Whether it's in the country, on the sea, in the mountains or in a city, renting a home or villa is a great way to visit France. They can be rented for a few nights, by the week, by the month or even just for a week-end, the choice is yours. The difference between renting a villa and a gîte is probably the amount of independence that you would have. Where the owners of a gîte are close by, you are completely independent with a villa. Although each property is different, villas tend to come with more amenities (pool, hot tub, terrace, BBQ) and can range from 3* accommodation to very luxury.