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The Best Farm Stays & Vineyard Hotels in France in 2023

 

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SOUTH WEST FRANCE:

Farmland around the Dordogne River Valley, France.

Though there is stiff competition from the likes of Normandy and the South/South East of France, South West France is undoubtedly  one of the its best regions for agriturismo and for rural tourism in general, with its green, fertile rural interior getting more attention from visitors that its coast.

There are miles of beautiful coastline in South West France though, from the Charentes all the way south to the Pyrenees and the Spanish border. Though it also should be said that much of this coastline is overdeveloped, especially in the far south, though in some other pockets, especially to the north, you can also find almost deserted stretches of sand beach.

The South West home is also home to two of the country’s nicest major cities, Bordeaux and Toulouse, but inland lies most of its charm. In the far north, where Aquitaine meets Poitou-Charente for example, the beautifully rural Charente and Deux Sevres region is famed for its canals, some call it the green Venice, and is a great area for boating. The land is flat and sometimes marshy especially near the coast and village life here is peaceful and slow.

The Dordogne department, to the East of Bordeaux, has been a favorite area for British holiday makers and second home owners for decades now. Many of its beautiful, typically French villages have a substantial, full or part time British population, drawn here by the good food and wine, agreeable weather and the quaintness of the Dordogne villages.

All around the central town of Perigueux there is rich farmland that contains quite a few quality farm stays with that great regional food and wine to be enjoyed at source. The Aquitaine region near Bordeaux is famous as being one of the world’s premier wine growing regions, and is a beautifully refined rural area with many top restaurants, wineries and chateaux, and, just to the south of Bordeaux there is Les Landes, Western Europe’s largest forest area, which offers some great hiking and nature walks.

Farther inland, the Midi-Pyrenees centered around Toulouse is a lovely, mainly rural, area of rolling green hills and fertile plains. Once a part of the historic province of Gascony, it is drawing more and more tourists due to the many beautiful, very medieval, ‘Bastide’ towns in the area. In the north east it shares some of the Massif Central around the town of Rodez, as well as the beautiful green plains of the Aubrac Plateau.

To the north too, with historic towns, forests, and limestone gorges, the Quercy region is a beautifully rural, unspoilt area. And to the South the land rises to the Pyrenees with beautiful mountain landscapes and seasonal winter sports centers. All over this beautiful, diverse region there are good farm stays and gites to be found. And while the industry in France generally, isn’t as developed yet as in say, Italy, it does have a head start over other countries due to its long tradition of wine tourism and more general farm stays are popping up all the time, in the South West of France especially.

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SOUTH OF FRANCE:

Agriturismo Farmhouse in the rural South of France.

The South Of France, long one of the world’s most visited and most admired tourist regions has a rich rural heritage behind the glitz and glamour of its coast and though the industry is still quite underdeveloped compared to say Italy next door the numbers, and quality, of its agriturismo farm stays are gradually increasing.

The French Riviera, full of household names like St. Tropez, Cannes and Nice is very developed and very expensive and is what most people associate with The South Of France. But of course it’s a huge area and there is plenty to do and see for those who don’t want to be stuffed into pricey beach resorts.

Provence, is the obvious escape from the coast with deep valleys, rugged dry mountains, fields of flower meadows and some picture perfect little towns, the likes of Moustiers Sainte Marie, Roussillon, Gordes, and many many more. Its larger settlements too can be captivating; the elegant and cultured city of Aix-en-Provence being perhaps the best example, though the beautiful, and very historic Avignon is also a must visit, and just to the south of Avignon there are the ancient Roman cities of Nimes and Arles.

Arles, on the Rhône River, is particularly famous for being a temporary home for, and evidently a source of great inspiration for, Vincent Van Gogh. There is a Van Gogh museum in the city and you can visit the site of the famous Yellow House where he once resided. Arles is also known for its many Roman remains, including the amphitheatre; les Arènes d’Arles.

One of Provence’s undoubted rural highlights are the lavender fields of the Luberon, just north of Aix-en-Provence, which are in full bloom in June, July and August. Towards the Italian border and Briançon, one of the highest cities in Europe you have the less visited High Alps department, mountains as you would expect, dry and rocky and full of dramatic scenery.

