Where to go for the May 1st weekend in France? First Sun and Labor Day

Lily of the valley, springtime and, above all… a public holiday! Labour Day marks the long-awaited beginning of the « lovely month of May » and its famous long weekends.

This year, do not stay at home. Looking for where to go for 1 May and make the most of the long weekend? SOWELL offers holiday ideas in France for 1 May combining relaxation, sunshine and simplicity.

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Les Sablons

All Inclusive Le Grau du Roi / 918 reviews 1551 Route de Carnon

Seafront: swimming pool and spacious apartments with all-inclusive facilities

  • Seafront
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Family entertainment
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
-38%

From:

95 €

154 €

From 30/08/2026 to 31/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

3x free, So'Inclusive

95 €

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Le Moulin de Vernègues

Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Mallemort / 806 reviews Domaine et golf de Pont Royal, RN7

Provence: a 4-star hotel with a golf course, spa and natural surroundings for an exceptional stay

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Eliospa spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Lush green grounds
  • Historic building
  • Near Aix-en-Provence
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • Half-board
-37%

From:

85 €

135 €

From 12/08/2026 to 13/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

3x Free of charge, breakfast included

85 €

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Le Beach

Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Trouville-sur-mer / 5074 reviews Quai Albert 1er

Trouville: 4* hotel overlooking the sea, situated between the beach, the casino and the town centre

  • Sea view
  • Town centre
  • Near the casino
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach
  • Near Deauville
  • Rooms for up to 2 people
  • Breakfast
-34%

From:

65 €

99 €

From 30/08/2026 to 31/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

Breakfast and bike rental included.

65 €

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Hôtel du Roi & Spa

Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Carcassonne / 1947 reviews 2, rue des Calquières

Carcassonne: a 5-star hotel with a spa overlooking the medieval citadel

  • City view
  • Eliospa spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Town centre
  • Air conditioning
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • Half-board
-38%

From:

75 €

120 €

From 24/08/2026 to 25/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

3x Free, Breakfast and Bike

75 €

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Ardèche

All Inclusive Grospierres / 1525 reviews 188, route du château du Rouret - Domaine du Rouret

Ardèche: nature, a swimming pool and all-inclusive packages for a family holiday

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Natural setting
  • Air conditioning
  • Water park
  • Family entertainment
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
-35%

From:

114 €

176 €

From 13/08/2026 to 14/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

3x free, So'Inclusive

114 €

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Cap d’Agde

All Inclusive Agde / 802 reviews 3 Impasse des Consuls

Cap d’Agde: beach and swimming pool with air-conditioned apartments on an all-inclusive basis

  • Beach 800 m away
  • Air conditioning
  • Swimming pool
  • Lively resort
  • Close to shops
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
-34%

From:

120 €

183 €

From 27/08/2026 to 28/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

3x free, So'Inclusive

120 €

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Riviera

All Inclusive Saint-Raphael / 376 reviews 3235 Route de la Corniche

Saint-Raphaël: family holiday with air-conditioned suites, close to the beach

  • Private grounds
  • Spacious suites
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar with a view
  • Heated swimming pools
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
-29%

From:

99 €

139 €

From 26/09/2026 to 27/09/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

3x free, So'Inclusive

99 €

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Sans restauration Carcans-Maubuisson Route de Bombannes

Amidst pine trees and the ocean: a nature retreat to recharge your batteries

  • Pines & Ocean
  • Surrounded by nature
  • Peaceful setting
  • Close to the ocean
  • Play area
  • Linen included
  • Chalets for up to 6 people
  • Rental package
-41%

From:

73 €

124 €

From 28/08/2026 to 30/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

Rental between Lake and Ocean

73 €

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Sans restauration Carcans-Maubuisson Route de Bombannes

A holiday surrounded by nature by the sea, in the pine-covered moors

  • Between the pine forest and the ocean
  • Swimming pool
  • Nature
  • Peaceful setting
  • Sports facilities
  • Cycle paths
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • Rental options
-35%

From:

55 €

85 €

From 28/08/2026 to 30/08/2026

/ person based on double occupancy

Oceanfront rentals

55 €

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Saint-Tropez

All Inclusive Grimaud / 1326 reviews Les Parcs de Grimaud, chemin des Mûres

Gulf of Saint-Tropez: beach 300 metres away, swimming pool and all-inclusive

30% off stays until 31 October – accommodation only, breakfast or all-inclusive – but don’t tell anyone...

