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RENT A LUXURY VILLA IN FRANCE:  FRENCH RIVIERA, COTE D'AZUR and  COTE VAROISE, PROVENCE, PARIS COUNTRYSIDE. Looking for the ultimate luxury villa rental for your holiday home? Fully staffed luxury rentals in France? We offer luxury vacation rental estates, castles, chateaux and villas in all of the best areas of France, from the French Riviera, Provence, Paris, and throughout the country.  When money is not an object, and you want the ultimate in an exceptional, exclusive private villa rental on the Mediterranean coast for your luxury holiday: Whether a family reunion, a corporate retreat, your wedding in a private chapel, or just a respite from your busy lifestyle, we can arrange your holiday home with yacht rental, security staff, butler, chefs, maids and chauffeur, or without the staff for privacy. 

Below a small selection of our elegant French villas, estates and chateaux for rent:
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FRENCH RIVIERA:

Villa Mougins
Luxury 9 bedroom 7 bathroom, sleeps 21, air conditioned,  Area of Cannes Mougins, private heated pool, private tennis court

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French Riviera. Cannes Mougins area: Vast luxury villa property, 9 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, in the residential area of Cannes Mougins in a landscaped park with a heated pool, pool-house, clay tennis court and golf pitch and putt. Near by is the village of Mougins. Luxurious and outstanding property.  20 minutes from the international airport Nice Côte d`Azur. Close to the famous Golf Country Club of Mougins. Caretaker on premises in a wing of the villa. Interior: This large villa,  800m2 in size, is on more than one hectare landscaped garden with large (17m) heated swimming pool with a central islet. Pool-house (60 m² with summer kitchen, bar, shower and toilet)  Golf pitch and putt with 3 greens and 4 bunkers. 3 wings with different access to many salons and 9 bedrooms. Air conditioning.

Palais Hermes                              
10 bedroom  10 bath, air conditioning, heated  pool, Sleeps 19
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 PALAIS GRECQUE ESTATE French Riviera: Cannes, St Tropez area. Palais Hermes, With 10 bedrooms and baths, sleeps up to 19, is a luxurious beautiful estate property, just footsteps from the sea, with 2 spacious terraces, a large swimming pool which can be heated (60m2) and pool/patio area, bbq, spacious, well equipped pool house. Distance to sea less than 100 m. Private: swimming pool (50 m2, 01.06.-30.09.). Interior: Large villa, 400 m2, on 3 levels.. The estate has 2 villas, The 5 bedroom Palais Kouros and 10 bedroom Palais Hermes set in beautifully manicured gardens of over an acre. Palais Hermes is set within its own private grounds, but an access gate can be opened between the two villas when both are rented together. Shared private port and boat house for both villas on the grounds. Caretaker on premises in separate part of villa. Walk to restaurants and the nearby village. Shop 2 km. Sandy beach 100 m.  St Raphael is 5 minute drive. St Tropez and Cannes 30 minute drive.   Inquire for rates for the festival de Cannes and le Grand Prix.

Palais Kouros
5 bedroom  5 bath luxury air conditioned villa, with heated pool, in the Cannes St Tropez area,  direct access to the sea, with boat dock
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  French Riviera. Cannes/St Tropez area. Palais Kouros, Luxury 5 bedroom 5 bathroom villa at the sea. 30 minutes drive to Cannes and St. Tropez, and you can walk to the nearby village. This outstanding villa is on the seafront with a long seafront terrace. Access gate between villas is closed unless both villas rented together. Shared use of private port and boathouse. Sandy beach 100 m. Inquire for rates for the festival de Cannes and le Grand Prix. The village of Boulouris is a 2 minute walk. St Raphael is 5 minute drive. St Tropez and Cannes 30 minute drive. Sailing, water skiing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, boat hire and yacht hire available locally. Possibility to rent together with Palais Hermes, villa with its own pool on the same private estate: for details on both villas on this property on the sea click here.

