The Most Beautiful Villas for Rent in France

Between Provence, the Alps, and the Norman coast, France is brimming with chalets and private villas for rent where luxury rhymes with intimacy. Country houses, seaside villas, or Provençal farmhouses, these properties designed for families, couples, or groups of friends offer private pools, discreet concierge services, and sometimes spas, for a tailor-made stay.

The Clos des Martines 

Nestled in the gentle landscape of Vexin, the private villa Le Clos des Martines is revealed as an exceptional house, entirely reserved for its guests, where one feels both at home and in a place of great elegance. Surrounded by French gardens and a four-hectare park, the property offers complete discretion, generous light, and an atmosphere that is both warm and very refined, ideal for a stay or a private seminar.

The property features 9 rooms, including 5 suites and 1 accessible room (for people with reduced mobility), spread across the main house and a possible outbuilding, each designed as a space for rejuvenation. High-comfort bedding, subtle contemporary decor, and noble materials give each room its own character, while the lounges, library, and semi-professional kitchen extend the idea of a very refined family home. Six bathrooms, a heated private pool, an outdoor lounge, and a sauna complete the relaxation offerings, combining swimming, heat therapy, and moments of calm in nature.

A discreet and available concierge service accompanies guests throughout their stay, whether it's to organize breakfast, a private dining experience, prestigious catering, or the setup of at-home spa services. Here, luxury lies in the attention to detail, seamlessness, and the feeling of being entirely in charge of a characterful Norman estate, balancing the tranquility of the countryside with the refinement of a grand home.

The Clos des Martines
32 Grande Rue, 27630 Écos, Vexin-sur-Epte
Around 10,000 euros per week

The Farm Chalets

Between Alpine tradition and refined art of living, the Les Chalets des Fermes collection extends the universe of Les Fermes de Marie in Megève.iconic luxury resort hoteloffering } private chalets designed as true luxury family homes (some with integrated saunas, pools, and gyms). Spread throughout the village and its surroundings (center of Megève, Mont d’Arbois, Rochebrune, Demi-Quartier…), these properties offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and combine contemporary comfort, the warmth of wood, the charm of fireplaces with 5-star hotel service. Offered with the services of a dedicated chalet manager, tenants enjoy daily housekeeping, gourmet breakfasts, and afternoon snacks by the fire served each day. In addition: a personal trainer, driver, private chef, or catering service are optional for complete freedom without ever having to worry about a thing.

Le Chalet des Fermes, in Megève, stands out as one of this collection's gems. With a surface area of approximately 400 m², it features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and can accommodate around 10 to 12 people, making it perfect for a family stay or a team weekend. The decor, contemporary and warm, combines large bay windows overlooking the mountains, natural materials, and very comfortable bedding, while an outdoor jacuzzi, a sauna, and a spacious living-dining room open onto a sheltered terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. 

From the property, direct underground access leads to the hotel Les Fermes de Marie, with its restaurants, Pure Altitude spa, and 24-hour concierge services, which assist with every stage of your stay, from table reservations to mountain activities.

Chalet des Fermes
Megève, 74120 Megève
Approximately 9,000 to 12,000 euros per week depending on the season.

Villa at the Verchant Estate

Located on the Verchant vineyard estate, a few minutes from Montpellier, the Villa du Domaine de Verchant is an exceptional private house at the heart of a 100-hectare park of vines and gardens classified as «Remarkable Garden.» Here, the South of France speaks the language of contemporary design and a gentle way of life, with stone facades, large bay windows opening onto the hillsides, and sun-drenched terraces, perfect for a group stay or an intimate wedding.

The villa has 5 bedrooms, each named after local grape varieties, featuring premium bedding, natural materials, and a decor that blends sophisticated Italian design with a country house spirit. Sophisticated bathrooms, thoughtful storage, and spacious common living areas combine to create an impression of continuous comfort, conducive to group living. 

A dedicated concierge service accompanies guests, organizing housekeeping, dishwashing, breakfast service, gourmet catering or regional catering, as well as the setup of in-home spa treatments, with massages in a prepared cabin within the villa or directly at Spa of the Estate de Verchant, whose hammam, sauna, and indoor pool complete the wellness offering.

Villa at the Domain of Verchant
Domaine de Verchant, 1301 route du Domaine de Verchant, 34170 Castelnau-le-Lez
Approximately 7,000 to 10,000 euros per week depending on the season.

Château de Berne Villa

In the heart of Provence, the two private villas of Château de Berne reveal themselves as true dream bastides, discreetly nestled against the eponymous hotel, amidst golden vineyards and fragrant pine forests. Surrounded by manicured gardens and terraces opening onto the hillsides, these villas combine the intimacy of a family home with the discreet service of a prestigious establishment, ideal for a stay with two couples, a blended family, or a small management team on retreat.

The two villas, contiguous yet entirely private, each feature several spacious bedrooms. They are decorated with refined simplicity, focusing on natural materials, light-colored fabrics, and generous natural light. High-comfort bedding, meticulously appointed bathrooms, and harmonious living spaces create a warm atmosphere where you'll feel both at home and in a place of great elegance. Access to the 10-hectare estate allows you to enjoy the vineyards, the main swimming pool, and the hotel's amenities while maintaining the privacy of your villa.

