A collection of over 350 hotels, châteaux, auberges and other places – beautiful, unusual and great value - almost a third of these places charge €120 or under for a double room. All are selected and inspected by us and are here because we like them. Dip in and find over 100 châteaux, with towers & turrets; stay in a humble auberge in Alpes de Haute Provence, a stone mill in Burgundy or live it up in a boutique hotel in Biarritz.
In our new Ethical Collection we highlight the efforts of owners who put sustainability at the heart of what they do. Stamps for commitment to the environment, the community or to serving local or organic food are marked on entry pages.
“Sawday unearths the most beguiling châteaux, auberges and hotels, all offering excellent food and liberal libations of wine.”
The Telegraph
“Too good a choice of exquisite places to stay, how on earth can you choose just one?”
Living France
“Something to suit absolutely everyone, from a simple auberge to a sumptious suite in a château.”
French Magazine
“Sawday, the expert on characterful hotels.”
The Sunday Times
“The latest offering from Alastair Sawday is a reminder that there are still hotels out there that are owned by people and not companies.”
Everything France
Florence Oldfield looks after both our French and Italian titles, she has lived and worked in France.
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