When you go on holiday to France, where you stay is as important as where you go. So if you’re dreaming of a chateau stay, a gorgeous gite or a stunning B&B, here are some of the best and most welcoming places with character, history and oodles of charm for a truly fabulous stay in France…
The ultimate getaway in the most beautiful part of France
In the Lot region, southwest France you will find a magical place – the Moulin sur Célé, a spectacularly restored 14th century water mill in 25 acres of glorious countryside in the Célé Valley, one of the most beautiful parts of France. The restored Miller’s House and The Tower, with gorgeous gardens and pool offer luxurious relaxation at its best. Surrounded by landscapes of hypnotic beauty, activities galore, pickled in the past postcard-pretty villages and close to historic Cahors, famous for its marvellous Malbec wine and world class gastronomy. France at its very best and most authentic. Lemoulinsurcele.com
Sweet gite in a wine making village in Burgundy
La Maison des Chaumes is a charming gite in the winemaking village of Villers-la-Faye in the Côte de Nuits. It’s minutes away from Burgundy’s crown jewel – historic Beaune, and just up the hill from the famed vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges and Aloxe-Corton. lamaisondeschaumes.com
Majestic B&B near Bergerac, Chateau Masburel
With honey-toned stone walls and sage-green shutters, the 18th century Chateau de Masburel wine domain and award-winning B&B, and gorgeous gite opening this year, has a timeless, unhurried feel to it. It’s a working winery producing award winning wines. Close to Bergerac, Saint-Emilion and ten minutes from the bastide town of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande on the banks of the River Dordogne in the Gironde. it’s the perfect base to explore the area and enjoy a delicious and relaxing break. Chateau-masburel.com
Cognac no. 22 – luxury farmhouse in Charente-Maritime
In a charming village, surrounded by fields of golden sunflowers, lush green vineyards and truffle forests, Gite No. 22, a beautifully restored 19th century traditional farmhouse with a luxurious heated pool, is utterly lovely. Ideally situated for the historic towns of Cognac, St Jean d ‘Angely, Saintes and the Atlantic Coast beaches. Quintessentially French markets, traffic free cycle routes (bikes provided for guests), delicious bistros, distillery visits, glorious countryside – what are you waiting for? Cognac-no22.com
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