Make a holiday home, apartment, cottage, villa or farmhouse in Beaucaire, France your home away from home

The town of Beaucaire is set within the Gard department within the beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France. Although inland, Beaucaire is situated on the Rhone River and is only a short drive from the coast. Self catering accommodation in Beaucaire is well placed to enjoy all the sights of this popular region including cities like Avignon, Nimes, Montpellier and Marseille, making this the perfect destination for families, couples and groups of friends.

Things to do on holiday in Beaucaire, France

There is some absolutely stunning holiday accommodation in Beaucaire available for rent, many of which are set within restored farmhouses, and have the benefit of a swimming pool and lots of privacy. This makes self catering accommodation in Beaucaire ideal for holidaymakers who want to sit back, relax and enjoy the warm sun experienced in Southern France. When you feel like going out and about the region surrounding your Beaucaire accommodation has plenty to see and do.

Walking, bicycling and horse riding are popular pastimes in the area, and these all make a great way to experience some of the beautiful countryside. Beaucaire is not a huge town but it has everything you need for an enjoyable stay including supermarkets and bakeries where you can buy fresh produce and bread for meals at your self catering accommodation or eat at one of the local restaurants.

Places to visit on holiday in Beaucaire, France

In Beaucaire itself you can visit the town’s medieval castle, and the cave monastery, called the Abbey of Saint Roman. Within a short drive of your Beaucaire accommodation there are many other attractions to visit too – Avignon offers the famous Papal Palace (the Palace of the Popes), the Notre Dame des Doms Cathedral, and many beautiful churches, historical buildings and museums. Nimes is known for its Roman history. Here you can see the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in France and a Roman temple, along with other monuments and buildings from different periods in history. The other town within the Golden Triangle is Arles, where again an impressive Roman arena is the main attraction.

The coast is only a short distance away from your Beaucaire accommodation too. Enjoy beaches and coastal scenery here or head to the popular cities of Montpellier or Marseille.

The weather in Beaucaire, France

The wonderful weather experienced in Southern France means that you can enjoy self catering accommodation in Beaucaire throughout the year. Close to a Mediterranean climate, Beaucaire has hot and relatively dry summers with average highs up to 31 C (87F). Spring and autumn are warm, and winters are mild, with an average high of 9 C (49F) in January.

Flights to Beaucaire, France

There are several choices for flights to reach your self catering accommodation in Beaucaire. The closest airport is at Nimes, called Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport. Not many airlines use this airport as yet so finding a flight may be tricky – Ryanair offers flights to here from Liverpool, Luton and Brussels. Better alternatives include Montpellier or Marseille, both of which serve many other airlines, including easyJet.