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Where to go in France in May? Our sunny ideas for your long weekends and bank holidays

The “lovely month of May” is back! With its many public holidays (1 May, 8 May, Ascension, Pentecost), it is a real invitation to get away and the perfect time for a trip to France in May.

SOWELL helps you make the most of your May days off. Whether you are looking for a long weekend in the sun or an affordable week to recharge your batteries before summer, we have the solution. This is the ideal time to plan ahead: organise your May 2026 long weekends now!

31 result(s)
Riviera
Sowell Family

4.2 / 5 - 342 Reviews

Riviera

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

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

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
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Port Grimaud
Sowell Family

3.8 / 5 - 1143 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 and tennis

Port Grimaud: wooded park and beach 300 metres away, with a swimming pool
  • 4-hectare park
  • Beach 300 m away
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Tennis
  • Cycling
  • Accommodation for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive
Flash Sale
-31% All Inclusive included
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Pignada Plage
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 1151 Reviews

Pignada Plage

Allée du Lac Marin, 40140 Soustons Plage, France

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

Landes: a holiday in the pine forest by the beaches of Lake Marin, all-inclusive
  • Pine forest
  • Beachfront
  • 1.5 km from the sea
  • Quiet surroundings
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Cycle paths
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
Flash Sale
-36% 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

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
Flash Sale
-49% Accommodation only included
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Les Sablons
Sowell Résidences

3.9 / 5 - 846 Reviews

Les Sablons

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

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

SECRET OFFER : 3 day(s) to go
20% off stays including breakfast until 30 September – but don’t tell anyone...

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
Flash Sale
-38% All Inclusive included
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Les Lauriers Roses
Sowell Résidences

4 / 5 - 825 Reviews

Les Lauriers Roses

3 impasse des Consuls, 34300 Agde, France

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

Cap d’Agde: spacious apartments with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities, close to the beach
  • Spacious accommodation
  • Swimming pool
  • Landscaped park
  • Beach 800 m away
  • Ideal for families
  • Apartments for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
Flash Sale
-34% All Inclusive included
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Les Landes de Gascogne
Sowell Family

4.4 / 5 - 2 Reviews

Les Landes de Gascogne

Le Pusocq, 47230 Barbaste, France

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

SECRET OFFER : 3 day(s) to go
Enjoy 20% off our room-only and bed-and-breakfast packages from April to November, but don’t tell anyone…

Nature and the great outdoors, with swimming pools and all-inclusive
  • Spacious apartments (40m²)
  • Swimming pool
  • Natural setting
  • Quiet location
  • Family-friendly facilities
  • Accommodation for up to 5 people
  • All-inclusive
Flash Sale
-59% All Inclusive included
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Les Jardins du Cap
Sowell Hôtels

4.1 / 5 - 462 Reviews

Les Jardins du Cap

3 impasse des Consuls, 34300 Agde, France

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

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
Flash Sale
-32% 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

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
Flash Sale
-60% All Inclusive included
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Les Chevaliers
Sowell Hôtels

4.1 / 5 - 1784 Reviews

Les Chevaliers

2, rue des Calquières, 11000 Carcassonne, France

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

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
Flash Sale
-44% Breakfast included
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Les Chênes Verts
Sowell Résidences

4.1 / 5 - 1591 Reviews

Les Chênes Verts

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

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

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
Flash Sale
-43% 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 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
Flash Sale
-33% Accommodation only included
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Les Amandiers
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 891 Reviews

Les Amandiers

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

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

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
Flash Sale
-35% All Inclusive included
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Le Vallon
Sowell Family

3.9 / 5 - 969 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

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
Flash Sale
-48% All Inclusive included
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Le Moulin de Vernègues
Sowell Collection

3.7 / 5 - 704 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

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
Flash Sale
-36% Breakfast included
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Le Grau du Roi
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 982 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

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
Flash Sale
-36% All Inclusive included
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Le Grand Hotel Dieu
Sowell Collection

4.2 / 5 - 18 Reviews

Le Grand Hotel Dieu

12 rue République, 30000 Nîmes, France

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

Nîmes: A 5-star spa hotel in the city centre, just a stone's throw from the Arena
  • In the city centre
  • Near the Nîmes Arena
  • Hotel built in 2026
  • Eliospa spa
  • City break
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • Half-board
Flash Sale
-37% Breakfast included
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Le Beach
Sowell Hôtels

