Romantic French Gites

Romantic and discreet: 2 handsome and luxurious barns, each for 2, on either side of an eco-friendly pool. Step out under Languedoc skies

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

The ultimate Provençal escape, a big eco-friendly flat for a couple with views, walks, markets and pure unpolluted night skies

Immersed in vines and valleys, a glorious Girondine villa in which to gather close to Saint-Émilion – come together, walk, read, reconnect

A gentle, calm, immaculate place for an all-season family stay, near wine tastings, castles, caves and canoeing. Everyone loves the Dordogne

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

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Pretty, shuttered stone farmhouse and barn sitting in a big safe garden. Families and groups of friends will love it here

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

Secluded in softly rolling Breton countryside, these two independent cottages will suit families as well as couples

Deep in the Cahors vineyards, a smartly modernised family apartment with all the trimmings. Extra treats: a restaurant and pottery workshop

Comfy 19th century bolthole for two in the centre of a quiet village. The Seven Valleys, historic towns and sandy beaches within easy reach

A hop to Montpellier, but deep in the countryside: a romantic pad, with Moroccan rugs, ochre-limed walls and bikes to ride into the country

It's quiet here among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

Watch hang-gliders circle from your fabulous rooftop hang-out, stroll to supper, head for stylish bed and plan your next Provencal sortie

A pretty little gîte, comfortable and cosy with doors straight out to lawns and terraces, and 7 acres to explore and a pool to splash in

Walls are scented with jasmine and roses, views reach over the lazy, lovely river. Perfect for dreamers, birdwatchers, swimmers, fishermen

Provençal charm floats through this 18th-century home in a vineyard near Lorgues. Delightful owners can take you on a boat trip!