Holiday Accommodation in France

France for Families has been offering a superb range of self-catering holiday accommodation in France for over 20 years.

Working with ‘vetted’ partners and independent property owners, our aim is to present you with a carefully selected choice of family villas with pools, gites, country homes the best holiday parks in France.

These holiday homes are great for families looking to holiday in France, whether with babies, toddlers or older children. Plus there is a range of self-catered accommodation suitable for extended family, if you’re travelling with Grandma and Grandad, for example.

You can search for different types of accommodation via our search box, along with the region you are looking to visit and how many people you are travelling with.  You then have the option to contact the holiday home owner directly via our messaging form.  All our Owners usually respond very quickly.

L'Ecurie Holiday Cottage in Lairoux

L’Ecurie Holiday Home - A village house close to the Vendée coast

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L'Ecurie Holiday Home is situated in the small village of Lairoux,…

La Nature – A calm rural retreat with easy access to a bathing lake and the coast.

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Rural family farmhouse for 8 with pool. A lovely farmhouse…

Villas in France

Villas and Houses for hire in France tend to be independent homes, not attached to another house where the owner lives.   All houses for hire on France for Families will have caretakers or people to meet and greet you on arrival.

There is a huge range of Villas and Houses, most are self-catered houses although some properties offer a chef service.  Some offer a regular maid and pool maintenance service, others will simply clean on your departure.

Read more about Villas in France here.

Gites and Cottages in France

A gite is perhaps the most traditional of French self catering accommodation.  They tend to be rural holiday rentals, frequently in a renovated traditional country cottage or barn conversion in a village or in the countryside.   Originally, gites tended to be fairly basic but in recent times  the gite has gone firmly up-market, and the majority of gites offer good quality accommodation or even luxury accommodation.

Many gites and cottages advertised on France for Families are run by Brits who have spent many years lovingly renovating rural properties, turning them into high quality, well furnished holiday homes that suit families, couples or groups travelling together.

Read more about Gites in France here.

Chateaux and Manoirs in France

France is the land of Chateaux and there are plenty of family friendly holiday chateaux and manoirs throughout France.

Chateaux and Manoirs are ideal for large family gatherings and offer spacious accommodation to celebrate that special family event or just enjoy all spending time together on a holiday.

Read more about family friendly Chateaux and Manoirs in France

Bed & Breakfast in France / Chambe d’Hotes in France

With great interest in travelling and overnight stops en route from the Ferry ports to destinations further south, or merely to break a journey a selection of Family Friendly Bed & Breakfast/ Chambre d’hotes can be found.
All have accommodation suitable for travelling families with rooms or suites for 3 or more.

Listings are hosted on our sister site ‘OVERNIGHT FRANCE’ – Click on the link to start your search for your overnight stays in France

Holiday Parks & Campsites in France

Holiday parks in France tend to offer self-catered accommodation in the form of static mobile home accommodation, tents, chalets and sometimes apartments.  These holidays are perfect for you if you prefer a more social kind of holiday, as you’ll have neighbours in close proximity.

Don’t get French holiday parks confused with UK holiday parks – they are completely different!  The big plus of a holiday park in France is space – you will generally have your own garden area with outside dining furniture and sometimes BBQ – perfect for relaxing Al Fresco!

Dog and Pet Friendly accommodation in France

Here at France for Families we are keen on family holidays to France with our dog – a lively springer spaniel called Harry!

Take a look at our range of accommodation that accepts your favourite family pet and read more about holidaying with your pet here. 

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Vendee beach villa -Villa Sophora 6P

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Vendee Beach Villa Villa Sophora 6P from Select Villas is a…
family holidays France villa Stay near Sables d'Olonne

Stay near Sables d'Olonne - Villa Sequoia

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Stay near Sables d'Olonne  - Villa Sequoia from Select Villas Villa…
family holiday near the vendee coast - Villa Acacia

Family holiday near the Vendee coast - Villa Acacia

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Select Villas offers a range of beautiful holiday homes to hire…