The Nice Carnival in February

SOUTH OF FRANCE FRENCH RIVIERA:

Cannes - Antibes - Nice - The French Riviera

• Villefranche Waterfront rental appartments Just a few steps from the beach and with stunning panoramic views from the balconies of this most photographed buildings, these two appartments must rank among the most romantic places to stay on the French Riviera. Both appartments can see 4 but 2 is better. 2008: Apt. 1 – Provencal Waterfront Penthouse: Available Oct 27 onwards. Apt 2 – Jewel-box Waterfront Apartment: Available Oct 25 to Nov 7, Nov 15 to December 27.
  2009: Apt. 1 – Provencal Waterfront Penthouse: Available through Xmas 2008 & New Year to January 24, then from Feb 7 to Mar 25, Apr 25 to May 16, and from Oct 24 onward. Apt 2 – Jewel-box Waterfront Apartment: Available Jan 3 to 28, Feb 28 to Mar 25, Apr 25 to May 16, July 25 to Sept 5, Sept 19 to Oct 3, then from Oct 10 onwards.
  
  
• Villefranche: Private rental apartment with sea views from every room in private, quiet yet central location atop the Old Town, close to the Institute Francaise. Near Nice and Cap Ferrat. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. 2008: Available June 14 - 21, September 6 - 13, and from November 1 onwards.
  
  
• Apartments for rent in exquisite old villa in the Old Port district of Nice. Our spacious apartments sleep 2 to 4 and are perfect for exploring Nice and the French Riviera with easy access to Villefranche and Monaco and going further to Menton on the Italian border. A good bus service from here facilitates visiting or working in Monte Carlo. With a dozen apartments in the villa we normally have availability!
  
  
• Cannes: spectacular 2 bedroom apartment in old villa with pool near Cannes at Cannes Mandelieu - ideal for Cannes Film Festival accommodation 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cap d'Antibes Luxury 3 bedroom Antibes villa with pool, air conditioned bedrooms and covered out-door seating - highly recommended by the webmaster from personal experience - very conveniently located and near Petit Casino food shop 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• La Garoupe Cap d' Antibes: 1 bedroom chic rental apartment with balcony, sleeps 4 Enjoy lazy days on La Garoupe beach and eat at the Restaurant Cap d'Antibes, returning at the end of the day to this modern and stylishly furnished apartment. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Antibes Port Vauban: studio apartment to rent in new building with view over the Port 2008: Available from the 28th July - 6th August, then from the 16th August onwards.
  
  
• Villa rental Theoule Sur Mer (just 15 minutes west of Cannes) : 4 bedrooms with pool. This incredible property boasts some of the most magnificent views over the mediterranean. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Nice: 1 bedroom apartment for rent sleeps up to 4 in the centre or Nice near the Place Massena. The beach, railway station and the main boulevard Avenue Jean Medecin are only a few minutes walk away. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Nice (Nizza): Condo for rental with balcony views of Nice harbour. 1 bedrooms, sleeps 3. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Antibes Old Town: Classic top floor apartment in the heart of this old town. Light and airy with sunny balcony, great views and through breeze (sought after). 2 double bedrooms 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cannes: Large & light Cannes studio apartment with private garden. It has secure, free parking and it even has a hot & cold shower under a secluded bay tree... perfect! - Sleeps 2-5 and ideal conference accommodation. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Croisette Cannes: 1 bedroom rental apartment with balcony, sleeps 2-4 Ideal location for the Croisette and Palais des Festivals. This air conditioned apartment is served by a lift on the second floor. The East facing balcony gets the morning sun and has table and chairs. 2008: Available until July 12 and from 1st August onwards.
  
  
• Tip - Cannes Antibes and Nice beaches permit topless tanning which is why so many film stars and model girls love the French Riviera.
  
