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If you are thinking about moving to France on a long term basis, to live for 3 months or more, then there are a number of steps that you will need to take. You will need to apply for a long stay visa for France, you will need to organise your accommodation and to arrange your health insurance coverage. Here we explain exactly what you need to do to make you move to France stress-free and easy.
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To help you find the perfect area to rent a property in France in 2024 we have prepared a list of the most popular long term rental locations in France. If you are planning a long stay in France during 2024, then let us help you find the best area to be based. This is not an exhaustive list, but from my knowledge and travels around Languedoc, Provence and the South of France, I would recommend the following 10 places as good options for long term rentals in France:
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If you are planning on moving to France, it can sometimes be daunting to settle on a place to live. Paris is iconic, but too expensive. Brittany is beautiful, but too wet and remote. The French Riviera is very chic, but also expensive, crowded and getting too hot in the summer. Provence would be a dream, but is there enough going on for living all year around? So where do you choose? Let me suggest the Charentes to you. The climate is mild & sunny, property is inexpensive, there is an excellent transport network, a beautiful coastline, a distinct regional gastronomy and there are plenty of interesting towns & villages to visit.
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If you are looking for long term lets in France in 2024, there are many factors that you will need to consider to find the right property for you. Here we have picked out 3 key considerations when searching for long term let properties in France: budget, location and size.
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The Cote d'Azur is a fantastic location for a winter long term rental in France. The weather is stunning, you will always find a festival or local market to visit and you can combine glitzy resorts with quaint old French villages. There is a fantastic range of Cote d'Azur properties for long term let in France - from 6 bedroom villas overlooking the coast to beach apartments.
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The countryside around the Southern French town of Carcassonne, has proved to be a very popular place for finding a long term rental property in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of 10 houses currently available for long term rent in the Carcassonne area of Southern France during 2026 and into 2027.
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More and more people are choosing the South of France for a long winter vacation. At Long term rentals in France we have established a reputation as the leading provider of winter lets in South France. Here we feature 14 properties across Provence, Cote d'Azur, the Languedoc and South-West France to rent over the winter period 2025-26.
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Spending time by the beach in France throughout the year is a great plan. This collection of Coastal long term rental properties in South France, are all available for 3 to 9 month rentals from Autumn 2024 through to 2025.
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With it's mild winters and long hot summers, Perpignan is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Perpignan is located on the Mediterranean coast, close to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border. Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2026 into 2027.
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If you are moving to France in 2024 and you need to keep to a budget, then finding a cheap house to rent is going to be your No.1 concern. This collection of 13 cheap long term rental properties in France under €700 won't break the bank and they will ensure that you can still live the dream in the South of France.
