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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Var
Villas and bastides from the Saint-Tropez peninsula to the cork forests of the Maures and the hill villages of the Haut Var
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Rosé country, between the Maures and the Mediterranean
The Var takes its name from a river that no longer runs through it. When Nice became French in 1860, the map was redrawn and the river went to the new Alpes-Maritimes, leaving the département with only the name. It did keep almost everything else: the Saint-Tropez peninsula, the red rocks of the Esterel, the Îles d'Hyères, the chestnut and cork oak forests of the Maures, and a large share of the vineyards behind Côtes de Provence rosé.
Our Var collection runs to 130+ properties. They range from contemporary villas above Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle, with long sea views, to stone bastides and mas among the vines near Brignoles, and sea-view houses on the Toulon coast at Le Mourillon and La Seyne. A few are proper château estates, built for big family gatherings.
This guide covers the coast, the quieter country inland and the best time to come.
The Var at a glance
- Villas
- 130+ across the Var, with up to 38 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,100 to £14,000 a week, from around £2,000
- Best areas
- Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle, the Maures around La Garde-Freinet, the Haut Var and the coast near Toulon
- Best time
- June and September for the sea; October for chestnuts and the vendange; winter for truffles
- Getting there
- Toulon-Hyères, Nice and Marseille airports, plus TGV stations at Toulon and Les Arcs-Draguignan
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Grey Modern St Tropez9 bedrooms
Villa Parc Seaview St Tropez France6 bedrooms
Villa Garden Paradise St Tropez9 bedrooms
Villa Amalie | 15-Bedroom Villa in Frejus Bagnols-en-Foret15 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Var
Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle for Pampelonne and the peninsula, La Garde-Freinet for the Maures forests, Saint-Antonin-du-Var and the Haut Var for vineyards and hill villages, and Le Pradet near Toulon for coves and the islands.
A fishing port with a very long guest list
Saint-Tropez still has a working harbour, a market on the Place des Lices and pétanque under the plane trees, even if the yachts along the quay have grown larger. In May the town keeps the Bravade, its centuries-old festival of musket fire and procession, and in late September or early October the classic yachts come in for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez.
Most of our villas on the peninsula lie in the hills behind the town, around Ramatuelle and Gassin. Ramatuelle is a circular hilltop village of narrow lanes, and below it Pampelonne beach runs for around five kilometres, lined with the beach clubs that made the place famous.
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Cork oaks, chestnuts and Thursday truffles
Twenty minutes inland the Riviera falls away. La Garde-Freinet sits high in the Massif des Maures among cork oaks, and the ruins of a fort above the village are linked by local tradition to the Saracens who held this coast in the tenth century. Collobrières, deeper in the forest, holds its chestnut fêtes on the last three Sundays of October.
Further north, the Haut Var is a country of vineyards and hill villages. Around Saint-Antonin-du-Var, Lorgues and Entrecasteaux are both close by, as is the twelfth-century Cistercian abbey of Le Thoronet. In Aups, the black truffle market is held on Thursday mornings from late November until the season runs out, usually by March.
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A naval city, quiet coves and car-free islands
Visitors tend to drive straight past Toulon, which is their loss. It has one of the finest natural harbours in the Mediterranean, a busy Provençal market on the Cours Lafayette and a cable car up Mont Faron for the view over the roadstead. Le Mourillon, its seaside quarter, has sheltered beaches and good fish restaurants.
East of the city, Le Pradet has small coves and a coast path through the pines. Boats leave from the Giens peninsula for Porquerolles, where you can hire a bicycle and ride to empty beaches, and for Port-Cros, a national park since 1963. To the west, Bandol makes some of the most serious red wines in Provence.
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Pale rosé, dark Bandol and a long autumn
Food in the Var follows the seasons and the land. Expect aïoli on Fridays, tapenade and olives from the hill villages, and cade, Toulon's chickpea flatbread, sold hot at the market. The rosé is pale and bone dry. Bandol reds, made mostly from Mourvèdre, are well worth seeking out for something deeper.
July and August bring heat and crowds, and the traffic on the Saint-Tropez peninsula can be slow. June and September are calmer and the sea is still warm. October brings the vendange and the chestnut harvest, and winter means truffles. Our concierge can book estate tastings, boat days to the islands, beach club loungers and tables in Saint-Tropez.
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Villa Reine France4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £24,431 a week
Villa Pheonix Palm St Tropez6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £24,000 a week
Villa Escalet Saint Tropez5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £23,700 a week
Villa Pampelonne Saint Tropez6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £22,700 a week
Villa Cote D’Azur France7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £22,118 a week
Villa Sinopolis St Tropez6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £22,000 a week
Villa Douce France5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £21,495 a week
Villa Grise France5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £21,495 a weekWhy book your Var villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Var covers glamorous coast, deep forest and quiet wine country, and we know which villas let you walk to a beach and which put you an easy drive from Saint-Tropez without the summer traffic. With 130+ properties in the Var, 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 estate tastings, boat charters to Porquerolles and Port-Cros, beach club loungers at Pampelonne, restaurant tables in Saint-Tropez, truffle hunts in the Haut Var and transfers from Nice, Marseille or Toulon. 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 the Var?
Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle suit those who want beaches, beach clubs and a social summer. La Garde-Freinet and the Haut Var around Saint-Antonin-du-Var are quieter, with vineyards and hill villages. Le Pradet and the coast near Toulon are handy for the islands and feel less busy.
When is the best time to visit the Var?
June and September are the best months for the coast, with warm seas and fewer people than July and August. October is lovely inland for the grape harvest and chestnut festivals, and winter is truffle season in the Haut Var.
Can I visit Porquerolles from a villa in the Var?
Yes. Ferries leave from La Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula, near Hyères, and the crossing is short. The island is almost free of cars, so most people hire bicycles to reach its beaches. Our concierge can also arrange a private boat.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Var?
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 Var cost?
Across our 130+ villas in the Var, weekly rates typically range from £3,100 to £14,000, with the most affordable from around £2,000 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 airport is best for the Var?
Toulon-Hyères is the closest airport for Toulon and the Hyères coast. Nice is the usual choice for Saint-Tropez, around an hour and a half away and often longer in summer traffic, and Marseille suits Bandol and the western Var. TGV trains stop at Toulon and Les Arcs-Draguignan. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in the Var for large groups?
Yes. Our Var collection includes properties with up to 38 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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