As one of the ideal destinations for a short break, a Riviera villa ranks high.
No matter how many times you've seen it before, that first glimpse of the Mediterranean is always magical.
If you are staying at any of our South of France villas who could resist dipping a toe in those sparkling blue waters, which lend their name to this dramatic stretch of coastline between Hyeres in the west and lovely Menton in the east? Renowned for its beauty and climate, the Riviera has inspired many artists and its popularity with the British has grown ever since Queen Victoria patronised its shores in the19th century. Then, most of the coastal communities would have been engaged in fishing. Today, many have become chic resorts, bristling with yachts at anchor and luxury Riviera villas, acquiring reputations as celebrity playgrounds.
Inland in a sun-baked landscape, the gnarled olive tree thrives and has come to symbolise Provence.
For visitors to Provence cottages make an ideal base from which to savour all the charms of the place; the gentle murmur of a fountain in a shaded square; aromatic fields of lavender; breathtaking views of villages perched dramatically on a hillside and the taste of rich olive oil in a bistros ‘plat du jour’. By selecting one of our villas the Cote d’Azur and its many attractions can be discovered.
We have a wide range of South of France Villas with pools. For Riviera villas and Provence villas click to view by area:
Riviera villas
Provence villas - Var
Provence villas - Bouches du Rhone
Provence villas - Luberon
Provence villas -
Hautes Alpes
Provence villas
- Alpes de Haute Provence
