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Luxury Villa Rentals on the French Riviera
Villas with private pools and sea views, from Saint-Tropez to Cap d'Antibes and the hills above Nice
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The coast that invented the summer holiday
The French Riviera was a winter resort for British aristocrats before the Americans of the 1920s discovered it in summer, and it has been the most glamorous coast in Europe ever since. Matisse, Picasso, Chagall and Renoir all worked here, the light is famous, and between the beaches and the perched villages inland there is enough to fill many summers.
Our French Riviera collection runs to 390+ villas, from belle époque villas on Cap d'Antibes to contemporary houses with infinity pools in the hills above Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
Here is where to stay, when to go and what to do.
The French Riviera at a glance
- Villas
- 390+ with private pools, with up to 25 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £4,400 to £17,000 a week, from around £2,500
- Best areas
- Cannes and Mougins, Cap d'Antibes, Nice and the hills, Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle
- Best time
- May to October; June and September are warm and calmer
- Airport
- Nice Côte d'Azur, with flights from across Europe
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Grand Modern St Tropez7 bedrooms
Villa Parc Seaview St Tropez France6 bedrooms
Villa Seacliff St Tropez5 bedrooms
Villa Garden Paradise St Tropez9 bedrooms
The Croisette and the hills behind it
Cannes is best known for its film festival each May, but its old quarter of Le Suquet, the Forville market and the Lérins Islands offshore are just as rewarding. Behind it, Mougins is a perched village of galleries and restaurants, and the hills around it are full of villas with views to the sea.
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Picasso and a peninsula of villas
Antibes has ramparts, a Provençal market and the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi, where the artist worked in 1946. The Cap d'Antibes, a wooded peninsula of grand villas and the Hôtel du Cap, was the setting for much of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night.
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A real city and villages in the sky
Nice is a lively city with an old town, the Cours Saleya market, the Promenade des Anglais and museums dedicated to Matisse and Chagall. In the hills, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with the Fondation Maeght, and Èze, high above the sea, are among the most beautiful villages in France, and Monaco is a short drive along the coast.
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Beach clubs, rosé and a famous harbour
Saint-Tropez, at the western end of the Riviera, has a harbour lined with yachts and cafés, the beach clubs of Pampelonne and the vineyards of Ramatuelle and Gassin behind them. The season runs from May to October, and Grasse, the perfume capital, is worth a visit for its jasmine and roses. Our concierge can arrange yacht charters, beach club tables, a private chef and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in the French Riviera
Villa Safran Marquet Saint-Tropez: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Saint-Tropez6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £62,706 a week
Chateau Crepuscule Calanque Saint-Tropez: Luxurious 8-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Saint-Tropez8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £61,180 a week
Villa Flamboyant Mauritius2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £55,000 a week
Villa Crepuscule Calanque de l’Oulle Saint-Tropez: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – Saint-Tropez4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £51,954 a week
Villa Vermeil Ponche Saint-Tropez: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Saint-Tropez5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £49,581 a week
Villa Celadon Calanque de l’Orme Saint-Tropez: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sauna – Saint-Tropez5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £49,546 a week
Villa Safran Vallon Castellaras: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool & Sauna – Cote d’Azur6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £47,397 a week
Villa Lumiere Calanques Cassis: 11-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Heated Pool in Cassis – French Riviera11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £42,937 a weekWhy book your French Riviera villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Riviera's villas range from Cap d'Antibes to the hills of Saint-Tropez, and we know which are close to the beaches and which have the best views. With 390+ properties in the French Riviera, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access roads, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Yacht charters, beach club tables, a private chef, helicopter transfers, wine tastings and restaurant reservations. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area on the French Riviera for a villa holiday?
The hills around Cannes and Mougins are popular for villas with views and easy access to the coast. Cap d'Antibes is the most exclusive, Nice suits those who want a city nearby, and Saint-Tropez is best for beach clubs.
Which airport serves the French Riviera?
Nice Côte d'Azur airport serves the whole Riviera. Cannes is around 30 minutes away, and Saint-Tropez around an hour and a half.
Do I need a car on the French Riviera?
For most villas, yes. Our concierge can arrange car hire, drivers and transfers, as well as boats and helicopters.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the French Riviera?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in the French Riviera cost?
Across our 390+ villas in the French Riviera, weekly rates typically range from £4,400 to £17,000, with the most affordable from around £2,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit the French Riviera?
May to October is the main season. June and September are warm and calmer, and the Cannes Film Festival takes place in May.
Are there villas in the French Riviera for large groups?
Yes. Our French Riviera collection includes houses with up to 25 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist of houses that suit it.
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