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.

La Girarde Gallery

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La Girarde
St Quentin de Caplong, Gironde
From €120 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2
Pristine and elegant rural farmhouse with sophisticated interiors and lovely owners who go the extra mile to make your stay special

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Bastide de La Bogne Gallery

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Bastide de La Bogne
Vindrac-Alayrac, Tarn
From £165 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

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Château de Courban Gallery

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Château de Courban
Courban, Côte-d’Or
From €189 p/n

Hotel

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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