Live the dream and move to France!

The marvellous region of Provence is the perfect destination for long term rentals in the South of France in 2026. Here we present 12 cottages and villas for long term rentals in Provence, France, available to rent during 2026. Provence is ever bit as magical as you imagine. The lavender fields, hilltop villages and the historical cities of Avignon, Arles and Aix en Provence all combine to create a wonderful destination for a long vacation in the South of France. 

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.

Here we discuss, the minimum income requirements that you must meet to apply for French Residency or a Long Stay Visa for France. There are actually, 4 main criteria that you must meet on your French Residency application, but the most important on is that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family in France.

Although Brexit has made things more complicated, it is still perfectly possible British nationals to move to France in 2026 and to live in France permanently. You can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. If you want to stay longer, then there is a simple & straight-forward process for applying for a long stay visa. UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) can also apply for permanent French Residency, which enables them to live in France for up to 5 years. Here we outline the steps you need to follow for moving to France after Brexit and how you can live in France long term.

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.

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.

France has always been a popular destination for UK nationals to retire to. If you are thinking of retiring to France from the UK during 2026, we highlight the popular places for retirement in France and some key information on pensions, tax, visas, healthcare and living in France for retirees.