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. 

Here are some of our most popular rental properties in France currently available on Long term rentals in France for 2024 rentals. We specialise in monthly French rental properties in South France. Our featured rental properties cover popular locations such as Cote d'Azur, Provence, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Montpellier, Pezenas and Dordogne.

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:

The marvellous region of Provence is the perfect destination for long term rentals in the South of France in 2026. Here we present 10 cottages for long term rentals in Provence, France, available from Autumn 2025 through to 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. 

Nimes is a superb place to rent a house long term in France. With its beautiful Roman architecture and surrounded by glorious countryside, excellent TGV and road connections and excellent local food and wine; Nimes is one of my favourite cities in South France. Nimes really is a great choice as a destination for a long stay in the South of France.

There are a number of reasons why the village of Nezignan l'Eveque in South France has become such a property hotspot in the last 10 years. It is located close to the Mediterranean beaches, it has excellent transport links, property prices are rising and it is one of the prettiest villages in the Languedoc.

Following a year of declining sales and a fall in house prices in France, 2024 is forecasted to be a 'challenging year' for the French property market. Up to August 2023, house sales fell by -16.6% in France (down from 1.2 million to 955,000) and house prices fell by just under 1%. The end of 2023 witnessed a very depressed housing market in France. Here we explain the reasons for this decline and why 2024 could be a good year for some house buyers in France.

This selection of long term rental properties near Narbonne, South France, are all available for monthly rentals during 2024 for between 3 months and 12 months. The beautiful old Roman town of Narbonne is a popular destination for renting property in France. The Mediterranean beaches are just 10km away, there is a TGV train station, excellent road network and easy access to 3 local airports.

In terms of a location for long term rentals in France, Beziers has everything going for it. It is just 10km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a great transport network. It has over 2,000 years of history and it is quickly regenerating itself for the 21st Century. Here we showcase 10 long term rental properties in Beziers and the surrounding villages available to rent during 2025.

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.

Montpellier is a great place to be based for a long term rental in France. Montpellier is the fastest growing city in France and it has everything you need for a long stay in France. Here we feature some popular rental properties close to Montpellier which are currently available for rent during 2024.

We often get asked by clients for help and assistance in finding suitable renovation properties in Southern France. I recently met with two award-winning Architects, François Brunner and Olga Sanina, so I took the opportunity to ask them some of the typical questions about house renovation in France and the pitfalls to avoid when renovating property. 

When you are looking for a quiet, rural place in France to live, with spectacular scenery and plenty of cheap houses to rent long term, then the Haut Languedoc region in South France is a great area to look. The Haut Languedoc Regional Park is 45mins inland from the Mediterranean coast and here you can experience a relaxed French way of life. 

I was on a plane a few years back and the man next to me asked the same question that I always get asked: "Why did you move to France?". It is a simple question, with a complex answer. But also, isn't it obvious why you would move to France? 

Choosing the right house to rent in France effectively comes down to 3 main considerations: size, budget and location. If you are looking for a house for long term rent in France during 2024, there are plenty of available properties to consider. Here we cover the main questions you should have on your checklist.

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.