Château de la Couronne, Dordogne
If outside you want a fairytale Chateau but inside you want something modern and stylish then this is the French Chateau for you. Perched on the border of the Dordogne region, and set in five acres of parkland Château de la Couronne blends its 16th-century heritage with contemporary interiors. In addition to the design classic interior it [...]
The Lavender of Provence
Every year the Provence countryside is set ablaze with purple lavender. It is a spectacular sight. The bets time to see the lavender bloom is from late June to mid-July — though for that incredible scent on the breeze, visit at harvest time, from mid-July to mid-August. Drive east from Avignon and you’re soon in the [...]
Iceberg Hotel, Bordeaux
Seeko’o Hôtel, Bordeaux, Aquitaine The Seeko’o Hôtel defies Bordeaux’s traditional accommodation by modelling itself on an iceberg, with a chunky white building and minimalist rooms. It is located right on the banks of the Garonne river, and has a spa with a large hammam, steam room and sauna. There are 45 junior suites, including two [...]
Chic Treehouse
Ecotagnes, Les Villards-sur-Thônes, Rhone-Alps If you are looking for an eco holiday in France then this might be for you. Not far from Annecy, this forest hideaway has two treehouses on a platform of decapitated tree trunks. The interiors feature lots of wood, soft colours and large bay windows with views of the Aravis mountains. [...]
Hotel Amour, Paris
Hôtel Amour, Paris This hotel, close to Montmartre, is an edgy Parisian love hideaway. Some of the boudoir-like rooms have ruby and black walls, others are lime-green or lilac with wacky modern art. The owner is a graffiti artist , which explains the art and the overall edgy feel. A real love nest.
Hi Hotel, Nice
Hi Hotel, Nice, French Riviera Hi Hotel is a super-trendy icebox meets a living modern art installation. There are stand-alone baths, bamboo plants, spiral staircases, light projections on the walls of the bar (which attracts top Parisian DJs), and a minimalist overall feel. It also has a cool rooftop pool.
Château de Bagnols near Lyons
Château de Bagnols near Lyons, France The Château de Bagnols is a grande dame of a building: a 13th-century, painstakingly cared-for castle with important Gothic fireplaces and priceless frescoes. It’s a mini-fortress in a picture-perfect hamlet just north of Lyons surrounded by beaujolais vineyards. We say: The château is incredibly sexy and romantic.It’s not the [...]
Hôtel Le Saint-James, Bordeaux
Hôtel Le Saint-James Bordeaux, France There aren’t many hotel rooms that have a Harley Davidson in them but sat atop the motorcyle you can pretending you are zooming through Bordeaux’s vineyards. You can see the way through the vines from the light wood bed, which is perfectly positioned to look out through a wall of [...]