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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Sport Ouessant & Spa
Ile d'Ouessant, Finistère
From €130 p/n

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7 rooms for 2 - 5
Come for windswept beauty, wonderful sea views and swims, hearty walks and good vegetarian food at this island hideaway and spa

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Ti al Lannec Gallery

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Trébeurden, Côtes-d’Armor
From €205 p/n

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33 rooms for 1 - 5
Warmth and comfort on the Pink Granite Coast where the wind and waves lull you to sleep, and bedrooms overlook the cedars or the sea

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Hôtel La Désirade Gallery

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Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Morbihan
From €125 p/n

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32 rooms for 2 - 5
Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

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Villa la Tosca Gallery

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Lanton, Bordeaux, Gironde
From €159 p/n

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8 rooms for 2
A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

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Hotel Les Mouettes Gallery

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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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Hôtel Le Cavendish Gallery

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

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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 Restaurant Bel Ami Gallery

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Pacy-sur-Eure, Eure
From €90 p/n

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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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