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For families who didn’t have the chance to get away this summer or for those who just don’t want the summer to end, it’s not too late to enjoy a relaxing holiday by the Mediterranean this year.

October half term provides the possibility of an affordable holiday abroad, so be sure to take the opportunity to escape the autumn blues. The South of France is still pleasant and mild in late October when the UK has already started to fully embrace the changing seasons.

Accommodation is up to 75% cheaper than in high season, with smart apartments and houses available to rent from only £15 per person per night through Lagrange Holidays. Three destinations in the South of France stand-out in particular as Mediterranean seaside resorts which keep their lively atmosphere year-round.

Cap d’Agde

Life in this town revolves around its port, with quaint squares and buzzing quays, making it the perfect year-round holiday destination to escape with extended family and friends. Share a house on a private island, rent a boat and explore the sandy beaches and volcanic cliffs of the Languedoc coast for a lot less than you would think.

Where to stay: Lagrange Prestige L’Ile Saint-Martin – Houses on a private pedestrianized island in the heart of the harbour each with a private mooring for boats up to 24m long. Seven nights from 22/10 in a four bedroom house (2 doubles & 2 twins) is only £1068 in total – under £20 per person per night based on two families of four sharing. The same house costs up to £4306/wk in high season.

Sainte Maxime

This pretty resort on the French Riviera is just across the bay from Saint Tropez and benefits from 300 days of sunshine a year. Admire millionaire’s yachts and glamorous villas, enjoy boat trips to little islands in the bay, Cannes or Saint Tropez or simply explore the natural beauty of the surrounding hills.

Where to stay: Lagrange Prestige Residence Port Marine – Apartments 150m from the beach and 300m from the town centre. Seven nights from 22/10 in a two apartment is only £473 in total – under £17 per person per night based on a family of four sharing. The same apartment costs up to £1740/wk in high season.

Six-fours-les-Plages

A charming, very French seaside town surrounded by 2450 acres of pine forest with a picturesque fishing port called Le Brusc. It keeps a relaxed, but lively feel year-round thanks to its proximity to the town of Toulon.

Where to stay: Lagrange Prestige Residence Les Terrasses des Embiez – Seven nights from 22/10 in a one bedroom alcove apartment with sea view is only £406 in total – under £15 per person per night based on a family of four sharing. The same apartment costs up to £1478/wk in high season.

Lagrange Holidays, French travel specialists in the UK for over 25 years, offer affordable accommodation in over 250 holiday destinations on the coast and in the countryside, cities and mountains of France. The Lagrange France 2011 programme has something to suit all styles and budgets, from apartments in the Alps to villas with private pool on the Côte d’Azur or holiday houses in Brittany and the Loire Valley. Accommodation can be booked alone, or with self-drive or rail packages at a supplement. For brochures and reservations, visit www.lagrange-holidays.co.uk  or call 020 7371 6111.