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 places to stay in France – welcoming, authentic and seriously special.
The best places to stay in France
A curated hand-picked list of the very best places to stay in France from the south to the north
The ultimate getaway in the Lot
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
Majestic B&B near Bergerac
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
Stunning gites in Dordogne
Stay in the gorgeous gites Le Mas & Le Mazet in Dordogne. Le Mas, a honey-hued farmhouse wiht 5 bedrooms, sleeps up to 10 and Le Mazet, a cute cottage is perfect for two. Each property has oodles of character, bucket loads of charm, and discrete luxury. Your hosts speak French, Engish and Dutch and on hand to make sure you have the perfect holiday, helping with recommendations from places to visit to organising wine tasting, bakery deliveries, even massages and a private chef. The bastide towns of Monpazier and Beaumont with their cafés and markets are 10 minutes away; Bergerac airport is 35 minutes away. Le Mas & Le Mazet are perfect to explore the best of the Dordogne: castles, vineyards, markets, prehistoric caves, truffles and stunning scenery. lemasdordogne.com/en
Le Macassar, in the heart of the Somme
Tucked away in the peaceful town of Corbie, just moments from Amiens in the enchanting Hauts-de-France region, Le Macassar is more than just a boutique B&B. Set within a beautifully restored Art Nouveau – Art Deco mansion, this intimate boutique retreat offers six stunning, individually designed rooms, each blending period charm with luxurious comfort.
Le Macassar is perfectly placed for discovering the local area – the Bay of the Somme, officially one of the most beautiful bays of the world, historic Amiens with its great Gothic Cathedral and medieval floating gardens, the enchaning Chateau of Chantilly, or discovering the poignant history of the Somme battlefields. With its graceful ambiance, personalized service, and rich heritage, Le Macassar is the perfect place to reconnect, relax, and fall in love with northern France. lemacassar.com
