Longer stays in France

You are not a tourist anymore.
You are trying out a life in France.
This site only offers properties tailor-made for exactly that:
  • Well-equipped for longer stays
  • More than 30 days, less than 90
  • Off-peak season

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Town: Nice
About the Locale: In the Musicien neighborhood of Nice (a highly convenient and sought after neighborhood in one of France's most sought after cities.)
Biggest Pluses: Location, location, location!!!
Peculiarities: The main entrance is from Promenade des Anglais. It is covered at the moment and are in preparation for renovations ( not a pretty sight). Keyfob access where you will go through a series of passages...
Town: Saint Antonin Nobel Val
About the Locale: Saint Antonin Noble Val is perhaps less well-known in some circles, but it is an utterly charming town. It is NOT easy to get to (no public transportation) and a bit of a drive from anywhere. But once you arrive, you're very likely to fall in love. The town itself is an medieval architectural marvel...
Biggest Pluses: The town....and the house. Right out of a movie set.
Peculiarities: No full kitchen. The town of Saint Antonin does not have public transportation and nearest hospital facilities are 40 minutes away. The kitchen is what most would call a kitchenette. No washer; wo...
Town: Saint-Emilion
About the Locale: The area around Saint Emilion has a reasonable claim on being one of the most beautiful in France (and that is saying something!) Saint Emilion is a jewel of a town (very discovered by tourists) and this local is about a 5 minute drive outside that town and smack dab in the middle of some of the bes...
Biggest Pluses: Stunning scenery all around you, and village, town and big city pleasure easily reached
Peculiarities: The "livingroom" is a bit of an awkward arrangement. There is no washing machine here.You are in heavily agricultural location (though not far from towns) Furnishings are good, but not fancy. WiFi ...
Town: Antibes
About the Locale: Antibes is both a very Cote D'Azur (full of sun, sea and, in season, tourists and year round, the very very wealthy) and another experience all together. The old city, perched right next to the deepest marina in the Mediterranean has the traditional charm of any medieval town on the coast. In the...
Biggest Pluses: Hard to decide...so many pluses, but probably the fact that you are in the dead center of Antibes' old town, full of lively activity...yet your apartment is beautifully quiet 90% of the time (You'll hear the occasional neighbor when windows are open.) Each time you walk out your door, you'll be su...
Peculiarities: Small audible hum in the sleeping area. Not audible in any other part of the apartment. No oven, but a microwave which bakes and roasts.. Slightly smaller than a standard American sized shower. Two...
Town: Uzes
About the Locale: Uzes is located in the South of France. While located in the Gard, in Occitanie, it's atmosphere is ofter described as Provencal, with the dappled light and medieval architecture associated with it's neighboring region. It is relatively flat terrain, about 40 minutes to the transportation hubs of ...
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Peculiarities: The second bedroom is not quite as upscale. There is only one bathroom, not adjacent to either bedroom.
Town: Saint-Emilion
About the Locale: The area around Saint Emilion has a reasonable claim on being one of the most beautiful in France (and that is saying something!) Saint Emilion is a jewel of a town (very discovered by tourists) and this local is about a 5 minute drive outside that town and smack dab in the middle of some of the be...
Biggest Pluses: Stunning scenery all around you, and village, town and big city pleasure easily reached.
Peculiarities: You are in heavily agricultural location (though not far from towns) Furnishings are good, but not fancy. WiFi network speed: 9 Mbps Verified by flow test. It is possible to watch HD videos in stre...
Town: Uzes
About the Locale: Uzes is a uniquely liveable town, whose crown jewel is it's central Place Aux Herbes. Equally memorable is the Duchy d'Uzes (the duke's castle) which you can view from outside your bedroom window. Exquisite architecture, eminently walkable, superb nature nearby, a mix of old & new residents. On...
Biggest Pluses: Without a doubt, the view from the castle. Really breath-taking
Peculiarities: The stairs are steep, and paved with mosaic tiles, which are pretty, but still a rigorous climb. The last step up into the apartment is a steep one. A 72 year old, with bad knees, and a 50K suitcase ...
Town: Mougins
About the Locale: Mougins is a hybrid -- much of the appeal of the Cote D'Azur (and some of the exclusivity) but also, a gem of a hilltop village at the top of the hill, surrounded by quite modern suburban sprawl. You can be at the Mediterranean in less than a half hour or in the many pretty towns throughout this r...
Biggest Pluses: Great features and good taste throughout the apartment.
Peculiarities: None really. The building is beautifully appointed and is truly stylish. One must have a car for this property, No microwave

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Town: Saint Antonin Nobel Val
About the Locale: Saint Antonin Noble Val is perhaps less well-known in some circles, but it is an utterly charming town. It is NOT easy to get to (no public transportation) and a bit of a drive from anywhere. But once you arrive, you're very likely to fall in love. The town itself is an medieval architectural marvel...
Biggest Pluses: Great, great town, with a wonderful hostess. Her whole house has a wonderful sense of style and history with attention to comfort throughout.
Peculiarities: 4th floor. Bath is up one story from main living room. The town has no public transportation, and is served by a nurse practicioner, but no doctor at this time. No washer; would need to use laundrom...
Town: Vence
About the Locale: Vence is a large town, less than 40 minutes from the Nice airport, with easy access to the sea and the Alps, a busy, beautiful French town with a generous amount of artists and transplanted internationals.
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Peculiarities: If you plan to not have a car, you'll need to know that the last five minutes walk from town (no more than 10 -15 minutes) center is uphill on a narrow road without sidewalks. It's do-able but one ne...
Town: Saint Antonin Nobel Val
About the Locale: Saint Antonin Noble Val is perhaps less well-known in some circles, but it is an utterly charming town. It is NOT easy to get to (no public transportation) and a bit of a drive from anywhere. But once you arrive, you're very likely to fall in love. The town itself is an medieval architectural marvel...
Biggest Pluses: The town....and the house. Right out of a movie set.
Peculiarities: No full kitchen. The town of Saint Antonin does not have public transportation. Nearest hospital facilities are 40 minutes away. The kitchen is what most would call a kitchenette. No washer; would...
Town: Nice
About the Locale: In the Musicien neighborhood of Nice (a highly convenient and sought after neighborhood in one of France's most sought after cities.)
Biggest Pluses: Location, location, location!!!
Peculiarities: The main entrance is from Promenade des Anglais. It is covered at the moment and are in preparation for renovations ( not a pretty sight). Keyfob access where you will go through a series of passages...
Town: Pezenas
About the Locale: Pezenas offers so much of what people look for in the South West of France. Milder winters, lots of sunshine, but it has a unique feel to it. It is certainly a 'discovered' town but (with the exception of the peak summer), it does not lose its charm. Plenty of restaurants and shops but also a sen...
Biggest Pluses: Pretty, central in a great town
Peculiarities: Bedroom is curtained off, vs. a door to close. There may be some noise on occasion from restaurants on the street below, but not late into the night and not in the cooler weather.
Town: Mougins
About the Locale: Mougins is a hybrid -- much of the appeal of the Cote D'Azur (and some of the exclusivity) but also, a gem of a hilltop village at the top of the hill, surrounded by quite modern suburban sprawl. You can be at the Mediterranean in less than a half hour or in the many pretty towns throughout this r...
Biggest Pluses: Great features and good taste throughout the apartment.
Peculiarities: None really. The building is beautifully appointed and is truly stylish. One must have a car for this property, No microwave
Town: Pezenas
About the Locale: Pezenas offers so much of what people look for in the South West of France. Milder winters, lots of sunshine, but it has a unique feel to it. It is certainly a 'discovered' town but (with the exception of the peak summer), it does not lose its charm. Plenty of restaurants and shops but also a sen...
Biggest Pluses: The grace and originality of the place.
Peculiarities: It is on the second floor (European) and third floor (US) with a fairly tight curving suitcase. Not impossible but not easy. Some street noise from stores & restaurants possible, but not excessi...
Town: Royan
About the Locale: This town is remarkable for its wonderful position at the mouth of the Gironde estuary and for its WWII history. The town was virtually levelled by Allied forces after Hitler's army, fearing an invasion, was told to hold this town at all costs. As a result, nearly every house was levelled in the bom...
Biggest Pluses: The ocean and estuary and the big balcony/terrace
Peculiarities: Older entry way and slightly fiddly lock for outer door. You need a car

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