Calvados holiday rentals by the sea

Being so close to the UK, holiday rentals in Calvados are a popular choice for a summer break, with fantastic beaches and plenty to keep you occupied.

Read Neil Todd's full report on Calvados holiday rentals here.

Holiday rentals in the department of Muse good for history buffs

Karl Webb explores this department and tells us why Meuse holiday rentals are a good choice for those looking to explore the historical sites from the first world war.

Bagnoles de l'Orne holiday rentals

I have just finished writing about holiday rentals in Orne and have come across the town of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.

It is set in the heart of a 17,000 acre protected forest and is most famous for its hydrotherapic baths said to date back to the Middle Ages.

But there is more to the town than the healing powers of the thermal waters - horse-jumping, art & music festivals, a casino, great shopping, the stunning lake and landscaped gardens and the 'Belle Epoque' and 'Art Deco' architecture.

A truly beautiful town and one with so much to do and see.

Good choice for a short break

Only around 2 hours from Le Havre, Mayenne holiday rentals offer a great choice for a short break or weekend stay. There are many cottages and country houses to rent in Mayenne. Karl Webb tells us about what he's found.

If you like fish, choose a holiday in the Tarn

My family and I broke down while driving through France many years ago and found ourselves in a pretty village in the department of Tarn next to a wonderful gorge with cascading river.

I have lasting memories of stunning scenery and wonderfully fresh trout straight from the river eaten in a very pretty restaurant.

Read Catherine Webb's guide to holiday rentals in Tarn and discover a wonderful part of France.

Eure holiday rentals - A department of Normandy

"Houses to rent in Eure are the most popular type of holiday rental. If you are interested in the area, how about a traditional Normandy house to rent in a tranquil location with a heated swimming pool."

Read the full article about Eure holiday rentals here.

Holiday in the heart of France

Holiday rentals in Creuse are located in the heart of France in the Limousin region.

Helen Malik tells us all about gites to rent in Creuse and why you should consider a holiday here.

Visit Port Grimaud while at your Saint-Maxime holiday rental

Nestled in the heart of the Cote d'Azur, Saint-Maxime holiday rentals conjure up images of sunny summer days lying by swimming pools while looking out over the grogeous French countryside.

If this sounds like your idea of a relaxing summer break then make sure you take time out to visit Port Grimaud. Port Grimaud holiday rentals tend to be favoured by the boating set and are not cheap but even if you don't own a boat do go and visit. You won't be dissapointed.

Karl Webb tells us about a charming Charente holiday rental he's found

There’s a lovely barn to rent in Manot, a small village to the north east of Angouleme. It has 4 bedrooms and can sleep ten people. It has stone walls and exposed oak beams, and outside, a 10m swimming pool. It also benefits from being adjacent to the River Vienne, ideal if you’d like to take a boat down the river to the local village.

Read Karl's article to find out more about Holiday rentals in Charente.

Neil Todd explores holiday rentals in Aisne

Aisne holiday rentals are well linked by road and rail and within close reach of the Belgian cities of Brussels, Mons and Bruge. Aisne is generally cheaper than the neighbouring department of Oise (We also have an article on holiday rentals in Oise) as it’s further away from Paris but benefits UK residents as it’s within easy reach of the Channel tunnel or ferry.

Read more about holiday rentals in Aisne in Neil's article.

Fantastic property to rent in Eure-et-Loir

I have just been writing about holiday rentals in Eure-et-Loir within the Loire Valley region of France. It is truly an impressive area - monumental chateaux, great wine and Chartres Cathedral.

And if you fancy experiencing the opulent glamour of the areas chateaux, then why not rent a chateau in Eure-et-Loir. There are some amazing places to stay in the region - Chateau de Neuval for example - a restored castle situated in stunning parkland with heated pool, four-poster beds and grand fireplaces. It sleeps up to 12 people, so perfect for a break with family or friends. I fell in love with this place -maybe you will too!

Holiday rentals in Pezenas have a lot ot offer

Choosing holiday rentals in Pezenas is a great way to explore the Herault department of France (Make sure you read our page on Herault holiday rentals).

This charming medieval town in between Beziers and Montpellier has many holiday rental options from Villas to rent in Pezenas to town houses to rent in Pezenas and of course some charming apartments to rent in Pezenas historic quarter.

Read our page on holiday rentals in Pezenas for more info.

All French region pages now completed

We have now completed information pages on all 22 regions of Mainland France (including Corsica) having just added pages on Normandy holiday rentals, and Basse-Normandie holiday rentals.

All French department pages nearly done

I have just uploaded a bunch of new pages for almost all of the remaining departments in France. We have nearly completed all these department pages and will shortly start on pages of information about France holiday rentals in lots and lots and lots of towns and villages throughout France so keep an eye open.

The new pages are;

• Holiday Rentals in Indre-et-Loire
• Holiday Rentals in Meurthe-et-Moselle
• Holiday Rentals in Loire-Atlantique
• Holiday Rentals in Haut-Rhin
• Holiday Rentals in Val-de-Marne

More new pages added

I have just added lots of new pages giving you even more information about Holiday rentals in France.

