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

Natural textures and neutral colours make these family homes a delight to live in – while the Haut Vienne Sud is wonderfully unspoilt

Attractive old farmhouse in unspoilt Loir valley. Private colourful garden & lovely big pool. Charming owners live next door in the château

Secluded house with pretty garden, swimming pool and views to the Alpilles. Walk to St Rémy centre in ten minutes, hire bikes for exploring

Style, comfort and convenience in an historic city setting, with easy access to the Luberon and the charms of Provence

Mont Blanc looms large over this alpine chalet in quiet Les Tines, a stone’s throw from Chamonix and miles of mountain trails

Gaze over to glorious hilltop Curemonte from the pretty cottage's dormers, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Character and space

Delightfully unfussy old stone gite in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne. Helpful owners are on-hand if you need them

Where sea and woodland meet, an inspiring and beautiful haven with estuary views; a gourmet’s delight and Honfleur down the road

Urban rusticity, mountain chic - hidden in a hamlet and close to the slopes at Val d'Isère and Tignes. Ask your host for some off-piste tips

Guests tell us the breakfasts are excellent, sometimes with scones and sodabread made that morning by Mary, your very charming Irish host

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Revel in the beautiful old furniture, enjoy home-cooked food, sleep in history-filled bedrooms, wander the organic potager

Characterful hotel with chatty owners, a pretty courtyard, great restaurant and a river running through it, L'ile sur la Sorgue

Simple and stylish, a doll's house-like Brittany cottage, decorated with the friendly owners' paintings and carpentry. Purely enchanting

Your own studio with kitchenette in charming Montmartre - peaceful yet near the Sacré Coeur. A delightful owner, a stylish décor...

Stay in big, charming, terracotta floored apartments in Lagrasse's medieval ramparts: paddle in the river, enjoy the shops and restaurants

Relaxed living on the edge of a Route des Vins village, with warmth, character and views, and a log-burner for out of season stays