From the lavender fields of Provence to the most glamorous coastline on the planet, the South of France is a summer-holiday playground.
The villas in the South of France are some of the most impressive in the world, many with private pools, overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and offering a slice of idyllic life in this extraordinary part of the world.
Whether you're travelling as a family of five, or have something to celebrate with a big group of friends, our pick of the region's chic South of France villas will make you want to book a trip this summer.
Visit starry towns such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, hill-top medieval villages such as Gordes or artist colonies such as Saint-Paul de Vence and Antibes, once home to Picasso and Monet and now frequented by super-yachts every summer.
The Côte d’Azur is also home to some beautiful beaches, many of which can be found in and around the hub of Nice or on islands such as Porquerolles. Inland, the town of Isle sur la Sorgue has antique stores and weekly markets, so you can shop for some treasures to take home with you. And the region is road-trip heaven: the drive along the coast from Monaco all the way west past Saint-Raphael to Saint-Tropez is one of the most spectacular routes in France.
For a sunny base this summer, here are some of the best villas in the South of France…