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Villa in France

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searchforthesun · 17/08/2026 17:26

Can anyone recommend a villa in France with at least 3 bedrooms and a pool for August next year.
we would like to be walking distance to a pretty village with cafes/shops and near a lake or beach.
Will have teenagers with us.
Thank you!
I’ve had a few great holiday recommendations on here the last few years!

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Happyandkoiful · 19/08/2026 02:07

Somewhere near the Ardèche river could be good. Plenty of beaches, some with kayak and SUP hire. Pont d'Arc is the famous spot. There are loads of beautiful pool villas on Gites de France around pretty villages like Ruoms, Balazuc. Lots of five-star campsites right by the river. Saint Martin d'Ardeche further downstream is just over the river from the restored medieval village and castle of Aigueze. Lots of other things to do and see in the area as well.

searchforthesun · 19/08/2026 06:44

@Happyandkoiful Thank you for taking the time to reply. I’ll have a look.
I haven’t been to France since I was 12 but have some lovely memories so looking forward to going back.

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MiniCoopers · 19/08/2026 16:08

We stayed in exactly that at Ile De Rey this year (just off La Rochelle - which also has a well connected airport). Loved it and the village (Rivedoux-Plage) was great.

searchforthesun · 19/08/2026 21:50

@MiniCoopers Do you have a link to the villa please?

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MiniCoopers · Today 06:35

We used VRBO, if you search Ile de Rey there are loads of options

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