France is one of the largest countries in Western Europe, so it should be no surprise that there is a long list of vacation rentals in France. What's more, the landscape is nearly as varied as the list of vacation properties, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding something to suit you.

When you're hunting for a vacation rental in France, you've got more choices than you'll know what to do with. There are chic apartments in trendy buildings in the capital city of Paris, holiday cottages and apartments overlooking the Mediterranean sea in cities like Nice and Cannes, villas set amongst the vineyards of the Bordeaux region or the lavender fields of Provence, cozy apartments and cabins in the ski resorts of the Alps and Pyrenees - and much more. The sky really is the limit.

Statistically speaking, France is one of the world's top tourist destinations, and in some parts of the country you'll feel like the whole world is trying to squeeze into it. The good news for you is that by choosing a France vacation rental that's not in one of the most popular cities, you'll be away from the tourist hordes and have more of a genuine local experience. Plus, even if you're only an hour or two away from big tourist sights, you'll be far enough off the beaten track that you'll get to enjoy some peace and quiet and you'll still be able to see the main sights when you want to.

Some of the activities you can enjoy from your France vacation rental include visiting castles and historic chateaux throughout the country; wine tasting in the famous wine-making areas of Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc, Alsace-Lorraine - and more; winter sports in the mountains; sunbathing and celebrity-watching on the Mediterranean coast; and hiking and cycling throughout the country. And if you must entertain the kids, there's always Paris Disney!