A hand-picked portfolio of exciting and unusual places to stay in some of the world's most beautiful and fascinating locations - put together by a small team of passionate travellers, and backed up by an award-winning online booking service…
read more >Choose from over 1,000 boutique hotels, stylish villas, city apartments, eco-retreats, safari lodges and tailormade tours. We visit them all and pick only our favourites.
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Hotel Lancaster, Champs ElyséesGrand hotel just off the Champs Elysées that effortlessly demonstrates the gracious art of living à la française |
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Hotel Particulier Montmartre, MontmartreOpulent suites in secluded Montmartre mansion, oozing originality and ooh-la-la |
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Hotel de Banville, TernesDelightful, classy, family-owned hotel in a quiet, tree-lined avenue just outside the bustle of the city centre |
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Hotel des Academies et des Arts, MontparnasseSleep among corps blancs and other funky artwork at this playful, comfortable hotel in Montparnasse |
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Hotel Recamier, Paris New!Gracefully elegant maison bourgeoise offering understated luxury and supreme service at an intimate address in Saint Germain des Près |
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Hotel Sezz, nr Eiffel TowerSuper-cool design hotel on the quiet side of town with luxury and privacy assured |
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Hotel Verneuil, St Germain des PresAn intimate, classy little hotel near the Musée d'Orsay, decorated with the flair and finesse of a private home |
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Spacio Loft, Marais-MontorgeuilA stunningly sleek and airy loft in a converted 18th century printing house, near the Pompidou in the vibrant Montorgueil area (sleeps 2-6) |
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The Five Hotel, Quartier LatinA romantic townhouse hotel, with shimmering star-lit ceilings and stylish contemporary design, set on a quiet street in the historic Latin Quarter |
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Attic Apartment, MaraisExtremely quirky roof-level apartment in the Marais which makes up in charm and ingenuity what it lacks in headroom (sleeps 2-4) |
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Herouet Apartment, MaraisModern style in a 16th-century building, this airy apartment in historic Marais is perfect for families or friends (sleeps 4-6) |
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Hotel Le Sainte-Beuve, MontparnasseA charming owner-run hotel with an open fire and deep sofas in the shimmering salon |
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Hotel Therese, nr LouvreA smart friendly hotel right in the middle of town, a 5-minute walk from the Louvre |
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Appartement Blanc, Marais-OberkampfA simple 2-bedroom apartment with a touch of style – great value for money on the cool side of town |
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Hotel Mayet, Les InvalidesA fun, clean and very colourful hotel near Les Invalides, with low prices and easy access to major sites |
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Chateau de Mirambeau, MirambeauA sumptuously luxurious château close to France’s most reputed winelands |
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Chateau de la Couronne, MarthonFrench Trad meets contemporary design at this über-chic Charentais château |
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Blue Sturgeon, Saint SeurinCaviar, cognac and calme at a converted chai in the Charente, minutes from the 'C'! |
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Chateau Rigaud, Nr St EmilionChic chateau hosting laid back house parties (Wine Weekends and short Family Breaks) or available as private rental (sleeps up to 16 adults + 8 children) |
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Chateau des Tesnieres, TorcéEclectic décor, huge suites and Dutch hospitality in a pristine 19th-century chateau near historic Vitré |
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Grand Hotel des Bains, LocquirecA sumptuous spa hotel on Brittany’s craggy Finistere coast that combines New England designer style with utter relaxation |
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Hotel Pastis, Saint TropezA super-smart, very private bolthole in St. Tropez with exquisite rooms, exceptional art and a shimmering courtyard pool |
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La Villa Mauresque, nr Saint-RaphaelLaid-back luxury on the Côte d'Azur - 2 magnificent villas available for romantic B&B, family hols by the sea, or weekly rental for groups of up to 20 |
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Les Rosees, MouginsIntimate elegance at this peaceful, romantic retreat in the Mougins hills above super-cool Cannes |
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Hi Hotel, NiceOut-and-out design hotel bang in the heart of Nice, with rainbow rooms and a rooftop pool |
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Hotel Du Clos, near AntibesGreat prices and fabulous food at this stylish village hotel near Antibes |
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Hotel Windsor, NiceArty but affordable hotel in central Nice, with weird and wonderful rooms designed by contemporary artists |
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La Maison du Frene, VenceAn old stone townhouse crammed with contemporary art on the edge of the old town of Vence |
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La Maison Moderne, Cap d AntibesA stylish villa with a cool pool on the magical Cap d’Antibes, close to Keller Beach (sleeps 6-8) |
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Val des Roses, Cap d'AntibesLush gardens, a pretty pool and sea views, just a minute’s stroll from the beach in Antibes |
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Le Pressoir, near SarlatA Holy Trinity of ancient stones, contemporary design and sylvan tranquillity at the heart of the Perigord (villa, sleeps 6-10) |
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Chateau les Merles, Near BergeracGolf au château, fine food and wines, and a seductively chilled ambiance in a quiet corner of the Périgord |
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Pilates en France, near GourdonA peaceful and inspirational Périgord retreat whose raison d’être is the therapeutic tuition of Pilates |
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Auberge Ostape, near BidarrayA delectable Pyrenean retreat offering grand luxe, grand calme and top gourmet cuisine |
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Hotel Lous Grits, MarsolanA stylish Gers retreat which marries the traditional craftsmanship of Gascony with top contemporary design |
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zazpiHotel, St Jean de LuzA hippest-of-hip hotel showcasing top contemporary design at the heart of St Jean de Luz's historic centre |
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Chateau de Lartigolle, AuchA picture-perfect chateau in the Gascon countryside with cool contemporary interiors, sweeping grounds and 9 boudoir bedrooms (sleeps 18-24) |
