Now that Autumn is officially here, the spookiest time of the year is just around the corner. A great reason to dress up and get together with friends and family, over the past few years Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve as it was originally known, has become a popular holiday in France with kids of all ages celebrating with Halloween parades, parties and more.
Although Halloween might not be a traditional French custom, the Riviera’s Mediterranean climate and international appeal means it’s the ideal spot to celebrate the most frightening holiday of the year. With a wide range of spaces available to rent up and down the coast from creepy countryside venues to freaky farms or horrible haunted houses, this year promises to be your best Halloween party yet.
To help you find the perfect venue to organise a spooktacular soirée, we’ve put together a selection of some of our spaces from Cannes down to St Tropez. Read on to find out more and then once you’ve chosen your favourite, get ready to start picking out costumes, carving pumpkins and putting together a scary playlist to make sure you and your guests have a Halloween to remember right here in the South of France:
MAGNIFICENT VILLA IN CANNES
Impress your guests this Halloween by hiring this magnificent villa in Cannes. Set in the hills overlooking the Mediterranean, the 450m² villa has 6 bedrooms and opens onto grounds of over 1000m² with multiple terraces, a beautifully manicured garden and a large infinity pool. Fully equipped with a professional kitchen, the villa can also provide a range of services including event planning, DJ & sound or photography to ensure that your Halloween bash goes with a bang.
TRADITIONAL STONE FARMHOUSE IN CABRIS
Set high in the hills above Grasse, this traditional stone farmhouse in Cabris is surrounded by wilderness, making it the perfect venue for an unforgettable Halloween party. Beautifully restored, the farmhouse pairs an authentic stone exterior with a fresh white interior which features a vast living area, a brand new kitchen and 5 large double bedrooms. Outside, stone paths wind past decades-old olive trees and lead to the farmhouse’s huge pool which comes with a chic cottage-turned-pool-bar and a large patio which can be turned into an open-air dance floor for the evening.
VILLA SEAVIEW IN VALLAURIS
Offering panoramic views of the coastline and the Mediterranean, organise your Halloween party at this villa in Vallauris to give your guests a taste of the Riviera lifestyle. The lower half of the villa is fully set up for entertaining with a large living area and kitchen while the outdoor space includes a 300m² terrace which can accommodate up to 60 guests, a large swimming pool and a raised terrace overlooking the sea. Featuring private parking onsite, the villa also has a loading space to allow caterers and service providers to set up your party quickly and easily.
CONTEMPORARY VILLA IN MOUANS-SARTOUX
Located in the countryside outside the village of Mouans-Sartoux, give your Halloween party a modern twist by renting this superb contemporary villa. Set in grounds of over 8000m², the villa can welcome up to 100 guests with a spacious open-plan living area of 150m², a fully-equipped kitchen and dining room plus 5 large bedrooms. The villa’s fresh modern interior is completed by a pool house which features a private gym and solarium plus a summer kitchen and BBQ area. Facing South-West, a large terrace set around the villa’s swimming pool will be the ideal spot to watch the sun go down on All Hallow’s Eve.
MOULIN DES EAUX VIVES
The ultimate venue to hold this year’s Halloween extravaganza, the « Moulin des Eaux Vives » is a stunning property located in the countryside around Grasse. Available to rent for up to 150 guests, the main house is split over 2 floors with a large living area, kitchen and dining room plus a home cinema room and 4 double bedrooms. A small stone guesthouse in the grounds offers another living/dining area plus a kitchen and 2 additional bedrooms for guests. Set in 2 hectares of private grounds, ornate metal gates lead you up to the house through the gardens which feature a deliciously spooky old olive mill, an ancient aqueduct and a river which flows right through the property. Behind the main house, a large horse riding arena can be converted into a reception/dining area or a dance floor for the evening and the venue comes with parking for up to 15 cars onsite.