  • Beach 300 m away
  • Landscaped park
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Premium destination
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

106 €

106 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

106 €

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Les Perles de Saint Tropez

All Inclusive Grimaud / 709 reviews Les Parcs de Grimaud, chemin des Mûres

Gulf of Saint-Tropez: 200 metres from the beach, with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities

20% off accommodation-only stays in August and September – but don’t tell anyone...

  • Beach 200 m away
  • Air-conditioned accommodation
  • Swimming pool
  • Mediterranean setting
  • Ideal for families
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

93 €

93 €

From 17/05/2027 to 19/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

93 €

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Port Grimaud

All Inclusive Grimaud / 1239 reviews Les Parcs de Grimaud, chemin des Mûres

Port Grimaud: wooded park and beach 300 metres away, with a swimming pool

20% off stays in August and September on breakfast-only and all-inclusive packages – but don’t tell anyone...

  • 4-hectare park
  • Beach 300 m away
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Tennis
  • Cycling
  • Accommodation for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

140 €

140 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

140 €

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All Inclusive Arles Mas de Véran, Quartier de Fourchon

Camargue: a large nature estate with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities

  • 35-hectare estate
  • Spacious grounds
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Surrounded by nature
  • Apartments for up to 2 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

59 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

59 €

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Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Trouville-sur-Mer / 352 reviews 3 Quai Albert 1er

A residence in a superb location overlooking the harbour at Trouville-sur-Mer and the beach.

  • Opposite the harbour
  • Near Deauville
  • Beach
  • Town centre
  • Swimming pool
  • Bed linen included
  • Bath towels included
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • Breakfast

From:

69 €

From 17/05/2027 to 18/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

69 €

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Les Lauriers Roses

All Inclusive Agde / 899 reviews 3 impasse des Consuls

Cap d’Agde: spacious apartments with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities, close to the beach

  • Spacious accommodation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Swimming pool
  • Landscaped park
  • Beach 800 m away
  • Ideal for families
  • Apartments for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

72 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

72 €

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L’Olivier

All Inclusive Arles / 1062 reviews Mas de Véran, Quartier de Fourchon

Camargue: a hotel surrounded by nature, with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities

  • 4* hotel
  • 450 m² swimming pool
  • Natural setting
  • Air conditioning
  • Kids’ club in summer
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

75 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

75 €

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Le Vallon

All Inclusive Grospierres / 1057 reviews 188, route du château du Rouret - Domaine du Rouret

Ardèche: family holiday home with a swimming pool area and all-inclusive facilities

  • Family accommodation
  • Water park
  • Wild water river
  • Children’s activities
  • Natural setting
  • Accommodation for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

81 €

From 23/05/2027 to 24/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

81 €

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Les Amandiers

All Inclusive Arles / 982 reviews Mas de Véran, Quartier de Fourchon

Camargue: family holiday village with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Kids’ club in summer
  • Family activities
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Air conditioning
  • Apartments for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

89 €

From 01/05/2027 to 02/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

89 €

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Les Jardins du Cap

All Inclusive Agde / 581 reviews 3 impasse des Consuls

Cap d’Agde: wooded park, swimming pool and all-inclusive accommodation in a peaceful setting

  • 6-hectare grounds
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioned suites
  • Peaceful setting
  • Close to the beach (800m.)
  • Accommodation for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

89 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

89 €

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Grau du Roi

All Inclusive Le Grau du Roi / 1095 reviews 1551 Route de Carnon

Le Grau-du-Roi: beach, swimming pool and all-inclusive family holidays

  • Direct beach access
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Near Grande Motte
  • Family-friendly destination
  • Accommodation for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

93 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

93 €

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Les Chênes Verts

All Inclusive Saint-Raphael / 1716 reviews 3235 Route de la Corniche

Saint-Raphaël: a residence in the heart of an estate with beach access and all-inclusive facilities

  • 3-hectare estate
  • Direct beach access
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spacious apartments
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Accommodation for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

97 €

From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

97 €

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Les Chevaliers

Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Carcassonne / 1841 reviews 2, rue des Calquières