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Hotel La Deviniere, St Jean de LuzAn intimate B&B-cum-salon de thé at the heart of the old town of St Jean de Luz |
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Tresbos Farmhouse, near TarbesSet in glorious Gascony countryside, this rustic-chic farmhouse offers a pool and peaceful gardens for 6-8 adults plus babies |
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Domaine de la Baronnie, Saint-Martin de RéThe grande dame in town, this mansion hotel oozes history, along with style and comfort in a park-like setting |
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Domaine du Bien-Etre, Saint-Martin de RéPeaceful, elegant and wonderfully intimate guesthouse in chic Saint Martin, with leafy, rose-speckled gardens 3 nights for the price of 2 in October |
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Domaine de Verchant, Montpellier New!An exuberantly designed, unashamedly hi-tech hotel with a top spa and super-cool service, set amid vineyards on the edge of avant-garde Montpellier |
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Le Jardin des Sens, MontpellierLush gardens, a shimmering pool and two Michelin stars at this heavenly restaurant with rooms |
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42 Rue Victor Hugo, CarcassonneThree stylish one-bed apartments in historic Carcassonne, for indulgent mini-breaks with cool Gallic chic and a warm English welcome, or self-catering |
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Baudon de Mauny, MontpellierChic chateau in the city: 5 extravagant suites hidden inside an 18th-century hôtel particulier in Montpellier's underrated centre |
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Couvent D'Herepian, HerepianA suite retreat in a revamped 17th-century convent - trade the hair shirt for a bathrobe, head for the spa and enjoy some serious R&R Stay 3 nights, pay for 2 (Sept 2010-Jan 2011) ... & more offers |
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Domaine Saint Hilaire, MontagnacA seductively peaceful Hérault hideaway for wine lovers and sybarites |
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Le Domaine aux Quat'Saisons, Rieux MinervoisAn elegant village retreat for sybarites and foodies, with serene gardens and a pretty pool |
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Le Tresor, AudeLondon meets Languedoc at this hip hideaway in the hills south of Carcassonne |
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Chateau de La Barre, Conflans sur AnilleA fabulous 14th-century chateau where you can live like royalty, plus 2 self-catering apartments for 2-5, set in glorious countryside between the Perche and the Loire |
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Hotel des Loges, HonfleurA haven of contemporary chic in olde worlde Honfleur, the prettiest harbour town in northern France |
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Hotel des Ormes, Barneville-CarteretA small, smart, seafront hotel on the Cotentin peninsula, with a soothing Belgian designer touch |
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La Petite Folie, HonfleurWhether you choose B&B or self-catering, this warm and welcoming auberge is perfect for a romantic weekend in Honfleur |
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Le Castel, MontpinchonRevel in the relaxed grandeur of a 19th-century Normandy chateau, done the English way |
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Clos de Bellefontaine, BayeuxThe best B&B in historic Bayeux, with just 2 bedrooms, an elegant salon and a warm French welcome |
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Villa Fol Avril, Moutiers au PercheDiscover an unlikely hotel de charme in a untouched rural corner of Normandy, less than 2 hours from Paris |
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La Mirande, AvignonClassical interiors, ambrosial food and exceptional service are the hallmarks of this grand hotel, which overlooks the famous papal palace |
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Casa Honore, MarseilleA designer B&B with a very cool pool, tucked away in a back street close to the famous Vieux Port |
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Chateau de Massillan, UchauxParkland, peace and a courtyard pool at this 1555 chateau with sublime 21st-century interiors, north of Avignon |
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Domaine Les Roullets, OppèdeA beautiful B&B set in 7 hectares of gardens and vineyards, with fancy rooms, open terraces and a sparkling pool |
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Hotel Mas de Peint, near ArlesAn ancient farmhouse in deepest Camargue, with smart bedrooms, white horses and superb dinners cooked in front of your eyes |
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Hotel Particulier, ArlesLovely rooms in a graceful house with a stunning garden in the middle of Arles, the cultural and historic heart of Provence |
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Jardins Secrets, NimesGrand 18th-century townhouse with succulent gardens, shimmering pool and sparkling rooms |
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La Maison du Paradou, Near St RemyA super-luxurious B&B, plus a self-catering house for 6, with 3 pools, magnificent rooms, pretty gardens and a fantastic bistro in the village |
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La Maison Sur La Sorgue, L’Isle-sur-La-SorgueA grand house in the middle of this famous market town with lovely big rooms and a pool in the courtyard |
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Le Clos Saint Saourde, Beaumes de VeniseA gorgeous farmhouse encircled by vineyards with magnificent rooms built into the side of a rock face |
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Le Mas de la Rose, OrgonAn old Provencal farmhouse beautifully restored in extensive grounds, with chic pool and super rooms, 10km from St Remy |
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Grand Hotel Nord-Pinus, ArlesThe echoes of great artists and writers linger in this simple yet spectacular hotel |
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La Maison de Blauzac, BlauzacA gorgeous 18th-century village house with staggering views, pretty garden and a pool close to medieval Uzes |
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La Maison du Village, St-Rémy-de-ProvenceWarm contemporary interiors and a walled courtyard garden in the old town of St Remy |
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L'Ancienne Poste, MenerbesAn old house in this pretty village with huge views and contemporary interiors – perfect for families and friends (sleeps 10) |
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Les Sardines aux Yeux Bleus, GattiguesA beautiful house in a sleepy hamlet close to magnificent Uzès, with great prices, generous hosts and a pool in the courtyard |
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Maison Felisa, St Laurent des ArbresAn easy-going spirit infuses this old stone house, with restful contemporary interiors and a pretty pool in its walled garden |
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