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The great summer dilemma: Beach or Peaks?

Sea and Sun: Timeless classics

For many people, it’s impossible to imagine a summer holiday without the sea. If you’re looking for where to go in summer for sunshine, the Mediterranean still reigns supreme.

31 result(s)
Riviera
Sowell Family

4.2 / 5 - 332 Reviews

Riviera

3235 Route de la Corniche, 83700 Saint-Raphael, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive, bicycle

Comfortable air-conditioned suites, ideal for your stay in Saint Raphael, in Freedom or All Inclusive.
  • 2 Heated pools,
  • So’Inclusive,
  • Private terrace or balcony equipped,
  • Exceptional sea views from the bar and rooftop pool,
  • Direct access to the beach of Boulouris.
Flash Sale
-35% All Inclusive included
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Port Grimaud
Sowell Family

3.8 / 5 - 1112 Reviews

Port Grimaud

Les Parcs de Grimaud, chemin des Mûres, 83310 Port Grimaud, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'inclusive, bike and tennis

Establishment perfectly equipped for a stay in autonomy or in All Inclusive in the bay of Saint-Tropez.
  • Air-conditioned Junior Suites with all comforts,
  • Outdoor swimming pool,
  • 300m from the beach.
Flash Sale
-40% All Inclusive included
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Pignada Plage
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 1133 Reviews

Pignada Plage

Allée du Lac Marin, 40140 Soustons Plage, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive,

A true haven of peace, sheltered from the waves, under a refreshing pine forest, in the Landes.
  • Residential or So’Inclusive formula,
  • Lake Marin beach at the foot of the residence,
  • Outdoor swimming pool.
Flash Sale
-32% All Inclusive included
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Les Sentes
Partenaires

Les Sentes

Route de Bombannes, 33121 Carcans-Maubuisson, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
Rental between Lake and Ocean

Privileged location in the middle of nature between pines and ocean
  • Apartments for 2 to 6 people
  • Outdoor pool
  • Very quiet location
  • Between the ocean and Lake Carcans
Flash Sale
-49% Accommodation only included
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Les Sablons
Sowell Résidences

3.9 / 5 - 836 Reviews

Les Sablons

1551 Route de Carnon, 30240 Le Grau du Roi, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

Premium location right on the water, beautiful pool and large apartments
  • Facing a sandy beach
  • Heated swimming pool of 100m².
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive »
  • Air-conditioned apartments (new)
Flash Sale
-35% All Inclusive included
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Les Perles du Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Sowell Résidences

4.1 / 5 - 659 Reviews

Les Perles du Golfe de Saint-Tropez

Les Parcs de Grimaud, chemin des Mûres, 83310 Grimaud, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'inclusive, free child, bike and tennis

Comfortable residence at 200 meters from the beach, in the bay of Saint-Tropez.
  • In the heart of a wooded park of 4 hectares,
  • Air-conditioned apartments with all comfort,
  • Outdoor swimming pool.
Flash Sale
-37% All Inclusive included
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Les Lauriers Roses
Sowell Résidences

4 / 5 - 800 Reviews

Les Lauriers Roses

3 impasse des Consuls, 34300 Agde, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

Located 800m from the beach and shops, 6 hectares of parkland, swimming pool and large apartments
  • 800m from the beach and shops
  • Air-conditioned apartments for 2 to 6 people
  • 200m² heated pool with unheated paddling pool
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive
Flash Sale
-39% All Inclusive included
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Les Landes de Gascogne
Sowell Family

Les Landes de Gascogne

Le Pusocq, 47230 Barbaste, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

New for 2026! Large 40m² accommodations, all-inclusive package, 2 swimming pools
  • Spacious 40m² apartments
  • All-inclusive package
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Children’s play area
Flash Sale
-44% All Inclusive included
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Les Jardins du Cap
Sowell Hôtels

4.1 / 5 - 447 Reviews

Les Jardins du Cap

3 impasse des Consuls, 34300 Agde, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