  
• Villeneuve Loubet: apartment with private roof-top pool for residence use only. Close to the beach, shops and Antibes water park, this 2 bedroom apartment sleeps 6. Just 15 minutes from Nice airport, the rental is close to Nice and Antibes. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Nice: Charming garden apartment in Art Deco villa Ideally located for exploring Nice and the whole Riviera this apartment is only 20 minutes away from the airport. It features a complete separate sit-in kitchen. You will also enjoy a peaceful lunch or a sunbath in your private garden. We also offer free WiFi DSL internet access. - sleeps 2 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Le Suquet (old town Cannes) 2 charming studios: with balconies overlooking garden with some sea views. Available one night onwards. Wifi broadband. Breakfast & parking on request. Good conference accessability. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Nizza (Nice) top-floor holiday rental with views over the Harbour in apartment with lifts, pool and secure basement parking: Fabulous views from large balcony and close to the beaches, shops and an excellent base for exploring the Cote d'Azur, and Italy. Sleeps 2. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Old Antibes: 1 bedroom apartment for rent sleeps 4 with sofabed in livingroom with space for air mattress for extra person. Near Market and Gravette beach 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• North Nice Studio apartment near the Matisse Museum - sleeps 4 - with swimming pool with more of the feeling of a villa and ideally situated for exploring the area 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Centre of Cannes: Centre of Cannes 3 bedroom traditional apartment on most active shopping street, Rue d'Antibes. Beach is two blocks from the apartment and the famous Film Festival Center is 7 min walk from the apartment. There are balconies, high ceilings and traditional stone floors. Availability all year. Owner speaks English, Swedish, German, French and Russian. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Le Suquet (Old Town Cannes): Air conditioned studio apartment with ADSL Internet access. Narrow streets, small shops, fresh baguettes and coffee right on the door step, minutes from everything in the heart of Cannes - sleeps 2/3 Availability dates for 2008: 1-6 September; 13-20 September; 27 September-13 October; 31 October onwards.
  
  
• Old Cannes: apartment to rent with wonderful views over the harbour and within walking distance of the conference centre 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cap d'Antibes: spacious, light and airy Antibes apartment sleeps 4 with 1 double bedroom and double clic-clac (excellent French sofabed) close to Garoupe beach and food shops 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Grimaud, St Tropez: Private rental villa with pool in quiet and secluded setting within walking distances of the medieval hilltop village of Grimaud, yet within a few km of the beaches and port of chic St Tropez. 6 bedrooms, sleeps 6. 2008: Available from October 15th onwards.
  
  
• Nice: 2 bedroom apartment for rental in luxury Palais de la Mediterranee. The appartment has direct access to the Promenade des Anglais and is ideally located for a city break or beach holiday in Nice on the French Riviera. 2008: Only available from the 5th - 13th September, 9th – 23rd October, 31st October - 13th November, 16th November - 27th December, and from the 3rd January onwards
  
  
• Nice: Charming 1 bedroom apartment, sleeps 2-4 in the heart of central Nice. Third floor apartment in old building. Balcony with table and chairs offers views and the perfect city centre retreat from where you can enjoy all that Nice has to offer, here on the French Riviera. 2008: Available from September 27 onwards.
  
  Villefranche: Private rental apartment with sea views from every room in private, quiet yet central location atop the Old Town, close to the Institute Francaise. Near Nice and Cap Ferrat. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. 2008: Available June 14 - 21, September 6 - 13, and from November 1 onwards.
  
  
• Villas and apartments - property to buy in the French Riviera
• If you are embarrassed by your French learn French, here's a French teacher.2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cap d'Antibes: one bedroom appartment with sofabed in the living room and attic accommodation near the Garoupe beach 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Gulf of St Tropez: 3 bedroom rental villa with pool, sleeps 6 with Gulf of St Tropez views from this new gated community. The multi-lingual on-site concierge can assit if required during your holiday. Easy access to the sandy beaches of the Cote d'Azur, from St Maxime to St. Tropez and Port Grimaud. 2008: Available from 23rd - 30th August and from Sept 20th onwards
  
