Long term rentals in France

Rentalsfrance200207FRANCE is a hugely popular country to visit but in many areas there can be an oversupply of gîte accommodation.

This coupled with a relatively short summer season can make it difficult for many rental property owners to sustain a viable business, writes Ross Husband of Rent a place in France.

The ability to rent your property out for longer periods either off-season or year-round can be attractive to many owners.

These longer lets can offer owners the ability to maximise the rental potential of their property – peak season holiday rentals and long off-season rentals can be a winning combination.

While some owners opt for long lets year round with no changeovers and a regular monthly income.

The market for long lets is healthy in many areas of France. They are popular with house hunters from northern Europe, especially the UK, who are looking to rent before buying, retirees looking for a long winter break, artists, writers, or those on sabbaticals.

Most properties are let furnished, but there are different rules for unfurnished properties and leases for these normally run for three years minimum.

If you are considering renting your property out for longer lets you should ensure that it is adequately heated and equipped for the winter months – even the south of France can experience very cold weather.

Ensure that the tenant is given accurate and comprehensive details of your property at the outset, including the monthly rental price, location, type of accommodation, interior style and furnishings, facilities, details of any outside space and surrounding area.

Photos are extremely important in any advert, try to include a good balance of interior and exterior shots. A picture of a welcoming open log fire or wood-burning stove is a good idea for long winter rentals.

Ideally the tenant should view the property and meet the owners before committing to a rental, this is particularly important for longer lets of six months or a year.

Prospective tenants need to ensure they know exactly what the monthly costs will be. Are utilities, logs, linen, local taxes included or are they extra? Is a deposit required, when is the monthly rental due and what currency is acceptable?

If you are looking to buy property but are unsure of the exact area, two or three longer lets in different areas can be a good option. We did just that before purchasing our place in France.

Whether its extra revenue for the owner or a life changing experience for the tenant, long lets can be rewarding.

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77 responses to “Long term rentals in France”

  1. Robert & Agnes Reid avatar
    Robert & Agnes Reid

    We are a retired couple (Scotland) seeking long term rental in either Brittany or Normandy.
    From 1st April 2008.
    Preferably with two to three bedrooms in an unfurnished property
    (or furnished with large storage space for own furniture)
    Our intention is to purchase and settle in France.

  2. Sarah Rose avatar
    Sarah Rose

    Hello to all you brave and wonderful people who have dared to venture out of our cold dark Britain.
    I am looking for advice on long term renting and you may possibly have the answer!.. My fiance and i are looking for a house, somewhere along the west, or south coast, from next summer 2009. We were going to buy a property next year, but have now decided to be a little more cautious and rent in a nice area first!
    No further than 45 mins from a coastline and preferably no further than an hour from an airport. We are open to suggestions!
    It must have at least 4 bedrooms, as i would like my mother and 3 children to visit us when they like (just starting to cut the apron strings is not so easy!). It must be doggy friendly, but only for when my mother brings her ‘very friendly’ border collie over. I would love to find a place that either has horses that i can ride, or a riding stable nearby.
    I need to make those special contacts with others abroad so that we dont feel isolated, as we are very friendly sociable people. Also the rental will need EXCELLENT internet connection, as my fiance runs his business on line (he is a consultant engineer and i qualified as an English Teacher, but now help my fiance).
    I would love to have a pool, or shared pool and if the accommodation could have some oldy woldy original fireplace, etc features, that would be a bonus.
    The areas we have been looking at are between south Loire coastish, and down to south La Rochelle, but we are open to suggestions!
    We are planning to visit different areas at least 3 times this year, so if anyone has nice places for us to stay, it would be great to arrange and meet others who have already taken the plunge!
    Looking forward to your replies
    Sarah and Mike xxx

  3. Susan Lane avatar
    Susan Lane

    I am looking for a long term rental of 3 – 6 months from September 2008 in the Port of Nice, preferably right on the Port with a view of the harbour from the windows.I am currently renting a very good holiday let but it may prove expensive for a longer term arrangement. I am looking for 2 actual bedrooms though would also consider 1 bedroom; As I am writing, I will need internet/wifi/phone connection, plus tv and full working kitchen so I can cook all the lovely local produce. I shall be renting for one person, myself for all of the time and will have an occasional guest/relative for a week or so. I would like the rental charge to include all bills. I am a non smoker, have no children nor pets to consider. As I am currently in Nice I would be available to view suitable properties, Many thanks Susan