West of the Rhone river the Languedoc-Roussillon region, with the lively student city of Montpellier as its capital, is also known for its sandy beaches which are popular with tourists, mainly local ones, but in most places are a lot more relaxed and comfortable than the Riviera.

Among the urban centres of the Languedoc, apart from Montpellier, the ancient Roman cities of Bezier and Narbonne, and the extremely picturesque fortress city of Carcassonne are also deservedly popular among visitors. Towards the Pyrenees the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales is the lovely Perpignan, which has a quite distinct Catalan feel stemming from its history as part of the old Kingdom of Majorca, and to emphasis the point, it is still dominated by the huge Gothic-and-Romanesque Palace of the Kings of Majorca.

Inland Languedoc is full of beautiful, wild countryside, where the dry, scrub filled, rocky hills known as Garrigue mix with fertile vineyards giving the area a very Mediterranean feel. One that blends nicely into the Pyrénées-Orientales region and the foothills of the Pyrenees to the west and south, and to the forests and mountains of the vast Cevennes to the north.

The beautiful island of Corsica, is a mixture of chic coastal villages and towns, high mountains and deep forest. Major settlements include the elegant, refined capital city of Ajaccio, the old port of Bastia, and the lively marina towns of Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio. A full 40% of the island is comprised of the Corsica Natural Park which has some great and sometimes challenging hiking and rock climbing. Its beaches too are highly rated from the beautifully isolated Rondinara and Saleccia to the ever popular Pietracorbara.

Corsica has something of a different flavour to the rest of France, just as its larger neighbour Sardinia has to the rest of Italy, and while in Corsica the short ferry trip from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa Gallura in Sardinia can make at least a nice day trip.

All across the South of France food and wine is a major attraction and on any good farm stay there you can sample some of the world’s finest food and wine, locally sourced and created.

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CENTRAL FRANCE:

Limousin Cows on a farm near the Loire Valley in central France.

The centre of France, the heart of France is, many believe, to be found towards the iconic Loire Valley and as it’s so near to Paris, it is sometimes the only part of rural France that visitors ever get to see. That might sound like a bad thing but really it’s not. The castles, palaces and grand old chateaux of the Loire, far too numerous to list, point to a very rich, regal history, so much so that the entire region has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Perhaps the heart of the region, the heart of the heart of France if you like; Touraine/Tours, is known as the garden of France and has some of the country’s best white wines as well as some equally fine cheeses. And despite the fact that it is only an hour or so from Paris and indeed many of its residents commute to Paris to work, it still maintains a slow, relaxed pace of life.

Less glamorous perhaps, the North of the region, La Beauce, is known as the breadbasket of France and is an area of endless plains of wheat. The south of the Loire Valley too is deeply agricultural, though with mixed farming and the nearby area of La Brenne is one of France’s most important lakeland areas, it is sometimes referred to as ’The area of a thousand lakes’

Moving south the land rises into the Massif Central and the remote regions of Auvergne and to the West, Limousin. Auvergne was recently amalgamated with Rhône-Alpes to the east to make up the new region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is high up on the plateau with much of it wild and isolated, and with landscapes ranging from the ravines of the Cantal Mountains to deep dark forests that surround some of the many extinct volcanoes in the region.

The Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d’Auvergne is a spectacular showcase, and though the entire area is relatively unpopulated (by humans) there are some lovely small towns and villages too.

To the west, where the Massif Central drops down towards Aquitaine and Poitou-Charente, is the region of Limousin. With the exception of the spectacular Plateau de Millevaches in the east, the country is one of gentle hills and woodland and some really nice villages that are becoming increasingly popular with second home owners, especially from Britain, though nothing like in the scale of neighbouring Dordogne.

The region’s name is both known to farmers and car enthusiasts worldwide. Limousin is also the name of its famous breed of cattle and the Limousine car came from the name of the traditional cloaks worn by shepherds in the region. Farming is strong here and the agritourism industry is quietly developing, with already some good choices around.

