Villas in Northern France

A something-for-everyone destination, this rich and rugged area of France offers a unique backdrop for your next villa holiday. Easily accessible across the English Channel – you can even bring your car along for the ride! Explore ancient attractions and retrace the steps of some of history’s biggest names, or discover the wild, dramatic beaches that border Normandy, Brittany and beyond. From imposing cathedrals to lush gardens and otherworldly towns, our villas in Northern France are scattered across the region, so you’ll never find yourself too far from the action.

Just a stone’s throw from UK shores, Northern France is renowned for its gothic castles, artistic royalty and rich history. Hailed as the birthplace of impressionism and synonymous with some of the most significant events in recent centuries, the region strikes a chord with both culture vultures and history buffs alike. Throw in fairy tale villages, romantic harbours, pristine forests and unmissable UNESCO heritage sites for good measure et voilà – it’s a match made in holiday heaven. As if all that wasn’t enough, France’s northern shores are bordered by a string of beaches so beautiful they give the South a run for its money! So whether you’re craving a serene stay in a traditional French gîte or plan on spending your days discovering the crème de la crème of the region’s quaint towns, you’re sure to find our villas in Northern France are the perfect base for your next escape.

France’s northern shores are blessed with mild climes from Spring through to Autumn. July and August are the hottest months of the year with temperatures reaching the high 20s, while April and May stretch into the late teens. Summer is the best time for sun-seekers to experience the region’s breathtaking beaches, whilst culture vultures can enjoy the region’s huge array of attractions year-round!

Renowned for its rich historic treasures, holidays in Northern France are an evocative experience. Whether you’re reflecting on the D-Day beaches of Normandy or admiring the world’s largest concentration of megaliths in Carnac – step into a legendary past that spans thousands of centuries. Steeped in character, wander through the maze of little cobbled streets in some of Brittany and Normandy’s most beautiful towns. From the picturesque Pont-Aven nestled in a lush estuary, to the half-timbered houses of Rochefort-en-Terre, a world of fairytale villages await. Beyond the bustle of beautiful hamlets and medieval castles, Northern France is teeming with a whole host of cultural gems too good to miss. Explore Honfleur’s Musée de la Marine and discover the port’s maritime history, gaze upon the Bayeux Tapestry – an infamous 11th Century masterpiece or retrace Claude Monet’s footsteps with a visit to his house and garden in Giverny.