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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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  • 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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  • Hôtel de l'Atelier Gallery

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    Hôtel de l'Atelier

    Villeneuve les Avignon, Gard
    • From €82 p/n
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    • 21 rooms for 2 - 3

    Small and elegant family-run hotel with airy bedrooms, plenty of private spaces and a bus to take you to the centre of bustling Avignon

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  • Domaine des Bidaudières Gallery

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    Vouvray, Indre-et-Loire
    • From €145 p/n
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    • 6 rooms for 2 - 3

    A rustic haven in Vouvray wine country: bask on sun beds near the elegant pool, cosy up to the wood-burner, relax in your beautiful bedroom

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  • Château de Bourron Gallery

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    Château de Bourron

    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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  • Château de Courban Gallery

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    Château de Courban

    Courban, Côte-d’Or
    • From €189 p/n
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    • 24 rooms for 2

    Dine in the orangery on excellent cuisine, or take breakfast in bed with the shutters thrown wide. Simply delightful

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    Hôtel Sainte Beuve

    Paris
    • From €177 p/n
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    • 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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  • Hotel les Charmettes Gallery

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    Hotel les Charmettes

    Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine
    • From €95 p/n
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    • 16 rooms for 2 - 4

    A welcoming, affordable seafront base for exploring St Malo and northern Brittany with small rooms, good food and a lively atmosphere

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  • Le Relais du Louvre Gallery

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    Le Relais du Louvre

    Paris
    • From €185 p/n
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    • 21 rooms for 2 - 4

    History, elegance and art combine in this special spot near the Louvre. Wonderful staff too. Relax - take breakfast in bed

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