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NORTH WESTERN FRANCE:

Rural Scene near Sarzeau, Brittany.

In the North West of France Brittany and Pays de la Loire/Western Loire are already well known in rural tourism while Poitou-Charentes to the South, with La Rochelle as its capital, can be equally nice and more of a well kept secret.

The world’s most famous brandy comes from the countryside around the beautiful Charente river in the South of Poitou-Charentes.

Two towns are the centre of what’s called the golden circle of Brandy production, the town of Cognac itself and the nearby town of Jarnac.

The region is also home to the Marais Poitevin, a series of medieval canals that run through swamp and marshland and served as roads in olden days.

Nowadays they host nature lovers and city escapees who sail slow barges and boats though the water lilies with peaceful green countryside all around. Even around the canals roads aren’t widespread, it’s left to nature, and the whole area has a lovely frontier type feel to it.

The ancient Celtic province of Brittany to the far North West, has always been a frontier. Though in recent times it has become very much assimilated into the rest of France, with its old Breton language and culture still to be had, it still feels different, and remains as a last connection to the Celtic people who once ruled much of pre-Roman France or what was once referred to as Gaul.

The coastline of Brittany is popular for its coastline and beaches, Cote d’Emeraude by St. Malo and the Cote de Granit Rose to the North are two of the best known and there are many more but to feel something different try the interior, the misty woodlands of the plateau known as the Argoat.

People are proud of their heritage in Brittany, especially in the West, and though the language is slowly dying (Today only about 5% of the total population speak it) you can find plenty of Breton Celtic music that, along with rugged, green landscapes that can strongly resemble its northern island neighbours, allows you to at least in a small way feel you are in a province more in tune with the Irish, Scots and Welsh than with the rest of France.

Between Brittany and Poitou-Charentes lies Pays de La Loire, the Western Loire, containing the cities of Nantes, Rennes, Anger and Le Mans. It is centred, naturally enough, around where the Loire, one of Europe’s finest rivers and the unofficial dividing point between the North and South of France, moves slowly towards the Atlantic. And it has, like the Loire Valley to the east, a wealth of fine old palaces and mansions around the river and its tributaries.

North West France is a huge wine growing region and on a farm stay or otherwise you can find some of the worlds best wines here. The area surrounding the towns of Saumur and Anjou is particularly famous for the rich variety and quality of its wines, which include sparkling wine and Rose, and is very much respected for its Chenin blanc and Cabernet Franc.

In a lot of France the agriturismo/agritourism industry is still developing but in the Western Loire the popularity of its vineyards have made it a slight step ahead. Most agritourism here is conducted by vineyards, which have some of the world’s best wine straight from source, and of course some of the world’s best food; that goes without saying.

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NORTHERN FRANCE:

Rustic farmhouse in rural Normandy, France.

The North of France has a reputation as being grey, gloomy, and grimly industrial, so much so that, with the exception of farm stay favourite Normandy, it is very much France’s least touristic region.

Normandy though, the site of so much slaughter during the Second World War, is these days profoundly peaceful and rural, with its rolling green countryside, small farms and orchards.

It is fertile farm land and has a reputation for hearty food. It hasn’t turned its back on the past though and along the coast especially, there are numerous poignant reminders of the horrors of the last century.

Lower Normandy, around the city of Caen, is beautifully rural and picturesque, in particular the rich farmland around Pays d’Auge, while Upper Normandy, north of where the river Seine meets the English Channel at the town of Honfleur, is a land of forests and castles, beaches and white cliffs reminiscent of its northern island neighbour. Honfleur and Deauville are two of the most pleasant coastal towns in Normandy, both of similar size, Honfleur is something of an artistic haven while Deauville has a long reputation as an upscale, old style chic, resort town.

Nord-Pas-De-Calais and Picardie have never really created enthusiasm in the tourism field but they have much history. In deepest Picardie for example you can find the impressive medieval castle of Coucy-le-Chateau, and sites of famous medieval battles like Crecy and Agincourt. While up in Pas de Calais memories of the First World War are conjured up in names like Dunkirk and Flanders.

