| By Major City or Village Name (perfect for those with a very particular destination in mind.) Keep in mind that if the city/village you are looking for is not listed, check the region it is located in, as we may have a villa in that area. We have too many villa locations to list each one separately. |
| Aix-en-Provence (Provence) |
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| City of fountains, featuring an excellent university. This southeastern French
locale has long attracted famous artists (it remains the site of an international music festival), as well as tourists who
flock to its courtyards, monuments and museums. Only 30kms from Marseille.
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| Our properties in this city include:
Citadines Jas-de-Bouffan |
| Antibes (Riviera): |
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| This city, which was a Greek trading port as far back as the 4th century BC, is now known for its industrial flower and plant production. Travelers come to view the Chateau Grimaldi and the Picasso Museum. |
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| Avignon (Provence): |
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| A city encircled by huge ramparts, whose glory occurred in the Middle Ages between 1309- 1376, when French-born Popes fled Rome and ruled Western Christendom from their palace in Avignon. They lived here until 1403. The Papal Palace is a must-see for those visiting Avignon, as is the Petit Palais, the former archiepiscopal residence (now a museum). Avignon features a flower market on Saturday Mornings. |
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| Bordeaux (Aquitaine): |
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| Located to the southwest, on an inlet leading to the Atlantic Ocean. Bordeaux is famous for its wines as well as for its reputation as being one of the most handsome provincial cities of France. Nearby: the picturesque medieval village and wine-producing area of St. Emilion and due south, the serene forests of Les Landes, with tiny villages and extensive bicycle and horse trails. |
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| Cannes (Riviera): |
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| This international beach resort is best known for its film festival and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Neighboring resorts include Monaco, Nice, Menton, Grasse and Antibes. |
| Our properties in this city include:
Collection of Villas |
| Cap d'Agde (Languedoc): |
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| Mediterranean location offering a spa, golf, tennis, deep-sea fishing and an archeological marine museum. |
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| Ferney Voltaire (Rhône Alps): |
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| This town was once baptized the spiritual capital of Europe by the French writer and philosopher who gave it its name and was behind its early development. Today, it lies at the crossroads of European business and trade, just minutes from the Geneva-Cointrin International Airport, close to Lake Geneva and the foot of the Jura Mountains. |
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| Gaillard (Rhône Alps): |
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| Located at the south entrance to Geneva, only a minute or so from Lake Leman's banks. This center for business is close to the Geneva-Cointrin airport, the TGV railroad station and the motorways to Paris, Lyon, Annecy, Chambery and Grenoble. It is also the gateway to a breathtaking region which stretches out from the French bank of the Leman (Yvoire, Thonon, Evian) to the highest alpine summits. |
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| Grenoble (Rhône Alps): |
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| With its mixture of traditional industry and high technology, Grenoble is France's second most important research center after Paris. The numerous academic institutions contribute to its student population of 36,000, 5,500 of whom come from 150 different countries. There are several large meeting sites here which host international fairs. |
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| Lille (Nord Pas): |
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| Located in northern France near the Belgian border. Lille is part of the largest economic and industrial center of North France. Along with industry and trade fairs, visitors are attracted to Lille's famous monuments and churches as well as the Palais des Beaux-Arts, which houses one of France's finest museums. |
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| Lyon (Rhône Alps): |
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Located in the Rhône Valley, at the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers. An
accumulation of 2,000 years of history has left its architectural stamp on Lyon, from Gallo-Roman remains to the
restored Renaissance district in the old town (one of the most important of its kind in Europe).
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| Marseille (Provence): |
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| Capital of Provence, the largest French seaport and the country's second largest city. A
world-renowned port, gateway to the Alpilles and Camargue, close to Cassis and the Calanques. The city has
wonderful shops, restaurants, gardens and museums.
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| Our properties in this city include: Citadines Prado Castellane |
| Montpellier (Provence): |
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| From its 10th century origins, Montpellier quickly become a trading city and is famous for its university of 45,000 students. It is a dynamic town, with technology and tradition co-existing side by side. The old part of the town, now a pedestrian precinct, is a charming place, with picturesque streets, squares and townhouses. |
| Our properties in this city include: Citadines Montpellier Sainte-Odile |
| Nice (Riviera): |
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| Well known throughout the world as a leading resort on the French Riviera-close to Monaco, Menton, Antibes, Cannes and Grasse. Famous for its jazz festival in July as well as its plethora of museums. |
| Our properties in this city include: Citadines Nice Buffa Citadines Nice Promenade Collection of Villas |
| St. Malo (Brittany): |
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| This popular tourist spot was once a shipbuilding center. Now, it offers visitors great restaurants, bars and boutiques, not to mention natural beauty: the scenery of rooftops and water can be seen from the ramparts, which are remnants of when St. Malo was a republic in its own right, remaining aloof from attacking Normans, French and English alike. The center of town is the Place Chateaubriand, named for the Romantic novelist who was born here. |
| Our properties in this city include: Collection of Villas |
| Strasbourg (Alsace): |
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| The capital of the region, seat of the Council of Europe and of stage sessions of the European Parliament. Visitors flock to the splendid gothic cathedral (11th-15th century), picturesque "Petite France" with its attractive half-timbered houses huddled along the canal of the Ill River, Rohan Palace and the beautiful 18th century town mansions. |
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| Toulouse (Midi-Pyrenees): |
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| Capital of the Midi-Pyrenees, known worldwide for its aeronautical space age achievements, its university (founded 1229), its laboratories and its research centers. The city owes its nickname of "Ville Rose" (Pink City) to the color of the bricks covering the walls which glitter under the brilliant sun. |
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