Nestled in the Cannes hinterland, you will find the magical Maison Mastrorelli. Steeped in its history as an 18th-century coaching inn, the vacation home in Provence was lovingly restored by a French singer who has simultaneously returned to her roots: born and raised in Cannes, she remembers a youth of waking up to views of the Isles of Lerins in the distance.

The simple concrete architecture and unique personality of this home are inspiring and refreshingly modern. Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated with art from around the world including the owner's, there is a marvelous mix of casual elegance and contemporary living.

This villa overlooking the Gulf of Valinco in Corsica is a great combination of elegant contemporary design and amazing location. But it's the outdoor living space that really stands out. Set between the verdant Corsican coastline and rugged mountains, this villa offers breathtaking views - and the best way to take them in is from the luxury of the vast infinity pool.

We love the striking contrast of the crisp and new modern interiors housed in a centuries-old stone house. Fresh and bright, this home's complete transformation still respects its origins as a country house with some very clever and chic design detail.

Designed by Paris-based architect Philippe Rizzotti, the building is a study in restraint of form and material, adapting seamlessly to the site and absorbing the topography into the design in a "synthesis of conscious and intuitive connection."

As its name reveals, this beach house in Brittany was made to welcome surfers. Located at the water’s edge, where the swells meet long stretches of sandy beach and grassy dunes, it’s an intimate coastal temple that also lives up to its “wabi” name—a serene home of Zen-inspired beauty.

Simple straightforward clapboard construction illustrates what is so great about the vision here. Sophisticated and stylish, the creative update with hints of sleek contemporary style doesn't overwhelm the natural environment.

An ode to simplicity that exudes warmth and authenticity, this vacation home rental in Normandy stays faithful to the original feel and tone of the history of the house and harbor town while giving it a charmingly subtle update. We love the natural, vintage feel and the sounds of the sea and village life just outside your window.

The glamorous sun-drenched Riviera is the perfect backdrop for this luxury villa in St. Tropez. Combining elegant Seventies-inspired decor and a vibrant modernism, it is luxuriously appointed but with a sense of fun and ease.

Translating as "villa of the flowery wood," this paradise of nature is situated in the land of lavender fields, rosé wine and that golden light that drew Van Gogh and Cezanne.

The home of a design duo from Amsterdam, this villa for rent in France has all of the sunny holiday ambiance of the French Riviera with a stylish and artistic pedigree.

The home oscillates between old and contemporary, with ancient stone next to floor-to-ceiling glass windows and concrete. Furniture includes classics by Jean Prouvé, Charles and Ray Eames, and Hans Wegner, mixed with pieces by Jasper Morrison, Terence Woodgate, Tom Dixon and Wouter Scheublin.

Architects Jennie and Jerker Edfast are members of one of Sweden's largest firms but have developed this vacation home rental in Corsica as a more personal project and island getaway.

This striking contemporary villa is located on the east coast of Corsica, just a few steps from the beach. The doors of the living room open onto a vast, paved terrace that spills onto the sand. There's a hammock in the shade of a pine tree, a court for playing petanque, a heated spa with a tide system, and lovely views across to the island of Monte Cristo.

Set just above the shoreline of the Gulf of Valinco outside of Propriano and visible only from the sea, this villa was designed by a native architect to realize and fulfill a dream that combined an inspired location and one of a kind design.