Family-Friendly Villas in the South of France

A family-friendly villa combines pool safety (fencing or alarms that meet French law), baby and toddler kit such as cots, high chairs and stair gates, enclosed gardens, and space for every age, so parents can relax while children play safely.

We have found these 401 villas for you

Beautiful view over infinity pool toward the Estrel mountains South of France

 

Travelling with children changes what makes a villa work, and we know exactly what to look for. Every villa in our family-friendly collection has been hand-picked with young families in mind: safe, fenced or gated pools, enclosed gardens, and the practical kit that saves you packing it. Many have been visited in person by our team since 2006, so the details we describe are the details you will find. Whether you need a travel cot and a stair gate for a toddler or a games room to keep teenagers happy, you will find villas across Provence, the Cote d’Azur, and Languedoc built for a real family holiday.

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  • Beautiful 2 bedroom family villa, complete with a private garden and shared swimming pool. Sleeps 2 to 4 people. (CARR102)
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    La Ferriero 201 (CARR102)

    • 4 guests | 1 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms
    • Private Pool

    La Ferriero 201 is a wonderful 60m² villa ideal for a small family - this property can sleep up to 4 people in two bedrooms, has a private garden with a BBQ and is South-East facing.

  • Beautiful 2 bedroom villa with private garden and shared swimming pool. Sleeps 4 - 6 (CARR103)
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    L’Escas de Nouguié Suite 303 (CARR103)

    • 6 guests | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
    • Private Pool

    L'Escas de Nouguié Suite 303 is a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom villa of 80 m2 that can sleep 4-6. Complete with a large private landscaped garden and shared swimming pool, this property is ideal for families with young and not-so-young children. Air conditioning, well-equipped kitchen.

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    Villa Jessie (MDM103)

    • 6 guests | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms
    • Private Pool

    Smart 2 bedroom villa with large terrace on a private residence with shared secure swimming pool. Sleeps 4 comfortably plus 2 on sofabed in the lounge. Walking distance to village of Portiragnes and 3 minute drive to Mediterranean beaches. FLEXIBLE START DATES - 7 DAYS MINIMUM.

  • One bedroomed apartment located right on the seafront of Cannes (CANN131)
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    Palm Beach Apartment (CANN131)

    • 2 guests | 1 bedrooms

    Completely renovated (2021) apartment with one bedroom to sleep 2 people. Located on La Pointe Croisette with seaview and small private garden.

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    Chez Lu Lu (OLON102)

    • 2 guests | 1 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms

    Delightful, attractive 18th century town house with private roof terrace in the centre of Olonzac. FREE WiFi Internet access available

  • Apartment. Pézénas. Languedoc. Property. Holiday Home. Outside view.
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    Chambre Traditional (LDP101)

    • 2 guests | 1 bedrooms
    • Private Pool

    Studio Apartment on a smart spa resort in the centre of Pézenas, one of the most interesting towns in the Languedoc. Shared indoor and outdoor pools, on-site wine bar, spa and hammam. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Air-conditioning, internet. Flexible arrival and departure days, book as many or...

  • Apartment. Pézénas. Languedoc. Property. Holiday Home. Outside view.
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    Deluxe Suite (LDP104)

    • 2 guests | 1 bedrooms
    • Private Pool

    Luxury suite with one bedroom in La Distillerie de Pézenas, a Garrigae property. Superbly located in the centre of Pézenas, one of the most interesting towns in the Languedoc. Shared pool, Spa and Hammam, easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Small, well-equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, internet. Flexible arrival and departure...

  • Apartment. Pézénas. Languedoc. Property. Holiday Home. Terrace.
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    Suite Jacuzzi (LDP105)

    • 2 guests | 1 bedrooms
    • Private Pool

    Luxury Executive suite with one bedroom, terrace and private Jacuzzi in La Distillerie de Pezenas, a Garrigae property. Shared indoor and outdoor pools, spa and hammam. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Small kitchen, air-conditioning, internet. Flexible arrival and departure days, book as many or few days as you...