  
• Tourette Sur Loup Bed & Breakfast near Valbonne, St Paul de Vence, Vence and Grasse : 2 double rooms with private entrance and ensuites in renovated house with wonderful views near rural Gorge du Loup, inland from Cannes. Golf near by too. Sleeps 2 - 6. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Central Cannes: charming 3 bedroom apartment to rent beautiful and bright, totally refurbished three bedroomed apartment on the first floor of a lovely old building, very close to Rue d'Antibes, the Croisette and the Palais de Festival, with balcony over wonderful pedestrianised street with many chic shops and restaurants. Availability and prices good as first year of renting . . . 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Central Cannes Palais des Festivals conference and holiday accommodation in large 1 bedroom appartment that sleeps up to 6. Just 200m from the conference halls in Rue Hoche. This second floor appartment has traditional French elegance with light and shutters, and is located behind the 5 star Gray D'Albion hotel in exclusive central Cannes. 2008: Available between 3rd September and 11th October, and available from 17th October onwards.
  
  
• Cannes Mandelieu Luxury apartment near Riviera Golf 3 bedrooms, with swimming pool. Beautiful area. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Antibes Les Pins / Golfe Juan: (Juan Les Pins): Bright south facing studio apartment (2-4 people) with large pool in the hills above the beaches of the beautiful Cote D'Azur. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Theoule sur Mer: Beach front apartment at Theoule just East of Cannes at the foot of the Esterel Hills. Sandy beach, many restaurants and the annual Writing and Arts Festival in June make thi sperfect for holidays - with a terrace overlooking the beach. 1 bedrooms, sleeps 4 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cap d'Ail: Luxury holiday apartments in elegant former 1900's hotel. Stunning sea views from beach-front setting. French Riviera glamour and elegance just a short hop away from Monaco. 1 bedroom sleeps 4. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cote d'azur - Baie des Anges: Apartment with unobstructed views over the marina in this famous Cote d'Azur landmark and prestige holiday complex - sleeps 6. 2008: Available from 13-20 May [special price ] 8 Sept to 5 Oct and from 14 Oct onwards.
  
  
• Mougins near Cannes: Lovely provencal house and separate annex sleep 10 (2 in annex), large pool, air conditioning and vast views. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Nice: 1st floor apartment near the old city and the port of Nice (sleeps 4) The southern exposure allows for a pleasant stay. You will find everything you need at the “centre commercial Nice TNL” that is just down the street. The train station is just a 5 minutes walk away from the apartment. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Villeneuve Loubet: 6th floor studio apartment with balcony, sleeps 2-4 Fantastic sea views in the landmark Marina Baies des Anges. This air conditioned rental accommodation is ideal for couples, young families and single people who want to enjoy a memorable holiday on the French Riviera. 2008: Available from 11 to 30 June, 29 Aug to 15 Sept and from 22 Sept. Special prices for June.
  
  
• Provencal rental villa near Ste Maxime with large private and enclosed garden. The Mas is in a rural setting at the foot of the Maures mountain range. St Maxime is 10 mins by car and a ferry takes you to St Tropez and Cannes. Local markets in Grimaud, Cogolin and other Provencal villages are a delight. Sleeps 6 in 3 double bedrooms. 2008: Available from 16th-30th Aug and from 6th September onwards.
  
  
• Mobile homes to rent at La Pylone on the Biot side of Antibes near the Biot / Fontonne beach 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Nice: 3 bedroom apartment in central Nice (sleeps 8), 10 minutes walk from Old Nice 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• St Tropez: Exclusive private holiday villa for rent with pool in quiet location. Just a short walk from the golf course and 3km from the famous Pampelonna beach. 4 bedrooms. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Central Nice: 2 bedroom airy apartment in traditional old building with high ceilings and stone floors - two roads from the beach, 10 minutes walk from the Old Town and 15 minutes drive from the airport. Owned by nice American. Sleeps 6. Fully equipped kitchen and DSL line for internet access 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Super Cannes Hilltop rental villa with pool overlooking Cannes and Golfe Juan in this prestigious locations. 4 bedrooms sleeps 8. Gardens, terrace dining and roof terrace. This is a beautiful holiday villa with spectacular views just 10 minutes from Cannes. 2008: Fully booked for 2008. Taking early bookings for 2009.
  
