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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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  • Le Château de L'Épinay Gallery

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    Le Château de L'Épinay

    Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire
    • From €169 p/n
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    • 26 rooms for 2

    Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

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  • Auberge de la Cholotte Gallery

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    Les Rouges Eaux, Vosges
    • From €90 p/n
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    • 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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  • Le Cheval Blanc Gallery

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    Le Cheval Blanc

    Bléré, Indre-et-Loire
    • From €87 p/n
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    • 9 rooms for 2

    Superbly renovated rooms in a famous town-centre inn at the heart of the Loire châteaux region, excellent food

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  • Château de Bourron Gallery

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    Bourron Marlotte, Seine-et-Marne
    • From €185 p/n
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    • 8 rooms for 2

    A happy guest told us, ‘A marvellous way to see a beautiful château and this is probably the best that we have stayed in’

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  • Manoir de Surville Gallery

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    Manoir de Surville

    27400, Eure
    • From €180 p/n
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    • 11 rooms for 2 - 3

    Gracious hosts pamper guests in their family mansion, with a wellness spa, fire-warmed lounge and four-course meals from a talented chef

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  • Auberge d'Inxent Gallery

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    Inxent, Pas-de-Calais
    • From €85 p/n
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    • 5 rooms for 2

    Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

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  • Hotel Les Mouettes Gallery

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    Hotel Les Mouettes

    Ajaccio, Corse du Sud
    • From €160 p/n
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    • 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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