Pezenas is unquestionably one of the prettiest towns in the South of France and the perfect location to be based in for a long stay in France. These 9 Pezenas houses to rent long term in France are all currently available for monthly rentals during 2024. Please check the availability calendars as we can not guarantee that the houses will always be vacant for the entire period of your long term let. If you have any particular questions about any of these houses, or you would like to help you find alternative properties close to Pezenas, then please send us a message using the link at the bottom of the page.

Pezenas is the perfect location to be based in for a long stay in the South of France. Pezenas is small enough to feel familiar, but also large enough to provide all the facilities that you will need. The town has a good range of shops, it has excellent transport connections, it is close to the Mediterranean beaches and it is full of life and activities all year around.

The climate in Pezenas is perfect. It enjoys long hot summers and mild winters. During July and August the daytime temperature regularly reaches 32-34°C (90F) and there is very rarely any rain. My favourite months are september to October and April to May. There are beautiful blue skies and the daytime temperature stays around a comfortable 24-26°C (75F). In the winter months of November through to February, the average nightime temperature can drop as low as 5-7°C (and you will occasionally get a cold snap for a week or so as the temperatures drop to near Zero), but for most of the time during the day you can still walk around in a light jumper or a T shirt and enjoy the sunshine and the clear blue skies. During the winter the average temperature in the day reaches a respectable 13-16°C (55F-60F).

History of Pezenas France

Pezenas was once the capital of Languedoc for a brief period (in the late 16th Century to mid-17th Century).

Its association with the Govenors of Languedoc brought great wealth to the town and many large Mansion houses were built in Pezenas around this time.

It was also the period when the celebrated French playwright, Molière, first visited Pezenas (in 1650) performing to the Prince de Conti.

He returned a number of times to Pezenas and the town is closely associated with him, holding regular productions of his plays during the summer in the open air theatre.

But after this golden period, Pezenas largely stagnated. In the years up to the French Revolution and during the early to mid-19th Century, the population of the town declined. Its fortunes revived a little with the arrival of the railway to the town and the growth of the Languedoc wine industry in the early 1900's.

Fortunately, Pezenas has been spared the ravages of war or the impact of rapid urban development. As a result the town today is very well-preserved, with plenty of 16th-17th Century stone built town houses and a maze of windy streets and alleyways in its centre. 

Long term rentals near Pezenas

The Saturday market in Pezenas is fantastic, taking over the whole of the town. Here you can buy all manner of local foods, flowers, clothes, cheese, olive all and bread. Pezenas is also in the heart of the Languedoc wine region and the good vineyards of St Chinian, Faugeres and Picpoul de Pinet are not far away. There is always a festival of some sorts going on in Pezenas - be it a theatre festival, antiques fair, film festival, wine festivalor medieval fete.

The town is well connected with 4 airports nearby (Beziers, Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan), a TGV train station about 15 mins away and the A9 and A75 autoroutes are on your doorstep.

Pezenas has a lot of sports and social clubs. The local football team has been enjoying a lot of recent success (promoted to 5th League in France). There is also a popular Rugby Union club - which features prominently in the annual Mardi Gras festival celebrations, (Le Poulain). Pezenas also has an active tennis club, an athletics stadium and numerous cycling clubs. There is also a local outdoor swimming pool, which is great to go to in the heat of summer. Pezenas is also close to the beaches of the mediterranean and you have Beziers and Montpellier nearby if you want to experience big city life once in a while. You can travel to Montpellier from Pezenas on the regular bus service and the ticket price is just €1.50 (yes €1.50 euros !). 

Pezenas has plenty of schools, a local hospital, plenty of restaurants (including the excellent L'Entre Pots and Chez Hansi), two large supermarkets and more pharmacies than you can shake a stick at.

The local villages around Pezenas are very pretty - often surrounded by vineyards and hills. Some of the more popular viilages surrounding Pezenas include:

• Nezignan l'Eveque - a very pretty village with around 1,800 inhabitants and a good range of services including a popular Pizza restaurant, a hotel with restaurant and a friendly local bar.
• Tourbes - just 2 kms from Pezenas and featuring a very popular restaurant at the old Cave Cooperative, as well as a pharmacy, boulangerie, primary school and local bar.
• Neffies - a small village perched on a hill. Neffies is home to two excellent restaurants and a popular wine bar.
• Alignan du Vent - an old village built around a circular street in the centre (called a Circulade).
• Caux - a good sized village also featuring a circular central street. Caux has a very good restaurant, a small shop, pharmacy and a local vineyard which sells wine direct from the producer.

