Make a holiday rental home or villa in Salernes, France your home away from home

Salernes is a small town in the French department of Var, set on the side of a hill in the Bresque Valley. Surrounded by heavily forested hills, and famous for red ceramic roofs, Salernes is a very beautiful small town, which has long attracted walkers, riders and those looking to relax in an idyllic hideaway in the France countryside.

Things to do on holiday in Salernes, France

When you first arrive in your self catering Salernes villa, gite or apartment, get your bearings by taking the half hour walking tour which is marked with bright yellow arrows made of the local tiles for which Salernes is renowned. The tour will take you through the market square, which is lined with benches and cafes from which you can watch the market activity every Wednesday and Sunday morning, and to both the 13th century church and the castle ruins.

Hiking throughout the region is a popular activity to enjoy from accommodation in Salernes, and there are some inspiring trails through the forested hills which surround the town. Cycling and horse riding trails are abundant around Salernes, encouraging exploration of the countryside.

Places to holiday in Salernes, France

Draguignan is just 23km from a holiday rental in Salernes, and offers a huge amount of places of interest, as the streets are filled with art galleries, museums, cafes and provincial restaurants which surround small shaded squares.

Lorgues is also very accessible from an apartment in Salernes. Lorgues is a magnificently well preserved medieval walled town, surrounded by unspoilt French countryside, and containing a number of great restaurants.

Weather in Salernes, France

Summers in Salernes are pleasantly warm, with temperatures averaging around 22˚C during the summer and a mild 7˚C in the winter time.

Flights to Salernes, France

Toulon-Hyeres Airport (TLN) is around 95km from Salernes, and Nice International Airport (NCE) is 125km away. However, due to the condition of the roads, transfers from either airport to a holiday rental in Salernes take only around one hour. Nice also receives more regular cheap flights and is therefore probably a better option for reaching your Salernes accommodation.