  4. Julien&Alice avatar
    Julien&Alice

    We offer a long term rental opportunity in an unfurnished renovated house separated into two accommodations (approx. 90 sqm basement + 1st floor each) located in Beauronne, near Mussidan in the Dordogne.
    Accommodation n° 1: kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, lavatory, shower, garage, small terrace, garden.
    Accommodation n° 2: kitchenette, living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, lavatory, bathroom, small terrace, garden.
    More infos under:
    http://beauronne-dordogne-rental.blogspot.com/

  5. Deborah Eaton avatar
    Deborah Eaton

    Single woman with 2 very well behaved dogs, looking to rent a 2-bed property with private pool for 6 months.
    Would like the tenancy to begin from the second week in May but am flexible.
    Prefer rural and will be looking into renting a small car if need be.
    Smoke but willing to confine this to outdoors if necessary
    Maximum rent would be 700 euros per month all-inclusive.
    If suitable please get back in touch?
    Many thanks.
    Debbie

  6. FRANK G PATTERSO avatar
    FRANK G PATTERSO

    LOOKING TO RENT A 2 BEDROOM PROPERTY IN THE CHARENTE OR LIMOUSIN REGION FOR A PERIOD OF 6
    MTHS…
    THIS IN ORDER TO CHECK OUT AS TO WHERE WE WOULD LIKE TO BUY.
    FRANK AND LYNNETTE

  7. Jutta Reynolds avatar
    Jutta Reynolds

    I am looking for a property with some land to rent or lease for approx one year with the option to purchase. The property should be suitable to establish a small but charming B + B business.

  8. Mary Capocci avatar
    Mary Capocci

    Hi
    I am looking to rent a property in France for one month this August. I know I am leaving it very late to find anywhere.
    We are felible about our dates between July and August.
    There are four of us. We dont mind about sleeping arrangements so can have 1 bedroom plus. We dont mind a larger house.
    We would like a pool or to be close to the beach. With easy acess to a port (to England).
    If you know of anywhere suitable or have a place we could stay in for the month I would be most grateful to hear from you.
    Thank you in advance for all your help and taking the time to read this.
    Mary

  9. Susan Lane avatar
    Susan Lane

    I am looking for a long term rental of 6-12 months from mid September 2008 in the Port of Nice, preferably right on the Port with a view of the harbour from the windows. I am looking for 2 actual bedrooms though would also consider 1 bedroom; As I am writing, I will need internet/wifi/phone connection, plus tv and full working kitchen so I can cook all the lovely local produce. I shall be renting for one person, myself for all of the time and will have an occasional guest/relative for a week or so. I would like the rental charge to include all bills. I am a non smoker, have no children nor pets to consider. I would be available to view suitable properties, Many thanks Susan

  10. Steven avatar
    Steven

    I am looking for a long term rental from November to February/March 2009.I need internet and Sky television in a two bedroomed appartment not too far from a railway station.I would be willing to rent for several years.

  11. john o connell avatar
    john o connell

    HAVE LUXURY APT TO LET IN LE BOULOU 8KM FROM SPANISH BORDER WARM CLIMATE ALMOST ALL YEAR ROUND
    AIR CON ETC
    APT IS IN OLD TOWN HOUSE WELL LOCATED TO MED SEA AND MOUNTAINS STUDIO 1 BED OR 2 BED APTS TO LET

