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.

Hôtel Saint Paul Rive Gauche Gallery

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Hôtel Saint Paul Rive Gauche
Paris
From €198 p/n

Hotel

31 rooms for 2 - 4
French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

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Hôtel Windsor Gallery

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Hôtel Windsor
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
From €85 p/n

Hotel

57 rooms for 2
A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative art-filled interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts, pool and spa

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Le Mas des Anges de Flo Gallery

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Le Mas des Anges de Flo
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône
From €126 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

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52 Clichy Gallery

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52 Clichy
Paris
From €160 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2 - 4
In her smart top-floor flat, perfectly situated between Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, Rosemary does brilliant B&B

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Junior Suite - Botanical Garden Gallery

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Junior Suite - Botanical Garden
Paris
From €185 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Your own cosy apartment in the once arty, now classy Latin Quarter. An elegant, romantic and peaceful bolthole for 2

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Bordeaux Apartments Gallery

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Bordeaux Apartments
Bordeaux, Gironde
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

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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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Les Jardins de Baracane Gallery

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Les Jardins de Baracane
Avignon, Vaucluse
From €195 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

5 rooms for 2 - 3
A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

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