  
• Cote d'azur: Cagnes-Sur-Mer Studio apartment to rent one minute from the beach with terrace and spacious living area. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Here's the webmaster's favourite French Restaurant on the Garoupe Beach on Cap d'Antibes near Antibes. Nearby is an excellent Creperie and beach
• Carces Provence Traditional Provence inland villa to rent with pool between Marseilles and St Tropez 4 bedrooms + den sleeps 2-9 in unspoilt traditional rural French village with easy access to the A8 motorway for exploring the whole region north of Toulon. This is west of the Riviera . . . 2008: Available from Sept. 27 - Oct. 11 and from Oct. 18 onwards.
  
  
• Villefranche Villa with spectacular sea views sleeps 4 in comfort (the office has a sofa bed for a 5th guest). This romantic holiday getaway is set on the hillside overlooking the old town of Villefranche. Nestled among the fancy villas in a private setting, this holiday rental is within easy reach of Nice, Monaco and Menton. 2008: Remaining availability from Nov 5 onwards. 2009: Available to Mar 6, April 4 to May 16, July 11 to August 29, then from September 5 onwards.
  
  
• Villefranche Old town rental appartments with sea views. Two one bedroom apartments beautifully renovated and decorated with original art, great lighting. Each apartment has an office or desk area with wireless broadband if you need to catch-up with some work, do some writing or find out about local events on the Internet. 2008: Apt 1 – Sur le Toit: Available October 4 to 15, and October 19 onwards. Apt 2 – Artist’s Atelier: Available from October 27 onwards.
  2009: Apt 1 – Sur le Toit: Available over Christmas & New Year until Jan 3, then from Jan 31 - Feb 25 and May 30 onwards. Apt 2 – Artist’s Atelier: Available over Christmas & New Year until Jan 30, Feb 28 to June 27, then from July 25th onwards.
  
  
• Cannes Gated community rental apartment with large pool and air conditioning near the beach. Sleeps 4. Situated between Cannes and Antibes. 2008: Available from the 26th August - 7th Sept, then 23rd Sept onward. Due to great demand Bookings now been received for Summer 2009.
  
  
• Grasse: Bed and breakfast with pool. 4 rooms available for bed and breakfast in beautiful property near Grasse and Cannes in Provence. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Antibes Old Town: studio apartment rental in old town within the Ramparts 2008: Available from the 3rd Sept onwards.
  
  
• Old Nice: - a quiet studio flat excellently located 5 minutes walk from the beach and the flower market, from £220 per week 2008: Good availability.
  
  Apartments for rent in exquisite old villa in the Old Port district of Nice. These suites sleep 2 and are perfect for visits to Nice and for exploring the French Riviera with nearby Villefranche, Monaco and Menton on the Italian border. With a dozen apartments in the villa we normally have availability!
  
  
• Antibes : Luxury apartment on Cap d'Antibes. Fantastic sea view from large private roof top terrace. View over old Antibes and Picasso museum. Balconies on all sides. Sun all day (incl morning and evening). Fully equipped. Can sleep 6. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cap d'Antibes: villa for rent with pool in quiet garden setting behind electric gates within easy reach of all beaches. Large patio, living rooms and a study. 3 double bedrooms with one bedroom on the ground floor. Sleeps 6 2008: No availability. 2009: Taking bookings for July and August.
  
  
• Central Cannes: Charming 1 bedroom apartment, sleeps 2-4 in the heart of the old district of Cannes. Full of French character, this delightful apartment has one bedroom and sleeps 2 - 4 people. With entrances onto two streets, you have a wealth of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and myriad other attractions that make for a fantastic Riviera holiday. 2008: Available until 13th May, 24th May - 12th June, 24th June - 22nd August, 5th September onwards.
  
