Luxury rental villas by the sea - Aquitaine / Basque Country

Luxury seaside rentals Aquitaine Pays Basque

Aquitaine has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for a family vacation, a vacation with friends and children, or a vacation with a couple of friends.

Luxury rentals to discover Aquitaine

Aquitaine, or Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is a region in southwest France made up of five departments: Gironde, Landes, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne. The Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne are outstanding tourist regions in the heart of France.

But this year, you've decided to treat yourself to a luxury seaside vacation in Aquitaine, a dream vacation with your feet in the water.

Will you opt for the Gironde with the Bassin d'Arcachon and Cap Ferret, the Landes with Hossegor or the Basque Country with Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz? 

Rent a luxury villa on the Bassin d'Arcachon

If you're looking for a villa in exceptional surroundings, the Bassin d'Arcachon is THE destination to choose without hesitation. Here, nature is purely exceptionnal. You'll find a wide variety of landscapes. The Bay of Arcachon is protected from the ocean by the Cap-Ferret. This peninsula, unique in France, was formed by the action of wind, Atlantic Ocean and sand. The result is a strip of land between the ocean and the small inland sea of Leyre: Cap-Ferret. Renowned for its oyster-farming activities and colorful fishermen's huts, the Cap-Ferret region also boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes and seascapes to be found anywhere, including the Piraillan reservoirs, the Mimbeau conch, the Ile aux oiseaux, the Pointe and the Banc d'Arguin. Not to mention the beaches.

On the inland sea or Bassin side, the Courlis, Pointe aux chevaux and American beaches are the most beautiful and most practicable. These are peaceful beaches where you can swim at high tide. On the Atlantic side, the ocean beaches of Truc Vert, Horizon and Dunes are more invigorating, and are the realm of surfers. Here, outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, sailing and canoeing allow you to discover an exceptional natural environment. In Cap-Ferret, we offer a number of waterfront accommodations. So you can enjoy a dream view of the sea from your terrace.

On the other side of the Bassin lies the 110-metre-high Dune du Pilat. Here again, the diversity of landscapes is striking. The Dune overlooks the sea on one side and the Landes de Gascogne forest on the other.

Vacation rental sea view Aquitaine, the Landes

The Landes de Gascogne forest straddles the Gironde and Landes departments. Set against the backdrop of the coastline, it exudes an exquisite pine fragrance. Renting a luxury home in south-western France, surrounded by pine trees, will enchant your senses and bring you into communion with the surrounding nature. Once again, it's a sporting vacation. Outdoor and water activities are on the agenda for the whole family during your dream vacation in Aquitaine. Forest walks, mountain biking, golf, walks by the ocean on wide beaches such as Mimizan, surfing or bodysurfing at Hossegor and Biscarosse, paddle, catamaran, windsurfing, sea kayaking: here's just a sample of the possibilities. 

Capbreton, the only port in the Landes, has a delightful family atmosphere. 

The region offers a wide range of prestigious seaside villas to rent for your vacations in Aquitaine, and Chic Villas is here to recommend exceptional villas for an unforgettable stay in Aquitaine. You'll find properties with secure, heated swimming pools right on the beach, for the comfort of young children and those who don't feel comfortable when the ocean gets too rough.

Luxury villa rental in the Basque Country

Even further south, just before the Spanish border, the Pays Basque is a rich destination for a luxury seaside rental in Aquitaine. 

With panoramic views over Biarritz, top-of-the-range amenities, sheltered beaches with calmer waters, renowned seaside resorts, casinos and thalassotherapy, luxury seaside rentals in the Basque Country offer many advantages.

Renting an authentic house in the Basque Country guarantees total immersion in the architectural style of the region, which is famous for its timber-framed houses, originally red in color, although other colors have been added over time. The asymmetrical tiled roof is also typical of a Basque villa. The Promenade Jacques Thibaud in Saint-Jean-de-Luz offers a fine overview of these exceptional villas with sea views. In the pedestrianized town center, you'll have plenty of time to admire the architecture and shop in the beautiful boutiques and local brands of espadrilles, household linen and chocolate, the region's flagship products. The Basque Country is the realm of elegance, with chic seaside resorts such as Biarritz. Book exceptional villas for a stay in the Basque Country in Biarritz and enjoy top-of-the-range amenities: restaurants, bars, luxury boutiques, casino, thalassotherapy at the Biarritz Thalasso Ressort, races at the racecourse, art galleries...

The Basque Country is also famous for its coastal path, which links Bidart to San Sebastian in Spain. Along the Bay of Biscay, it's a succession of cliffs, rocks, sandy beaches and ancient whaling ports. You can also sail along the Basque coast. Here again, there's plenty to do for the whole family during your vacation in Aquitaine.

Prestigious holiday rentals in Aquitaine: why choose Chicvillas?

Now that you've chosen your destination, all that's left to do is find your luxury property with all the comforts of home. We specialise in luxury property rentals in France and Spain. The ChicVillas family agency makes it possible to rent a property in total privacy in Southwest France, with the ocean as your only backdrop. We do it with the seriousness of an agency that's been around for 15 years. We visit all the properties in our selection to advise our customers, with complete transparency.

Whether you're looking for an exceptional villa in the heart of France or by the sea, we have a catalog of over 300 properties for a stay in a luxury rental, from villas to chateaux. Let us advise you on renting a top-of-the-range residence in the south of France or anywhere else, in the Dordogne, the Gers, the Loire Valley, the Charente, Normandy or Brittany, on the Côte d'Azur or in Spain.