Aisne

Rambling gardens surround a striking barn with light airy rooms. You can be sure of good table d'hôtes, country views, a kind welcome

A handsome stone house with a garden, two big bedrooms, a grand salon and a big convivial kitchen, all in high-end country-chic comfort

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you

Homely château with antques and chintz, erratic plumbing and peaceful parkland views. Summer dining in the orangery and a welcoming host

Wake to views of church spire and rooftops, take a civilised breakfast and venture forth to Laon or Rheims with their gothic splendours

Homely, time-worn, authentic B&B. Simply run by a generous-hearted grandmother who loves the history, the views and her guests

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne