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FRENCH RIVIERA:  South of France. Cote D'Azur, Cote Var Holiday Vacation Villa Rentals:

RENT A VILLA ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA: The French Riviera has long been the epitome of style and luxury. Swaying palms under an azure sky, golden beaches, chic beach promenades that melt into the Mediterranean, some of the world's finest dining and sunlight so penetrating and alive that it has long attracted the world's finest artists -- and sun-worshippers. Along with all these things come many of the finest villas and rental homes in the world. If you'd like to experience firsthand l'esprit de France or the lifestyle written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, rent your own private villa for your holiday home here. Explore the French Riviera, not just St. Tropez, Nice and Cannes, but all of the lovely towns and areas - the exclusive Saint Jean Cap Ferret, Saint Maxime, the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence, San Raphael, Roquebrune Cap Martin, the old city of Vence, Cap D'Antibes, Monaco, from the far south of the Riviera: Le Lavandou up to Menton to Italy, where life is sweet and the Mediterranean sea awaits.

Below is just a small selection of our large villa rentals of 6 bedrooms or more villas for your holiday home, in the south of France, French Riviera.
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Villa Mougins

Luxury 9 bedroom 7 bathroom, sleeps 21, air conditioned,  Area of Cannes Mougins, private heated pool, private tennis court

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French Riviera. Cannes Mougins area: Vast luxury villa property, 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, in the residential area of Cannes Mougins in a landscaped park with a heated pool, pool house, private tennis court (clay) and golf pitch and putt. Gym equipment. Near by is the village of Mougins. Luxurious and outstanding villa.  20 minutes from the international airport Nice Côte d`Azur. Close to the famous Golf Country Club of Mougins. Caretaker on premises in a wing of the villa. Interior: This large villa,  800m2 in size, is on more than one hectare landscaped garden with large (17m) heated swimming pool with a central islet. Pool-house (60 m² with summer kitchen, bar, shower and toilet)  Golf pitch and putt with 3 greens and 4 bunkers. 3 wings with different access to many salons and 9 bedrooms. Air conditioning. Extra Charge: chauffeur service, full time maids, private chef, tennis lessons, fitness trainer, children's activities, babysitting can all be arranged upon request.

Chateau Dior
14 bedroom, 11 bath, sleeps 25, Lovely chateau on private estate, private pool and  private tennis court, 16 miles Cannes, 19 miles Saint Raphael and the sea.
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French Riviera. Private estate, with private tennis court, swimming pool, and ornamental pool. Luxury Chateau, once the vacation home of Christian Dior, this historic chateau property is on a large estate, 16 miles from Cannes, sleeps 25, with 14 bedrooms and 11 baths, elegantly furnished and decorated, 1200m2 on three levels.  In the Var region of the South of France, toward the western end of the Riviera. Views extend to Montauroux and picturesque Fayence 5.5 miles. Great location to explore Côte d`Azur. 10 miles from Grasse, within easy reach of all of French Riviera. There is  a swimming pool (12m x 8m) ,  a large ornamental pool and a private tennis court. Roman-style circular entrance hall.  Within easy driving distance of Cannes and Nice.  Fayence (9 km) and Lake St. Cassien (1 km). This elegant, lovely French Chateau is about 1/2 mile from the lake of Ste. Cassien, and  2 1/2 miles from the little village of Montauroux. 

