For those dreaming of a European vacation after clips of various European destinations and hazy, lazy, relaxing getaways went viral last summer, there are ample choices of location. However, while each have their appeal, there is always something to be said for France. In fact, there's a lot to be said for a vacation rental in France. Here's why you should book that escape to France now if you've had it on your bucket list for ages or you've been aching for a return...
Long, Delicious Meals Outdoors
Look, the French don't have a monopoly on this concept and you'll certainly be able to enjoy plenty of tasty dishes al fresco in one of our villas in Italy as well but you can't miss long, lazy meals outdoors in France. Nothing screams, “I'm on holiday!” more than meals savoured over hours and paired with excellent conversation. Do as the French do and totally slow it down, unwind, and spend some proper quality time catching up and really getting into it with your travel companions. These are the kinds of delicious moments where the best memories are made and that you return to over and over again in your mind forever afterwards.
Then, of course, there's also the delicious food itself! French food is beloved the world over and for good reason! From crispy baguettes so tempting you've eaten half of it before arriving at the checkout, to carefully plated delicacies where flavours are perfectly balanced to complement each other, to impossibly delicate sweet treats, there is a world of magical foods to explore while staying in one of our holiday rentals in France...
...Paired With Incredible Wines – At Even Better Prices
French wine is also renowned the world over but can often be pricy in other parts of the globe. In France itself, however, not only can you readily taste her famous wines but at unbeatable prices! Even the more expensive options are much more reasonable in France. So, if you're a wine-lover, it truly is an unmissable and at least once-in-a-lifetime destination!
Book a villa in Provence and sip chilled rosé by the pool or find a vacation rental in the Rhône Valley and pair a Châteauneuf-du-Pape with some beef bourguignon.
Secure a villa in the Loire Valley and go tasting some of the best white wines in the world at local wineries or head to a holiday rental in Languedoc-Roussillon for a range of diverse, affordable, and robust reds.
There is so much choice and so much to explore for any serious wine fans who head to France!
Seaside Breaks VS Mountain Escapes
Many pose the question: do you prefer a seaside getaway or a break in the mountains but why choose at all? France has many areas where both are within a stone's throw of each other! In particular, if you book a vacation rental in Provence, visits to the Alps and the iconic Côte d'Azur (or French Riviera) can be enjoyed over the course of a single day if you wish! More reasonably, however, there are plenty of places where you could enjoy some days hiking and others on the seafront throughout your vacation, especially if you were willing to travel a bit of a distance for a special day-trip.
If you only want to be by the sea, however, there are the blustery and dramatic beaches that you can enjoy on vacation in Normandy and the long, impressive beaches you can explore on holiday in Brittany, there are specific towns like the surf capital of Biarritz, and there are picture-perfect sandy beaches all along the south.
Mountaineers who want to hike or ski, meanwhile, will have ample choice throughout France and throughout the year. With holiday rentals in the French Alps, vacation rentals in the Pyrénées, and more options available, there are various slopes and hikes for different experience levels as well as resorts for different price points and tastes.
So, whether you're choosing sea or mountain or choosing not to choose at all, France has so much to offer!
Pretty Towns And Chic Cities
Of course there are famous specific attractions aplenty on offer in France, a country with an impossibly long and and rich history and cultural heritage, but as you explore you'll find endless pretty towns and chic cities where you don't even need to have an itinerary necessarily in mind!
Wander villages where life is slow and everything looks like something from a story book or head to a cosmopolitan metropolis with famous Michelin-starred restaurants and world-class museums to see it all. Alternatively, we reiterate, why choose? Simply enjoy all that is on offer – from the deliciously slow-paced and relaxing to the fast-paced endlessly stimulating – with one of our gorgeous villas in France!