Get away from it

...to the French Riviera





Top tips for choosing the perfect destination and the perfect vacation rental for your family.

This page will save you time and money and help you get the most out of your holiday!



The French Riviera is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth, ideal for both those seeking adventure, and those looking to relax on the beach. Pockets of the French Riviera, particularly Saint Tropez, are famous for their high quality, pristine beaches while towns like Nice have all that any modern European city has to offer. There are a great many options when you want to get away from it.

First, you have to choose a destination that suits you and your family. Second, you need to find accommodation at the right price, and with enough space for everybody in your party! One of the most popular types of accommodation on the French Riviera is vacation rentals, or holiday rentals if you're from the other side of the Atlantic. This page is designed to offer you two things, some helpful tips on choosing the right destination and a guide on all the vacation rental companies operating on the French Riviera. Our family has rented a private villa every tinme we've visited the south of France and we can't imagine a vacation any other way.

Our pick of the Riviera - Get away from it to the following destinations

Nice

Nice is a city first and foremost. People are going about their everyday lives, working, commuting and while work life does tend to stop around summer time when all the tourists are around, there's no escaping that Nice is not the most relaxing destination. Having said that, if you like being in the thick of things, Nice's Old Town and the long stretch of the Promenade des Anglais are good spots to position yourself. Nice has a beach as well but it's not the sandy beach that you would get down in Saint Tropez, it's mostly rocks in fact, not good for those with delicate feet! The flip side of the coin is that Nice has some of the best bars, restaurants, clubs and attractions that are on the Riviera. In summary, if you're the type that always needs something to do, Nice is for you. If you need somewhere a little more tranquil, keep reading!

Cannes

Cannes is upmarket. It features lots of really beautiful properties with price tags to match. It's a big town with about 75,000 people but it's significantly smaller than Nice. The net result is that if feels sleepier. If you're a group of young friends looking for a holiday destination, maybe give Cannes a miss. The one thing that Cannes does really well is beach clubs. All along the Croisette (the main stretch along the water), you'll find beach clubs with direct access to lovely sandy beaches and plentiful access to cocktails! If that sounds like your calling, Cannes is unmissable.

Saint Tropez

Saint Tropez is tiny. If you visit in the depths of winter, don't expect to have too much company. At its heart, it's a small fishing village. Once summer rolls around however, Saint Tropez transforms! Saint Tropez has lots and lots of beach clubs, all super fabulous, some super exclusive but there's something for everyone. Saint Tropez's beaches are unparalleled! The town itself is really pretty and well kept, it's definitely essential to spend at least a few days in any trip to the French Riviera.

I love the Riviera, now, where do I stay?

There are lots of hotels on the French Riviera but the majority are very expensive for the floor space you get. Because of this, a vibrant vacation rental industry has developed in the region and renting private accommodation, either a house, villa or apartment offers far more flexibility and value for money to the discerning visitor. Below, we strive to list all of the vacation rental companies present on the French Riviera, point out some pros and cons, what you can expect from each website, how much you can expect to pay and what you get for your money.

Company Apartments Villas Ratio Price Range
Per Night		 Concierge
Services		 Short-term
Rentals Only		 Location
Guide		 Online
Booking		 Nearby
Amenities		 Live
Support		 Social
Rentals		 Property
Reviews		 PageRank Other Areas Total
Listings		 Pics Per
Property
Riviera Rental Guide 107 2212.07 €42 - €9,584 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Italian Riviera 334 20
Holiday Rentals 1654 31251.89 €143 - €10,113 No Yes No No Yes No No Yes 5 Worldwide 5467 15
Holiday Lettings 895 4310.48 €29 - €37,641 No No No No No No No No 4 Worldwide 1559 16
Azur Online 48 1643.42 €15 - €2,743 No Yes No No No No No Yes 4 None 212 12
Nice Pebbles - 49- €67 - €893 Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No 4 None (Nice Only) 49 9
Riviera Pebbles - 57- €62 - €1,219 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No 4 None 57 9
Homelidays 4099 35570.87 €52 - €785 Yes Yes No No No No No Yes 2 Worldwide 7846 14
Riviera Holiday Homes 33 852.58 €71 - €790 Yes Yes No Yes No No No No 2 None 118 15
VRBO 146 1430.98 €36 - €2,857 No Yes No No No No No Yes 4 Worldwide 426 12
FlipKey 206 4061.97 €51 - €19,970 No Yes No No No No No Yes - Worldwide 614 14
Vacation Home Rentals 3 -- €44 - €716 No Yes No No No No No No 1 Worldwide 3 13
Burger Davis 215 470.22 - No Yes No No No No No No 5 None 262 9
Azur Villas 31 100.32 €93 - €970 Yes Yes No Yes No No No No 1 None 41 6
Riviera Rental 3 279.00 €50 - €714 No Yes No Yes Yes No No No 2 None 30 7
France Monaco Rentals 3 93.00 €107 - €942 No Yes No No No No No No 4 Other places in France 12 12
At Home in France 10 30.30 €108 - €1,072 No Yes No No No No No No 3 None 13 18
Alexandra Lloyd 283 440.16 €110 - €4,000 No Yes No No No No No No 2 Other places in France 383 10
Demeures Tropeziennes 37 70.19 - No Yes No No No No No No 3 None 44 12
Cote d'Azur Villa Rentals 97 70.07 €70 - €2,857 No No No Yes No No No No 3 None 104 10
Riviera Luxury Villas 97 100.10 €286 - €4,286 No No No No No No No No 2 None 107 10
Go Nice - 63- €43 - €2,857 No Yes Yes No Yes No No No 2 None 63 14
Your Nice Apartment 3 3712.33 €59 - €647 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No 2 London 40 25
Riviera Rentals 129 50.04 €666 - €11,700 No No No No No No No No 1 None 134 18