  12. Gerry avatar

    We posted this ad a couple of weeks ago on the forum. Since then we’ve advertised it on the web with photos that you can see here:
    http://www.premierfrenchproperty.com/property/long-term-rental-large-character-stone-farmhouse-dordogne-and-lot-et-garonne-borders
    Here’s a short description of the property for rent.
    Completely renovated stone farmhouse situated 20 minutes south of Bergerac airport in the Lot-et-Garonne.
    Available in January 2009. Minimum 6 months to 3 years.
    The farmhouse has over 200m2 of habitable space. On the ground floor is a new, fitted kitchen of 25m2 with woodburner, lounge of 50m2 with woodburner and downstairs toilet. On the first floor are two large bedrooms of 25m2 and bathroom of 25m2. On the second floor are a further two bedrooms of 16m2 and shower room. There are electric radiators in each room.
    The property, on the edge of a small village, sits on the top of a hill in five acres with beautiful views to the south. It is 3km from the bastide town of Castillonnes and 9km from Villereal. Tenants will have full use of the newly installed 10m x 5m swimming pool.

  13. Suzanne Kendell avatar
    Suzanne Kendell

    Hi
    I am looking for a long term rental for the month of july 09…There are 2 adults and 4 children in my family. We would ideally like a property with a pool/shared pool, in the Loire or Charente area. I am finding great difficulty getting responses to my request…please help!!!
    Yours
    Suzanne Kendell

  14. kelle avatar
    kelle

    im looking for a two bedroomed property in the languedoc area for myself and daughter. we are looking to be moving of summer 09, fully furnished, local schools near by.

  15. kelly avatar
    kelly

    hi
    im looking for a two bedroomed house to rent for long term for myself and 5 year old daughter. fully furnished is required, possibly a pool/shared pool, local state run schools near by as i dont drive. any information will be happily taken.
    thanks
    kelly

  16. Sheila Lloyd avatar
    Sheila Lloyd

    I have a two bedroomed converted barn, complately modernised. Please see http://www.trausseholidayrentals.net for al information. It is available as a long winter let until end March 2009, possibly april 2009. If you are interested we can discuss special rates, etc.

  17. Karen Kingham avatar
    Karen Kingham

    Can anyone help us?
    We are loking for a long term rental, from 31st Jan 2009 .. for a minimum of 12 months.possibly longer. We are looking for a permanent move to France. We have two children, (9 and 5) and a Border Terrier (2)
    We are looking for a 4 bed (min), unfurnished (or furnished with storage) house, with garden, (pref pool..but not essential)and broadband.. other than that we are flexible…(!)
    If anyone can help, please contact us, we have tennants for our house in the UK moving in on 31st January 2009…and as yet no where for us to move to!

  18. Dave Fox avatar
    Dave Fox

    We have a 4/5 bed new house in Erdeven (in a 10-house hamlet) on a 1300m2 plot. Carnac, Auray, Vannes are all nearby and we are some 10 mins from superb beaches/sands. Currently being decorated, we feel that our family house-to-be will more than suffice.

  19. Una avatar
    Una

    Hi I have a lovey 1bed apartment in Villefranche-sur-mer, one of the most beautiful towns on the french riviera. It’s only 5 minutes from the centre of Nice and 17 minutes from Monaco. I am renting it out long term starting immediately. It’s a perfect place to experience living on the cote d’azur.
    Please don’t hesitate to contact me for more info.
    Una

  20. Tomas avatar
    Tomas

    Looking to long-term rent apartment closed to Nice

  21. Sharon Ward Giles avatar
    Sharon Ward Giles

    Hi, I am looking for a house with a little land maybe a swimming pool. A smalll holding or something like that for my family to rent for 6 months. We would like to buy in france but want to try it first. We would need 5 bedrooms. My son has a job in the south, Memosa starting in April 09.Can anyone help

  22. Heather avatar
    Heather

    We are a retired couple looking for a long term rental in the Dordogne for possibly 6 months to a year.
    We would need at least two bedrooms and broadband access.

  23. Erica avatar
    Erica

    Hi!
    I have a beautiful studio: one space with kitchenette, sitting/sleeping area,a beautiful terrace with breath-taking views, plus possibly an extra bedroom,internet facilities,suitable for two people.The studio is at the edge of a small village, with no shops, but friendly people (I am one of them, living next door)plenty of quiet and at walking distance from a beautiful forest.
    The studio is available for long term rental and is situated in the Gard, near the river Ardèche.