Located in the seaside resort of Cap d'Agde 800m from the beach and shops. Air-conditioned Junior Suites, swimming pool and 6 hectare wooded park.
  • Air-conditioned junior suites
  • 6 hectare wooded park
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive »
  • 800 m from the beach and shops
  • 200m² swimming pool with paddling pool
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Les Hameaux de Camargue
Sowell Résidences

Les Hameaux de Camargue

Mas de Véran, Quartier de Fourchon, 13200 Arles, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive, bicycle

Comfortable air-conditioned residence in the heart of a 35-hectare estate in the heart of the Camargue.
  • Air-conditioned accommodation,
  • So’Inclusive formula and children’s club,
  • Heated swimming pool, sports and leisure activities,
  • Accommodation that can be communicating.
Flash Sale
-33% All Inclusive included
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Les Chevaliers
Sowell Hôtels

4.1 / 5 - 1764 Reviews

Les Chevaliers

2, rue des Calquières, 11000 Carcassonne, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free of charge, breakfast and bike

Extraordinary journey through time in Carcassonne.
  • Air-conditioned rooms,
  • Breathtaking view on the medieval city (150m away),
  • Medieval atmosphere revisited.
Flash Sale
-33% Breakfast included
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Les Chênes Verts
Sowell Résidences

4.1 / 5 - 1574 Reviews

Les Chênes Verts

3235 Route de la Corniche, 83700 Saint-Raphael, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

Comfortable residence ideally located 5 km from Saint-Raphaël, with direct access to the beach.
  • Air-conditioned accommodations with all comforts,
  • 2 Heated outdoor swimming pools,
  • All inclusive formula « So’Inclusive »,
  • Exceptional sea views from the bar and rooftop pool.
Flash Sale
-36% All Inclusive included
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Les Cavales
Partenaires

Les Cavales

Route de Bombannes, 33121 Carcans-Maubuisson, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
Oceanfront rentals

A vacation in the middle of nature by the ocean
  • Apartments for 2 to 6 people between the pine forest and the Ocean,
  • Outdoor swimming pool of 240 m² and a paddling pool,
  • Volleyball court, gym and children’s play area.
Flash Sale
-38% Accommodation only included
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Les Amandiers
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 874 Reviews

Les Amandiers

Mas de Véran, Quartier de Fourchon, 13200 Arles, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive, bicycle

Located at 4 km from Arles, it is the ideal address for a relaxing and entertaining family vacation.
  • Air-conditioned accomodations,
  • So’Inclusive formula and children’s club,
  • Heated pool, sports and leisure activities
  • Pool, lobby and restaurant renovated in 2021.
Flash Sale
-36% All Inclusive included
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Le Vallon
Sowell Family

3.9 / 5 - 957 Reviews

Le Vallon

188, route du château du Rouret - Domaine du Rouret, 07120 Grospierres, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

Comfortable residence in the heart of the Domaine du Rouret in Ardèche
  • Air-conditioned studios and apartments,
  • Heated aquatic area of 650m² with wild river with buoys,
  • Numerous activities and leisure activities for the whole family.
Flash Sale
-35% All Inclusive included
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Le Moulin de Vernègues
Sowell Collection

3.7 / 5 - 684 Reviews

Le Moulin de Vernègues

Domaine et golf de Pont Royal, RN7, 13370 Mallemort, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x Free of charge, breakfast included

Hotel in the heart of a green park with spa and 18-hole golf course
  • Air-conditioned rooms and suites
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • In the heart of a 7-hectare park
  • SPA
  • 2 restaurants: « Les Voutes » and « La Table du Moulin »
Flash Sale
-35% Breakfast included
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Le Grau du Roi
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 957 Reviews

Le Grau du Roi

1551 Route de Carnon, 30240 Le Grau du Roi, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

Premium location right on the water, beautiful pool and air-conditioned accommodations
  • Facing a sandy beach
  • Heated swimming pool of 100m².
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive »
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Le Beach
Sowell Hôtels

3.7 / 5 - 4764 Reviews

Le Beach

Quai Albert 1er, 14360 Trouville, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
Breakfast and bike rental included.

