Dive into the most Spectacular Villa Pools this Summer on the French Riviera

The thought of the first dip into a spectacular villa pool is enough to get anyone excited about a summer getaway, from unwinding with your friends by the poolside with a cocktail in hand, enjoying time with the children, to just cooling off during sun-soaked afternoons. The villa’s swimming pool is every guest’s favourite amenity and the perfect addition to summer.

Whether practical or fashionable, villa pools are now boasting unique features and capabilities to attract and excite their guests. Here are a few of our favourite pool villas to rent on the French Riviera, perfect hideaways that will make you want to move in and stay forever. 

Spectacular villa pools 

Villa Magnifique – A contemporary villa perched on the picturesque slopes of Eze

Located just a short walk away from an exclusive stretch of beach on the French Riviera is the exquisite Villa Magnifique. This desirable multi-level villa is the ultimate place to unwind with its picturesque scenery, sleek and modern design, spa amenities, lavish interiors and a formidable heated swimming pool. With panoramic sea views, this 12-metre long swimming pool boasts a unique pool feature that is rarely seen before. Through a 3-metre long glass viewing panel on the lower level, guests can watch swimmers enjoy a dip in the pool while enjoying a glass of wine or great food in the beautiful living area.

Villa Coco – An ultra-modern villa nestled on the exclusive seafront of Cap Ferrat

St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has long been a desirable area, home to some of the most extravagant villas with first-class amenities along the French Riviera. An ultra-modern and stunning villa, Villa Coco is a fully staffed luxury villa that features a large number of amenities for guests to indulge in. Built over four tiers, the villa includes a fully equipped fitness room with a hammam, sauna, massage room and an indoor exercise pool. Considering guests will be spending most of their time enjoying the French Riviera’s legendary year-round sunshine, Villa Coco possesses impressive outdoor facilities including a decked-out pool house, lush private gardens, fire pits, a jacuzzi and a unique pool. 

The 12-metre heated pool is one of a kind, equipped with massage hydrotherapy jets and an adjustable floor. Guests can choose to adjust the floor level of the pool to be fully covered and used as a dance floor or use it as a full-length swimming pool. It’s also an ideal option for those with young children, as the pool can be adjusted to a safe shallow depth. This exceptional feature gives the guests full control over how they want to enjoy the panoramic sea views of Saint Tropez. 

Villa Iris – A spacious oasis situated on the Eze Hills

Situated on the Eze hills with sweeping sea views of Villefranche bay and the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is the 450-sqm Villa Iris. This hugely spacious and modern villa is perfect for taking life at a slower pace and enjoying the villa’s exceptional amenities. The villa includes a fully equipped gym, comfortable seating and dining areas, a games room and sumptuous interiors. The villa also boasts ample parking fit for up to seven vehicles as well as a super-convenient elevator. 

The most desirable feature of Villa Iris however is its outdoor amenities which consist of beautifully manicured gardens, private terraces, a jacuzzi and of course an impressive swimming pool. The 25-metre pool is truly one-of-a-kind, as this pool is considerably larger than most other pools you can expect to find in villas. Offering breathtaking views of the bay, Villa Iris provides considerable benefits for those who love length-swimming.

With a variety of summer rental villas with pools near Monaco, from full-sized length pools to ultra-contemporary underwater observatories, you are guaranteed to spend the summer swimming in style. Which villa pool would you choose to take a dip in?