3.7 / 5 - 4862 Reviews

Le Beach

Quai Albert 1er, 14360 Trouville, France

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

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 (from 3 July 2026)
  • Beach
  • Near Deauville
  • Rooms for up to 2 people
  • Breakfast
Flash Sale
-35% Breakfast included
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La Plage
Sowell Hôtels

4 / 5 - 1723 Reviews

La Plage

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

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

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
Flash Sale
-43% All Inclusive included
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L'Olivier
Sowell Hôtels

4 / 5 - 973 Reviews

L'Olivier

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

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

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
Flash Sale
-43% All Inclusive included
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Hotel du Roi & SPA
Sowell Collection

3.9 / 5 - 1857 Reviews

Hotel du Roi & SPA

2, rue des Calquières, 11000 Carcassonne, France

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

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
Flash Sale
-44% Breakfast included
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Hôtel du Golf
Sowell Hôtels

Hôtel du Golf

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

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

SECRET OFFER : 2 day(s) to go
20% off stays including breakfast until 30 September – but don’t tell anyone...

A 4-star spa hotel situated next to the Pont Royal golf course in Provence
  • Pont Royal Golf Course
  • 7-hectare grounds
  • Eliospa Spa
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • Half-board
Flash Sale
-52% Breakfast included
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Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Sowell Hôtels

3.8 / 5 - 1239 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 and tennis

SECRET OFFER : 6 day(s) to go
20% off stays until 30 September – accommodation only or bed and breakfast – but don’t tell anyone...

Gulf of Saint-Tropez: beach 300 metres away, swimming pool and all-inclusive
  • Beach 300 m away
  • Landscaped park
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Premium destination
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • All-inclusive
Flash Sale
-35% All Inclusive included
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Domaine du Golf d'Albret
Sowell Hôtels

3.1 / 5 - 2 Reviews

Domaine du Golf d'Albret

Le Pusocq, 47230 Barbaste, France

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

Nature and golf: an all-inclusive break in the countryside
  • Albret Golf Course
  • Surrounded by nature
  • Swimming pools
  • Peaceful setting
  • Family leisure activities
  • Accommodation for up to 5 people
  • All-inclusive
Flash Sale
-42% All Inclusive included
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Domaine de la Petite Isle
Sowell Hôtels

4.1 / 5 - 532 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

Luberon: a holiday on the banks of the Sorgue in a nature reserve
  • On the banks of the Sorgue
  • 2-hectare park
  • Swimming pool
  • Natural surroundings
  • 1.5 km from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
  • Air conditioning
  • Rooms for up to 4 people
  • Half-board
Flash Sale
-37% Half Board included
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Cap d'Agde
Sowell Family

4.1 / 5 - 720 Reviews

Cap d'Agde

3 Impasse des Consuls, 34300 Agde, France

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

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
Flash Sale
-36% All Inclusive included
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Ardèche
Sowell Hôtels

3.9 / 5 - 1364 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

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
Flash Sale
-42% All Inclusive included
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Les Perles du Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Sowell Résidences

4.1 / 5 - 665 Reviews

Les Perles du Golfe de Saint-Tropez

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

Gulf of Saint-Tropez: 200 metres from the beach, with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities
  • Beach 200 m away
  • Air-conditioned accommodation
  • Swimming pool
  • Mediterranean setting
  • Ideal for families
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
From 64€ Room / 1 nuit
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Le Port
Sowell Résidences

3.2 / 5 - 345 Reviews

Le Port

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

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 (from 3 July 2026)
  • Bed linen included
  • Bath towels included
  • Accommodation for up to 6 people
  • Breakfast
From 64€ Room / 1 nuit
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Villa Arena
Sowell Hôtels

Villa Arena

10 rue République, 30000 Nîmes, France

Nîmes: City break in a 4* hotel near the amphitheatre and the Musée de la Romanité
  • Centro de la ciudad
  • Cerca de los museos
  • A un paso de la plaza de toros
  • Barrio animado
  • Renovado en 2026
  • Restaurante
  • Habitaciones con capacidad para hasta 4 personas
  • Media pensión
From 81€ Room / 1 nuit
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Les Mazets
Sowell Résidences

Les Mazets

Le Village Camarguais, 13500 Arles, France

Camargue: a peaceful holiday complex offering spacious villas for a holiday in complete freedom
  • Quiet residence
  • Fully equipped accommodation
  • Air conditioning
  • Swimming pool
  • Ideal for large families
  • Peaceful setting
  • Villas for up to 6 people
  • All-inclusive
From 55€ Room / 1 nuit
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Destination: Sunshine! Where to go in May to enjoy warm weather in France?

