. In addition to La Rochelle’s Old Harbour, it has a golf course, bars, clubs, and casinos.

Cote d’Azur

The Cote d’Azur occupies France’s southeastern Mediterranean coastline and is known as the French Riviera. Its largest city is Nice, which has an airport, and other famous resorts are Cannes, Monaco, and Saint Tropez. The French Riviera enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, making it a popular yachting destination with marinas all along the coastline.

Dordogne

This region, located between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees in Aquitaine, is famous for its 1,500 castles and the Dordogne River, which prove to be its major tourist attractions. The Dordogne region of France is easily accessible from the UK and Europe. Gites and holiday cottages in Dordogne are always easy to find.

Paris

Tourists wishing to spend time in one of Europe’s busiest and most expensive capital cities prefer to rent holiday apartments in Paris.

Loire Valley

The Loire Valley is inland and offers a wealth of architectural heritage and history, including excellent sightseeing tours of castles (chateaux). There are castles, cathedrals, rivers, fine wine and restaurants, parks, museums, golf, art, and nature in the Loire Valley.

Normandy

The region of Normandy is located on the northwest coast of France, along the English Channel. There are roughly 3.5 million people in Normandy, and the region has a lot of history going back to the Vikings. Food, wine, and cheese are all great in Normandy.

Pyrenees

Pyrenees form a border between France and Spain, and Andorra is in between. There are mountains, lakes, landscapes, and winter sports like alpine skiing and mountaineering in the Pyrenees. The Tour de France attracts a lot of cyclists in the summer.

Val d’Isere

Val d’Isere is in the east of France, close to Italy. Despite having a small population of only 1,700, it attracts a lot of people for its winter sports. There are a lot of winter sports in Val d’Isere. During the Tour de France, Val d’Isere stages part of the route.