Luxury Villas to Rent in The South of France

Apr 16
07:58

2012

Freddie Skinner

Freddie Skinner

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The South of France is an exclusive destination for luxury travellers. Read where you should stay for a lively nightlife, designer shopping or a private countryside retreat.

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For luxurious villa holiday in a stunning location look no further than the South of France. Southern Frances French Riviera,Luxury Villas to Rent in The South of France Articles along the Cote dAzur is one of the most beautiful places to holiday Europe, and the most exclusive destinations and highest property prices in the world. Villas to rent in this region of the South of France offer a luxury like no other, finished to the highest standards and with sea views, generously sized private pools, large gardens, state of the art kitchens and three to eight bedrooms. With a huge range of luxurious villas to rent in the South of France it helps to understand what each of the regions offers.

St Tropez, situated in the department of Var has been renowned as the playground for the rich and famous since the 1950s. The marina is a popular docking area for superyachts, and a popular pastime includes people-spotting, partly because of the celebrities which flock to the region year after year. With stunning beaches hosting villa beach parties, unforgettable seafood restaurants and a lively nightlife, the town of St Tropez is ideal for the rich and fashionable crowds who want to holiday in style. Luxury villas to rent in the South of Frances St Tropez are large, polished, and made for partying.

If you are planning to people-watch during your holiday in the South of France ensure that your villa is within a reasonable distance of the famous Pampelonne beach. Further east, with an equally prestigious name, is Cannes; home to a wealth of luxury shops, private beaches and expensive restaurants which will impress travellers used to even the highest standards. To avoid the crowds of Cannes rent a villa in the heights of the city in the old village of Mougins in the Grasse district, which is just a 15 minute drive away. Mougins and Grasse offer less flashiness with stunning surroundings of olive trees, and certain points have stunning 360o views of the whole of the Cote dAzur.

If you are looking for villas in the South of France which are set within beautiful private grounds with citrus and pine trees, offering exclusivity away from the crowds, but at a distance which enables you to explore the glossy shops, harbours, theatres and music when you desire, choose a villa in Mougins or Grasse. Its not difficult to see why the stunning and inspirational surroundings have attracted high profile artists and designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Fernand Léger, César Baldaccini and Yves Klein, and why Pablo Picasso spent the last 12 years of his life living near the village. Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a similar artisans commune situated near Grasse.

The village features medieval buildings and is suitable those who want to rent villas in the South of France in peaceful yet stunning surroundings. Another artists haven is St Paul (or St-Paul-de-Vence), which is well known for its modern and contemporary art galleries. This is one of the French Rivieras oldest towns, and ideal for those looking to rent villas in the South of France with potential to explore charming old streets and old churches away from the crowds.  The South of Frances French Riviera offers an unbeatable destination, and villas to rent in the region offer high-end luxury in beautiful surroundings. Browse privately owned villas today for a personal luxurious retreat and an unforgettable holiday.