Self Catering Holiday Homes in France

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Notre Dame in Paris, FranceFrance is a favourite destination for British tourists for many reasons. The French countryside boasts some of the most inspiring panoramas, best sporting landscapes and finest cuisine in the whole of Europe. If you have never visited France before, you are in for a real treat. Whether you are looking for a beach break, gastronomic tour, cultural holiday or sports adventure, a holiday cottage in France is a perfect base.

HomeAway Holiday-Rentals lists over 45,000 holiday rental properties in France. Accommodation ranges from holiday cottages in France to luxurious villas in France, traditional gites to centrally located apartments in France's famous cities. The advanced search service, located in the top left hand corner of the HomeAway Holiday-Rentals pages, means that you can easily find the perfect property in France to suit your needs and desires. Booking directly with the owner, you will be able to get some magnificent deals on a self catering holiday home in France too, saving you a portion of your holiday budget to indulge in a few of the finer things in life during your French holidays.



Top Five French Holiday Destinations

Holiday property in France: AquitaineHoliday property in France: Aquitaine
The Aquitaine region of south western France is a wonderfully peaceful, rustic place to take a holiday cottage in France, with the beaches of the Bay of Biscay, countless pre-historic marvels and some of the best cuisine in France.

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Holiday properties in France: Languedoc-RoussillonHoliday properties in France: Languedoc-Roussillon
A self catering holiday rental in France's most southerly region, Languedoc-Rousillon provides visitors with the very best of France; glorious Mediterranean beaches, rich culture and soaring mountains, just a short hop from Spain.

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Holiday properties in France: BrittanyHoliday properties in France: Brittany
Holidays to Brittany are wonderfully easy to take from Britain, and the beautiful sandy coastline, strong artistic and historical heritage and the rich Breton culture make taking French accommodation in Brittany a real treat.

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Holiday properties in France: Poitou-CharentesHoliday properties in France: Poitou-Charentes
Poitou-Charentes is a favourite destination for walking and cycling holidays in France. Holiday homes in Poitou-Charentes are also particularly popular due to the 300km stretch of Atlantic coastline, perfect for surfing holidays.

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Holiday properties in France: Rhone-AlpesHoliday properties in France: Rhone-Alpes
The Rhone-Alpes boasts the finest skiing resorts in France. During both winter and summer, and the combination of breathtaking Alpine scenery, hearty cuisine and world class activity sports make French accommodation here irresistible.

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Located right on our doorstep, accommodation in France could not be easier to reach from Britain. There are flights to French airports located throughout the country, and the Eurostar and TGV train network means that you can reach a self catering holiday home in France's most remote destinations in just a couple of hours. The French countryside is filled with beautiful spots in the remotest of locations, and the only way to truly explore is from the comfort, freedom and space of your own, private holiday rental cottage in France.

A holiday rental property in France offers all things to all people. From the romantic tree-lined boulevards of Paris to the fearsome pistes of the Rhone-Alpes, the eternal sand beaches of Provence to the historical marvels of Brittany. Wherever you decide to take a holiday rental cottage in France, you are assured an unforgettable break.


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Large stone mas with swimming-pool located in southern Provence, Luberon
France , Cote d'Azur - Provence , Vaucluse , Luberon , Cucuron
For 8 peace and nature lovers, full south-looking charming place in the middle of Provence. Former property divided into two parts, the house, semi-detached, has 2 rooms and an apartment which can be separated. Floors tiled with stones and terraco... [full details of property 90447]

Stunning brand new, 1 bed duplex apartment 100m from Promenade Des Anglais
France , Cote d'Azur - Riviera , Nice Area , Nice
This newly renovated apartment is beautifully finished, with all new appliances in the kitchen including built in fridge with freezer compartment, hobs, microwave, kettle, toaster and built in washing machine. It has a terrace area with table and ... [full details of property 72639]

Views of the Pyrénées, large gardens, peaceful setting
France , Aquitaine , Pyrenees-Atlantiques , Haut Bearn/Soule - Oloron , Oloron Ste Marie
Detached 4 bedroom house with sunny balcony and views of the Pyrénées, set in a peaceful location in the heart of the Jurançon wine region. 5 min from the historic market town of Oloron-Ste-Marie; within easy reach of ski resorts at Gourette & Pie... [full details of property 81137]

Seaview 2 room flat literally 3 mins from beach on foot
France , Cote d'Azur - Provence , Var , Toulon region , St-Cyr-sur-Mer
You can walk down to the beach and it takes literally 3 minutes (250 Metres). Located behind the new harbour at St Cyr Les Lecques, the beach part of St Cyr sur Mer, between La Ciotat and Bandol, this attractive duplex apartment for rent is idea... [full details of property 712376]

Typical house of Provence in quiet surroundings, with breathtaking sea-view
France , Cote d'Azur - Provence , Var , Hyeres region , Le Lavandou
The house has a living-dining room (radio/CD, TV, telephone) with direct access to the garden, 1 bedroom with two single-beds, 1 bedroom on the gallery with two other single-beds, 1 bathroom/toilet and a well equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Two ... [full details of property 38239]

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