Cap Ferrat Villa
Luxury Large 4 bedroom 4 bath villa plus 2 bedroom annex, on the Cap Ferrat Point

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Côte d Azur, French Riviera. St Jean Cap Ferrat. This is a luxury villa in the Cote D'Azur that is a real hideaway for the rich and famous. Located right on the point of Cap Ferrat facing the Mediterranean Sea. 5 star luxury in this magnificent villa, 4 bedroom, 4 bath (has an annex with 2 extra bedrooms for service personnel or guests) on the Cap Ferrat facing the Mediterranean sea. Located next to the Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat, this villa is very well- equipped and has a very high service-level as well. This property sits in a quiet location, surrounded by gardens and a park of pine trees and is located equal distant between Monaco and Nice. Recently entirely renovated throughout, the villa is beautifully furnished and exceptionally well-equipped, including a TV-VCR in all bedrooms, sophisticated alarm system, and a gym and sauna on the lower ground floor. Marble has been used in all of the bathroom and the kitchen. The rooms open to large terraces, furnished for sitting and relaxing and for outdoor dining. In addition, there is a large heated Infinity pool, and a pool house with summer kitchen and further outdoor dining area. There is a lovely waterfall and small creek running through the property. There is electric heating and air conditioning throughout the villa. Recently renovated throughout, the villa is beautifully furnished and exceptionally well equipped, including TV/VCR in all bedrooms, sophisticated alarm system, and a gym and sauna on the lower ground floor. The rooms open to large terraces, furnished for sitting and relaxing and for outdoor dining. In addition, there is a large heated swimming pool with overflow effect, and a pool house with summer kitchen and further outdoor dining area. LOWER GROUND FLOOR: There are a gym, sauna, and a sitting room with a TV and VCR. GROUND FLOOR: Lovely large living room, a dining room decorated in a Moroccan theme, FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN, and a king bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a shower and tub. FIRST FLOOR: There are three double bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms with tub with handheld showerhead. The Red and Blue bedrooms each have queen-size beds, the master bedroom has a king-size bed. ANNEX: There are two bedrooms that can be used for guests, children, nannies, etc. The comfort level is less than that of the rest of the villa. Amenities include: pool, gym/fitness center, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, CD player, radio, Satellite TV with CNN and BBC, telephone, fax, answering machine. Available upon request are - chef services to be arranged at an extra cost, the hotels room service, a tennis court, and bicycles. **The price of the rental includes: Continental breakfast every morning, room service by bilingual staff, butler service from 7am to 11 pm, a gardener taking care the property parc, a person taking care of the pool, security service with video surveillance linked 24h/24 to the hotel reception, security agent with a dog, security system `panic button` linked 24h/24 to the hotel reception and to patrol cars, burglar alarm. There is also a tennis court.. *** 2 weeks minimum rental during mid season and 1 month in high season. ****HIGHER RATES for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco, Festival de Cannes and Christmas.  

Chateau Dior
14 bedroom, 11 bath, sleeps 25, private estate with pool and  tennis court, Montauroux,  16 miles Cannes, 19 miles Saint Raphael and the sea.
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French Riviera. Private estate, with private tennis court, swimming pool, and ornamental pool. Luxury Chateau, once the vacation home of Christian Dior, this historic property is on a large estate, 16 miles from Cannes, sleeps 25, with 14 bedrooms and 11 baths, and is elegantly furnished and decorated, 1200m2 on three levels.  In the Var region of the South of France, toward the western end of the Riviera. Views extend to Montauroux and picturesque Fayence 5.5 miles. Great location to explore Côte d`Azur. 10 miles from Grasse, within easy reach of all of French Riviera. There is  a swimming pool (12m x 8m) ,  a large ornamental pool and a private tennis court. Roman-style circular entrance hall.  Within easy driving distance of Cannes and Nice.  Fayence (9 km) and Lake St. Cassien (1 km). This elegant and lovely French Chateau is about 1/2 mile from the lake of Ste-Cassien, and  2 1/2 miles from the little village of Montauroux.  More Details