  24. Lynne avatar
    Lynne

    LOOKING FOR UNA
    RE APT IN VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER
    PLEASE contact me elginwood@yahoo.com Thanks!
    Lynne
    Una commented on Saturday, November 08, 2008, 9:48:30 AM | Una
    Hi I have a lovey 1bed apartment in Villefranche-sur-mer, one of the most beautiful towns on the french riviera. It’s only 5 minutes from the centre of Nice and 17 minutes from Monaco. I am renting it out long term starting immediately. It’s a perfect place to experience living on the cote d’azur.
    Please don’t hesitate to contact me for more info.
    Una

  25. karolina avatar
    karolina

    Hi,
    My husband and I are looking for long term rent appartment (6 months or longer) in Nice center, 1-2 bedroom. We would like to move in as soon as possible. Many thanks, Karolina

  26. Cathrine Tennant avatar
    Cathrine Tennant

    Hi,
    My husband and I are looking for a long term let in Burgundy. Min 6 months but hopfully longer.
    A three/four bedroomed property with gardens for our children to play in would be ideal.
    Many Thanks,
    Cathrine

  27. Marguerite Slade avatar
    Marguerite Slade

    We are a retired couple and are looking for around 5 months’ rental in Northern France whilst we wait out the British quarantine regulations with our 3 dogs and 3 cats. We will move from North Cyprus during October. The property needs to be rural, furnished and with at least two bedrooms. If you are able to help, we could put other couples in the same situation your way! Email address: margi@kktc.net. Phone: 0090 392 821 2502
    Marguerite and Ian Slade

  28. aubriella avatar
    aubriella

    Hi,we’re looking for a small apartment,fully furnished to rent for 2 to 3 months(july,aug.sept) for 2 people somewhere along the NICE area.
    Thanks
    aubriella

  29. Geoff and Yvonne Allsup avatar
    Geoff and Yvonne Allsup

    We are a retired couple and would like a long term rental for 1/2 years in Charente-Maritime or Charente from March 2009. Ideally it would be unfurnished and have 3/4 bedrooms, reasonable sized garden + swimming pool? We will eventually purchase a property in France but would like to move to this area for the time being. Thank you for your help in this matter.

  30. Bill Colegrave avatar

    We have a magnificent 8 bedroom villa near Grasse, Cote D’Azur available for long term or short term rental immediately. Suitable for family moving to the area for extended period and wonderful for vacation rent. It also makes a brilliant business proposition as rentals are very good in the summer and some winter months.

  31. Pauline avatar
    Pauline

    am looking for 12 month rental near or outside Uzes in the Gard area. Sleep up to 4 people. Any ideas?

  32. Jayne avatar

    We have a two bed cottage which is available for long term let from the end of August this year. It is about one hours drive from Uzes, in the cevennes mountains. Please check out the link above. http://www.lavenderie.co.uk

  33. Melanie avatar

    We have a spacious 3 bed house and 2 bed gite to let either together, so you can try your hand at running gites without the financial outlay, or just the main house, outbuildings and land and we’ll run the holiday let ourselves. Please check out the website for more details.

  34. Colm avatar
    Colm

    We are a couple with 2 well behaved dogs looking for a house with a garden for long term rental somewhere on the South coast in the Antibe/Cannes/Valbonne are. If anyone can help its much appreciated.

  35. Gerry avatar

    Available from July 2009 for six months max. 500 euros/month.Furnished.
    http://www.premierfrenchproperty.com/property/long-term-rental-dordogne-with-fabulous-views-minutes-bastide-town-eymet
    Stone property with pigeonnier and converted stable block. Two beds. Near Bergerac

  36. Hannah avatar
    Hannah

    We are a couple looking for a 2/3 bed property to rent for a minimum of 6 months whilst we decide if a permanent move is for us, if it is then we will want to rent for longer. We have a cat and small dog and would like a garden and parking.

  37. Simmie avatar
    Simmie

    Looking to rent long term from Oct 09 for at least 6 months in the South of France, accessible by Nice airport. 1 lady with small guide dog + 1 occasional visitor. Need internet connection and walking distance to shop.