It is the number one travel intention of the month. Everyone is looking for where to go in May to find sunshine and finally put winter coats away.

The Mediterranean (French Riviera, Camargue): the winning choice

If you are wondering where to go in May for warm weather, the Mediterranean is your best answer. On the French Riviera or in the Camargue, the climate already feels like summer. Temperatures of 20–25°C are common, lunches on sunny terraces are the norm and the promise of a sun-and-beach holiday becomes reality. It is summer ahead of schedule, without the July crowds.

The “fresh air” alternative: Atlantic Coast & Normandy

Want a big breath of sea air? The Atlantic Coast or Normandy are wonderful options in May. It is less about guaranteed “heat” and more about stunning scenery, walks on vast beaches and first sessions of surfing or sand yachting. It is also an ideal playground for hiking.

 

 

Can you swim in May in France?

This is the key question in May. You type « where to go in May to swim » and you are right to wonder.

The sea: still fresh for chilly swimmers!

The sea in France in May is invigorating. In the Mediterranean, it reaches 16–18°C. It is perfect for beach and sun (laying out your towel), but swimming is still reserved for the bravest.

The SOWELL guarantee: our heated pools for 100% pleasure

This is where SOWELL makes all the difference. Why choose between sunshine and swimming when you can have both? Our residences offer you both. Enjoy the first real sun on a lounger and then dive into water at 28°C. Most of our properties are equipped with heated outdoor (or indoor) pools open from spring onwards. It is our guarantee of 100% pleasure in the water, whatever the sea temperature.

 

 

The SOWELL guide to your May bank holidays and budget

May is the month of long weekends, but also the month of small budgets… if you plan it right.

The “long weekend” option: optimised 3, 4 or 5 days

With Ascension or Pentecost, it is easy to treat yourself to a long weekend. It is the ideal format (4 days, 5 days) for a SOWELL getaway on the Mediterranean. But be careful, these dates are the most in-demand: book early!

The “small budget” tip: go for a full week between the bank holidays

Here is the REAL good deal to travel cheaply in May in France. The “quiet” weeks between the long weekends are the cheapest of the whole season. You get sunshine, a heated pool, peace and quiet… and unbeatable prices. If you are flexible, this is the time to book a full 1-week stay.

The clever option: So’Inclusive for a surprise-free weekend

Travelling over a bank holiday also means dealing with fully booked restaurants and rising prices. Our All Inclusive So’Inclusive formula is the anti-stress solution. You control your budget 100% (meals, drinks and snacks included). Zero surprises at the end of your stay.

 

 

Travelling in May: as a couple, with the family or to go hiking?

With the family or with a baby

May is the perfect month to travel in May with the family, especially with a baby (outside school holidays). Our SOWELL residences offer the space and freedom of an apartment (equipped kitchen for bottles, separate bedroom, etc.) with the comfort of our services (pool, cleaning). It is the calm before the summer rush.

As a couple or on a romantic break

A long romantic weekend? This is the moment. A SOWELL hotel on the French Riviera, a spa, dinner on the terrace… It is the perfect romantic escape to reconnect.

For hiking enthusiasts

The “alternative” option. The mountains are waking up, Provence is in bloom. It is the perfect month for hiking before the intense summer heat. Our residences in Provence or in the Alps are an ideal base camp.

 

 

FAQ: your questions about travelling in May

Where is it warmest in France in May?

The places where you are most likely to reach 25°C are the French Riviera and Corsica. The Mediterranean is the safest bet for warm weather in May.

Can you really swim in the sea in May?

The water is still cool (16–18°C). It is manageable for the brave, but for guaranteed relaxing swims, we strongly recommend choosing one of our SOWELL hotels with a heated pool.

How can you travel cheaply in May?

The best plan is to book a full 1-week stay between the bank holiday weekends. If you travel over a long weekend, keep control of your on-site budget by choosing our All Inclusive So’Inclusive formula.

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