Villa St Tropez

6 bedroom 6 bath luxury villa, infinity pool, walk to Saint Tropez and Pampelonne beach, Security property with Guard on property, 24 hour security system
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Saint Tropez. Walk to St. Tropez and Pampelonne beach, from this luxurious 6 bedroom, 6 bath villa for 12 people, with incredible Mediterranean sea views, located on a plateau just behind Club 55, one of the most renowned beach clubs in St Tropez. Set in a private residential area. The house has splendid 180-degree sea views. A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, with glass walls that disappear and rooms that are both interior and exterior. There are terraces, vineyards, and landscaped gardens. The grounds (3981 sq. m.) are entirely enclosed. There is an infinity pool (20m x 5m) with shallow overflow area. A teak deck surrounds the pool.  A guard lives in an independent accommodation on the property and oversees 24-hour video surveillance. The house has an alarm system with evening and daytime settings as well as 24-hour monitoring. There are electronic front gates with a video entry system. Interior: Ground floor:- 4 double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms. 2 are with small terraces and are facing east, 1 is at the foot of the master staircase and the fourth one is in the west garden and has a mezzanine.- 30m² entrance hall with large folding doors opening onto east terrace and west garden. Left from entrance hall:- 75m² Living room with fire place and floor to ceiling bay windows opening onto terraces.- Office corner with french doors opening onto the west garden and the waterfall.- From the living room - access to the Master suite and the east bedrooms (3). Right from entrance hall:- Large dining room comfortably sitting 12 guests, with floor to ceiling collapsible bay window opening onto the terraces.- Staircase leading to the Octagon bedroom.- Fully equipped state of the art kitchen with professional gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge-freezer with ice/chilled water dispenser. First floor:- 1 double bedroom (The Master suite) with fire place, ensuite bath and shower room with fitted dressing cabinets, 2 large terraces facing north and east.- 1 guest double bedroom (The Octagon) with 4 large bay windows, fire place, ensuite shower room, oversized corner terrace facing east and south.  Infinity pool - Teak furnished pool deck with sun chairs, umbrellas chairs and tables.- Sitting corner with coffee table by the living room bay windows under the master terrace.- Dining/breakfast area by barbeque, south side of the dining room. Amenities : The property is fitted with:- New state of the art hi-fi stereo system with controls in public areas.- Large flat plasma television screens in living room and master bedroom.- Each bedroom has a television, cd player, telephone and hair dryer.- Air conditioning controlled in every room, floor heating in every bathroom. isdn internet access. Parking for 6 cars. Security system: Motion detectors in every rooms.- CCTV cameras around the property perimeter with 24/7 video monitor and recorder.- Infrared barrier around the property perimeter. Constant monitoring by 24 hours security service.  On request at extra charge, Chef, butler, maid, fitness instructor will be arranged. **SPECIAL RATES for Easter, Festival de Cannes, Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco, polo Pasters, Christmas and New Year): please inquire. ** 2 weeks minimum rental in July and August.

NEAR PARIS

Chateau Du Parc
16 bedroom 16 bathroom Chateau 35 minutes from of Paris
With private pool

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Magnificent chateau,  35 minutes from Paris. Historical chateau in France, 20 minutes from Versailles. Exceptional luxury property, with a great octagonal salon, large, elegant dining room with an original 17th century carved stone buffet, magnificent boiseries, a classic stone entrance hall and grand stone staircase. The bedrooms have been beautifully renovated, with new bathrooms with limestone, antique mirrors and chandeliers, with a professional gourmet kitchen. A modern telephone system and cable TV are accessed from each room. There is a spacious chapel with adjacent reception rooms which would be a perfect romantic setting for weddings, conferences, and large dinner parties. The gardens, by the designer of the gardens at Versailles extend behind the chateau. The grounds, 200 acres, provide privacy, serenity and numerous outdoor activities to enjoy: 2 rectangular shaped lakes, private swimming pool (18 x 20 meters), and private tennis court. The chateau is a spectacular location for conferences, weddings, retreats, seminars, films, fashion shoots. Chapel/conference room, Billiard room/reception room, Orangerie which has been converted to a beautiful dinner party room for  80 guests. Exercise room. Professional Main Kitchen plus 2 service kitchens.

PROVENCE:

Chateau Lierre
10 bedroom 10 bathroom, Elegant chateau, Sleeping 20, Near to Avignon
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Provence, near Avignon: This beautiful and gracious chateau is comfortable base from which to discover the charms of Provence, situated only 7 Kms from Avignon, a wonderful location for lovers of history and nature. Built during the 14th Century, it once served as a chateau for bishops awaiting audience with the popes of Avignon. Tastefully restored during the 19th Century, the chateau was returned to its original splendor with all the newly added modern conveniences including air-conditioning and 10 ensuite bathrooms. One can delight in the charm and warmth of its glorious past while enjoying the high standards of a luxury hotel. INTERIOR: 10 air-conditioned bedrooms, 10 bath castle, 650 m2 (7,000 sq.ft. in size): On the ground floor of the chateau is a spacious vaulted living room with a fireplace and plenty of comfortable seating. Sat. TV with DVD Player. Off the living room are a library corner with computer and high speed Internet access, as well as a cozy double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bath. A separate dining room leads to a covered outdoor dining area and beyond, a large open patio. Fully-equipped ground floor Provencal kitchen with large fridge, ice makers, large French cooker, coffee maker, dishwasher and microwave. There is also a powder room on this level. Ground floor laundry. Upstairs is a comfortable sitting room and five bedrooms with 5 king size beds which can be separated for twin beds, each with its own ensuite bath. All of the bedrooms are decorated with an understated elegance. The master bedroom, with its canopy king size bed, opens onto a large balcony overlooking the gardens. It also contains a separate single bedroom, making this suite ideal for a couple with a child. The other four double bedrooms are decorated in typical Provencal style, color, and charm. No smoking is permitted in the bedrooms. IN THE EAST WING: 4 other double bedrooms (king size bed which also can be separated for 2 single beds) with ensuite bathrooms. A/C. Safe. TV. Return from a day of exploring to enjoy the beautiful gardens and grounds, or relax by the pool (14 x 7 meters, with outdoor shower) or watch the goldfish swim among the water lilies in the lovely pond on the terrace. Take a rest in the shade of the covered terrace, an inviting spot for al fresco dining. Bedrooms: Each and every room offers understated refinement with invitingly luxurious bathrooms. The Sinople room will seduce you with its Provencal style, color and charm. King size bed. The Nattier room is w/ a collection of portraits in the style of the XVIIIth century and open onto a sunny secluded terrace . King size bed. Luxurious bathroom with large angle tub, bench and shower. The Fleur de Lys room - the master bedroom of the Chateau, with its canopy bed - opens onto a large balcony overlooking the gardens. King size bed Luxurious bathroom with large angle tub, bench and shower. The Garance room,  exudes mystery and romance. King size bed. Luxurious bathroom with large angle tub, bench and shower. The Petite Garance with King size bed and en suite nice shower room. The Vernède the faced swimming pool Double bedroom en suite complete bath room with jacuzzi. King size bed. The château is equipped with a washer and dryer, iron, satellite TV, high speed Internet access, stereo system, hair dryer, and a safe in each room. *** No smoking is permitted in the bedrooms. Extra bedroom with a shower room is available on request for personal staff located in the main house.  Internet access in each bedroom. LOCATION:  5 minute drive from Avignon.

Domaine Des Alpilles
11 bedrooms 11 bathrooms, Provence estate, sleeps up to 25, private pool, tennis court, air-conditioned
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Provence: Beautiful and authentic Provencal estate near the charming town of St Remy de Provence and the quaint village of Eygalieres. The property is ideal for large families or groups of up to 25 people. It has a wonderful swimming pool, tennis court and is air-conditioned. The estate is a former 17th century hamlet of fully converted and renovated sheepfolds set in 75 acres of parkland with pines, olive trees and lavender bushes, it is a 17th-century hamlet of fully renovated converted farm buildings. Visitors will enjoy the very best that life has to offer here. Outdoor amenities include a tennis court, a heated swimming pool carved out of the natural rock, and a Jacuzzi built into the rock itself as well as a practice of golf. There is also a business center for seminars or private parties. INTERIOR: 11 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, sleeps up to 25. Large entrance, many vaulted salons (TV salon, library, Hi Fi music, WiFi Internet access, computer, fireplace), professional fully equipped kitchen, dining room, outdoor patio with BBQ, laundry room. In each bedroom: Internet access. Satellite TV. A/C, hairdryer, bathrobe and telephone. Total of 5 king size beds (5 x 2 twins) and 7 queen size beds. West wing: 2nd floor: a small TV salon with a single bed then ensuite Bedroom no. 1 with a queen size bed, bathroom with tub, and 2 washbasins, toilets. Central wing: 2nd floor. Bedroom no. 2 with a king size bed (2 twin beds made up as a king) skylight, door opening on a small patio, bathroom with angle tub, Italian shower, 1 washbasin, toilets. Bedroom no. 3 with a king size bed and 2 twin beds on a mezzanine, bathroom with a tub, toilets, 2 washbasins. North terrace. Bedroom no. 4 (also opening on the North terrace), 2 twins, bathroom with nice old tub, 1 shower, 2 washbasins, toilets. East wing: 2nd level : Bedroom no. 5 with a queen size bed, bathroom with a large shower, 2 wash basins, toilets. Bedroom no. 6 with a queen size bed, bathroom with tud (shower inside), toilets, washbasin. Bedroom no. 7 with a queen size bed, bathroom with shower, toilets and wash basin. South outside access : Bedroom no. 8 1 twin bedroom, small garden in front of it, a bathroom with tub (shower inside), 2 wash basins, toilets. Bedroom no. 9 with a queen size bed, bathroom with tub, toilets, washbasin. Private salon with TV. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms: no. 10 with twin beds, bathroom with tub and no. 11 with a queen size bed with a bathroom (shower, toilets, washbasin). Outside: 2 large air-conditioned rooms for parties, meetings, special events or seminars. Toilets. Staff: Cleaning lady. Extra: Concierge and cook (per meal or by the week) on request. The village of Eygalieres is  5 minutes drive and Marseilles international airport is 40 minutes.

