France: 87 places to stay
France : Paris (15)
Hotel Lancaster, Champs Elysees
Grand hotel just off the Champs Elysées that effortlessly demonstrates the gracious art of living à la française
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Hotel Particulier Montmartre, Montmartre
Opulent suites in secluded Montmartre mansion, oozing originality and ooh-la-la
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Spacio Loft, Marais-Montorgeuil
A stunningly sleek and airy loft in a converted 18th century printing house, near the Pompidou in the vibrant Montorgueil area (sleeps 2-8)
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Herouet Apartment, Marais
Modern style in a 16th-century building, this airy Marais apartment is perfect for families or friends (sleeps 4-6)
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Hotel de Banville, Ternes
Delightful, 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, Montparnasse
Sleep among corps blancs and other funky artwork at this playful, comfortable hotel in Montparnasse
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Hotel Le Sainte-Beuve, Montparnasse
A charming hotel on a quiet street in Montparnasse, with an open fire and deep sofas in the shimmering salon
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Hotel Recamier, Place Saint Sulpice
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 Tower
Super-cool design hotel on the quiet side of town with luxury and privacy assured
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Hotel Therese, near Louvre
A smart, friendly hotel right in the middle of town, just a 5-minute walk from the Louvre
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Hotel Verneuil, St Germain des Pres
An intimate, classy little hotel near the Musée d'Orsay, decorated with flair and finesse
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The Five Hotel, Quartier Latin
A 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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Appartement Blanc, Marais-Oberkampf
A great value 2-bedroom apartment that's quirky, understated and on the cool side of town
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Hotel Mayet, Les Invalides
A fun, clean and very colourful hotel near Les Invalides, with low prices and easy access to major sites
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Saintonge Apartment, Marais
Unpretentious Parisian pied-à-terre apartment in the trendy 3rd arrondissement, offering an authentic experience of local life (sleeps 2-4)
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France : Bordeaux & Charente (4)
Chateau de Mirambeau, Mirambeau
A sumptuously luxurious château close to France’s most reputed winelands
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Chateau Rigaud, Nr St Emilion
Chic chateau hosting laid back house parties (Wine Weekends and Private Parties) or available as private rental (sleeps up to 16 adults + 8 children)
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Chateau de la Couronne, Marthon
French Trad meets contemporary design at this über-chic Charentais château rental (sleeps 20-26) - ideal for house parties and celebrations
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Le Boutique Hotel Bordeaux, Bordeaux New!
Romance and contemporary cool combine at this elegant townhouse hotel in the heart of the world’s wine capital
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France : Brittany (5)
Grand Hotel des Bains, Locquirec
A sumptuous spa hotel on Brittany’s craggy Finistere coast that combines New England designer style with utter relaxation
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La Gree des Landes, La Gacilly
An eco-friendly spa hotel set in wild meadows, with superb organic food, tempting treatments and sweeping views
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Chateau des Tesnieres, near Vitre
Eclectic décor, huge suites and Dutch hospitality in a pristine 19th-century chateau near historic Vitré
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La Longere, near Languidic
A bucolic adults-only B&B wrapped in fields, a short drive from sandy beaches, the standing stones at Carnac and the glorious Golfe du Morbihan
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La Maison Pavie, Dinan
A chic little B&B with an Asian twist, set in a historic house in the heart of half-timbered Dinan
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France : Cote d'Azur (11)
Hotel Pastis, Saint Tropez
A super-smart, very private bolthole in St. Tropez with exquisite rooms, exceptional art and a shimmering courtyard pool
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Tiara Yaktsa, Near Cannes
A relaxing, romantic clifftop hotel with stunning views, just a short drive from glamorous Cannes
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Boutique Apartment Cannes, Cannes
Funky apartment sleeping 2-9 in the epicentre of Cannes, 200m from the beach and its famous promenade, La Croisette
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Hi Hotel Eco Spa & Beach, Nice
Out-and-out design hotel bang in the heart of Nice, with rainbow rooms, a rooftop pool and a beach club
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Histoires de Bastide, Tourrettes-sur-Loup
