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This is not an exhaustive list, but from my knowledge and travels around Languedoc, Provence and the South of France, I would recommend the following places as good options for long term lets in South France:

1. Long term lets South France near Pezenas

Pezenas is a lovely little town with lots of character. It was once the capital of Languedoc for a brief period, but after this period time stood still and as a result the town is well preserved, with plenty of windy streets and alleyways. The town is well connected with4 airports nearby (Beziers, Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan), a TGV train station about 15 mins away and the A9 and A75 autoroutes are on your doorstep.

The Saturday market in Pezenas is fantastic, taking over the whole of the town. Here you can buy all manner of local foods, flowers, clothes and nic nacs. Pezenas is also in the heart of the Languedoc wine region and the good vineyards of St Chinian, Faugeres and Picpoul de Pinet are not far away. There is always a festival of some sorts going on in Pezenas - be it a theatre festival, antiques fair, film festival, wine festivalor medieval fete. Pezenas is also a bit of a sports town, with a local football team, rugby club, tennis club, an athletics stadium and numerous cycling clubs. There is also a local outdoor swimming pool, that is great to go to in the heat of summer. Pezenas is also close to the beaches of the mediterranean and you have Beziers and Montpellier nearby if you want to experience big city life once in a while.

Pezenas has plenty of schools, a local hospital, plenty of restaurants (including the excellent L'Entre Pots), two large supermarkets and more pharmacies than you can shake a stick at. The local villages around pezenas are beautiful - often surrounded by vineyards and hills. So in conclusion, if you are looking for an area to come to for a long term rental, then Pezenas is a great option to consider.

Pezenas long term lets, South France

If you would like to look at a few long term rental options for Pezenas, the following holiday rental houses are also available for long term rentals in the Pezenas area. Please check the availability calendars as we can not guarantee that the houses will always be vacant for the entire period of your long term let.

Central Pezenas long term lets, South Francefrom Euros 550pm

This house in Pezenas for long termlets is conveniently located in the medieval city of Pezenas on a quiet street. The property is a terraced house on 3 floors(70m2.) The house benefits from heating, air conditioning and intenet connection which makes it ideal for a long term let in South France.The house is on 3 levels, with 2nice sizebedrooms. This house in Pezenas is ideal if you want to find a long term let in the heart of Pezenas where everything is within a walking distance, including a mini supermarket, buchers, bakeries, tea salons, cafes etc. In a quiet residential street, cheap on the budget, as it is deal, if you only want to rent a car from time to time in the whole duration of your stay. Pezenas itself is cnveniently located to explore the sites of Languedoc Roussillon and the South of France. The accommodation is also very convenient for the beach, the Canal du Midi or exploring the mountains and countryside. >>Pezenas long term lets, South France more details

2. Long term lets South France near Nimes

Nimes is one of my favourite cities in the South of France. The outskirts of Nimes always remind me of some American mid-west town. Full of bowling alleys and fast food restaurants. But once you get into the centre it is a different matter entirely. It really is a beautiful ancient South France town. Nimes is an old Roman town, blessed with some wonderful monuments such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the Maison Carree (the old Forum) and the Temple of Diana. During the middle ages up unto the late 19th Century, Nimes also forged a wealthy vocation as a textile centre, including its famous blue cotton cloth "de Nimes" (thus later "denim") that was imported to America by Levi Strauss for use as clothing for working men. Also worth mentioning is the wonderful modern art museum - Carre d'Art - which was designed by Sir Norman Foster and sits opposite the Maison Carree.

Nimes really has everything you could need for a long term stay in the South of France. Some excellent shops, culture, good TGV connections, the A9 autoroute runs right past the edge of the town. There are also some very pretty towns located within 20kms or so of Nimes that could be good options forlong term lets in South France - such as Sommieres, Uzes, Anduze, Arles and Beaucaire.

Just a word of warning, if you are coming to the South of France during the winter months, the area North of Nimes into the Rhone Valley can get extremely windy (and I mean, extremely windy). The Mistral that blows in the winter literally drives the local inhabitants mad and often the pretty little villages resemble ghost towns in the winter. Around Nimes itself and in between Nimes and Montpellier it is not so bad - the area is protected by the Cevennes hills. But it is just something to be wary of.