  38. Su Croucher avatar
    Su Croucher

    We have a spacious 1/2 bedroomed cottage for long term rent, set in the heart of Brittany.
    Easy access to ferry ports and airports. Excellent local ammenities.
    Available mid October 09.
    For more information please email us at marketsu@gmail.com

  39. gerry avatar

    Anyone looking for a long-term let in Lauzun (Lot-et-Garonne). Very nice village property, three beds, tons of character. Ideally, one year but would consider short-term also. 20 mins south of Bergerac airport.
    More details here:
    http://www.premierfrenchproperty.com/property/medieval-village-house-long-term-rental-borders-dordogne-and-lot-et-garonne

  40. Niamh avatar
    Niamh

    My parents, a retired couple, are looking for a 2-bed apartment to rent in central Nice for 4 months from October 2009 to Feb 2010.

  41. Louisa Partington avatar

    We have a farmhouse to rent out for winter lettings from 1 October 2009 to 30 April 2010 (but flexible on timing) near Montcuq and Montaigu de Quercy in the Lot in the Midi Pyrenees. Please contact me if you are interested in further details. Ideal for a couple and pets would be fine at E600 pcm neg.
    http://www.quercyblancvilla.com louisa.partington@hotmail.com

  42. mrs s kilby avatar
    mrs s kilby

    we are looking to rent for at least a year and are looking for a three bedroom house in brittany near carhaix.

  43. Sarah avatar
    Sarah

    Single professional female with 2 very well behaved dogs, looking to rent a small property for 3-6 months with the possibility to extend beyond this period.
    Would like the tenancy to begin from the first week in September 2010.
    Very flexible on location, preferably South France, village/town location with access to the coast.
    Im a non-smoker.
    Any offers or ideas, please get in touch on sjn1@btinternet.com
    Many thanks
    Sarah

  44. Lesley Robertson avatar

    I have a lovely 2 bed/bathroom semi detatched property in Sarthe (Dept 72) near the town of La Chatre Sur Le Loir, 40 mins south of Le Mans, 50 north of Tours, lovely rural location with lots of ground, children and pet friendly. Property has full gas central heating, lots of parking, 2 km from the village. Long term let available from 1 – 6 months, longer term possible with discussion.
    Many thanks
    Lesley

  45. samNTHA WHEELWRIGHT avatar
    samNTHA WHEELWRIGHT

    hi there me and my family are looking for a 2 bedroom house any where in europ at a long trem let of up 2 1,2 years at a fixed rent of around 250 to 350 plz get bk to me if any one nos any info plz sammie and family

  46. Steven avatar
    Steven

    HI
    we are looking for a long term rental in South of France/Provence starting March/April May. Flexible on areas but preferably 3/4/5 bedrooms pool good standard and furnished.
    Hope someone can help
    Steven nuala.b@btinternet.com

  47. Emily Jones avatar
    Emily Jones

    LOOKING FOR LAST MINUTE THREE-FOUR MONTH RENTAL
    We are looking to escape London for a few months this Spring / Summer – either four months April – July 2010 or three months May – July 2010.
    We are hoping to find somewhere with its own pool, with internet access, child-friendly, where we can eat outside and in a beautiful location – ideally in a picturesque village so we can stroll down cobbled streets to get our baguettes in the morning (yes we have started to dream!) and visit the local market. If it were near to a beach or a lake, and near to interesting towns, even better.
    My husband, daughter and I would be there the whole time, and we would hope to have enough room to be able to invite friends and family to stay – a minimum of three bedrooms, but ideally four.
    Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks in advance emily_bradshaw@hotmail.com

  48. marian sheibani avatar
    marian sheibani

    My husband are looking to rent a furnished cottage with a garden in either the Cente or Bourgogne region of France. Ideally the tenancy would be minimum of 6 months but would like a 12 month contract. Neither of us are smokers nor do we have any pets.

