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The yellow-flowering mimosa is one of the hallmarks of the Côte d’Azur during the winter months. The bright yellow blossoms create a stunning contrast with the blue sky and sea. Even while winter is still in full swing, the blooming mimosa gives a glimpse of the coming spring! A Unique Festival of Fragrance and Tradition The Mimosa Festival, taking place from February 12 to...

The mainland of France is truly beautiful, but islands often have something special to offer and are certainly worth a visit. On the French Riviera you will find the island group Hyères and the largest island here is Porquerolles. This island is known for its beautiful beach, on the north side of the island. Porquerolles together with the islands of Île du Levant and Port-Cros...

New South of France app replaces old version Our new South France app is now in the AppStore. Just download it and you will always have our personal South France guide at hand during your holiday. Discover insider tips edited by VillaSud specialists for places like Les Issambres, Sainte-Maxime, Saint Tropez, Cannes and Nice. VillaSud, rentals of luxury villas in southern France, is happy...

The Côte d'Azur is known for its stunning beach clubs - often located at breathtaking beach locations - offering a mix of luxury and a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Refined elegance, enjoying innovative dishes under an azure sky. Perfect for family outings or chic beach days. Here is a selection of some of the best beach clubs on the Côte d'Azur: Saint Tropez and...

The picturesque village of Ramatuelle, near Saint-Tropez, is known for its world-famous vineyards, but especially for the beautiful  beach of Pampelonne  with its many  exclusive beach clubs . Each beach club has its own unique atmosphere and offers something special, a quiet unspoilt beach or a lively environment for partying.  See and be seen is the motto! Club 55...

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 to book a rental car, where do you pick it up and what insurance do you need? At Nice and Toulon airport you will find various options for car...

Sainte Maxime is an ideal destination for a family vacation in the South of France. It is a small and especially attractive seaside resort with a sheltered location in the bay of Saint Tropez. The foothills of the Massif des Maures protect Sainte Maxime from the mistral, a cold wind that so much awe the Romans that they called him "magistralis" (masterly). The old Sainte Maxime is...

In southern France the late summer is a wonderful period and offers plenty of opportunities for activities for which the high season may be too hot. Take for example kayaking or canoeing. In July and August it is not always pleasant in the full sun on the water. In September and October the temperature is wonderful to go canoeing or kayaking and enjoying a day on the water. Kayaking is an...

If you think of Antibes, in the first instance you think of a fashionable seaside resort with luxury villas and a harbor with imposing yachts. But do not be mistaken, Antibes is a beautiful city that has a lot to offer in cultural and culinary terms too! Antibes is the largest city in the Alpes Maritimes department after Nice, followed closely by Cannes. By coincidence,  Antibes is...

Port Grimaud is the outer and seaside resort of the southern French fortified town of Grimaud. The French architect François Spoerry realized this ambitious project of a town in the water in 1966. Protected against the wind from the east and the Mistral from the west, he developed the harbor town of  Port Grimaud in the bay of Saint-Tropez. The town is built on lagoons and drained...