For gastronomy, La Table de Louis Rameau will delight the most refined palates just a few yards from the two villas. A discreet concierge service will assist guests, from organizing meals to making spa reservations, offering treatments, a hammam, and moments of relaxation to free the body and mind between days of reflection or strolling.

Château de Berne
Domaine de Berne, Chemin de Berne, 83600 Flayosc
Around 8,000 to 12,000 euros per week depending on the season.

The Bastide de Marie Estate

Le Mas Vermentino from Bastide de Marie, nestled right in the heart of Luberon, it has all the character of a Provencal farmhouse. It is located a stone's throw from the main bastide, in the heart of the Domaine's 26 hectares of vineyards. With its stone walls, tiled roofs, and large sun-drenched terraces, the villa exudes the tranquility of a refined country estate, where you feel both at home and in a prestigious residence, conducive to family stays or romantic retreats.

Le Mas Vermentino has 6 bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, decorated with the Sibuet house's signature sensitivity, blending warm textiles, soft hues, and natural materials. High-quality bedding, air conditioning, and refined finishes ensure peaceful sleep, while the private heated pool, summer kitchen, covered terrace, and open living spaces create a fluid flow between indoors and outdoors, nestled amidst the vineyards and gardens of Ménerbes.

The villa boasts a dedicated concierge service with a housekeeper, breakfast, and afternoon tea, as well as the option for catering delivered directly on-site, conceived by the chef of La Bastide de Marie. Guests have free access to the Pure Altitude Spa, with its signature Provencal treatments, massages, hammam, and the bastide's pools, for a relaxing interlude integrated into the heart of the wine estate.

The Bastide de Marie Estate
Chemin de la Bastide de Marie, 84560 Ménerbes
Indicative rate: from approximately 7,000 to 10,000 euros per week.

Liccia Villa

Recommended by The Collectionist, Villa Liccia positions itself as a little paradise in the region of Porto-Vecchio. With its entirely wooden facade, this Corsican residence of nearly 800m2 can accommodate 14 travelers in seven delicately colored and spacious rooms with a contemporary look. If the design of the house is sparkling and cheerful while remaining elegant, the emphasis has been placed on the exterior. Each room opens onto the Corsica surrounding area and the immense panoramic terrace where the swimming pool is located. Lounges and a bar provide shelter from the southern sun and allow you to enjoy the sea as a backdrop. A pétanque court, a cinema room, and a fitness area offer activities for all ages in this exceptional setting. The best part? Direct access to a private beach.

Villa Liccia
5 bedrooms, prices starting at 19,020 euros per week

A Villa on the Île de Ré 

On the seafront of Île de Ré, this prestigious villa is set within a fully restored 17th-century building, just a stone's throw from the harbor of Saint-Martin-de-Ré and the beach. With its 600 m² of space, it can accommodate up to 16 people in 8 bedrooms and features a garden of approximately 1,000 m². The property blends authentic antique features – exposed stone, chandeliers, marble columns, moldings – with modern amenities: a 100 m² reception room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace and wine cellar, barbecues, and outdoor lounges. A favorite spot is the patio at the back of the garden with its checkerboard floor, perfect for reading a book in complete tranquility facing the palm trees and flowers.

Villa Homanie – Île de Ré
8 rooms, price on request

Le Chalet Vantage

Always included in the prestigious Collectionist selection, Chalet Vantage promises an exceptional mountain escape. Nestled in the heights of Megève, 10 minutes from the center, it embodies alpine luxury across 725 m², accommodating up to 15 people in 7 bedrooms with as many bathrooms. Here, wood, stone, and contemporary lines blend to offer comfortable and intimate spaces, all facing snowy landscapes in winter and lush nature in summer. In addition to the traditional equipped kitchens, 5-star living rooms, and convivial dining rooms, the mountain chalet It offers a heated outdoor pool, a jacuzzi, a steam room, and a sauna for rejuvenation, in addition to a gym. The floors are connected by an elevator for ultimate well-being, ensured by a bespoke concierge service. A live-in housekeeper, residing in a separate apartment, discreetly ensures that everything runs perfectly.

Le Chalet Vantage
7 keys, prices starting from 31,510 euros per night

A villa in the Alpilles 

Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, a few kilometers from the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles, this sumptuous villa signed MAS Collection embodies Provençal elegance and discreet luxury. With a surface area of 380 m² and accommodating 12 people, it features six bedrooms spread across several levels, all with en-suite bathrooms. A vast, refined living room, a kitchen open to the dining room, and a series of bright living spaces offer conviviality and well-being. Outdoors, 50,000 m² of grounds overlook the surrounding nature, and large terraces invite relaxation or meals under the pergola. Why book this villa with spa in the Alpilles For its incredible 18-meter pool overlooking the scrubland, vineyards, and olive trees.

Villa No. 10 Mas Collection – Les Alpilles
10 keys