10 charming property rentals for a family Christmas

The classic family Christmas at home sometimes gives way to other desires, of escape and change of scenery. You may also wish to gather too many relatives for your home and, moreover, secure the festivities by allowing everyone to sleep on site.

So there are many reasons encouraging the search for a property rental for Christmas, and it must be said that France does not lack for ideal gems to make these moments unforgettable. Here is our selection of 10 rentals, easily bookable via airBnB and whose charms will surely enchant you for the festive season!

#1 Le chalet de l’Hermine in the Arcs 1800 – 3 bedrooms

Since we are talking about Christmas, let us head straight to the mountain and one of its most popular resorts: the Arcs. Combining end-of-year festivities and skiing (or other winter sports) is an obviously appealing idea, so we will include several proposals of this kind in our listing.

Lovers of wood will be delighted to arrive at Judith’s and discover her wonderful chalet with all modern conveniences. With a surface area of 100 m² and designed to accommodate 6 to 8 people, it will allow for a gentle Christmas Eve with a smaller family, in an altogether idyllic setting by the light of the wood-burning stove. Although it contains only 3 bedrooms, they can still accommodate 8 people. If your family to gather for Christmas Eve is larger, continue reading and discover many places capable of hosting a much larger group.

#2 Lovely contemporary villa in Cap-Ferret – 7 bedrooms

Let us head towards a villa that can accommodate 14 guests. If the film by Guillaume Canet, Les petits mouchoirs, moved you, also follow in the footsteps of its filming in Cap Ferret! Between the Bassin d’Arcachon and the Atlantic, the peninsula will allow the most daring to choose the strength of the waves they wish to tackle, for a freezing Christmas swim.

The magnificent villa in which we are offering you to stay was built in 2020 and has all modern conveniences. Ideal for large families, it has 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, so as not to tread on each other’s toes! Large living room, American kitchen, mezzanine with reading corner… Everything is designed to enhance a very cosy comfort. A plot of over 1,000 m² with lush vegetation, with several seating areas, will offer a fine playground for children, especially if snow puts in an appearance at Christmas!

#3 Charming house on the Île de Ré – 7 bedrooms

Let us continue our journey on the Atlantic coast with accommodation in the heart of the timeless Île de Ré. Paradise for cyclists and sea lovers, the island welcomes some 180,000 people in summer! So enjoy the calm of winter and the company of the only 17,800 permanent residents, to spend Christmas on this piece of land offering exceptional wild nature.

The lovely house selected will surely enchant the whole family with its stone walls and omnipresent wood. A fabulous kitchen with central island, American fridge and cooking range will allow you to prepare the Christmas Eve menu in complete peace. As for the 14 sleeping places and 5 bathrooms, they should allow for Christmas with a large family!

#4 “Mont-Blanc” Chalet in Megève – 4 bedrooms

Back in the mountains, you could also plan your Christmas Eve in the wonderful village of Megève, nestled in the heart of the Alps and magically illuminated throughout the festive period. Parades, Christmas village, poetic events, the sparkle will certainly win over the eyes of your whole family!

For your stay, Katia welcomes you to the “Mont-Blanc” chalet, a 10-minute walk from the village centre. The impressive building, very typical in appearance, reveals an equally exceptional interior, combining the warmth of wood with modernity and offering incomparable comfort facilities. Two bedrooms will welcome you with plush king-size beds, the other two being equipped with two single beds each to better preserve intimacy. This will not be lacking, with the 3 bathrooms present. A place to remember!

#5 Maison des Roseaux in Normandy – 4 bedrooms

Only one hour’s drive from Paris, no one can deny that the Maison des Roseaux is impressive! Its manor-like appearance sits on a hill overlooking the Seine, within a lovely tree-lined property – a true haven of peace away from prying eyes.

The recently renovated interior will welcome you pleasantly with its large living room, even more spacious dining room and equipped kitchen: ideal for preparing a festive meal! The 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms will suit a smaller family stay. Note that if the place appeals to you, you can count on 2 additional bedrooms for rental in the summer months.

