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Luxury Villa Rentals in Occitanie
Villas, manor houses and chateaux from the Roman Gard to the hills of Gascony
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Roman stones, Cathar castles and a long Mediterranean lunch
Occitanie is the large southern French region that runs from the Rhône to the Pyrenees, made in 2016 from the old Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées. It holds a remarkable amount of history: the Pont du Gard and the arena at Nîmes, the walled Cité of Carcassonne, the red-brick cathedral city of Albi and the Canal du Midi, which still links Toulouse to the Mediterranean.
Our Occitanie collection runs to 210+ properties. They range from stone village houses and apartments in Uzès to vineyard domaines in the Hérault and Aude, and fully fledged chateaux in Gascony that are made for a family gathering or a wedding party.
This guide covers the main corners of the region, how to reach them and when to come.
Occitanie at a glance
- Properties
- 210+ villas, houses and chateaux, with up to 37 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,300 to £6,700 a week, from around £1,700
- Best areas
- Uzès and the Gard, Montpellier and the Hérault, Carcassonne and the Aude, the Gers and the Lot
- Best time
- May to September for pools and the coast; spring and autumn for walking, wine and markets
- Airports
- Toulouse, Montpellier, Nîmes, Béziers, Carcassonne and Perpignan, depending on the area
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Chateau du Minervois France13 bedrooms
Domaine Marciac – Holiday Rental in Gers Southwest France8 bedrooms
Villa Aude France8 bedrooms
Villa Blanche Montpellier France4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Occitanie
The Gard around Uzès for Roman sites and Provençal light, the Hérault for Montpellier, Sète and the vineyards, the Aude for Carcassonne and Cathar country, and the Gers and Lot for rolling farmland, bastides and slow lunches.
Arcades, aqueducts and a Saturday market
Uzès is the elegant heart of the Gard, a ducal town of pale stone whose arcaded Place aux Herbes fills with stalls every Saturday morning. The Pont du Gard, the three-tiered Roman aqueduct over the Gardon, is a short drive away, and Nîmes has one of the best-preserved Roman arenas anywhere, along with the Maison Carrée temple.
Hilltop Lussan looks out over the garrigue, and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon sits just across the Rhône from the Palais des Papes. In this part of the region, Provence is a neighbour, not a day trip.
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A university city, oysters and old vines
Montpellier is young, handsome and lively, with the great open Place de la Comédie and medieval lanes behind it. Down on the coast, Sète is a working port of canals and fish restaurants, and every August its boatmen fight it out in the water jousts of the Fête de la Saint-Louis. Oysters come from the Étang de Thau around Bouzigues.
Inland, Pézenas keeps the memory of Molière, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert clings to its gorge, and the vineyards of Picpoul de Pinet and the Languedoc hills supply something good for every evening on the terrace.
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Ramparts, canals and Cathar country
The Cité of Carcassonne, with its double ring of walls and its many towers, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is at its best early in the morning or after the day visitors have gone. The Canal du Midi, also on UNESCO's list, runs below it under rows of plane trees, so a gentle afternoon by bicycle or boat is easy to arrange.
To the south, the ruined Cathar castles of Peyrepertuse and Quéribus perch on ridges above the Corbières vineyards. Castelnaudary, to the west, claims to be the home of cassoulet.
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Armagnac, truffles and a long summer
In the west, the Gers is quiet farming country of sunflowers, duck and Armagnac, with jazz arriving in Marciac every summer. The Lot has Rocamadour on its cliff and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie above the river, and in winter there are truffle markets. Aveyron gives you Roquefort and the Millau Viaduct.
Summer is the season for pools and the coast. May, June and September are warm and calmer, and good for walking and wine. Our concierge can arrange wine tastings, canal cruises, restaurant tables and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Occitanie
Chateau Du Capitaine | 10-Bedroom Chateau in Pezenas Tourbes10 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £16,246 a week
Chateau La Lune | 10-Bedroom Chateau in Pezenas Beziers10 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £16,159 a week
Villa Jolivet | 10-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Provence Mons10 bedrooms · sleeps 19From £14,853 a week
Chateau De Lavezon | 12-Bedroom Chateau in Aveyron Lunac12 bedrooms · sleeps 28From £14,260 a week
Chateau Vallee Aveyron | 12-Bedroom Chateau in Aveyron Lunac12 bedrooms · sleeps 28From £14,189 a week
Chateau De Valjoyeuse | 5-Bedroom Chateau in Montagnac5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £14,139 a week
Villa Safran Fontfroide France: Luxury 11-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Aude11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £14,000 a week
Mas Saint-Clement Montpellier: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sea Views – Montpellier7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £13,524 a weekWhy book your Occitanie villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Occitanie covers a great deal of ground, from the Rhône to the Pyrenees, and we know which properties are within reach of a good market town, an airport or the coast. With 210+ properties in Occitanie, 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, parking, 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
Wine tastings in the Languedoc and Armagnac country, canal boat trips, a private chef, restaurant reservations in Montpellier and Uzès, car hire and airport transfers. 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 place to stay in Occitanie?
Uzès and the Gard suit those who want Roman sites and easy reach of Provence. Montpellier and the Hérault combine city life, beaches and vineyards, the Aude is the base for Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, and the Gers and Lot offer quiet countryside and chateaux.
When is the best time to visit Occitanie?
July and August are hot and best for pool days and the coast. May, June and September are warm but quieter, and suit walking, sightseeing and wine. Autumn brings the grape harvest, and winter brings the truffle markets of the Lot and Gard.
Is the Canal du Midi worth seeing?
Yes. Built in the seventeenth century, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and runs from Toulouse towards the Mediterranean, passing close to Carcassonne. Its towpaths are flat and shaded, good for cycling, and short boat trips are easy to arrange.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Occitanie?
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 Occitanie cost?
Across our 210+ villas in Occitanie, weekly rates typically range from £2,300 to £6,700, with the most affordable from around £1,700 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.
Which airports serve Occitanie?
Toulouse and Montpellier are the main airports, and Nîmes, Béziers, Carcassonne and Perpignan are useful for particular areas. Which airport suits you best depends on where your villa is, and our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Occitanie for large groups?
Yes. Our Occitanie collection includes properties with up to 37 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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