About French gite and cottage holidays

A French gite or cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, and to enjoy a variety of recreational amenities such as golf, fishing, cycling, or horse riding. Many gites and cottages are farmhouses or converted barns - others may be a chalet, apartment, or hunting lodge. Settings can vary from peaceful rural retreats to lively towns and villages, or close to the coast. Find out more about our French gites and cottages...

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About Provence Cote d'Azur

Chic resorts like Cannes, Nice, and St Tropez make the French Riviera one of the most fashionable holiday spots in the world. Away from the coast you’ll find quiet medieval villages, woodlands, lakes, and those famous fields of lavender. Then of course there’s that fabulous Mediterranean sunshine. Find out more about our Provence cote d'azur regional guide .