Aquitaine Villa Holidays: Hossegor

California cool meets French finesse at this family-friendly surfing hot spot, and if you like plenty of space on your sand, this is the place for your next villa holiday. The entire area is an outdoor playground that spans both land and water, with calm, protected nature reserves, salt water lagoons and swathes of fragrant pine forests bringing an idyllic alternative to the thrill of the waves. The surf here attracts international pros, but pick your spot and beginners and body boarders can quickly find their feet, with kit hire and lessons widely available. We’ve got luxury villas dotted all around Hossegor. Many are walking distance or an easy bike ride to the beach, while others are close to the lagoon or tucked away deep in the peaceful countryside for a more rural Aquitaine villa holiday.

Aquitaine Villa Holidays: Biarritz & the Basque Country

Villa holidays near Biarritz combine the wild beauty of France’s Atlantic coast with the charm of the Basque Country and the irresistible appeal of France’s very first tourist destination. Biarritz was transformed from a small fishing village into a fashionable seaside destination after Empress Eugénie chose it for her summer residence. Artists, royalty and high society from across Europe followed her lead, and now, almost 200 years later, Biarritz remains a luxury destination on the Aquitaine coast.  Visitors today are rewarded with golden beaches, Belle Epoque architecture and world-class surf, with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. The Basque country is an idyllic base for a villa holiday, offering space and privacy with easy access to restaurants in the local villages as well as Biarritz. Many of our villas are built in traditional half-timbered Basque country style, polished to perfection with a private pool and sweeping views.

Aquitaine Villa Holidays: Cap Ferret & Arcachon

Cap Ferret, with its pine forests, sandy beaches and famous oyster shacks is both chic and very relaxed. On the western side of the cape you’ll find an almost unbroken 22km stretch of pale golden sand and Atlantic surf, whilst the calmer east coast is part of the bay of Arcachon. Founded by imperial decree in 1857, Arcachon was France’s original wellness destination. A villa holiday in Arcachon today promises Belle Epoque houses, a lively promenade and sheltered beaches ideal for families. From your villa base, you can explore the mighty Dune du Pilat, hire a bike to discover easy trails through sandy pine forests or take boat trips to tiny fishing villages. Fresh seafood, local markets and spectacular sunsets make for a quietly luxurious French seaside holiday.

Want to know more? Check out our guide to the Aquitaine Coast and the best beaches in the Aquitaine.

AQUITAINE VILLA HOLIDAYS