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The grande dame in town, this mansion hotel oozes history, along with style and comfort in a park-like setting
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A sumptuously luxurious château close to France’s most reputed winelands New!
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French Trad meets contemporary design at this über-chic Charentais château New!
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Caviar, cognac and calme at a converted chai in the Charente, minutes from the 'C'! New!
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A sumptuous spa hotel on Brittany’s craggy Finistere coast that combines New England designer style with utter relaxation
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Eclectic décor, huge suites and Dutch hospitality in a pristine 19th-century chateau near historic Vitré
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Intimate elegance at this peaceful, romantic retreat in the Mougins hills above super-cool Cannes
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Lush gardens, a pretty pool and sea views, just a minute’s stroll from the beach in Antibes
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Laid-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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Out-and-out design hotel bang in the heart of Nice, with rainbow rooms and a rooftop pool
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An old stone townhouse crammed with contemporary art on the edge of the old town of Vence
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Arty but affordable hotel in central Nice, with weird and wonderful rooms designed by contemporary artists
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Bed-in-the-boughs luxury in 4 wooden tree houses, outside charming cobbled St Paul de Vence (near Nice)
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Live the Epicurean idyll at this fabulous Tarn manor house where food, glorious food rules supréme New!
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Golf au château, fine food and wines, and a seductively chilled ambiance in a quiet corner of the Périgord New!
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A Holy Trinity of ancient stones, contemporary design and sylvan tranquility at the heart of the Périgord (villa: sleeps 6-10) New!
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Gascony |
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A picture-perfect chateau in the Gascon countryside with cool contemporary interiors, sweeping grounds and 9 boudoir bedrooms (sleeps 18-24) New!
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A delectable Pyrenean retreat offering grand luxe, grand calme and top gourmet cuisine New!
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Set in glorious Gascony countryside, this rustic-chic farmhouse offers a pool and peaceful gardens for 6-8 adults plus babies New - opened in spring 2008!
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2 stylish one-bed apartments in historic Carcassonne, for indulgent mini-breaks with cool Gallic chic and a warm English welcome
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An elegant village retreat for sybarites and foodies, with serene gardens and a pretty pool New!
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A fabulous 14th-century chateau set in glorious countryside between the Perche and the Loire, where you can live like royalty for the weekend
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A small, smart, seafront hotel on the Cotentin peninsula, with a soothing Belgian designer touch
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Revel in the relaxed grandeur of a 19th-century Normandy chateau, done the English way
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A haven of contemporary chic in olde worlde Honfleur, the prettiest harbour town in northern France
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Whether you choose B&B or self-catering, this warm and welcoming auberge is perfect for a romantic weekend in Honfleur New!
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Discover an unlikely hotel de charme in a untouched rural corner of Normandy, less than 2 hours from Paris
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The best B&B in historic Bayeux, with just 2 bedrooms, an elegant salon and a warm French welcome
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Grand hotel just off the Champs Elysées that effortlessly demonstrates the gracious art of living à la française
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Opulent suites in secluded Montmartre mansion, oozing originality and ooh-la-la New!
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Delightful, classy, family-owned hotel in a quiet, tree-lined avenue just outside the bustle of the city centre
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Super-cool design hotel on the quiet side of town with luxury and privacy assured
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A 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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Sleep among corps blancs and other funky artwork at this playful, comfortable hotel in Montparnasse New!
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Extremely 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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A charming owner-run hotel with an open fire and deep sofas in the shimmering salon
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A smart friendly hotel right in the middle of town, a five-minute walk from the Louvre
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An intimate, classy little hotel near the Musée d'Orsay, decorated with the flair and finesse of a private home
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An indulgent one-bedroom love-nest in the arty heights of Montmartre, perfect for a romantic city break
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An intimate and charming Parisian loft apartment, a few blocks from the stunning church of Sacré Coeur
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Modern 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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A simple 2-bedroom apartment with a touch of style – great value for money on cool side of town
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A fun, clean and very colourful hotel near Les Invalides, with low prices and easy access to major sites
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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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Grand 18th-century townhouse with succulent gardens, shimmering pool and sparkling rooms
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An ancient farmhouse in deepest Camargue, with smart bedrooms, white horses and superb dinners cooked in front of your eyes
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Lush gardens, a shimmering pool and two Michelin stars at this heavenly restaurant with rooms
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Parkland, peace and a courtyard pool at this 1555 chateau with sublime 21st-century interiors, north of Avignon
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A gorgeous 18th-century village house with staggering views, pretty garden and a pool close to medieval Uzes
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