Despite the industrial feel of much the region, especially around Flanders and Artois, there are areas of very nice countryside too. By the rivers of Pas de Calais or the huge open fields of Picardy you can find some nice farm stays and gites in traditional, deeply rural, areas that feel a world away from the industrial hustle of Dunkirk or Calais.

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EASTERN FRANCE:

Vineyard Hotel in Burgundy, eastern France.

 

In the melting pot of cultures that is all of Europe really, the regions of Alsace and Lorraine stand out as good symbol of that mix. Despite their association with two world wars, they have been on trading routes between cultures for centuries and despite now being part of France, national boundaries have never pushed them into becoming either fully German or fully French. They have always lived somewhere in between and they embrace each identities with relative ease.

The medieval looking timber framed houses that are typical of the area feel quite Germanic but the wine is certainly French. Colmar, in Haut Rhin, Alsace for example is a world renowned centre of the wine industry.

Burgundy or Bourgogne is of course famous for wine, with communes like Chablis and Nuits-St-Georges being known the world over, but it’s also equally famous for mustard; Dijon mustard was named after the region capital and it can be an interesting diversion from the vineyards to see how some of this mustard is made.

Burgundy is a beautiful, fertile region and its rolling hills are a joy to explore. There are enormous stretches of vineyard everywhere which contain some of the world’s most valuable grapes and it has some nice, interesting farm stays and vineyard hotels for those of you into top quality wines, where you’ll find the care and commitment to the craft always impressive.

The lesser known region of Franche Comte bordered by the Vosges Mountains to the north, and Switzerland to the east, is both green and fertile in parts and Alpine type mountains in others, with a mixture of agricultural and forest land.

It has a number of good regional wines, but it is also famous for some of its other foods, cheeses like Comte, and Morteau and montbeliard smoked sausages which have a touch of central Europe about them. The small capital too, Besançon sitting on the Doubs river is historic and pretty and never feels too modern or urban.

You won’t be surprised to learn that Champagne, between Burgundy and the Belgian border is where Champagne comes from. And you probably won’t be surprised either to learn that it is by far the region’s biggest industry. Almost anywhere outside the capital Reims you will find enormous, vast plains of grape fields, even more so around the town of Epernay, the heart of the industry and home to the likes of the Moet & Chandon and Perrier Jouet companies. Even if you’re not on a vineyard hotel stay, a visit to some of the regions vineyards and cellars is a must.

The region of Rhône-Alpes is now amalgated with Auvergne to the west to create Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and has France’s second city, and famous gastronomic center, Lyon, as its capital. The Rhone river gave the region its name and though many parts of the region along the Rhone have, from centuries of trade and industry, become quite built up, there is still much beautiful open countryside with more vineyards and fruit farms. Following the river south the area takes on a more Mediterranean feel, with the historic city of Valence, capital of the Drôme department, often being called “La Porte du Midi de la France” (The gateway to the south of France).

The French Alps to the East need no introduction, places like Grenoble, Chambery and Chamonix are known the world over. Annecy too, where Lake Annecy meets the Thiou River is known for being the medieval capital of the Counts of Geneva, and for its lovely old town, the Vieille Ville; a patchwork of pastel coloured houses, winding cobbled streets and canals. And all around the area there are multiple opportunities for winter sports, and climbing, hiking and biking in the summer, among some of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes.

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A SELECTION OF OUR RECOMMENDED FARM STAYS & VINEYARD HOTELS IN FRANCE:

