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French Rural Retreats

Escape to a relaxed retreat in the Normandy hills, explore the vineyards of the famous Côte-d’Or wine region, visit a working farm among 200 acres of pastures and forest, and wake up to panoramic views of the Luberon Valley. All our self-catering places, hotels and b&bs in this collection offer you the opportunity to explore the true hidden gems of France. Find your next French rural getaway here!

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    Relais de Poste Ardèche Gallery

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    Relais de Poste Ardèche

    Saint-André-De-Cruzières, Ardèche
    • From €95 p/n
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    Three comfortable, modern apartments with private terraces, a lovely garden to wander, a pool, a vineyard and views of rolling hills

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    La Grange du Lac Gallery

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    Cazals, Lot
    • From €100 p/n
    • Self-catering
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    There's a pared-back unforced elegance to this stone barn sitting quietly in its own grounds beside a cobbled courtyard awash with roses

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  • Domaine de La Valette Gallery

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    Saint Felix de Villadeix, Dordogne
    • From €180 p/n
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    • 3 places for 2 - 6

    A working farm with well renovated ancient buildings among 200 acres of pastures and forest. It's quiet here in the glorious Périgord

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  • La Tour Gallery

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    Marcilly La Guerce, Saône-et-Loire
    • From €100 p/n
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • 1 room for 3

    Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace

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    Chateau d'Amarens Gallery

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    Chateau d'Amarens

    Amarens, Tarn
    • From £286 p/n
    • Self-catering
    • 1 place for 10

    A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

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    Domaine de Ravenoville Gallery

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    Ravenoville, Manche
    • From €188 p/n
    • Self-catering
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    Luxurious living combines with bleating sheep and bells from the church next door - 4 fabulous retreats on the Cotentin Peninsula

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    Domaine de la Blonnerie Gallery

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    Le Controis-en-Sologne, Loir-et-Cher
    • From €180 p/n
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • 5 rooms for 2

    A handsome old country manor house in the heart of the Loire castles surrounded by parkland, forests, lakes, small hamlets, vineyards and châteaux

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