A haven of style and serenity near a medieval hilltop village that’s one of Provence’s best-kept secrets
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Hotel Du Clos, near Antibes
Great prices and fabulous food at this stylish village hotel near Antibes
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Hotel Le Canberra, Cannes
A cool, kitsch hotel with a nod to 1950s glamour, set a short stroll from the beach in Cannes
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La Maison du Frene, Vence
An old stone townhouse crammed with contemporary art on the edge of the old town of Vence
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Les Rosees, Mougins
Intimate elegance at this peaceful, romantic retreat in the Mougins hills above super-cool Cannes
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Hotel Windsor, Nice
Arty but affordable hotel in central Nice, with weird and wonderful rooms designed by contemporary artists
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La Maison Moderne, Cap d Antibes
A stylish villa with a cool pool on the magical Cap d’Antibes, close to Keller Beach (sleeps 6-8)
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France : Corsica (5)
Hotel Les Bergeries, Palombaggia
Chic hotel above Palombaggia beach with cool pool, stylish rooms and delicious food in the restaurant
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U Palazzu Serenu, Oletta
Super-smart art hotel on the lower slopes of a hillside village, with pool, charming terrace and fabulous sea views
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La Dimora, Oletta
Dazzling small hotel with pretty rooms and sparkling pool, set in lush gardens between the hills and coast of northern Corsica
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The Manor, Calvi
Smart B&B with sparkling pool in colourful grounds, on the edge of gorgeous Calvi
5% discount on early bookings (Jan-June Sept-Oct)... & more offers
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Hotel Artemisia, Bastelica
Small, quirky mountain hotel with cool design and fantastic views
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France : Dordogne & Lot (3)
Chateau les Merles, Near Bergerac
Golf au château, fine food, a seductively chilled hotel and 2 self-catering villas for 2-6 in a quiet corner of the Périgord
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Pilates en France, near Gourdon
A peaceful and inspirational Périgord retreat whose raison d’être is the therapeutic tuition of Pilates
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The Watermill, near Sarlat
A Holy Trinity of ancient stones, contemporary design and sylvan tranquillity at the heart of the Perigord (villa, sleeps 6-10)
i-escape exclusive: 25% discount & free champagne (4+ nights)
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France : Gascony (6)
Auberge Ostape, near Bidarray
A delectable Pyrenean retreat offering grand luxe, grand calme and top gourmet cuisine
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Chateau de Lartigolle, Auch
A picture-perfect chateau in the Gascon countryside with cool contemporary interiors, sweeping grounds and 12 boudoir bedrooms (sleeps 26-30)
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Hotel Lous Grits, Marsolan
A stylish Gers retreat which marries the traditional craftsmanship of Gascony with top contemporary design
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Tresbos Farmhouse, near Tarbes
Set in glorious Gascony countryside, this hippy-deluxe farmhouse offers a pool and bucolic gardens for 4-6 adults plus children
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Villa Arguibel, Guethary
A slice of designer chic in Guéthary, ideal for surfers, serious foodies, design-freaks and honeymooners
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Hotel La Deviniere, St Jean de Luz
An intimate B&B-cum-salon de thé at the heart of the old town of St Jean de Luz
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France : Ile de Re (1)
La Baronnie Domaine du Bien-Etre, Saint-Martin de Re
This elegant grande dame and her more intimate little sister ooze history, comfort and style in chic Saint Martin, with leafy, rose-speckled gardens
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France : Languedoc (8)
Domaine de Verchant, Montpellier
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, Montpellier
Lush gardens, a shimmering pool and two Michelin stars at this heavenly restaurant with rooms
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42 Rue Victor Hugo, Carcassonne
Small Gallic-chic guesthouse in historic Carcassonne, with a warm English welcome and self-catering options
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Baudon de Mauny, Montpellier
Chic chateau in the city: 8 extravagant rooms hidden inside an 18th-century hôtel particulier in Montpellier's underrated centre
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Couvent D'Herepian, Herepian
A 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
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Domaine Saint Hilaire, Montagnac
A seductively peaceful Hérault hideaway for wine lovers and sybarites
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Port Rive Gauche, Marseillan