  
• Cote d'azur: House to rent at La Napoule between Cannes and l'Esterel, 3 bedrooms with swimming pool, tennis courts and Boules courts. Sleeps six. 2008: Available from 1st June to 27th July and from 9th August onwards until the end of September.
  
  
• Mandelieu river front: Apartment with its own mooring in gated Marina Parc. Drive down with your own boat and enjoy water sports in the warm waters of the Mediterranean to the East of Cannes. 1 bedrooms, sleeps 4 + cot. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Cap d'Antibes: apartment in old villa near beach offering individually 1 double bedroom and double sofabed (special comfortable French variety) in large living room or together 2 bedrooms and living rooms in superbly convenient location 5 minutes walk from the beach - so a pool is unnecessary 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Make sure you travel comfortably - if you're going to the beach or camping - or if you fear an airport delay in June July or August - pack a good airbed / lilo in your luggage! £5 +p&p. Available here out of season in September October through to March April and May and for Winter trips to hot places!

Luxury: . . .

• ULTIMATE LUXURY AND LARGE VILLA RENTALS on Cap D'Antibes with pools 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• ULTIMATE LUXURY VILLAS TO BUY WITH POOLS for sale on Cap D'Antibes 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Only the best luxury properties for sale and to rent in the world . . . 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• DREAM VILLAS TO RENT from Nice to Cannes with pools and near beaches from £1500 per week up to large luxury prices at Antibes, Cap d'Antibes, Cannes, Mougins, Biot, Valbonne, Grasse, Cap Ferrat 2008: Good availability.
  
  

  Selection of dream villa vacation rentals in the South of France

  Some prices quoted below may possibly be negotiable.
• Theoule Sur Mer Villa to rent: 4 bedrooms with swimming pool 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Biot villa rental: 5 bedrooms with pool 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Villa for rent between Mouans Sartoux and Grasse: 4 bedrooms with swimming pool 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Grasse villa rental: 6 bedrooms with swimming pool and panoramic views towards La Napoule 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Vacation rental at Valbonne: 4 bedrooms with swimming pool 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Holiday villa rental at Cap d'Antibes: 3 bedrooms near beach and with stunning views to Cannes 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Holiday villa for rent Cap d'Antibes: 4/5 bedrooms with swimming pool - charming old villa 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Villa rental Cap d'Antibes: 6 bedrooms - Provencal villa with swimming pool 5 minutes walk from beach
  
  
• Cannes villa for rent: 4 bedrooms and basement studio with swimming pool and 5 minutes walk to beach 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Les Arcs, The Var: 4 bedroomed villa near St Tropez separate studio sleeps 2, glorious heated pool and shaded terrace. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Mougins near Cannes: Lovely provencal house and separate annex sleep 10 (2 in annex), large pool, air conditioning and vast views. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• OTHER PROPERTY APARTMENTS AND VILLAS FOR SALE to buy in the South of France
• Rent villa or apartment on French Riviera
• Villas and apartments for sale around £300,000

  OTHER AREAS OF FRANCE

• 3 room apartment to rent in Châtel in the Haute Savoie. Sleeps 6. Balcony with a fabulous view to the mountains. Châtel offers all summer sports, including tennis, mountain-biking, walking, swimming, archery, pony trekking and there is white water rafting within 10 miles and water-skiing on Lake Geneva within 20 miles. Who needs a beach or a pool?! EXCELLENT VALUE FOR SUMMER! Available throughout July, August and September except 13 July to 3 August. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Brittany Charming 2 bedroom cottage near Guilliers Morbihan an hour's drive from St Malo with forest on three sides, wonderful for enjoying wildlife. 2008: Good availability.
  
  
• Landscape of France from the air views of French landscape on Gatwick to Nice route
• NOT FRANCE! But hot in Winter! MOROCCO Marrakech Wonderful house, part of an old palace in central Marrakesh with cook and houseboy, wonderful for winter sun or summer holidays 2008: Good availability.