France

France is our spiritual home, where we first began seeking out special places back in the 90s. We’ve explored everywhere from Normandy to the Dordogne and the Loire valley, where one of our team has made her home. You’ll find blue-shuttered chateaux up and down the country, peaceful gîtes in the countryside of Brittany, chic townhouse hotels in Paris, and everything in between.

All our special places to stay are personally inspected by our team and chosen for their warmth and character. You book directly with the owners, meaning no fees or fuss from us, a better deal for them and a great trip for you.

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Hôtel Arraya
Sare, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
From €130 p/n

Hotel

16 rooms for 2 - 4
A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

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La Bastide de Boulbon Gallery

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La Bastide de Boulbon
Boulbon, Bouches-du-Rhône
From €180 p/n

Hotel

8 rooms for 2 - 3
A traditional, grand 1850 townhouse sitting in a large, landscaped garden with mature trees, a short walk to the village centre and square

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Le Manoir des Impressionnistes Gallery

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Honfleur, Calvados
From €256 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2 - 3
Where sea and woodland meet, an inspiring and beautiful haven with estuary views; a gourmet’s delight and Honfleur down the road

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Auberge de la Cholotte Gallery

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Les Rouges Eaux, Vosges
From €90 p/n

Hotel

5 rooms for 2 - 3
Near Vosges mountains, a happy homely hotel surrounded by woods and flower-filled meadows with friendly hosts. Deliciously peaceful

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Les Oliviers de Palombaggia Gallery

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Porto-Vecchio, Corse du Sud
From €445 p/n

Hotel

13 rooms for 2 - 6
An elegant solution to a hotel - no rooms, but 13 charming villas in the heart of the maquis, nearly all with a private pool

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Hotel Les Mouettes Gallery

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Ajaccio, Corse du Sud
From €160 p/n

Hotel

27 rooms for 2 - 3
Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

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