From wild scrub hillsides overlooking the turquoise sea in Corsica to a historic castle tower in Normandy, there are dozens of homestay villas scattered across the coastal regions of France. It’s no surprise that a noble farmhouse in Provence or a cinematic glasshouse on the Côte d’Azur have some of the most arresting views, views with an exploding palette of marine blues, granite greys and deep greens. But whether it’s kite-surfing on the stylish finger of land at Cap Ferret, shopping for striped linens in the Basque Country or Côte du Rhone vineyard hopping, there are plenty of options for you and your crew to explore from your home base.