Carcassonne: a stay in a 4* hotel opposite the medieval city

  • The best view of Carcassonne
  • Overlooking the medieval city
  • Eliospa spa
  • Medieval atmosphere
  • City break
  • Rooms for up to 3 people
  • Half-board

From:

113 €

From 03/05/2027 to 04/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

113 €

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Villa Arena

Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Nîmes 10 rue République

Nîmes: City break in a 4* hotel near the amphitheatre and the Musée de la Romanité

  • Downtown
  • Near museums
  • Two paces from the arenas
  • Lively neighborhood
  • Renovated in 2026
  • Restaurant with terrace
  • Rooms up to 4 pers.
  • Half board
  • Lounge Area

From:

115 €

From 01/05/2027 to 02/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

115 €

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La Plage

All Inclusive Saint-Raphael / 1933 reviews 3235 Route de la Corniche

Saint-Raphaël: a modern 4* hotel with direct access to the beach and a rooftop pool

  • 50m from the beach
  • Rooftop pool with sea views
  • Ground-level pool
  • Modern
  • Air conditioning
  • Leisure facilities
  • Panoramic bar
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive

From:

123 €

From 03/05/2027 to 04/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

123 €

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Grand Hotel Dieu

Brunch / Petit Déjeuner Nîmes / 103 reviews 12 rue République

Nîmes: 5-star spa hotel in the city centre, just a stone’s throw from the Arènes

  • In the city centre
  • Near the Nîmes Arena
  • Hotel built in 2026
  • Eliospa spa
  • City break
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • Half-board

From:

126 €

From 01/05/2027 to 02/05/2027

/ accommodation - 2 guests

126 €

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Labor Day: The first sunny break of the year

After winter and the showers of March, May 1st is often the first real opportunity to take out the sunglasses.

Optimize the bridge: 3 or 4 days to disconnect

The objective is not to go far, but to go well. Are you also wondering where to go on May 1st weekend? Our residences are located in the most beautiful regions of France. Whether you leave on Friday evening or Thursday, treat yourself to a real break of 3 days or 4 days without wasting time on transport.

Heading south: A taste of summer for May 1st

More than a question of good weather, the sun is synonymous with well-being, vitamin D and a higher quality of life. It’s the dream of endless blue skies, far from the gray, and a deciding factor for many.

Provence and the Côte d’Azur: Lunch on the terrace

If you are looking for where to go on May 1st to stay warm, aim for the Mediterranean. At this time, the Côte d’Azur and Provence are in flower. The temperatures often allow the first lunches in t-shirts. It is the ideal place for a trip to France on May 1st under the sign of sweetness.

Swimming guaranteed: Our heated swimming pools

Be careful, the sea is still cool at the beginning of May! But at SOWELL, May 1st rhymes with swimming. Take advantage of our heated swimming pools (outdoor or indoor depending on the site) to wear your swimsuit. It’s the little extra that makes the difference for a successful May 1st weekend.

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Ardèche or Normandy: A breath of fresh air

Normandy (Trouville): Ideal for Parisians looking for where to go on May 1st weekend without having to travel too far. Seafood and walks on the beach are on the program.

Ardèche: For total immersion in awakening nature. Canoeing, hiking and picnicking: a return to basics guaranteed.

May 1st weekend: How to go without breaking the bank?

May decks are in high demand, and prices can rise.

The So’Inclusive formula for a 100% enjoyable short stay

On a short stay of 3 days, you don’t want to go shopping or cook. Opt for our So’Inclusive formula. From breakfast to dinner, including aperitif, everything is included. You control your budget down to the euro, which makes it an excellent option if you are looking for a holiday idea in France for May 1st at a smart price.

FAQ: Your questions for May 1st

Where to go on May 1st to get some sun?

The South-East of France (Var, Côte d’Azur, Provence) is the most reliable area in terms of weather at the beginning of May. You maximize your chances of good weather.

Do I need to book early for May 1st weekend?

Yes ! It is the first “bridge” of the year, very popular with the French. The best accommodations (especially those with a heated swimming pool or sea view) are often booked up several weeks in advance.

Where to go cheap on May 1st weekend?

Favor “natural” destinations like Ardèche or the hinterland, often more affordable than the immediate seaside. And choose All Inclusive to avoid on-site expenses.

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