Find your long-term rental in France

More and more people are choosing the South of France for a long winter vacation. At Long term rentals in France we have established a reputation as the leading provider of winter lets in South France. Here we feature 14 properties across Provence, Cote d'Azur, the Languedoc and South-West France to rent over the winter period 2025-26.

The Cote d'Azur is a fantastic location for monthly long term rentals in France. The weather is stunning, you will always find a festival or local market to visit and you can combine glitzy resorts with quaint old French villages. There is a fantastic range of Cote d'Azur properties for long term let in France - from 6 bedroom villas overlooking the coast to beach apartments.

Spending time by the beach in France throughout the year is a great plan. Explore coastal long term rentals in the South of France, including properties suited to extended stays outside the busy summer season. Check each listing for rental terms and current availability.

If you are moving to France in 2027 or 2028 and need to keep to a budget, finding an affordable property to rent will be one of your main priorities. This selection of cheap long term rentals in France includes furnished apartments, village houses and country cottages, with rental prices of €750 per month or less. Whether you are retiring, house hunting or planning an extended stay, there are still opportunities to enjoy life in France without spending a fortune on rent.

To help you find the perfect area to rent a property in France, we have prepared a list of the most popular long term rental locations in France. If you are planning a long stay in France during 2027, then let us help you find the best area to be based. 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 10 places as good options for long term rentals in France:

The marvellous region of Provence is one of the most popular destinations for long term rentals in the South of France. Here we feature 11 traditional farmhouses, country cottages and villas available for extended stays during 2027 or 2028. Provence is every bit as magical as you imagine. Its lavender fields, vineyards, olive groves and picturesque hilltop villages, together with the historic cities of Avignon, Arles and Aix-en-Provence, make it a wonderful place to spend several months discovering the South of France.

If you are planning a move to France and you are thinking of renting a house in France for 3, 6 or 12 months, this guide explains how to find a suitable home, choose the right location, understand French rental contracts, get a handle on French rental prices and avoid some of the common mistakes that can turn a dream stay into an expensive headache.

It is not always easy to rent a house in France on an annual or monthly basis if you are a foreigner. If you are looking to come to France during 2027 or 2028, either to study, or to work or for a long vacation; then finding a suitable house to rent is obviously going to be high on your list of priorities. Unfortunately, the French system is not that geared up to help foreign nationals renting property in France on a long term basis, especially if they have no previous financial history in France. 

The countryside around the Southern French town of Carcassonne, has proved to be a very popular place for finding a long term rental property in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of 10 houses currently available for long term rent in the Carcassonne area of Southern France during 2027 and into 2028. 

Moving to France with your dog or cat? Finding a suitable property can be one of the biggest challenges, especially if you have more than one pet. Our selection of pet-friendly long term rentals in France includes village houses, country cottages and villas, many with gardens, courtyards or countryside walks nearby. These furnished properties are suitable for extended stays of 3–12 months, subject to availability and agreement on your pets.