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    La Ferme de Flo

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Rue des Ramoneds, Évry
    Sens
    Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    89140
    France
    Conveniently between Paris and Dijon, France, the child friendly Ferme de Flo has B&B accommodation on its busy little animal rescue farm which hosts a huge amount of animals; pigs, ponies, goats, hens, ducks and more, most of which had been abandoned by their previous owners but then found a loving home here. It’s sure to be a hit with the kids as they can have plenty of interaction with the animals but adults too will appreciate the comfortable accommodation, friendly hosts and the educational farm workshops and tours where you can learn about such things as sustainable agriculture, bread making and even how to drive a tractor. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have four B&B guest rooms, all with private bathroom, in the farmhouse as well as a very pleasant self catering cottage with one double/twin bed, three singles and one futon bed to sleep one or two more. All of the accommodation is clean and well maintained and the homemade breakfast is excellent. Guests in the self catering cottage can also enjoy the breakfast but for an extra charge and they can buy all sorts of locally produced food products at the on site shop for cooking with later. The main attraction at La Ferme de Flo are the animals. Over two hundred in total many of them had been abandoned by their owners and then rescued by the farm. They are all very friendly and well used to visitors and guests can partake in farm tasks as much as they like as well as learn a little about farming and taking care of animals. THE LOCATION: The farm is in the little village of Evry, between Paris and Dijon, on the north western edge of Burgundy, less than 100km from Paris and around 200 from Dijon. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Such a lovely and interesting place to stay. We really enjoyed our stay, lovely accommodation, very friendly, and best of all a tour of the farm which was great for the kids and very interesting. I would recommend Ferme de Flo 100%….” “It is really comfortable, spacious, the host is very friendly and warm, the breakfast is super. My READ MORE
     
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    Le Mas de Peint

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Horse Riding Stays, Luxury Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: Le Sambuc
    Arles
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    13200
    France
    Le Mas de Peint has luxury farmhouse hotel accommodation hidden away in the wild Camargue region of southern Provence, between Marseille and Montpellier, and near to both Arles and Aix-en-Provence. The estate is huge, there is a full 1250 acres of it to explore and can done on horseback. They keep a number of those iconic Camargue Horses at Le Mas de Peint and horse riding tours can be arranged, as can 4WD and mountain bike tours. The gardens are beautifully kept too with an outdoor swimming pool and plenty of areas to relax. Beyond both the gardens and the farm you are in the middle of some beautifully natural countryside with wild flamingos to be seen among the salt marshes, rice fields and hidden beaches. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a choice of 13 luxury double rooms and suites that are tastefully and carefully designed in traditional style; where antique furniture and wood beamed ceilings sit easily with modern comforts and facilities. As well as the gardens and the outdoor swimming pool there is a top class restaurant at the farmhouse which serves up some extremely good authentic Provençal food, food which is accompanied by a great selection of wines. You can enjoy your meal in the dining room or on the terrace outside. The breakfast is excellent too, though sadly you need to pay extra for it, i.e. it’s not included in the room rate. The huge ranch is great for exploring. You can head out hiking or biking by yourself, mountain bikes are available for hire, as are massage services for any aching limbs afterwards, or you can join 4WD ‘Safari’ or horseback riding tours which go beyond the farm and deep into the Camargue. The horses on the estate, the famous white Camargue Horses, are, as you probably guessed from the name, native to the area and are believed to be one of the oldest species of horse in the world. You will also see herds of wild horses on your travels in the area. THE LOCATION: Between the cities of Montpellier and Marseille where the River Rhone meets the Mediterranean, lies the Camargue, a vast area READ MORE
     
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    Le Pavillon Villemaurine

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Luxury Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: 9 Villemaurine-Sud
    Saint-Émilion
    Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes
    33330
    France
    In the heart of South West France’s Saint-Émilion vineyard country, about a half and hour from Bordeaux, Le Pavillon Villemaurine provides luxury B&B accommodation in a classically elegant Château surrounded by fields of vine. Their rustic rooms are extremely spacious and comfortable with en-suite bathroom with bath, flat screen TV with cable channels and WiFi throughout the building. Their breakfast is suitably excellent too with smoked salmon, various pastries and fresh fruit etc. available, but the main attraction of this hotel is the wine. The owner is extremely knowledgeable on the subject, and equally enthusiastic, and as well as making a few wines of his own on the premises he can also arrange some very good wine tours in the surrounding area. Le Pavillon Villemaurine sells out fast so you’re advised to book well ahead! And sorry, but no children or pets. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “This is one of the nicest properties that we have stayed in over the last few years travelling around various parts of Europe….” “We loved everything about our stay! The beds were SOO comfy! Breakfast was delicious! Beautiful decor! and we loved our hosts!…” >>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LE PAVILLON VILLEMAURINE:   READ MORE
     
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    Domaine de Piégros, Luberon