So in conclusion, if you are looking for an area of Southern France to be based for a winter rental or to rent on a long term basis, then Pezenas is a great option to consider. The town is small enough to feel familiar, yet is large enough to provide all the facilities and services you will need if you are staying long term.

1. La Bonne Vie long term rental property Southern France (Ref: 2026)

This gorgeous 4 bed house in St Pons de Mauchiens, South France, is available for long term rentals for 3, 6 and 12 months.

La Bonne Vie is a 4 bed long term rental property in the charming hilltop village of St Pons de Mauchiens in Southern France . The property is laid out over 3 floors and comes with a large double garage, spacious open plan living room, private pool and garden. The house benefits from lovely views over the local vineyards and hills.

St Pons is a popular wine-making village, just 20 mins to the Mediterranean beaches and 10 mins to the popular coastal towns of Meze and Bouzigues. The historic town of Pezenas is just 10 mins drive.

The house contains:

• 4 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• Enclosed garden with swimming pool
• Well-equipped kitchen
• Large garage for parking
• WiFi and flat screen TV
• Large living room

The house is available for long term rentals between September and June from €1000 per month + bills. Minimum stay is 3 months.

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2. House for long term rental near Pezenas South France (Ref: 279)

This 300 year old stone cottage is located within the of the conservation zone in the heart of the village of Nezignan L´Eveque in South France and is available for long term rentals from September through to May each year. This pretty village is surrounded by vineyards and is just 20 mins to the Languedoc coast in the South of France. The historical town of Pezenas is just 3kms away and here you will find a good range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants.

The house has recently been renovated and it is bright and airy with lots of natural light. It is a compact property with a full bathroom and sleeps up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. The house is within easy walking distance of the boulangerie, shop, popular bar; excellent Pizza restaurant and an upmarket restaurant at the local hotel.

The Owners would prefer a longer rental period of 6-12 months. The house comprises the following features:

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathrooms
• Courtyard garden
• Friendly-neighbourhood
• Parking nearby
• Wi-Fi and flat screen TV
• Walking distance to boulangerie, restaurants 
• Available for 12 month annual rentals

This house is available to rent from January 2023 and the Owner will consider rental periods of up to 12 months. The guide rental price is €600 per month + bills.

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3. Chez Lina - Pezenas apartment rentals South France (Ref: 2045)

Chez Lina is a spacious duplex property for long term rentals in the beautiful Southern French town of Pezenas, South France. This 1 bed apartment is ideally located in the heart of the historic district of Pézenas. You will see and feel the centuries of history everywhere you look. Pezenas has managed to retain all of the charm of an important medieval town while incorporating wonderful restaurants, cafes, boutiques and antique shops.

The property comes with:

• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• Large kitchen
• Spacious living room
• Fast internet connection
• Small balcony

Chez Lina is available for long term rentals between November to March from €700 per month + bills. Minimum stay is 3 months

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4. Pezenas long term house rental France sleeps 4 (Ref: 1166)

This Pezenas long term house rental, France, is situated on a private gated residence on the edge of the medieval town centre. This house rental provides accommodation for up to 4 people in 2 bedrooms. There is a shared swimming pool (June to September), private parking, enclosed garden and WiFi.

The property is ideally situated for Pezenas, with the town centre just a short walk away. The Owner will accept pets through prior arrangement.

The property comes with:

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• Fully fitted kitchen
• WiFi Internet
• Garden & terrace
• Shared swimming pool and Parking

This Pezenas property is available for long term lets from 3 to 12 months. The monthly rental price starts from €550 pcm + bills.

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5. Maison des Vins long term rental house Montagnac South France (Ref: 501)

If you are looking for a comfortable long term rental house in South France, then Maison des Vins is the ideal rental property. Inside the house is spacious and sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Outside there is an enclosed garden with private pool, a terrace for dining al-fresco and garage parking. All the local amenities are a short walk from the house. The beach at Meze is 10 minutes by car.