Villa Zola, near Avignon
5 bedroom  5 bath luxury villa, private pool, staff, sleeps 12
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 Villa Zola This luxurious villa enjoys exceptional open views over the lovely village of Beaumes de Venise and is located just 500 yards from the village shops, between Orange and Carpentras, 14 miles from Avignon. The villa is set on 5 acres of land, entered via an automatic gate, with a 44 sq. ft. overflowing free-form swimming pool with power water stream, waterfall, automatic cleaning, and which is heated (May to October). There is also a sauna and a pool house with a summer kitchen with sink, fridge, electric hobs, dishwasher, BBQ, shower, washbasin, WC. INTERIOR: Villa Zola is a luxury fully air-conditioned villa with furniture from the 17th century and decorated with paintings by Provençal artists. The villa is 3,500 sq.ft. in size, sleeping 12 people) with 2 living rooms, bar, fireplace, 2 TVs with satellite, DVD player, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with 'La Cornue' stove, 2 sinks fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher - high quality equipment, laundry room with washing machine and dryer, a study with fax, telephone, and double sofa bed, 5 bedrooms (1 with king-size bed, 1 with double bed, 2 with two twin beds in each, and 1 with 2 twin beds and an extra double bed), 3 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, telephone and small safe in each bedroom. One of the bedrooms is suitable for the disabled. There is also an American snooker table, a mini soccer table, and a boulodrome. Maid service.  Caretakers live in an independent apartment on the grounds.

BURGUNDY:

Chateau Bourgogne, near Avallon
9 bedroom  7 1/2 bath luxury castle, private pool, private 9-hole golf course, Sleeps 18 
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 Your ALT-Text here This beautiful, romantic, well-kept castle is made up of a main building with living and sleeping wing, as well as various outbuildings. It is set in a well-tended park through which runs the river 'La Cure'. Restaurant and grocery shop 400 m away. Further shops in Avallon, 8 miles. The castle has: private, small, 9-hole golf course, 1640 meters (par 33), swimming pool (9 x 4 meters, open May to October) set in fenced grounds containing a bathing cabin with fridge, tennis court (asphalt). Various little terraces and furnished patios are scattered around the castle, private parking on grounds. Extremely tasteful furnishings with antique and period pieces. Each room has been stylishly and individually furnished. INTERIOR: Castle, 1,200 m2 (12,920 sq. ft.) in size, on 3 floors. Ground floor: Large entrance hall with stairway. Armoury cellar with fireplace (suitable for parties). 1st floor: Living room with fireplace, stereo. Large dining room with fireplace. Library. Kitchen (dishwasher, 2 fridges, freezer). Separate WC. 2nd floor: 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with tub/WC. 1 twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with tub/WC. 3rd floor: 1 double bedroom (1.80 meters, 2 separate mattresses) with washbasin. 1 bathroom with tub/WC. 1 bathroom with shower. 3 double bedrooms with double bed (2 with washbasin). 1 double bedroom (2 meters, 2 separate mattresses) with ensuite bathtub. Separate WC. Room for games with table tennis. The castle has a tower with separate entrance. Ground floor: lounge. 1st floor: 1 round room with double bed and bathroom with tub/bidet/WC. Laundry with washing machine and dryer. Telephone with meter. LOCATION: This small village lies on the river Cure, 13 km north-west of Avallon and 40 km south of Auxerre. The extensive woods, the beautiful landscape, and the river Cure for hikes, boating, picnics or canoe trips guarantee unique, relaxing and enjoyable French holidays. 

 

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