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Grambois
    Grambois
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    84240
    France
    Domaine de Piégros is a beautifully peaceful agritourism estate in a secluded location near Aix-en-Provence. It is in the heart of the Luberon National Park and its famous lavender fields and the farmhouse itself is surrounded by its own lavender fields as well as woodlands, a lake and a full 85 acres of olive groves producing extra virgin olive oil. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation is a six bedroom self catering farmhouse gite with a huge amount of space inside and out. It is a traditional farmhouse that has been recently renovated and has a full range of modern conveniences, while also managing to maintain plenty of rural French charm. As well as the six bedrooms (5 doubles and a twin room) there is a large, very well equipped kitchen and two dining areas. There’s also a spacious lounge area and a 250 sq. meter stone terrace outside with seating and dining furniture. A few steps away from the house you’ll also find a nice outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers. There is also a lake in the grounds, a boules pitch, and, as mentioned before, acres of olive groves, lavender fields and woods to explore. It is a working farm but outside of olive harvest time (September to November) the work is fairly low key and you can have as much or as little interaction with the farm work as you wish.  THE LOCATION: For visitors looking for a rural retreat in Provence this location is almost unbeatable. The farmhouse is inside the Luberon National Park, possibly Provence’s most serene rural area (you can read about the area and its famous lavender fields here), and to make it even more serene it has its own, nearly two kilometer private road leading up to the gite. It therefore offers lots of privacy and is beautifully quiet throughout the day and night. The medieval village of Grambois is just 5km away. It is a classic Provençal commune that, as well as being a very lovely place to stroll around, has shops, cafes and restaurants and sees a steady trickle of tourists throughout the year. The famously cultured city of Aix-en-Provence meanwhile is READ MORE
     
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    Chambres a la Ferme, Combourg

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: Le Haut Lizion
    Combourg
    Brittany
    35270
    France
    Chambres a la Ferme offers exactly that near the town of Combourg, Brittany and near also to Mont Saint-Michel, St. Malo and the regional capital Rennes. The farmhouse, the farm and the surroundings make for a quaint and very relaxing B&B farm stay holiday in the heart of upper Brittany, where you will be welcomed with traditional Breton hospitality and a generous breakfast every morning. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have just two rooms at the property which can sleep up to three people and you’ll find them both comfortable and nicely decorated. There is a common lounge area with TV at the farmhouse and the rooms have their own private entrance with a terrace just outside. There is a nice garden area outside too with more seating and a children’s playground. THE FARM: A fully working cattle farm, the property also has a number of hens as well as friendly goats and some shetland ponies that are usually a hit with the children. THE LOCATION: The farm is less than 5km from the town of Combourg which is a common stop off on the upper Brittany tourist trail, with its main attraction being the medieval fortress of Combourg Castle, once the childhood home of one of France’s most renowned historical figures Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand. It is also within a half an hours drive of St. Malo and the iconic, and very much photographed, island commune of Mont Saint-Michel in next door Normandy. The vibrant university city and regional capital of Rennes with its wealth of traditional half timbered houses and its grand cathedral is also close by, less than 40km away to the south. The countryside surrounding the farm stay is green and lush and a delight to explore. It’s generally flat and the roads are relatively traffic free so it is great place for long country walks and for cycling and you can hire bikes directly from the farmhouse. Horse riding trips can also be arranged, just ask at the farm for details of that plus other things to see and do in the locality. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Lovely old working dairy farm. Superb self contained accommodation with the owner’s artistic READ MORE
     
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    Manoir de Mathan

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Luxury Farm Stays
    Address: D65
    Crepon
    Normandy
    14480
    France
    Ferme de la Rançonnière et Manoir de Mathan is a beautifully old style, luxury farm hotel with restaurant and bar, just north of Bayeux, France, and about 3 km from the Normandy Coast. Its medieval stone buildings are surrounded by large beautifully landscaped gardens with adjoining tennis court in the heart of the lush Normandy countryside. Its rooms are equally impressive; comfortable, clean and very beautifully decorated in a rustic, antique style. Each comes with an en-suite bathroom, as well as satellite TV and WiFi. And, last but not least, the highly rated restaurant at Ferme de la Rançonnière et Manoir de Mathan offers the best regional French cuisine, including every morning a generous buffet breakfast. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “The facilities are housed in a wonderful old 15th century monastery that has been beautifully restored. The grounds and building are lovely….” “The property was lovely, full of character, and the staff were very helpful. We had a wonderful dinner at the hotel, the food was excellent!….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT MANOIR DE MATHAN:     READ MORE
     
