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Want to wake up to dreamy views over the famous Côte d'Azur in France? Have breakfast and lunch and dinner on the terrace while admiring the sea? Sip glasses of perfect wine from Provence as the sun dips under the waters and paints the sky and sea in beautiful shades of pink? Enjoy a sea breeze right through the patio doors to your bedroom? Spend days at the nearby (just 1.4km away) beach? Plan day trips to famous destinations like Cannes and Saint-Tropez? Well, all this and more is possible at the stunning Maison Imbs, one of our charming villas in Provence!

Dreaming of a perfect summer getaway in France full of sun and fun and long days at the beach or lounging by your own private pool? Well, if you are then we have the ideal villa in Provence for you! Made for a dream summer escape in France with an incredible pool area and lovely outdoor spaces in which to lounge and dine, Les Pivoines is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa that sleeps up to eight and is ideal for a family. Located near the famous Azure Coast, in the region of Var, it is in peaceful and beautiful lush natural surroundings but only a short distance from the most appealing seaside resorts and tourist attractions of this gorgeous part of the world.

Var is the department in the wider Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France that is home to many of the area’s most famous, beloved, and glamorous seaside towns and resorts. To the south of the department you will find, stretching along the iconic French Riviera, the likes of Saint-Tropez (a well-known celebrity hot spot), pretty Hyères with its grand medieval castle, and the village of Grimaud with its pastel buildings and canals. Var is also an area of unparalleled natural beauty and is the gateway to the Golden Islands and part of Port Cros National Park.

So, for those looking to sip cocktails in elegant bars, spend days at picture-perfect beaches, or go on some grand adventure, a villa in Var will offer all this and more besides!

Considering a trip to this magical part of the world but not quite sure? Well, here is our list of the ten best things to see and do in the area and just ten reasons to book a holiday rental in Var today:

Located on the north-west coast of France, in the region of Brittany, the charming walled city of Saint-Malo is historic, lovely, and steeped in culture. Now greatly expanded, the city is made up of the preserved and delightful walled old town and the more sprawling new town that expands beyond the port. A place of gorgeous beaches, quaint stone buildings, and wonderful architectural gems and the recognised as the most-visited place in the region, it is the ideal destination for your next vacation in Brittany.

Have you always wanted to try your hand at windsurfing or kitesurfing? Have you been browsing our incredible array of villas in Provence? Then, why not combine the two during a dream holiday in this amazing part of France?

Giens is a peninsula located near Hyères in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region that is an especially stunning stretch of the coastline and is a prime location for all sorts of adventures. Made up of what is essentially a narrow and hilly island connected to the mainland by two sandy strips of land, the peninsula has marshlands and vineyards and is home to lovely sandy beaches, lots of little bays and ports, and a hiking trail along the south side of the island.