These pages continue to focus on the departments of France and include;

• Holiday Rentals in Landes
• Holiday Rentals in Indre
  
• Holiday Rentals in Maine-et-Loire
  
• Holiday Rentals in Moselle
• Holiday Rentals in Rhone
  
• Holiday Rentals in Haute-Garonne
• Holiday Rentals in Hauts-de-Seine
  
• Holiday Rentals in Ille-et-Vilaine
• Holiday Rentals in Tarn-et-Garonne
  
• Holiday Rentals in Val-d'Oise
  
• Holiday Rentals in Vienne

I hope that you continue to find these pages helpful when planning where to take your France Holiday Rentals.

Holiday rentals in Charante-Maritime

As mentioned in my review of holiday rentals in Charente-Maritime, a big tourist attraction of the department is 'Fort Boyard'.
Construction was started in 1801 and finally completed in 1857. It was then in use from 1857 untill 1913 and typically held around 250 soldiers.
In 1988, restoration work was carried out in order to prepare it for the tv game show also named Fort Boyard. The fort was electrified and a contraption similar to an oil rig has been installed on the side in order to facilitate access to television crews. Restoration on the fort finished in 1989 and filming started in 1990. Fort Boyard has been used as the set for the show to this day.
Well worth a visit from your Charente-Maritime holiday rental.

Catherine Webb takes us on a tour of the department of Bas-Rhin

Explore this wonderful department of France and be spoilt by a choice of 21 Michelin start restaurants.



If this sounds like your cup of tea then read Catherine's page on Bas-Rhin holiday rentals and discover exactly why you should make this part of France a "Must visit".

The department of Gers offers amazing views

The department of Gers sits in the south west of the country in a region of France known as the Midi-Pyrenees. Why not find out about holiday rentals in Gers with private swimming pool and views over this magnificent mountain range.

Explore the unspoilt coastline of Charente-Maritime

Neil Todd leads us into a world of unspoilt coastline and sun-drenched islands that make up Charente-Maritime holiday rentals. A great destination for fishing and seafood restaurants.

Read our holiday rentals in Charente-Maritime page to find out why Neil loves this part of France so much.

Holiday rentals in the department of Ain

Vivek Malik talks about why you should consider holiday rentals in Ain and what to expect when you're there.

Correze Departement

I am very excited having just written about the holiday rentals in Correze.

It is an off-the-beaten-track area with the most fantastic villages. The village of Collognes-la-Rouge is entirely made from red sandstone and as such has a very eeiry yet fairytale quality.

I also discovered a property to rent in Correze that young children would find fun. A couple of renovated gipsy caravans, situated on a site with pool, play area, ponies, trampoline and bouncy castle for the kids and a clubhouse with bar, restaurant and lounge for the adults. Perfect!

This is a truly undiscovered area for me and one that I would really love to explore.

Loir-et-Cher Chateau de Blois

Following on from my article on the holiday rentals in Loir-et-Cher department of France. I did mention the numerous Chateaux in the area, one of which really stood out for me - The Royal Chateau de Blois.
The residence of several French Kings, it is also the place where Joan of Arc went in 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to drive the English from Orleans.

As you can see from the picture the Chateau's most renowned feature is the spiral staircase in the Francois I wing. Well worth a visit from your holiday rentals in Loir-et-Cher.

A quaint rural setting just outside Paris for Loir-et-Cher holiday rentals

Neil Todd explores this picturesque department of France and tells us why we should consider holiday rentals in Loir-et-Cher.

Essonne holiday rentals an ideal spot to explore Paris????

Helen Malik gives us the low down on choosing a holiday rental in Essonne and tells us why Essonne holiday rentals could be a cheaper way of exploring France's capital city.

Read Helen's guide before booking your trip to France.

Haute-Savoie holiday rentals not just for skiers

Helen Malik talks about holiday rentals in Haute Savoie. It seems that there is much to see in this department of France including fabulous lakes and some wonderful scenery.

Read Helen's report on Haute-Savoie holiday rentals to find out more.

Drome Holiday Rentals and Italy?

If you fancy a two centre break then why not look at Drome holiday rentals? Due to it's proximity to Italy you could very easily book a holiday rental in Drome and then pop over the border into Italy for a few days.

Why not explore the sandy beaches of Morbihan?

Morbihan holiday rentals offer a mild climate, some wonderful sandy beaches and easy reach from the UK. Read Helen Malik's report on holiday rentals in Morbihan here.

Holiday rentals in Aquitaine leave us wanting more

Catherine Webb's pages on choosing your holiday rentals in Aquitaine leave us wanting to look further into this fabulous region of France.

Read Catherine's page on Aquitaine holiday rentals to discover all that this region has to offer including pages on the departments that make up this region of France such as Dordogne holiday rentals, Gironde holiday rentals, Lotte et Garonne holiday rentals and Holiday rentals in Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Holiday rentals in Bouches du Rhone

Did you know that the department of Bouches-du-Rhone covers such a wide area that you can find holiday rentals in Bouches du Rhone that are on the coast, such as holiday rentals in Marseille or Bouche du Rhone holiday rentals in the mountains?

Read Helen Malik's guide to holiday rentals in Bouches-du-Rhone to find out more.

Holiday rentals in Hautes Pyrenees

Holiday rentals in Hautes-Pyrénées are located in one of the most southerly areas of France, very close to the border with Spain and at the foothills of the superb Pyrénées mountain range..............

Read Neil Todd's article on Hautes-Pyrenees holiday rentals to find out more.