When we think of a holiday in France, we often think of a fancy vacation walking up and down the streets of Paris. However, this is just one of the many types of France holiday vacations available. Camping is becoming a very popular pastime for couples and families in recent years. Camping is also a way that many are choosing to spend their France holiday vacation. If you’re planning on a camping holiday in France, the best time to go is towards the end of the summer. Not only are most of the summer tourists gone, but the rates usually begin to go down around this time of year. Not only will you have a great camping vacation holiday in France, but you’ll also save money in the process.

The South of France has the most famous stretch of coastline in the world. There is nowhere quite like it, though a great deal of money has been spent trying to copy it. The area 40 miles from the Gulf of St Tropez to Menton encompasses some of the most beautiful countryside in Europe, and the most expensive real estate in the world. The area slightly inland between the Alps and the sea is a beautiful suntrap with a nearly tropical climate, away from the crowds in August but within a short drive of the coast.

Villas in St Tropez

In its heyday in the 50s and 60s, St Tropez was one of the original jet-set resorts. It is now more down-to-earth but the millionaire lifestyle is still very much in evidence especially around the marina with its superyachts and the old part with its fine restaurants. The beaches are famous and superb, but the Place des Herbes has a good market and is worth a visit while in St Tropez. Holiday villas are a short drive away from town at Beauvallon, Gassin, and Grimaud.

Bear in mind that in France villas construction quality is excellent. Whether it be Cannes or the hilltop villages, theses are communities with a viable permanent community that do not just exist for tourism. Everything works: the repairman comes! Except in August when he may be on holiday, with half of the nation.