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 Petit Coq aux Champs
Campigny, Eure
From €129 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2
A thatched farmhouse only just over the channel near Rouen that’s well hidden in lush gardens, but worth finding for the gourmet food alone

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Hotel le Manoir Saint Michel Gallery

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Hotel le Manoir Saint Michel
Fréhel, Côtes-d’Armor
From €90 p/n

Hotel

22 rooms for 2 - 6
A wonderful watery setting for a super family hotel. White sands and sunsets, waddling ducks, breakfasts to relish …

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Hôtel Le Cavendish Gallery

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Hôtel Le Cavendish
Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes
From €115 p/n

Hotel

34 rooms for 2
Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

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Hôtel Castel Brando Gallery

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Hôtel Castel Brando
Brando, Haute-Corse
From €135 p/n

Hotel

37 rooms for 2
An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

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Hôtel Restaurant Bel Ami Gallery

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Hôtel Restaurant Bel Ami
Pacy-sur-Eure, Eure
From €90 p/n

Hotel

16 rooms for 2 - 4
Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

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Hôtel Fleur de Sel Gallery

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Hôtel Fleur de Sel
Noirmoutier en l'Île, Vendée
From €128 p/n

Hotel

32 rooms for 2
Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

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Hôtel Sainte Beuve Gallery

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Hôtel Sainte Beuve
Paris
From €177 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2
An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

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