If you are considering investing in property in South of France during 2023, our rental calculator shows that for the right property investment decision, you can expect to earn between 7-10% return annually. The rental figures combine both short summer holiday lets and long term winter rental income. 

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:

If you are considering renting out your holiday home in France or investing in property to rent out, then there is a particular tax advantageous scheme, called LMNP (Location meublée non professionnelle - non-professional furnished rental), which is specifically designed for private landlords.

We often get asked by clients to identify the best places to buy a house in France. It is not always easy because the property search criteria is influenced by personal choice. But I actually think that the pretty village of Neffies is a good place to buy in Southern France because it ticks a lot of boxes for property buyers.

Ever thought of owning your own home in the South of France and using it to fund your retirement. An impossible dream? Here we explain how owning a buy-to-let investment property in the South of France could be a lot easier than you thought and why 2023 is the right time to buy property in South France.

The departments of Dordogne, Charente and Lot in central South West France are always popular with our long term rental customers when they are searching for a place to live in France. It is easy to see why this beautiful area of rural France attracts so many visitors in the summer months, but what is it like to live here all year around?

This collection of 4 and 5 bedroom properties to rent in France are all available for monthly rentals starting in October 2023 into 2024. Some of these large properties in France can be rented long term for up to 12 months (and longer) but some are reserved for weekly holiday rentals during July and August.

The Lot department in central Southern France is a very popular area for customers searching for long term rentals in France. The Lot department borders Dordogne to the West and the city of Toulouse is 1 hour to the South. The Lot contains some of the most beautiful villages in France, it is generally cheaper to live here, than compared to Dordogne and the local Cahors wines, truffles, foie gras and Rocamadour cheese are celebrated throughout France.

Don't leave your best friend at home. Search for pet-friendly houses to rent long term in France during 2024. We have the widest selection of cat & dog-friendly properties to rent on a monthly basis in Southern France. We have put together this selection of 20 pet-friendly long term rental properties in France, currently available for rent in 2024.

If you have never heard of Pezenas in South France, then you should definitely put it to the top of your list as a location for a long term rental in France for 2024. Here we explain what the quaint Southern French market town of Pezenas has to offer both during the summer and the rest of the year. We have also highlighted 12 popular rental properties located in and around Pezenas, that are available for 3-12 months long term rentals during 2024. 

If you are looking to buy an investment property in France in 2023 here is a list of the 10 best locations buy a house in the South of France. I have avoided Cote d'Azur and Provence and instead focused on the Languedoc region where the rental yields are still around 7-10%, but the property prices are around 45% less.

This selection of houses for long stay rentals in France are all currently available from October 2024 to 2025. Some of the properties will take 12 month all year around rentals, but some are reserved for weekly rentals during the summer months. The prices quoted exclude the utility bills (which as a rough rule of thumb come to around 15-18% of the monthly rental price).