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    Welcome to the VillaSud blog! We feel at home in Southern France and visit often. Read here about our personal experiences, the fashionable seaside resorts, the beautiful beaches, and the Provençal markets. We also like to show you the special destinations in Southern France. Hopefully, our blogs contribute to your holiday mood during your stay in one of our villas. Amusez-vous!

    5 South French spots for spectacular photos!

    Thu, March 12, 2026 by Annemijn Snijders

    Of course, it's hard to choose, there are so many beautiful places on the Côte d’Azur and....

    Île des Porquerolles: a paradise for cyclists and hikers!

    Thu, June 6, 2024 by Evelien

    The mainland of France is truly beautiful, but islands often have something special to offer and are...

    Gourdon, one of the most beautiful villages in France!

    Thu, May 4, 2017 by VillaSud

    Gourdon is a small medieval village about 25 km north of Cannes. The village is on the list of the i...

    Fayence, 'village perchés' in Pays de Fayence.

    Wed, June 12, 2019 by VillaSud

    Between Grasse and Draguignan lies 'Pays de Fayence', a mountainous area in the So...

    Sainte-Maxime, the ideal destination for a family vacation!

    Thu, November 3, 2022 by VillaSud

    Sainte Maxime is an ideal destination for a family vacation in the South of France. It is a small an...

    The lemon festival in Menton

    Fri, June 7, 2019 by VillaSud

    Menton, a beautiful village in the Côte d’ Azur region close to the border with Italy. Ev...

    Mimosa Festival & Route: A Fragrant Golden Journey Through Southern France

    Thu, February 13, 2025 by Paulien

    The yellow-flowering mimosa is one of the hallmarks of the Côte d’Azur during the winter month...

    Antibes and Juan-Les-Pins; 2 scenic coastal towns between Nice and Cannes

    Sat, March 14, 2015 by Evelien

    The beautiful coastal town of Antibes is located next to Cannes (10 km) and opposite Nice (23 km) at...

    Menton, the pearl of France!

    Tue, October 23, 2018 by VillaSud

    The southern French Menton is located on the Côte d'Azur, about 20 minutes from Monaco and...

    Gorges du Verdon, the Grand Canyon of Europe

    Thu, April 12, 2018 by VillaSud

    The Gorges du Verdon is a river valley deeply eroded with huge steep rock walls. The gorge, also kno...

    Ramatuelle: picturesque village, beautiful beach and nice beach clubs

    Thu, April 27, 2017 by VillaSud

    On the 140-metre high Paillas-Hill, in the middle of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, lies the pictu...

    See and be seen at Plage Pampelonne, the beach of the rich and famous at Saint Tropez!

    Tue, May 23, 2017 by VillaSud

    The golden sandy beaches along the Bay of Pampelonne are really beautiful! It is therefore not surpr...

    Port Grimaud, the Venice of France!

    Mon, August 3, 2020 by VillaSud

    Port Grimaud is the outer and seaside resort of the southern French fortified town of Grimaud. The F...

    A must-do in Cap d'Antibes: Sentier du Littoral

    Mon, November 25, 2019 by Evelien

    What comes to mind when you think of the Cap d’Antibes? Exclusive hotels and prestigious villas in t...

    Cassis, not only known for its Calanques

    Sat, May 25, 2019 by VillaSud

    Everyone knows the Calanques van Cassis, the rough but beautiful cliffs at the coast of the Mediterr...

    VillaSud launches new South of France app

    Tue, June 4, 2024 by Paulien van der Klij

    New South of France app replaces old version Our new South France app is now in the AppStore. Just d...

    Eze, a gem on the Cote d'Azur!

    Tue, January 15, 2019 by VillaSud

    Eze is one of the most beautiful villages on the Côte d'Azur and deserves to be in the spo...

    Correns, a small but world famous village in Provence Verte!

    Mon, December 3, 2018 by VillaSud

    Correns is a tiny village with about 800 inhabitants in the Provence Verte. Nature in and around Cor...

    The beautiful and especially quiet beaches of Théoule-sur-Mer

    Mon, July 6, 2020 by VillaSud

    If you are bound to a holiday in the busy July or August period, it is good to know that there are a...

    Six squares in Aix-en-Provence that you must have seen!

    Mon, July 20, 2020 by VillaSud

    Every city in France, large or small, has a number: squares! They are the heart of French culture be...

    Two beautiful places to go canoeing or kayaking in the South of France

    Mon, September 14, 2020 by VillaSud

    In southern France the late summer is a wonderful period and offers plenty of opportunities for acti...

    Beach, culture and good food; meet Antibes!

    Tue, September 1, 2020 by VillaSud

    If you think of Antibes, in the first instance you think of a fashionable seaside resort with luxury...

    Make the most beautiful walks in the Esterel mountains!

    Thu, June 1, 2017 by VillaSud

    Because of the beautiful boulevard with cozy shops and restaurants, the many sandy beaches with wate...

    Discover the charm of the coastal towns of Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus!

    Mon, January 4, 2016 by Evelien

    The southern French coastal towns of Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus were mentioned in an earli...

    Roussillon, a colorful getaway for everyone

    Thu, April 5, 2018 by VillaSud

    Roussillon is a village in the French department of the Vaucluse. The village is considered one of t...

    Gordes, a dreamvillage in the Vaucluse!

    Thu, June 6, 2019 by Evelien

      The dreamvillage Gordes The village of Gordes is a natural beauty that you cannot deny.....

    Cotignac 'village de caractere' in the Provence!

    Tue, January 22, 2019 by Evelien

    Cotignac is one of the most beautiful and idyllic villages in Provence. The village is mainly charac...

    Lavender, thé symbol of the Provence

    Wed, April 3, 2019 by VillaSud

    Driving through the Provence you can hardly miss the endless lavender fields. Lavender is thé...

    Salt or chlorine in the swimming pool?

    Mon, May 4, 2020 by VillaSud

    Almost all our villas have a private pool and we regularly get the question how the water in the poo...

    Our favourite restaurants in the South of France

    Tue, March 10, 2020 by Sharon Pelger

    South of France has been our second home for two decades. The food culture is a big part of its char...

    Carefree driving in the South of France: Car rental tips

    Tue, January 31, 2023 by Jannine Hazenberg

    Nowadays, flying is so affordable that it is cheaper to fly to the south of France and rent a car fr...

    Pampelonne Plage: party on the beach at Saint Tropez

    Tue, March 12, 2024 by Jannine Hazenberg

    The picturesque village of Ramatuelle, near Saint-Tropez, is known for its world-famous vineyards, b...

    Best Beach Clubs on the Cote d'Azur

    Wed, March 13, 2024 by Jannine Hazenberg

    The Côte d'Azur is known for its stunning beach clubs - often located at breathtaking beac...

    By car to the South of France: relaxed on the way to your holiday villa

    Thu, April 10, 2025 by Paulien van der Klij

    Many of our guests choose to travel to the South of France by car. It gives you the freedom to set y...