Hotel facing the sea, near the shops and the Casino of Trouville-sur-Mer
  • Covered swimming pool with sea view,
  • Facing the sea, a few minutes away from Deauville’s boardwalk,
  • Rooms, lobby and common areas renovated in 2021.
Flash Sale
-46% Breakfast included
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La Plage
Sowell Hôtels

4 / 5 - 1686 Reviews

La Plage

3235 Route de la Corniche, 83700 Saint-Raphael, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive, bicycle

Located by the sea, it is the ideal setting to discover the treasures of the French Riviera.
  • Built in 2020,
  • 2 heated outdoor pools, one of which is a rooftop pool with a sea view,
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive ».
Flash Sale
-39% All Inclusive included
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L'Olivier
Sowell Hôtels

4 / 5 - 951 Reviews

L'Olivier

Mas de Véran, Quartier de Fourchon, 13200 Arles, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive, bicycle

Real vacation village ideal to discover the Camargue with your family.
  • Air-conditioned accommodation,
  • Heated aquatic area of 450 m², children’s club (July/August),
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive ».
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Hotel du Roi & SPA
Sowell Collection

3.9 / 5 - 1820 Reviews

Hotel du Roi & SPA

2, rue des Calquières, 11000 Carcassonne, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x Free, Breakfast and Bike

Elegant and refined hotel facing the medieval city.
  • Recent hotel, a few steps from the medieval city,
  • Air-conditioned rooms and suites,
  • Indoor swimming pool. Spa, hammam, sauna, whirlpool.
Flash Sale
-33% Breakfast included
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Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Sowell Hôtels

3.8 / 5 - 1229 Reviews

Golfe de Saint-Tropez

Les Parcs de Grimaud, chemin des Mûres, 83310 Grimaud, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'inclusive, bike and tennis

Nestled in the heart of a 4 hectare landscaped park, 300 meters from the beach, in the bay of Saint-Tropez.
  • Air-conditioned rooms,
  • Outdoor swimming pool,
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive ».
Flash Sale
-33% All Inclusive included
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Domaine du Golf d'Albret
Sowell Hôtels

Domaine du Golf d'Albret

Le Pusocq, 47230 Barbaste, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

New for 2026! Surrounded by nature, all-inclusive and next to a golf course
  • Accommodation for up to 5 people
  • All-inclusive package
  • 2 swimming pools
  • On the edge of the Albret golf course
Flash Sale
-37% All Inclusive included
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Domaine de la Petite Isle
Sowell Hôtels

4.1 / 5 - 490 Reviews

Domaine de la Petite Isle

RN 100, 871 Rte d'Apt, 84800 L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free of charge, half board included

On the banks of the Sorgue, in the heart of a 2-hectare park
  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Half-board package
  • 2 swimming pools
  • 1.5km from the historic centre
Flash Sale
-43% Half Board included
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Cap d'Agde
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 700 Reviews

Cap d'Agde

3 Impasse des Consuls, 34300 Agde, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

At 800m. from the beach and the lively heart of Cap d'Agde, air-conditioned apartments
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • All Inclusive formula « So’Inclusive »
  • In a park of 6 hectares
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Ardèche
Sowell Hôtels

3.9 / 5 - 1335 Reviews

Ardèche

188, route du château du Rouret - Domaine du Rouret, 07120 Grospierres, France

Flash Sale : 4 day(s) to go
3x free, So'Inclusive

An ideal setting for a friendly and rejuvenating vacation
  • Air-conditioned rooms and suites,
  • Spa with heated pool of 70 m², sauna and whirlpool,
  • Numerous activities and leisure activities for the whole family.
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Hôtel du Golf
Sowell Hôtels

Hôtel du Golf

Domaine et golf de Pont Royal, RN7, 13370 Mallemort, France

SPA hotel on the edge of a golf course in the heart of the countryside
  • Air-conditioned rooms and suites on the edge of the Pont Royal golf course
  • In the heart of 7 hectares of lush parkland
  • A SPA and wellness area
  • Two restaurants.
From 127€ Room / 1 nuit
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Le Port
Sowell Résidences