Villa St Tropez

6 bedroom 6 bath luxury villa, infinity pool, walk to Saint Tropez and Pampelonne beach, Security property with Guard on property, 24 hour security system
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French Riviera. Saint Tropez. Walk to St. Tropez and Pampelonne beach, from this luxury 6 bedroom, 6 bath villa for 12 people, with incredible Mediterranean sea views, located on a plateau just behind Club 55, one of the most renowned beach clubs in St Tropez. Set in a private residential area. The house has splendid 180-degree sea views. A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, with glass walls that disappear and rooms that are both interior and exterior. There are terraces, vineyards, and landscaped gardens. The grounds (3981 sq. m.) are entirely enclosed. There is an infinity pool (20m x 5m) with shallow overflow area. A teak deck surrounds the pool.  A guard lives in an independent accommodation on the property and oversees 24-hour video surveillance. The house has an alarm system with evening and daytime settings as well as 24-hour monitoring. Electronic front gates with a video entry system. Interior: Ground floor:- 4 double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms. 2 are with small terraces and are facing east, 1 is at the foot of the master staircase and the fourth one is in the west garden and has a mezzanine.- 30m² entrance hall with large folding doors opening onto east terrace and west garden. Left from entrance hall:- 75m² Living room with fire place and floor to ceiling bay windows opening onto terraces.- Office corner with french doors opening onto the west garden and the waterfall.- From the living room - access to the Master suite and the east bedrooms (3). Right from entrance hall:- Large dining room comfortably sitting 12 guests, with floor to ceiling collapsible bay window opening onto the terraces.- Staircase leading to the Octagon bedroom.- Fully equipped state of the art kitchen with professional gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge-freezer with ice/chilled water dispenser. First floor:- 1 double bedroom (The Master suite) with fire place, ensuite bath and shower room with fitted dressing cabinets, 2 large terraces facing north and east.- 1 guest double bedroom (The Octagon) with 4 large bay windows, fire place, ensuite shower room, oversized corner terrace facing east and south.  Infinity pool - Teak furnished pool deck with sun chairs, umbrellas chairs and tables.- Sitting corner with coffee table by the living room bay windows under the master terrace.- Dining/breakfast area by barbeque, south side of the dining room. Amenities : The property is fitted with:- New state of the art hi-fi stereo system with controls in public areas.- Large flat plasma television screens in living room and master bedroom.  Each bedroom has a television, cd player, telephone and hair dryer.- Air conditioning controlled in every room, floor heating in every bathroom. isdn internet access. Parking for 6 cars. Security system: Motion detectors in every rooms.- CCTV cameras around the property perimeter with 24/7 video monitor and recorder.- Infrared barrier around the property perimeter. Constant monitoring by 24 hours security service.  On request at extra charge: Chef, butler, maid, fitness instructor will be arranged. **SPECIAL RATES for Easter, Festival de Cannes, Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco, polo Pasters, Christmas and New Year): please inquire. ** 2 weeks minimum rental in July and August.

Palais Hermes                              
10 bedroom  10 bath Laxury villa, air conditioning, heated  pool, Sleeps 19
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 PALAIS GRECQUE ESTATE French Riviera: Cannes, St Tropez area. Palais Hermes, With 10 bedrooms and baths, sleeps up to 19, is a luxurious beautiful estate property, just footsteps from the sea, with 2 spacious terraces, a large swimming pool which can be heated (60m2) and pool/patio area, bbq, spacious, well equipped pool house. Distance to sea less than 100 m. Private: swimming pool (50 m2, 01.06.-30.09.). Interior: Large villa, 400 m2, on 3 levels.. The estate has 2 villas, The 5 bedroom Palais Kouros and 10 bedroom Palais Hermes set in beautifully manicured gardens of over an acre. Palais Hermes is set within its own private grounds, but an access gate can be opened between the two villas when both are rented together. Shared private port and boat house for both villas on the grounds. Caretaker on premises in separate part of villa. Walk to restaurants and the nearby village. Shop 2 km. Sandy beach 100 m.  St Raphael is 5 minute drive. St Tropez and Cannes 30 minute drive.   Inquire for rates for the festival de Cannes and le Grand Prix.

Villa Fleuri
St. Raphael  Large 9 bedroom villa, private pool, sleeps 20, 3 kms to sandy beach

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Côte d Azur, French Riviera.  Villa Fleuri, Affordable for large groups. 19th century renovated villa, sleeps up to 20, located 3 km from St Raphael and sandy beach. It is on enclosed wooded grounds, (filled with flowers, trees, lawn, which is 65,000 sq. ft. in size), and with private swimming pool (9 x 4 m, depth 100 - 210 cm, 01.06.-30.09.) and a large furnished patio area. The villa is quite large (5,400 sq. ft.) on 3 levels: and has 9 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, 6 WCs. INTERIOR: large dining room. Lounge with TV. Lounge. Kitchen 25 m2 (oven, dishwasher, micro wave, deep freezer). Sep. WC. Upper floor: 2 bedrooms, each room with 1 double bed (200 cm). 2 bedrooms, each room with 3 beds. 2 baths/WC, shower/WC. Second upper floor: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (160 cm). 4 bedrooms, each room with 2 beds. Bath/WC, shower/WC. Amenities: Washing machine, Large terrace, barbecue, garden furniture. Pool without chlorine. Linen included. sandy beach 3 km, tennis and golf course 1 km. ***July/August 2 weeks rental minimum.  Saint-Raphaël is 38 km from Saint Tropez, 40 km from Cannes, 15 km from Fréjus.  Saint Raphaël activities: Beach. Bathing bay. Diving, sailing, water skiing, canoeing. Tennis, golf course. Riding. Fishing. Walking path. Boat hire. To shopping center: 1 km. Beach and city center of St. Raphael about 3 km. By plane: airport Nice 60 km.