Medical Services (SAMU)
The SAMU is the national, publicly-run emergency service and deals with serious cases. It provides both ambulances and specialist medical teams. The national police force in France is divided into the Police Nationale and the gendarmerie. In pr...
Toll roads: convenient but expensive
French highways are toll roads (“autoroutes à péage”). Example: Utrecht – Côte d’Azur → approx. €75 toll (one way) Tip: Use a toll badge (Télépéage / Liber-t). This allows you to drive through the special “T” lanes at toll booths without sto...
Car rental Nice Airport
Nowadays, flying is so affordable that it is cheaper to fly to the south of France and rent a car from there to your holiday villa. As a result, you do not lose time in traffic jams and it is ideal for short holidays. But what is the easiest way t...
overnight stay along de Route du Soleil
Travel relaxed with a comfortable overnight stay along the way? Here are some pleasant and conveniently located options: Dijon / Beaune region (halfway point) Château de Challanges (Beaune) – Charming hotel set in an elegant old manor house...
VillaSud App
Our South of France app is available in the App Store. Simply download it and you’ll always have our personal South of France guide at your fingertips during your holiday. Discover insider tips curated by the VillaSud specialists for destinati...
With the Bateau Vert to Saint Tropez
Saint-Tropez — who hasn’t heard of it? For some, it’s an absolute must when visiting the Côte d’Azur; others prefer to avoid it due to the heavy crowds during peak season. Since the mid-1950s, Saint-Tropez has been the summer retreat and "place ...