3.2 / 5 - 343 Reviews

Le Port

3 Quai Albert 1er, 14360 Trouville-sur-Mer, France

Residence combining comfort and exceptional location facing the port of Trouville-sur-Mer.
  • Comfortable flats with harbour view,
  • Access to the indoor swimming pool of the Beach Hotel (adjacent to the residence),
  • 50m from the beach, and close to the shops and the Casino.
From 64€ Room / 1 nuit
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Villa Arena
Sowell Hôtels

Villa Arena

10 rue République, 30000 Nîmes, France

Opening 29 May 2026: An ideal location in the city centre, next to the gardens of the Musée de la Romanité
  • Downtown, opposite the gardens of the Musée de la Romanité,
  • 2 minutes from the Arena of Nîmes,
  • La Table d’Apicius restaurant,
  • Close to the convention center.
From 81€ Room / 1 nuit
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Le Grand Hotel Dieu
Sowell Collection

Le Grand Hotel Dieu

12 rue République, 30000 Nîmes, France

Opening 27 March 2026 : An ideal city centre location just a stone's throw from the Nîmes Arena
  • City centre, close to bullring and congress centre
  • Listed building
  • Spa and wellness facilities
  • Restaurant and seminar rooms
From 106€ Room / 1 nuit
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Les Mazets
Sowell Résidences

Les Mazets

Le Village Camarguais, 13500 Arles, France

Quiet residence, ideal for families.
  • In the heart of a landscaped park of several hectares,
  • Large villas for up to 6 people,
  • Swimming pool reserved for the residence and access to the forum pool.
From 55€ Room / 1 nuit
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The Mountains in Summer: the new “cool escape” trend

This has been the trend of recent years, and it’s gaining more and more followers. Looking for where to go to the mountains in summer? It’s the best choice to escape heatwaves—and to avoid crowded beaches.

The Alps (Savoie, Southern Alps): Where to go in the Alps in summer?

In La Plagne, Les Menuires or Isola 2000, ski resorts transform into green paradises.

Activities

Hiking, mountain biking, high-altitude lakes… It’s the perfect destination for active, refreshing family holidays.

Where to go this summer with the family (and keep your budget under control)?

Family summer holidays are sacred—but as often, they can quickly get expensive.

The “budget holiday” solution: All Inclusive in summer

Looking for where to go on holiday this summer on a budget in France? Don’t look for the lowest price—look for the lowest “total cost”. With SOWELL’s So’Inclusive package, everything is included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

The math is simple: no restaurant bills at lunchtime and dinnertime, no ice creams or sodas to pay for at the bar. It’s the only way to guarantee an affordable summer holiday without cutting back once you’re there.

Traveling with a baby or teens: everyone at their own pace

Targeted destinations based on what you want

Where to go on holiday this summer as a couple or with friends?

Where to go with your dog this summer?

Don’t leave your faithful companion behind. Looking for where to go on holiday this summer with a dog? The vast majority of SOWELL residences are “Pet Friendly”; you can find this information when booking. The mountains in summer are especially recommended: your dog will love the wide-open spaces and the cool forest air—far more comfortable than burning sand.

Regions under the microscope: Alps, Provence or Atlantic Coast?

The Alps (North and South): Sport and wide-open spaces

Whether in Savoie or the Southern Alps, the mountains offer an endless playground. That’s the answer to “where to go on holiday to the mountains in summer”. Swimming lakes, summer toboggan runs, treetop adventure parks… And it’s often cheaper than the sea!

The South: Cicadas and pure relaxation

Provence and the French Riviera embody the French summer. If you want to hear cicadas and live by the rhythm of the sun, that’s where to go.

FAQ: Your questions about traveling in summer

Where to go on holiday this summer on a budget in France?

For a small budget, two tips:

Where to go to the mountains in summer with the family?

Aim for « Famille Plus » resorts like Les Menuires, Orcières or Pralognan. They offer plenty of activities for children (kids’ clubs, pools, guided hikes) and are very family-friendly.

Where to go this summer to avoid the crowds?

Avoid the Mediterranean coast between July 15 and August 15, the period of very high attendance. Prefer inland areas (Ardèche, Provence Verte) or high-altitude resorts in the Alps, where space is plentiful and tranquility guaranteed.

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