Nimes long term lets, South France

Here are some options to consider for Nimes long term lets, South France:

Sommieres, nr Nimes, long term lets, South France from Euros 2200 pcm

This is the perfect villa with pool near Nimes for long term lets. This South France rental is located on the edge of Provence in the quaint old town of Sommieres, close to both Nimes and Montpelier. Villa Sommieres in the South France comprises 4 double bed rooms, two of which have ensuite bathrooms. This South France holidays rental has a large private swimming pool, garden and terrace. This villa in Sommieres, South of France, sleeps up to 8 people with additional sofa beds in the lounge. The villa with pool is located on a hill above Sommieres and provides incredible views of the local South France countryside. >>Nimes long term lets, South Francemore details

West Mill, large house with pool, near Nimes, long term lets, South France

If you are looking for a large house to rent in the South of France, then this tranquil 18th century stone mill could be the perfect location. Situated in the Languedoc-Roussillon area of Southern France, close to Nimes, Ales and Anduze, the West Mill provides a little piece of paradise. The outside of this large house near Nimes for long termlets contains a private swimming pool, hot tub, river front, and waterfall on 10 acres of secluded land. The Cevennes mountains provide the backdrop to the West Mill - an excellent and popular hiking area. >>Nimes long term lets, South Francemore details

3. Carcassonne long term lets, France

Carcassonne is a good spot to be based near for a long term lets in South France. Not only do you have one of France's most prominent tourist sites on your doorstep, but you are also blessed with picturesque scenary, the Minervois wine region (one of the best in the South of france) and the Canal du Midi - the quintessential picture of the slow South of France way of life. Also the large city of Toulouse, with its international airport is just 45 minutes down the road. Carcassonne itself has its own airport - serviced mainly by low-cost flights from the UK and Scandanavia. It can get a bit windy in the winter months - check out the number of windmills - but it is not as bad as some areas.

It is the huge scale of Carcassonne's citadel that first takes your breath away. It is absolutely huge, it has 31 towers, an amphitheatre, hotel and a full medieval town inside its fortified walls. You enter the citadel through the main Port Narbonnaise (the entrance nearest the car park) and cross over the now grassy moat. As you follow the road ahead up past all the souvenier shops just shut your eyes. It really doesn't do Carcassonne any favours to allow the shops to sell plastic suits of armour and baseball caps with jousting rods protuding out of them - but hey-ho. At the end of the road you will come to the Chateau Comtal, where Count Trencavel made his last stand against Simon de Montforts forces in 1209.

Carcassonne long term lets, France

We have quite a number of long terms lets in and around Carcassonne and it has proved to be a popular place to rent in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of the long term let properties:

Abbey Cottage, Carcassonne,long term lets,France from Euros 840pm

Abbey Cottage is in Villalier which is only 5 mins from Carcassonne. the cottage sleeps 4 comfortably but can accommodate up to 6. The cottage is available on a long term let and would suit a couple or small family looking for a long term let in the South of France. Carcassonne is close by and offers all the amenities you need if you are renting long term in France. This is great rental cottage for up to 6 people, it is well equipped and Villalier itself has everything you will need for a long term let in the South of france. It is also great if you wish to explore the Carcassonne area. >>Carcassonne long term lets, France more info

Trebes, near Carcassonne, long term lets France from Euros 840pcm

The Canal Cottage in Trebes is a one double bedroom cottage in the old part of the village. At one end of the road is the Canal du Midi and at the other is the river. Trebes is near the wonderful city of Carcassonne. If you are looking for a long term let in the South of France, Canal Cottage in Trebes near Carcassonne is a very affordable option. If you are looking for a long term let near to Carcssonne in Aude, South France, this cottage is the one for you. It is well equipped and Trebes has everything you need for a long term stay in the South of France. >>Carcassonne long term lets France more info

Aude Cottage, Carcassonne, for long term lets France, from Euros 840pm

Aude Cottage in Marseillette is a wonderful village gite for 2 people. Marseillette is idealy placed if you want to stay near Carcassonne on a long term rental. There are not many properties set up for long term lets in the South of France, but Aude Cottage is extremely comfortable for long term renters. The Canal du Midi goes through the village and there's a bar, restaurant, hairdressers, pharmacy, convenience store and also a local market and a van that visits several times a week with local produce. The village is about 15mins from Carcassonne, 45 mins from the coast. Bus service into Carcassonne. This is great cottage for 2 people, it is well equipped and Marseillette itself has everything you will need. Marseillette is also great if you wish to explore Carcassonne and the Aude region. The cottage is well set up for long term lets, especially during the winter months. >>Carcassonne long term lets France more info

