Vacation rentals throughout France:

Ski chalet accommodation

• Swiss mountain ski chalet in Leysin: An alternative to the French Alps, this traditional timber Swiss ski chalet in the Alps near lake Geneva offers accommodation in 3 apartments (1 on each floor) or as a complete holiday chalet for family skiing and summer fun. Glorious South-facing views and an ideal retreat for winter or summer holidays in the Swiss mountains. 4/5 bedrooms sleeps 8/10. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Chatel, Alps: Ski chalet apartment near the centre of Chatel with one bedroom sleeps up to 6. Winter skiing holiday accommodation and also ideal for hiking, climbing and mountain biking holidays in the French Alps. Fantastic balcony views over the Chatel slopes and Abondance Valley in the Portes du Soleil ski domain. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Chatel Haute Savoie: 3 room apartment to rent in Chatel in the Alps at Haute Savoie. Sleeps 6. Balcony with a fabulous view to the mountains. Chatel 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. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Chatel Apartment for ski holiday on France Switzerland border 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Morzine, Alps: Chalet accommodation (catered, sel-catering or B&B) in an old part of town on the outskirts of Morzine with fantastic views up the Vallee des Ardoisieres to Avoriaz. Perfect for winter skiing holidays and Summer walking holidays, swimming in the lake or lido, and hiking in the Alps, or for the even more adventerous; climbing, paragliding, climbing, horse riding, white water rafting.... This ski chalet has 5 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 12 guests. Currently long-term unavailable.
  
  
• Morzine: Catered ski chalet accommodation for Winter sports and skiing holidays in the Portes du Soleil ski area of France and Switzerland for parties of 2 to 28 or exclusive rental. Picturesque village, children friendly and a luxurious holiday base. 2011: Good availability until 28th July and from 5th August onwards. Taking bookings now for 2012, with availability until 10th Feb, from 18th Feb until 9th March and from 17th March onwards.
  
  

Villas, Gites and apartments for rent in France (click here for the French Riviera Rentals)

• Gite: Very picturesque Gite House 3 Bedrooms sleeps 4 - 8. in good location about 15 miles from medieval town of Josselin 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Gironde holiday cottage sleeps 10 near La Rochelle and Bordeaux Close to the Gironde estuary with vineyards and small farms nearby, this stone cottage is ideal for large family holidays. With so much to do and the wonderful setting, everyone is sure to go home with happy memories. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• 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 . . . 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Loches: 15th Century town house within the citadelle ramparts. Owned by artists, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rental is oposite the Loches dungeon, once 'home ' to Richarch the Lionheart. Free parking in quiet neighbourhood, you can walk to the many restaurants, the owners will happily advise on "routes du vin" and within easy reach of Loire Valley chateaux including Villandry, Chenonceaux, Amboise, Chambord and Samur. Sleeps 4 - 8 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Loire Valley: beautiful Manor House and Grange with swimming pool. House sleeps 8 - 10. Grange sleeps 4 - 7 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Holiday in France memories: Original water colour paintings for sale of the Lot region of France make a wonderful reminder or your holiday exploring the hill-top villages, revelling in the beautiful rural scenery and watching the artisans and artists painting in the sunshine.
  
  
• Winter sun hiking alternative destination: - the opposite of France! As a holiday alternative to hiking in the French Alps, you can go 'tramping' in New Zealand, and stay in a wonderful rental chalet in Titirangi in the North Island rainforest near Auckland in New Zealand.
  
  
• Southern Limousin 2 bedroom rental house in Meyssac. A picturesque house in a rural location 3km from the market town of Meyssac near Brive-La-Gaillarde, with gardens, orchard and terraces. Pretty towns, villages and the countryside to explore along the river Dordogne. Rocamadour, Lascaux, Sarlet are within easy reach and Lac du Causse offers sailing, wind surfing and a sandy beach. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Loire Valley: 19th Century Chateau sleeps 10/12 in elegance and comfort. Swimming pool and 20 acres of grounds, with breathtaking views. Perfect base for exploring the famous chateau, wine caves and historic towns of the Loire. The Chateau is also the venue for photography workshop courses by a leading portrait and fashion photographer 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• Normandy 4 bedroom house rental near Avranches, St Hilaire du Harcourt, Mortain wonderful restaurants and Villedieu-les-poeles 2012: Good availability.
  
  
• French Alps - Summer/Autumn: Traditional style chalet offers B&B or half board holidays in the green mountains before the snow and skiers arrive. Enjoy exhilarating sports or simply enjoy the picturesque villages, towns, lakes and mountains. 2011: Available January 3 - February 19, February 26 - April 30, June 15 onwards and taking bookings for Winter 2011/2012! Please note that not all dates may be available as an exclusive rental, due to prior bookings.
  
  
• For those that like the alpine walks of the French Alps, hilltop Tuscany rental villas offer fantastic scenery as an alternative holiday destination.
  
  
• Montcuq: House rental in this thriving French village in the beautiful Lot region of SW France. sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. Great food, beautiful scenery, Medieval hill-top villages and art that spans from Prehistoric times to today's water colours. 2012: Good availability.
  
  
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