  49. Wilfred Thomas Degens avatar
    Wilfred Thomas Degens

    I am looking for a long term rental on a castle or big farm for only myself and my 4 year old King Charles who never barks and is perfect educated.I am willing to look after dogs and horses with extensive experience.
    Max rent 1000 euro incl. w.degens@chello.nl

  50. Gordon Bellamy avatar
    Gordon Bellamy

    My wife and I are looking for a place to rent in Nice from March 2011. Ideally close to old town. Will commit for min 6 mths – 1 year. would like to think we can rent a 1 bedroom apartment all up for 800 euros mth. will be in Nice April 2010 to view. Pls contact me at lausgords@hotmail.com

  51. Ruth Kew-Donnelly & Tony Kew avatar
    Ruth Kew-Donnelly & Tony Kew

    Hello,
    Myself and my husband have just spent 3 months in France from February to April as a taster for future trips. We have enjoyed our stay in the Pyrenees-Oriental region and would like to come back, perhaps even to a different department.
    Our funds are limited as my husband is retired. With that in mind would anybody be interested in us house sitting for them over the winter period. We are very fussy and would look after you property as if it were our own, as we have done the one we have rented at present. References could be provided from the owner of the property we are in at the moment, I’m sure she wouldn’t object.
    I anyone would like to discuss this idea please get in touch via my e-mail.

  52. C. B. Forte avatar

    October 1, 2010 – March 15 2011. (5 &1/2 months duration) Looking for a 3 bedroom home rental in France/ Rhone Alps — Lyon, Nice, Grenoble. For 2 senior adults + occasional family visitors. On train or bus line where auto is not necessary. Must be pet friendly for 2 domestic cats. Would rent a piano while where. Wireless internet a necessity. Up to 1500 Euros per month. http://www.liberatedvoice.com/

  53. Rachelle McCabe avatar
    Rachelle McCabe

    My husband and I (physicist and musician) are looking for a 2 – 3 bedroom house near Aix-en-Provence to rent during our academic sabbatical beginning March, 2011 through mid-June, 2011. We are non-smokers. Our 15-yr old daughter will attend the Int’l Biligual School of Provence in Luynes and we would like to live as near to Luynes as possible.
    Please contact me at rmccabe@oregonstate.edu

  54. Yvonne avatar
    Yvonne

    Hi, I will be a student in monaco this summer and need a furnished studio/1 bedroom apartment in Beausoleil with a terrace, view of the sea and close to the bus-stop for Fontveille. posheve@yahoo.com
    Thnks!

  55. O. Huth avatar
    O. Huth

    We (my husband and I with our 2 daughters, ages 8 and 9) are looking for a 3 – 4 bedroom house/apartment near Aix-en-Provence to rent beginning September, 2010 (for at least 1 year). We are non-smokers and have no pets.
    Please contact at: ofao15@gmail.com

  56. Mrs Sophie Smith avatar
    Mrs Sophie Smith

    Unfurnished 3 storey town house available from 6th August 2010 for long term rent (min. one year )A character property, it overlooks Chateau Fougeres in the department of Ille et Vilaine (35). 20 mins to the capital of Brittany, Rennes. A link to the official site of the town Fougeres.
    http://www.ot-fougeres.fr/scripts/site/01_accueil.php?cont_id=1&lg=2
    Please email direct for more info. Many thanks.

  57. Lorraine Procter avatar
    Lorraine Procter

    Hi – I am looking to rent a 3 bed, unfurnished house, with garden near Bergerac (preferably south or south east of Bergerac) for approx 3-6 months from Sept or Oct 2010. Must have internet access and not too far from schools.
    Thank you. lozzie01@hotmail.co.uk

  58. Marie Elaina avatar
    Marie Elaina

    We are looking for a house or cottage in the country or near the sea. We would prefer detatched, with garden or land. My husband is a builder, I am a Nurse and we have a teenage son.
    We would be interested in a renovation project, to rent or buy.
    Thank you
    Please contact: Tinamaxwell71@yahoo.com
    Thank you
    Marie Elaina

  59. Natalia avatar
    Natalia

    hello,
    I am looking for the studio or one bed-appartment for long-term rental from September 2010 till July 2011.
    Areas: Beausoliel, Cap d’Ail, Villefranche-sur-mer or Roquebrune Cap Martin
    Please contact me via natalia.kiseleva@hotmail.com

  60. Ruby avatar
    Ruby

    Hi!
    I’m one of three female MBA students (age group mid 20’s) looking for a place to share in Nice, from January to May 2011.
    Two – to – three bedrooms would be preferable, as well as a full kitchen and located close to public transportation. We’ll be studying and have a limited budget.
    Any help would be appreciated!
    Thanks.
    We can be contacted at housinginnice@gmail.com

  61. kathleen Campbell avatar
    kathleen Campbell

    I have a friend who is 87 years old, who has just sold her house and would like to rent a house or apartment in North Lot-et-Garonne area, near to Villereal. Can anyone help?

