Millions of visitors come to France for their summer holiday every year and often visit the most famous and popular tourist areas.
Discover wonderful properties in fabulous but lesser known parts of France in the Languedoc-Roussillon in the South of France, recently renamed to Occitanie.
If you venture off the beaten track, however, you will be rewarded with beautiful surroundings, charming unspoilt villages and uncrowded country roads. You will get more property for your money, some with acres of land for less than you would pay for a small villa in a popular resort.
Here we look at some hidden gems in the Languedoc-Roussillon, or Occitanie region of France...
Self-catering holiday home in Limoux
Location: In the heart of Limoux in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie.
Sleeps: 8
Why stay here? A stunning and unique renovated Languedoc home. Lawned garden and spectacular courtyard. Private pool 12 x 3m, Wi-Fi internet, UK TV, walking distance to restaurants, cafés and shops.
Holiday rental country home near Limoux
Location: Near Limoux in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie.
Sleeps: 12
Why stay here? This is a high quality, 6 bed renovated country home set in large private grounds. Fully air-conditioned with UK TV and Wi-Fi internet. Private heated pool 12 x 5m and private tennis court, table tennis and pool table.
Holiday rental property in Argeliers
Location: In the village of Argeliers, between Béziers and Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie.
Sleeps: 8
Why stay here? This is an outstanding, fully renovated maison de maître with a lovely lawned, Mediterranean garden. High standard, contemporary interior with original features. Private heated pool, Wi-Fi and UK satellite TV. 1 minute walk to all amenities.
We have many other beautiful villas, châteaux and homes in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, now named Occitanie.
See our selection...
Domaine Rabassie - Holiday rental country home near Limoux, Occitanie
Maison Tigre - Holiday rental property in Argeliers, Occitanie
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