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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Saint Victor La Grand' Maison Gallery

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Saint Victor La Grand' Maison
Ingrandes, Indre
From £1878 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 28
Historic buildings by a turreted manor house, beautifully renovated to welcome large parties with grounds to roam and dreamy river views

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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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Hotel Les Mouettes Gallery

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Hotel Les Mouettes
Ajaccio, Corse du Sud
From €160 p/n

Hotel

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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Château de La Colinière Gallery

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Château de La Colinière
Champtoceaux, Maine-et-Loire
€150 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

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