  62. Vanessa Lombard avatar
    Vanessa Lombard

    We are looking for a medium term rental for our house in Burgundy(just south of Beaune)from mid-August 2011 onwards (min 2 months stay). September is harvest time and a wonderful time in the region! It would suit a couple who are considering buying in the area or a semi-retired couple on sabbatical. The furnished semi-detached house has 3 small bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A fully equipped kitchen, large salon,terrace and a pretty walled garden. The village has an excellent restaurant and is on the Canal du Centre.
    vanessa@southerndestinations.com

  63. Helen Eatwell avatar
    Helen Eatwell

    We have a small town house in Cognac we’d like to let, perhaps sell. It looks very boring from the outside, but I can truly say it’s ‘deceptively spacious’. All on one level, living room, separate kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, small walled garden, very useful outhouse, parking right outside on the street, £550 per month, plus utilities.

  64. Vicky Kornevall avatar

    We have a charming south facing sunnny house located on the edge of the village of Montreal, just 15 minutes from Carcassonne available for a long term rent as from end March/early April 2011 for 6-12 months or longer. The house is full renovated with 2 twin bedrooms and one large master bedroom with view of the Pyrenees through the window. Lovely bathroom with round bath and twin sinks. Downstairs, fully functional kitchen with all appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, oven etc), large lounge with highly efficient Norwegian Jotul woodburner, and dining room with mosaic marble tiles leading through french doors onto sunny patio. Next to patio, mediterranean garden with olive trees and lavender bushes in a private, peaceful and cosy setting. The house is 5 minutes on foot to school, pre school and nursery, bakers, butchers, post office, bank, doctors, grocery shop. It is ideal for families with children – we lived there with our children for several years and there are some friendly people living in the village and the house is also 5 minutes from a playground, tennis courts and an open air swimming pool. The house is 45 mins from the Mediterranean sea and 1 hour from the ski slopes and is located in the region known as the Malepere, the Tuscany of SW France. Rent is 675 to 700 pounds or 750 Euros per month plus utilities. Anyone interested, please email me at info@workingabroad.com – photos can be viewed under http://www.renthouseinfrance.com

  65. Gerry avatar

    Flexible long term rental from one month to one year.
    A RESTORED 18th century, four bedroom, stone farmhouse situated just 20 minutes south of Bergerac and the airport on the borders of the Dordogne and the Lot-et-Garonne.
    More details here http://bit.ly/fd8SFN

  66. Valerie Erskine avatar
    Valerie Erskine

    My husband and I plus 2 dogs and 2 cats (all well behaved)are looking for a long term rental in the Lot region (or close to) from October this year. We will both be retired by then and are looking to relocate. We require 2/3 bedrooms and storage space. We are visiting the area at the beginning of July and would like to view some properties then – we will have the dogs with us so prospective landlords can see them and see how they behave. Our budget is between 500 – 600 euros.

  67. Paula Stephens avatar
    Paula Stephens

    Hello,
    my husband and I are looking to rent a property with some land or large garden,in dept 24 near Begerac,St.Foy,Bosset,areas or within a 20 mile radius if possible.
    We have no dependants,other than two lovely dogs,financialy secure, we do not smoke have lived in france before and we are now ready to return.
    We are looking for min 2 yr rental,and we are both country people and have alot of experience of growing and some farming,so we are very flexible as far as property goes.
    We will be looking to rent from 2012 and not before.
    Kind regards shoobie9@hotmail.co.uk