#6 Mas des amis Séguret in Provence – 6 bedrooms

Head south to the gentle Provence. How not to fall for this magnificent mas located in one of the most beautiful villages in France? The view over the olive field almost becomes a detail here, when the living room offers a panoramic view over the entire Ouvèze valley! The west-facing orientation will certainly provide, in addition, the most beautiful winter sunsets you will have admired.

Inside, 16 guests can stay, sharing 5 bathrooms and 6 bedrooms, all equipped with a king-size bed, if you please! The living space is absolutely perfect for a Christmas Eve meal, thanks to its gargantuan dimensions and the proximity of the living room – dining room duo equipped with a banquet table. As for the kitchen, entirely dressed in wood, it will satisfy the most demanding cooks. The exterior is on par with the rest, meticulously maintained, and once on the terrace, your gaze will oscillate between the lovely heated swimming pool, the beautiful stones of the house and, of course, the breathtaking view. Some would say “aren’t we well off here?”

#7 Palais d’Or in Touraine – 7 bedrooms

Since we are taking you to Touraine, we would have liked to find an ideal castle for your Christmas Eve, but we have done better than this. In Loches, located some 45 minutes southeast of Tours, quickly discover the wonderful Palais d’Or which will make you live, certainly, the castle life!

Subtle and successful blend of style, combining the charm of royalty with contemporary comfort, you will certainly have to book well in advance to take up residence there with your guests, up to a maximum of 13. All desirable comfort is offered to you: richly decorated living room, modern kitchen, underground games room, etc. The images speak for themselves, so be sure not to miss examining this palace of white stones before moving on to our next selection!

#8 Neo-Breton villa in southern Brittany – 10 bedrooms

For a Breton Christmas, the choice was a difficult one. Northern as well as southern Brittany have assets to highlight, with properties sometimes equipped with indoor swimming pools that may appeal to winter swimming enthusiasts but those who are a bit chilly… Our choice finally stopped on a charming house, with a superb terrace and an outdoor swimming pool (all the same) open only in the summer months, careful.

An ideal place to welcome up to 16 people, around a table of very decent dimensions. The 9 themed bedrooms, each cosier than the last, as well as 4 bathrooms, will offer intimacy and chosen decor to family members. The children, for their part, will have the joy of sharing a dormitory: mind the rumpus! The same children (but not only) will enjoy a games room with billiards, ping-pong table, games console.

#9 Chalet in the Vosges

Let us fly to the east of the country, where we cannot resist the urge to propose another astonishing chalet suitable for embellishing the magic of Christmas. Named “Mélèze”, this cottage surrounded by conifers offers an ideal refuge for the festivities, especially if snow puts in an appearance at Christmas!

Your 14 guests will discover with astonishment the living space of nearly 100 m², articulated around a modern wood-burning stove and well-defined spaces of a size suitable for the largest groups. The 6 bedrooms offer 7 beds, and 3 bathrooms complete the facilities. The children will also enjoy a games room of over 40 m². A place to remember!

#10 Country house in the Paris region – 6 bedrooms

Let us conclude our journey in Île-de-France and more precisely in the Yvelines, 30 minutes west of Paris. A very pleasant country house of 220 m² awaits you there, built of beautiful stones, in the calm of a cul-de-sac and on the edge of the Maurepas forest.

The interior, very bright and nicely furnished, offers comfortable and practical spaces, suitable for providing a memorable family stay. The 6 bedrooms can accommodate 12 guests, who will have to share access to the 2 bathrooms. Let us commend the energy performance of the house, rated A on the DPE and which will surely offer you, with the support of the functional fireplace, a warm Christmas Eve!

France abounds in property gems and we could easily double or even triple our selection. We hope above all to have given you ideas, if not desires, thanks to these welcoming homes that you can also rent at other times of the year. All that remains is to wish you happy holidays!