Fabulous apartments sleeping 2-4, bang on the water in this cute little village - a Languedoc delight
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Le Tresor, Aude
London meets Languedoc at this hip hideaway in the hills south of Carcassonne
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France : Loire Valley (2)
Chateau de La Barre, Conflans sur Anille
A charming 14th-century chateau where you can live like royalty, plus 2 simpler apartments for 2-5, set in glorious countryside between the Perche and the Loire
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Chateau de Saint Paterne, Near Alencon
A gorgeous 15th-century chateau on the Normandy-Loire border, where history has been given a stylish and stately twist, warmed by a family's welcome
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France : Normandy (8)
La Petite Folie, Honfleur
Whether you choose B&B or self-catering, this warm and welcoming auberge is perfect for a romantic weekend in Honfleur
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La Vie de Cocagne, Bonnebosq
A gorgeous romantic 18th-century gite for slow living and self-catering, surrounded by meadows, bucolic countryside and cideries (sleeps 4-6)
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Le Castel, Montpinchon
Revel in relaxed splendour at a 19th-century Normandy chateau, offering all-inclusive family holidays, spacious suites and vast grounds
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Clos de Bellefontaine, Bayeux
The best B&B in historic Bayeux, with just 2 bedrooms, an elegant salon and a warm French welcome
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Hotel des Loges, Honfleur
A quiet friendly B&B in olde worlde Honfleur, the prettiest harbour town in northern France
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Hotel des Ormes, Barneville-Carteret
A small, smart, seafront hotel on the Cotentin peninsula, with a soothing Belgian designer touch
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La Louviere, near Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon
An elegant and relaxing country retreat in the gentle hills of southern Normandy, with fabulous food, gorgeous gardens and a heated outdoor pool
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Villa Fol Avril, Moutiers au Perche
Discover an unlikely hotel de charme in an untouched rural corner of Normandy, less than 2 hours from Paris
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France : Provence (19)
La Mirande, Avignon
Classical interiors, ambrosial food and exceptional service are the hallmarks of this grand hotel, which overlooks the famous papal palace
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Hotel Mas de Peint, near Arles
An 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, Arles
Lovely 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, Nimes
Grand 18th-century townhouse with succulent gardens, shimmering pool and sparkling rooms
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La Maison du Paradou, Near St Remy
A 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-Sorgue
A 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 Venise
A 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, Orgon
An old Provencal farmhouse beautifully restored in extensive grounds, with chic pool and super rooms, 10km from St Remy
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Alegria, Aups
Family-friendly design B&B, tucked away in an olive grove up in the hills close to the Gorge du Verdon
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Casa Honore, Marseille
A designer B&B with a very cool pool, tucked away in a back street close to the famous Vieux Port
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Domaine Les Roullets, Oppede
A beautiful B&B set in 7 hectares of gardens and vineyards, with fancy rooms, open terraces and a sparkling pool
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Grand Hotel Nord-Pinus, Arles
The echoes of great artists and writers linger in this simple yet spectacular hotel
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L'Albiousse, Uzes
Magnificent B&B in a grand old house, bang in the middle of medieval Uzès
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La Maison des Remparts, Beaumes-de-Venise
Impressively restored and exquisitely decorated B&B, set in the old fortified walls of Beaumes-de-Venise
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La Maison du Village, St-Remy-de-Provence
Warm contemporary interiors and a walled courtyard garden in the old town of St Remy
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Metafort, Vaucluse
Zen-like B&B retreat in the Vaucluse area of Provence with stunning views, infinity pool and small spa
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L'Ancienne Poste, Menerbes
An 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, Gattigues
Beautiful B&B and apartments with a courtyard pool, in a sleepy hamlet close to magnificent Uzès
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Maison Felisa, St Laurent des Arbres
An easy-going spirit infuses this old stone house, with restful contemporary interiors and a pretty pool in its walled garden
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