  68. Roxane avatar
    Roxane

    I am looking for a long term rental of 12-24 months from mid Feb 2012 in the Port of Nice, preferably right on the Port with a view of the harbour from the windows. I am looking for 2 actual bedrooms though would also consider 1 bedroom; As I will be working from home , I will need internet/wifi/phone connection, plus tv connection .Rental would be for two adults no kids or pets………. Thank You…… kamsuccess@yahoo.com

  69. tillie wilde avatar
    tillie wilde

    Hi I have a 5 bedroom plus studio apartment for long term rent in the village of Colomars just 15 minute drive to Nice, 15 minute drive to Nice airport and east access to the freeway. The Villa has a pool, veranda and gardens surrounding the property. A large garage and a long drive way with iron gates. The Villa is modern has an open plan kitchen and in a quiet residential location. Colomars has a good school located in the village or the Nice International school is 20 min drive away.The Villa will come fully furnished or can negotiate according to term of rent. Included in the rental price will be the cleaning of the pool and garden maintenance and owners tax. All other bills are exclusive price per month 3,300 euros. If you are seriously interested I will send you pictures. The Villa will be available from end of October 2011. Thanks Please email me tilliewilde@gmail.com

  70. Bob and Pam Matthews avatar
    Bob and Pam Matthews

    Hi
    We currently live in Hungary, but we will be moving back to the UK early next year. In the meantime we are looking to rent a property anywhere in France.
    We have 3 dogs and 3 cats so the owner would need to allow these. A garden is essential and we can only afford up to £500 per month. If you can help please let me know!!
    Regards
    Bob Matthews rmatt1@yahoo.com

  71. Francis avatar
    Francis

    Hi,
    We are looking for a house with at least two acres for our sole use for 6 to 12 months starting around November ’11. Neighbours not too close, although we are very sociable. Have eight well-behaved and clean dogs. We wouldn’t let them live with us if they weren’t. We would take great care of any property as we would of our own. No children, ours has flown the nest.
    Please let us know if you have this type of property for a long let, or if you know of anyone who would like to let theirs.
    Best wishes
    Francis
    francis.francis.cummings@gmail.com

  72. julie andrews avatar
    julie andrews

    Hi
    We are looking to rent a small dwelling from april 2012 until Sept 2012 in Mirambeau.
    Thankyou
    Julie foxy-andi@hotmail.com

  73. Jenny Johnson avatar
    Jenny Johnson

    My husband and I are currently in furnished rented accommodation in the Haute Vienne. We are paying exhorbitant storage costs at the moment and seek an unfurnished property for 2 years minimum let. We require 4 double bedrooms, a garden and car parking for at least 2 cars. We are retired (just) and would look to be further south than at present. If you are able to help in our quest, please email details to the address listed above. Many thanks.

  74. richard bignall avatar
    richard bignall

    We are looking for a long term let in Aquitaine region with possibilities for B and B etc
    If you have anything please let me know
    richard.bignall@live.co.uk

  75. Terry & Bronwyn Hermitage avatar
    Terry & Bronwyn Hermitage

    We are looking for a long term let ideally renewed on a yearly basis within approximately 1 hour from the tunnel, minimum 2 bedroom, garden and parking. We are both non smokers, have a little well trained chihuahua and are looking to move permanently by no later than August 2012.

  76. Grace de Bellis avatar
    Grace de Bellis

    We are a couple looking for a long term rental (one year) for an unfurnished property close to Uzes (up to 20 min drive). We would either like to rent a house of 130sqm+ or an apartment (and would then put our furniture into storage). Budget E1000pcm. Any suggestions please email gracedebellis@hotmail.co.uk

  77. Christine Webb-Curtis avatar
    Christine Webb-Curtis

    My husband and I are looking for a two- or three-month rental in the area between Bayonne and Perpignan. I’d like to spend under $800 (U.S) and we have a small dog. Other requirements? Preferably two bedrooms for friends/family to visit while we’re there, light and airy rooms, and a washing machine. I like to cook so would like to have a kitchen that has more than two burners and a microwave. In fact, I don’t care about a microwave as much as a complete stove/oven. Would like a view of some sort. Would like to be walking distance to food (minimum boulangerie, cafe). And finally and very important, we need internet connection.