Dear Holidaymaker,
Thinking of a break in France this month? read on to find out some of the highlights and places to visit on your travels through France.
March can be a nice time to do a driving tour of France if you want to avoid the tourist crowds that arrive later in the season. From mid-March, the temperatures start to feel more spring-like, especially in the south of France. Northern France in March tends to still be a little cold and rainy, but this may not be a problem – it really depends what kind of activities you’d like to do on your trip. Let us know and we can advise!
The first flowers and shoots of Spring are bursting forth and the days are getting longer – but the crowds have not yet arrived and there are bargains to be had. March is an excellent month to take some time out in France. There are many places all around France with enchanting history, architecture and gourmet traditions, some surrounded by lakes, mountains, beaches and glorious scenery for a day out.
March is also the perfect time for an activity holiday, especially if you enjoy walking, cycling, riding or just being in the great outdoors. France has wonderfully varied landscapes and scenery and opportunities for just about any sport or activity you can imagine.
The Festival du Boudin (Black Pudding Fair) is over 50 years old and is held annually in Mortagne au Perche in the Orne department of Normandy. Over 100 exhibitors, traders, artisans and butchers make up this event, with more than five kilometres of black pudding sold.
https://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/food-festivals-in-normandy/
Sarlat: Perigord, Geese Festival Fest’Oie https://en.sarlat-tourisme.com/discover-sarlat-and-the-perigord/the-great-events-of-sarlat/festoie-of-sarlat/. First weekend of March, this famous annual festival takes place in the picturesque town of Sarlat and celebrates all things goose! Noisy flocks of geese honking through the medieval city, foie gras tastings, workshops and demonstrations. en.sarlat-tourisme.com
Provence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes Maritime, Festival of Violets 14-15 March, 2026 https://frenchduck.com/latest/provence-violet-festival/. The whole village smells of violets, there are farmers markets, and a violet parade with a battle of the flowers! Held annually first weekend in March. tourrettessurloup.com
Lagouile, Midi-Pyrénées, Aveyron: La Trace du Fromage https://www.tourisme-en-aubrac.com/en/blog/temps-fort/les-traces-du-fromage/, 7 March 2026. A truly amazing cheese tasting event.
Les Oliviers (Ref: 80188)
Les Oliviers is a modern 4 bedroom villa in 1/4acre garden with superb mountain views.
Situated on the outskirts of the village, 5 mins. walk from the cafe/restaurant and bakery. 20 mins. from Lac Salagou where water sports are available. Supermarket shopping at Lodeve and Clermont l’Herault, both within 20 mins drive. The Mediterranean is less than 50 mins. away.
Activities within 20min drive of the property
Hirondelle (Ref: 644469)
Hirondelle, a three bedroom gite with light and spacious rooms, exposed beams and original stonework throughout.
The Limousin region is one of the greenest, least populated and most unspoiled areas of France. All three of our large gites enjoy expansive views over the Gartempe valley and distant views of Bellac and Peyrat-de-Bellac.
Two Puits Marteau Ref: (1458)
Two Puits Marteau, a stone farmhouse dating back to 1844 which has been fully renovated to create a comfortable airy home has a fabulous 12m salt pool. The pool, extensive gardens, outside kitchen and bathroom for summer living, covered dining terrace, two open terraces for morning and evening sun, meadow walk, shaded corners – offers something for everyone.
This traditional Charentaise property is located in a small ‘lieu-dit’ or hamlet with a windmill just outside Brie sous Mortagne in the Charente Maritime.
The house is 5 minutes drive from Mortagne sur Gironde, a port with a good selection of restaurants, and Port Maubert, also 5 minutes, which is very quiet but features a pop up restaurant and a first class sailing school with kayaks and paddleboards for hire. Further up the Gironde estuary are five beaches at Meschers sur Gironde (15-20 minutes drive) and then 30-40 minutes away are the acres of Atlantic beaches and forests ideal for walkers or cyclists.
Bel Ami (Ref: 469998)
Bel Ami is an elegant villa located within the extraordinary beauty, tranquility and opulence of the Occitanie region, in the South of France.
Bel Ami is an independent dwelling with it’s own gates, driveway, parking for 3 cars and entrance door. The owners live conveniently next door and are therefore available to offer help and suggestions to maximise your holiday experience. The Bel Ami has been designed for comfort and relaxation. It has been built to a very high specification, incorporating numerous authentic Provencal features such as exposed reclaimed beams and roof tiles, combined with the needs of modern living, like double glazed windows and under-floor heating and cooling. It is decorated with original modern art works by David Ben-Ami (one of the co-owners). In addition, there are Antique prints and objects collected by Willy and David providing a “home away from home” ambience that is both welcoming and relaxing.
Chateau Joncasses, a chateau with incredible views of the Lot Valley, 50 acre private grounds, large swimming pool and poolside jacuzzi
This beautifully appointed luxury barn conversion has a large salon, dining and kitchen areas and there is underfloor heating and Wi Fi. More than just a gite … this is your home (in France) away from home. The Barn is ideally suited to one or two couples for both long and short term rental.
The property is situated in open countryside with far-reaching, Southern views, near Cambayrac in the Lot department, approx 20 minutes West of Cahors.
Beautiful surrounding countryside. Nearby local amenities including supermarkets, banks, bakeries and café bars and restaurants in Luzech, Sauzet and Prayssac.
Cahors, 20 minutes is a very pretty market town with hypermarkets and busy town centre with many restaurants and pretty riverside cafés.
Canoes and bicycles can be hired locally in Anglars-Juillac and other activities include Hot-Air-Ballooning, sky diving and horse riding, all of which are available nearby. Many vineyard châteaux are open to visitors for wine tasting.
There are many interesting places to visit. Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a famous medieval village on a steep hillside above the river Lot. Boat Trips from Cahors provide an interesting way of getting there and enjoying the magnificent scenery from a different perspective. The famous shrine of Rocamadour is easily visited.
The pretty village of Les Arques was home to the Russian Sculptor Zadkine and boasts a Museum of his amazing work.
Lacepede (Ref: 286230)
“Lacepede” lies 1km North of the village of Floressas in the Lot Department in the Midi Pyrenees. Lacepede is in a rural area amid the vineyards with great walking and cycling. 10Km from supermarkets and other services. 4Km to nearest restaurant and shop.
Close to Puy L’Eveque, Prayssac and Fumel for Supermarkets and other bigger shops and
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