  • House on Domaine on outskirts of Beziers with shared pool, 3 bedrooms (BEZ106)
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    Villa Cabernet (BEZ106)

    • 6 guests | 3 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms
    • Private Pool

    One of five houses on a private Domaine with 2 large swimming pools. 3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom. Sleeps 6. Can be rented separately or combined with another house on the domaine to sleep up to 36 people. See BEZ104, BEZ105 and BEZ107.

  • Villa Carignan - 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (BEZ107)
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    Villa Carignan (BEZ107)

    • 12 guests | 6 bedrooms
    • Private Pool

    Two adjoining houses on a private Domaine. 6 bedrooms/5 bathrooms. Villa Carignan has private swimming pool and is usually only available from early July to mid August and sleeps 12. Three other houses are available if required to sleep up to 36 people. This former hamlet has been turned into...

  • Villa in Private Domaine near Beziers with shared pool, 4 bedrooms (BEZ108)
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    Villa Sauvignon (BEZ108)

    • 10 guests | 4 bedrooms
    • Private Pool

    One of five houses on a private Domaine with 2 large swimming pools. 4 bedrooms / 3 bathroom. Sleeps up to 10. This ancient hamlet has been turned into private property and is located on several hectares of olive grove with an unrestricted view towards the Béziers cathedral, 20 minutes...

 

Why Families Choose Us

A villa gives your family room to spread out, cook the meals your children actually eat, and set your own routine, with no fixed dining times and no thin hotel walls. Because we vet properties ourselves rather than list them blind, we can tell you which villas genuinely suit a two-year-old and which are better for older children.

 

Safety First: Pools, Gardens and French Rules

All private pools in France must meet national safety rules, with a fence, alarm, cover or shelter. We flag which villas have fully fenced pools, enclosed gardens and safe stairs, so you can shortlist with confidence.

Villas with a private pool

 

Baby & Toddler Kit as Standard

Many of our family villas include travel cots, high chairs, and stair gates. Tell us the ages of your children and we will shortlist only those that already have what you need.

 

Space for Every Generation

For multi-generational trips and reunions, we have larger villas with separate living areas, ground-floor bedrooms for grandparents, and games rooms for the children.

Larger chateaux & manor houses | Reduced-mobility & ground-floor villas

 

Family Villas by Region

The Cote d’Azur is the most famous and puts you close to family attractions and the sea, Provence brings space, pools and markets, and Languedoc offers the best value and gentle beaches.

Family villas on the Cote d'Azur | Family villas in Provence | Family villas in Languedoc

 

 

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At a Glance

Typical size 2 to 8 bedrooms, larger estates for reunions
Pool safety Fenced or alarmed pools flagged on each villa
Baby kit Cots, high chairs, stair gates on request
Best regions Languedoc, Provence, Cote d’Azur
Also good with Dogs, see the pet-friendly collection

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the pools safe for young children?

Every private pool in France must meet national safety law, with a fence, alarm, cover or shelter. We highlight villas with fully fenced pools and enclosed gardens.

Do villas provide cots and high chairs?

Many do, at no extra cost. Tell us the ages of your children and we will only show you villas that already have the equipment you need.

Can we book a villa for a family reunion?

Yes. We have larger villas and small chateaux that sleep extended families, with separate living spaces and ground-floor bedrooms.

Are the villas suitable for teenagers too?

Yes. Look for villas with games rooms, table tennis and pools with deeper ends. We can filter for a mix that keeps every age happy.

Can we bring the family dog?

Many family villas also welcome dogs. Browse our pet-friendly collection for properties with enclosed gardens and safe pools.

How far ahead should we book for school holidays?

July and August book up fast, so we recommend securing a family villa 6 months or more ahead, especially for larger properties.

 

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Twin bedroom with children's toys