Maison des Vins is located in the small town of Montagnac near the Mediterranean coast and close to the historic town of Pezenas in South France.

Available for long term rentals during October to June from €1200 per month + bills. Minimum stay is 3 months, not available over summer months. The villa comes with:

• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms/shower rooms
• 8m x 4m private pool
• WiFi and flat screen TV
• Private garden
• Easy access to A75 motorway
• Off-road parking

This villa for long term rentals in  Pezenas is available for long term rentals from September 2023 to June 2024 (it is reserved for weekly rentals during June to August). The monthly rental price is €1200 pcm + bills.

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6. Artist Apartment - Pezenas South France rentals long term Ref: 985

If I was planning a 6 month-12 month stay in South France, then Pezenas would be my pick as a place to live. The centre of town is beautiful and the town provides all the services you require for a long stay. The beaches are just 20 mins drive and the nearby A75 motorway provides easy access to explore the Languedoc region.

This beautiful 2 bed apartment for monthly rentals in Pezenas, is a great place to spend a few months in South France. Pezenas is undoubtedly the prettiest town in the South of France and this is a great long stay property for a single person or a couple. The centre of town is just a 2 minute walk.

The property comes with: 

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• Bright and airy living room
• Wifi throughout
• Washing machine
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• 2 mins walk into Pezenas town centre

This Pezenas property is available for long term lets from 3 to 12 months. The monthly rental price starts from €800 pcm + bills.

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7. Chez Dornia - Nezignan l'Eveque long term property rentals France (Ref: 611)

This character long term rental property, is located in the centre of the charming old village of Nezignan l'Eveque, South France. The house is available for long term property rentals from 3-10 months. The house sleeps 6 and has its own private pool, off road parking, WiFi, an enclosed garden and UK free view TV. Nezignan l'Eveque is located close to the Mediterranean beaches (20 mins) and is surrounded by vineyards.

The historic town of Pezenas is just 2kms away and features many lovely restaurants and shops. The area is well served by various transport routes, with both the A9 and A75 autoroutes passing closeby; the TGV stopping 15km away; and 5 different international airports within a 1 hour 15 mins radius.

If you are looking for long term property rentals in France, then this glorious property in Languedoc is the perfect place to spend some quality time in South France. The property comes with:

• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Private pool and garden
• WiFi and TV
• 5 mins to Pezenas
• Off-street parking
• Beaches 15 mins drive

This villa near Pezenas is available for long term rentals from mid-April 2024 for 3-12 months. The monthly rental price is €1200 per month + bills. 

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8. Maison Lavande - long term rentals property South France (Ref: 2035)

Maison Lavande is a spacious long term rentals property in South France with a private pool. The property is located on the edge of a quiet wine making village, close to the historic town of Pezenas.

The house comes with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can sleep 8 guests comfortably. Outside, there is a private garden, a lovely sun terrace and a large roof terrace with views over the local vineyards. There is private parking for several cars.

The Mediterranean beaches are just 25 mins drive. Within the village there is a cafe-bar, shop and wine cellar selling local wines. Further restaurants and shops are located in the neighbouring villages of Roujan and Gabian.

The house is ideal for a family or a couple and comes with:

• Wifi internet throughout.
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• 10 mins drive to Pezenas
• 1 min walk to shop and cafe
• Fully equipped kitchen

This lovely house near Pezenas is available for long term rentals from February 2024 for 3-6 months. The monthly rental price is €1250 per month + bills.

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9. La Cour - Pezenas long term rental property France (Ref: 2023)

La Cour is a newly renovated long term rentals property overlooking a private courtyard in centre of the historic town of Pezenas in South France.

Pezenas is one of the most beautiful towns in the South of France and it features a vibrant arts and theatre scene, popular weekly market and a large Antiques sector. This long term rental apartment is perfectly situated just 1 minute walk to the shops, restaurants and the Saturday market. The property is ideal for a couple or a single person. Available for 6 to 12 month rentals.

The property comes with:

• 1 double bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• Courtyard
• Good WIFI connection
• Large living room
• Parking nearby

The apartment is available for long term rentals throughout the year from €650 per month + bills. Available from October 2024 for rentals of 6-12 months.

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