Team VillaSud, standing from left to right; Anton Heinemans, Saskia Charbonneau, Jannine Hazenberg, Sebastiaan van Campen. On the sofa; Leonore van Ommen, Suzanne de Vos, Paulien van der Klij en Corine Auger.
We are a dedicated team or South of France aficionados. For over more than two decades, we have been helping clients from the UK, the Benelux, Germany and Switzerland to be able to have a wonderfull holiday in the South of France. More than 200 luxury villa owners in Provence and the Côte d'Azur have entrusted us with their properties to let. We are a Dutch company, with our office in Zeist, The Netherlands.
Jannine Hazenberg, Founder and Managing Director. Since 1999, I have been active in the travel industry. Prior to that, I worked in various marketing and management roles in the banking and insurance sector. It was there that my interest in the boundless possibilities of the internet for consumers first emerged. It is still a challenge to come up with new ideas and turn them into concrete, new services for our customers. I am proud of the large group of customers who rent a villa through us every year. I enjoy cooking, reading, singing, cycling, traveling, and dining with friends. In short, I enjoy life in the Netherlands, but of course also in South France! You can reach Jannine by email at jannine@villasud.nl.
Paulien van der Klij, Marketing manager. Marketing is my passion, with a specialization in Internet Project Management. Within VillaSud, I am responsible for the development and content management of VillaSud's websites. I am particularly proud of the development of the South France App. As a true 'twin,' I have no shortage of hobbies; tennis, cycling, playing the guitar, and singing are among my favorites. You can reach Paulien on paulien@villasud.nl.
Sebastiaan van Campen, Villa Consultant. Is there anything more enjoyable than being involved with holidays every day? That was my thought when I started my tourism education at Hogeschool TIO. Before joining VillaSud, I worked for tour operators specializing in France and holiday rentals. As a family person, I know how enjoyable and valuable vacations with a large family can be. I'm delighted to assist our clients in finding villas for an unforgettable vacation. And when it comes to a vacation, I like to continue the tradition at home with a nice glass of wine and some delicious French cheese. Sebastiaan can be reached at info@villasud.nl.
Saskia Charbonneau, Villa Consultant. Having worked in the travel industry for more than twenty years, both in the Netherlands and in the US, has enabled me to explore all corners of the world. The appeal of working at VillaSud however, is that we focus on a small, yet enchanting part of the world: the Côte d’Azur and the Provence. As such, we are absolute experts with a deep knowledge and understanding of our villas and their owners, and we apply our expertise to help our clients to find the villa of their dreams for their holidays in the south of France. I thoroughly enjoy being part of the team that serves as a link between the customer and the owner. The fact that we communicate in multiple languages with our international clients and property owners makes our work even more interesting. In addition to my passion for traveling, I enjoy theatre, museums and studying Italian; preferably in the company of family and friends. You can reach Saskia via info@villasud.nl
Suzanne de Vos, Villa Consultant. Throughout my entire life, I've had a fondness for France. I find the language, culture, and the country's possibilities as a holiday simply fascinating. The Provence & Côte d’Azur regions offer a wide range of opportunities, from a delightful beach vacation by the beautiful blue sea to a more active holiday in the inland countryside. In this part of France, VillaSud has discovered the most beautiful villas, and new, stunning villas are continually being added. Our customers search for and book their vacation villas with us, and I get to contribute to that process. Isn't that great? In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time with my friends and family. You can reach Suzanne at info@villasud.nl
Corine Auger, Villa Consultant. What could be more enjoyable than working with passion and pleasure in a place where you feel completely at home? Since my initial love for tourism, dating back to my choice of studies, I have always found energy in serving customers over the years. As a French native, rich in knowledge of cultural differences, it is an honor for me to be part of the dynamic and professional team at VillaSud. Having lived in the Netherlands for many years, I am delighted to assist our international customers and owners - with the accompanying 'charming' accent of La Douce France. You can reach Corine at info@villasud.nl.
Leonore van Ommen, office manager. After several secretarial positions at large companies, I have now found my perfect place as an office manager at VillaSud. I can put my enthusiasm, creativity, and organizational talent to use in a professional but also personal way at VillaSud. My wonderful colleagues make my workday complete. I am completely in love with the Côte d’Azur with its delightful climate, fantastic views, delicious food and drinks, Provencal markets, the pleasant atmosphere, and always having the clear blue sea within reach. The delightful, carefree 'je ne sais quoi' of scorching summer days without plans and the feeling that anything is possible! You can reach Leonore on info@villasud.nl
Anton Heinemans, Sales Director. More than 25 years ago we purchased a Holiday Home in the South of France ourselves. Now many years later, I can truly say that it is a real advantage that we also rent out our own villa; we know how it feels and what to look out for. What makes us unique is that we still maintain personal contact with every villa owner, even though we have grown much larger. We have a strong and enduring relationship with many of them, and we aim to keep it that way. I am a fan of sports, including cycling and tennis. Other passions of mine include design, architecture, and photography. The special thing about my work is that I get to combine all of these passions. You can reach Anton at anton@villasud.nl
We are excited about VillaSud and the villas entrusted to us. We would love to share our knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with you as well. So please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can reach us on weekdays between 09:00 and 17:00 at +44 33 03900471. Alternatively, you can send an email to one of the mentioned email addresses or use info@villasud.nl
Our Story
In the words of Jannine, founder of VillaSud; in 2001, we bought a house on the Côte d'Azur with our best friends. We quickly realized that we would have to rent it out to mitigate the costs. But there was no convenient digital platform for that at the time. I decided to take the matter in my own hands. I knew how to create and market a website, as I had owned a business in Internet marketing before.
I started VillaSud on my kitchen table. At first, I did everything myself. I rented a car and drove around the Côte d'Azur, visiting dozens of houses per day and praying that my old analogue camera made at least a couple of decent enough pictures. I was working with the villa owners and taking all the calls from clients. It was small, kind of hectic big lay big fun.
Over time, the business grew. We opened an office and the small team of Villa Specialist grew as did the business. I still oversee the marketing strategy, the financial and legal matters, and the most important I try to answer the question; where is VillaSud going to be in 5 years time?
The Future.
Our vision for the future is to explore cutting-edge web technologies while preserving our DNA. VillaSud is a human-sized company, centered around people — our guests, villa owners, and team members. We have nothing against personalized web algorithms, but nothing beats our personal knowledge or every property in our portfolio. We have a tough screening process for new villas, and we give individual attention and care to every customer.