4. Haut Languedoc Regional Park long term rentals, South France

If you are looking for peace and tranquility then the Languedoc Regional Park about 45mins from the mediterranean coast is a good choice. The scenary isglorious and the relaxed way-of-life really helps you unwind and enjoy your stay. This is excellent walking and cycling country and is also home to some of the best vineyards inthe South of France - such as Faugeres and St Chinian.We get a lot of requests for long term rentals in and around Olargues, Gabian (near Roujan, on the edge of the Park) and Olonzac to the South. If you are looking to find a long term rental where you can experience the real South of France way of life - with its focus on good food and wine and the simple pleasures in life, then Haut Languedoc is the place for you.

Haut Languedoc long term rentals

Here is our selection of long term rental cottages in the Haut Languedoc region:

Olargues, Languedoc long term rentals South of France from Euros 500pm

Two delightful studio apartments in the heart of the medieval village of Olargues in Haut Languedoc available for long term rentals. Les Volets Bleus is a pretty medieval terraced house with a small art gallery and craft workshop on the ground floor and two light and airy studio apartments on the first and second floors, each with its own private entrance. The property has recently been refurbished and redecorated lending a bright and modern ambiance to this typical French town house. There is electric heating available for long term winter lets. The house is situated on the edge of the oldest part of Olargues and a stone's-throw from the Port Neuve, the medieval gateway leading to the walled village of Olargues. Access is via the main village street leading off from the Marie square and car park. A special bonus is that both studios have the use of a garden ten minutes walk away by the side of the river. >>Haut Languedoc long term rentals, South Francemore info

Gabian, Languedoc, long term rentals, South France, from Euros 700 pcm

A beautifully renovated village house in the heart of Gabian. the house comfortably sleeps 4 in 2 double bedrooms. The village of Gabian only ten minutes from Pezenas. The village is surrounded by the vines of the Pezenas and Faugeres areas of the Herault, Languedoc. The village has a grocer, baker, pharmacy and bar/restaurant. Available for a self catering holiday or for long term rentals in South France. If you are looking for a long term rental in rural France, amongst the vineyards of Languedoc, then this house in Gabian must be for you. This rural gite provides that wonderful get away from it all French experience in an historic old village setting. The house provides comfortable accommodation for 4 people. It has recently been refurbished and finished to a high standard. Whether you are house hunting or just want a long break in France this house is ideal for you. >>Haut Languedoc long term rentals more info

5. Montpellier long term lets, South France

Montpellier is a buzzing,vibrant, youthful, bright, and cultured City. Montpellier's shops are excellent and so are the restaurants. There is also the internationally acclaimed Musee Fabre, Montpellier's Modern Art Museum. Montpellier also has awonderful Zoo, a Planetarium, an excellent Auarium, a large botanical garden, a fantastic modern tram systemand beaches a short bus ride away. Montpellier has its own airport with direct connections to a number of European capital cities. What more could you want from a city? If you are looking for long term lets in South France, then being close to Montpellier is a worthy consideration. You can get the best of both worlds - sleepy village life and cosmopolitan living.

If you are looking for Montpellier long term lets, here is a selection of properties that might be worth considering:

Meze, south of Montpellier, long term lets, South France Euros 800 per month.

This is a brand new one bedroom apartment available for a long term let over looking the beach and the Bassin de Thau lake. Beautifully finished with all mod cons including air conditioning, secure entry and lifts. Suitable for the elderly or disabled. The rental apartment development was completed in July 2008 and is finished to a high standard. A wonderful location and a wonderful modern apartment. Ideal for a long term lets in South France. The apartment is well equipped and an ideal for a couple or small family. Right on the beach and a few minuites walk to the harbour where thare are lots of restaurants. There is also a restaurant next to the apartments. >>Montpellier long term lets, South France more info

Sommieres, north of Montpellier, long term lets, South France from Euros 2200 pcm

This is the perfect villa with pool for long term lets, South France. This South France rental is located on the edge of Provence in the quaint old town of Sommieres, close to both Nimes and Montpelier. Villa Sommieresproperty for long term lets,comprises 4 double bed rooms, two of which have ensuite bathrooms. This South France villa has a large private swimming pool, garden and terrace. This villa in Sommieres, South of France, sleeps up to 8 people with additional sofa beds in the lounge. The villa is located on a hill above Sommieres and provides incredible views of the local South France countryside. >>Montpellier long term lets, South France more details