Where to go in France in May? Our sunny ideas for your long weekends and bank holidays
Are you looking for where to go on holiday in France in May? 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 2027 long weekends now!
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Les Sablons
★ ★ ★Seafront: swimming pool and spacious apartments with all-inclusive facilities
From:
95 €
154 €
From 30/08/2026 to 31/08/2026
3x free, So'Inclusive
95 €
Amidst pine trees and the ocean: a nature retreat to recharge your batteries
From:
73 €
124 €
From 28/08/2026 to 30/08/2026
Rental between Lake and Ocean
73 €
Cap d’Agde
★ ★ ★ ★Cap d’Agde: beach and swimming pool with air-conditioned apartments on an all-inclusive basis
From:
120 €
181 €
From 27/08/2026 to 28/08/2026
3x free, So'Inclusive
120 €
Petite Isle
★ ★ ★ ★Luberon: a holiday on the banks of the Sorgue in a nature reserve
From:
75 €
124 €
From 04/09/2026 to 05/09/2026
3x free of charge, Half-board included
75 €
A holiday surrounded by nature by the sea, in the pine-covered moors
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55 €
85 €
From 28/08/2026 to 30/08/2026
Oceanfront rentals
55 €
Nîmes: Spa hotel (currently undergoing 5-star certification) in the city center, just a stone's throw from the Arènes
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73 €
120 €
From 07/08/2026 to 08/08/2026
3x Free and Breakfast
73 €
Le Parc & Spa
★ ★ ★ ★Serre Chevalier 1200: skiing, relaxation and a spa – all-inclusive
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72 €
133 €
From 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2026
3X free of charge, All inclusive
72 €
Saint-Tropez
★ ★ ★ ★Gulf of Saint-Tropez: beach 300 metres away, swimming pool and all-inclusive
From:
135 €
205 €
From 13/08/2026 to 14/08/2026
3x free, So'inclusive and tennis
135 €
Le Moulin de Vernègues
★ ★ ★ ★Provence: a 4-star hotel with a golf course, spa and natural surroundings for an exceptional stay
From:
85 €
135 €
From 09/08/2026 to 10/08/2026
3x Free of charge, breakfast included
85 €
Hôtel du Roi & Spa
★ ★ ★ ★ ★Carcassonne: a 5-star hotel with a spa overlooking the medieval citadel
From:
75 €
120 €
From 24/08/2026 to 25/08/2026
3x Free, Breakfast and Bike
75 €
Les Chevaliers
★ ★ ★ ★Carcassonne: a stay in a 4* hotel opposite the medieval city
Up to 20% off our August/September breaks with half-board, but don’t tell anyone…
From:
113 €
From 03/05/2027 to 04/05/2027
113 €
Camargue: a large nature estate with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities
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59 €
From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027
59 €
Les Lauriers Roses
★ ★ ★Cap d’Agde: spacious apartments with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities, close to the beach
From:
72 €
From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027
72 €
Les Amandiers
★ ★ ★ ★Camargue: family holiday village with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities
From:
89 €
From 01/05/2027 to 02/05/2027
89 €
Les Jardins du Cap
★ ★ ★ ★Cap d’Agde: wooded park, swimming pool and all-inclusive accommodation in a peaceful setting
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89 €
From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027
89 €
Grau du Roi
★ ★ ★ ★Le Grau-du-Roi: beach, swimming pool and all-inclusive family holidays
From:
93 €
From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027
93 €
Les Perles de Saint Tropez
★ ★ ★ ★Gulf of Saint-Tropez: 200 metres from the beach, with a swimming pool and all-inclusive facilities
From:
93 €
From 17/05/2027 to 19/05/2027
93 €
Les Chênes Verts
★ ★ ★Saint-Raphaël: a residence in the heart of an estate with beach access and all-inclusive facilities
From:
97 €
From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027
97 €
Villa Arena
★ ★ ★ ★Nîmes: City break in a 4* hotel near the amphitheatre and the Musée de la Romanité
From:
115 €
From 01/05/2027 to 02/05/2027
115 €
Port Grimaud
★ ★ ★ ★Port Grimaud: wooded park and beach 300 metres away, with a swimming pool
From:
140 €
From 02/05/2027 to 03/05/2027
140 €
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.
Discover all our inspiration on where to go on holiday in France, for holidays in April, holidays in June and holidays in July.
