South West Coast

Holiday villas in south west France - Coast:

The Aquitaine coast is a beautifully natural area of vast pine forests stretching from Soulac to Biarritz, complemented by huge inland lakes (which are superb for watersports) and wide silver sandy beaches stretching for as far as the eye can see. On the south west coast of France is the historic fishing port of St Jean de Luz; which is vibrant and lively both day and night.

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The surfing mecca of Biarritz has fabulous beaches and the almost guaranteed surf means it is now internationally recognised by surfing professionals. Biarritz was once a highly desirable resort favoured by royalty and elite society, it's still a magnet for those seeking sophistication with an array of boutiques, historic buildings and a splendid casino.

Holiday villas in south west France - Basque region:

The south west coast of France also encompasses part of the Basque region; an area steeped in its own heritage and proud identity. You may hear locals speaking in Basque and, if you holiday in the south west coast of France during the summer, you may enjoy a Basque summer festival with their unique games and contests. Basque houses reflect the landscape, with villas built to embrace harsh winters and hot summers. The building style is fiercely protected to ensure the heritage of Basque architecture is kept alive.

Holiday villas in south west France - Pyrenees:

The Pyrenees form a natural frontier between France and neighbouring Spain, and what an impressive sight they are. On the French Pyrenees side the hills are verdant and dramatic, and for those taking a Pyrenees villa holiday there is wide range of outdoor pursuits to enjoy including; climbing, walking, canyoning and bird watching.

There are many French cultural sites here too; the beautiful city of Pau, St Jean Pied de Port and the religious shrine at Lourdes are just a few examples. The Pyrenees region is rich in wildlife with birds of prey in particular soaring over the hills and mountains. Here you can enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery and dramatic coastline.

Holiday in south west France - Villas from the Villa Company:

Quality villas by the sea with private swimming pools are hard to find in France, so we are delighted to add our first coastal villa to our growing French holiday villa programme - and we expect to be adding more in the near future.

Holidays in France are very popular and there are thousands of holiday villas and apartments to cater for all choices. With such a wide selection of holiday villas in France, we have carefully hand picked the best quality French villas in each region - ones that meet our high standards and offer our guests a certain 'something special' - to ensure your choice of holiday villa in France is right for you. If you're looking for luxury holiday villa rental in France, especially villas south west France, then we have a fine selection of villas with private pools including French holiday villas in Biscarosse and villas in St Jean de Luz.