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    Yourtes et Roulottes de la Laïta

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Glamping, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Kerguélen
    Clohars-Carnoët
    Brittany
    29360
    France
    Less than 20 minutes walk from Kérou Beach near Lorient, Brittany, France, this glamping farm stay offers cute accommodation in caravans and yurts among green fields with plenty of space for picnics and barbecues. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have three quite impressive large yurts with heating that can sleep up to four people each. They’re all nicely furnished, and decorated with a somewhat exotic pan asian style. You’ll have one double and two single beds, a small seating area there and full access to the shared bathroom, shower room and full kitchen and dining room at the main farmhouse. There is also the very cute wooden gypsy caravan at the farm. It is also heated and comes with one double and one single bed, a study desk and small seating area, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. And again just like the yurts guests here have full access to the sociable shared kitchen and dining room. There are also barbecue facilities, and outdoor furniture, at the farm that everyone is of course welcome to use. They can serve you a nice continental breakfast too for a small extra charge and they can arrange picnic hampers and packed lunches for those of you who want to get out and about. And, to help you out even more they also arrange bike rental including electric bike rental. THE LOCATION: The farm is about half an hour’s drive from Lorient in southern Brittany, and is in the middle of some lush, verdant countryside. About 13 km north you’ll come to the lovely town of Quimperlé, a tourist favourite in southern Brittany, with a lovely old town and plenty of medieval history. The nearest beach, as mentioned before, is at Kérou, a 15-20 minute walk down through some lovely country lanes. Kérou, like a lot of the beaches on Brittany’s south coast, is more favoured by surfers than swimmers with some pretty big waves rolling in from the Atlantic. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “The Yurts were excellent, very clean and tidy with plenty of room for three mature gentlemen. The owners were a real delight, thank you for having us. I’ll be back with my wife….” READ MORE
     
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    Mas El Casal

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 569 Els Casals
    Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
    Occitanie
    66230
    France
    1,000 meters high in the Catalan Pyrénées-Orientales department of Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and just outside the village of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste, Mas El Casal farmstay has a stunning setting for its working cattle farm and traditional stone farmhouse where guests will be welcomed with the best in hospitality and comfort. THE ACCOMMODATION: Their spacious rooms are rustically stylish and come with en suite bathroom, air conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, WiFi, a seating area plus an outdoor terrace with beautiful views over the valley below. It’s B&B and you’ll be treated to a very good and generous breakfast in the morning, with fresh bread, fruit juices, homemade jams cakes, yoghurts and more. And if guests feel like cooking for themselves later during the day they can also have access to the farmhouse kitchen. The farm is a working beef cattle farm, with lush green pastures and meadows, and comes with incredible views over the surrounding valleys. THE LOCATION: As mentioned before, the main attraction of this farm stay is the location, the views are breathtaking from the farm itself and there are some great hiking trails around that go all around the mountains. You could really spend days exploring the trails around the farm, or just sitting on the grass contemplating the beauty of it all. It’s also about five kilometres from the centre of the very pretty Catalan town(s) of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste. The Prats-de-Mollo section has a lovely old town with cobblestone streets and stylish squares guarded from above by the impressive medieval walls of Fort Lagarde, and a 14th-century round tower.  The fort is a bit of a climb from the town centre but has amazing views. La Preste is the adjoining, more modern part of town as is known for its therapeutic spa waters. They have allegedly many beauty and health benefits, and your feet might enjoy an evening dip after that tough hike up to Fort Lagarde! The nearby Reserve Naturelle de Prats-de-Mollo (about 30 minutes by car from the farm house) is a stunning nature reserve with an abundance of wildlife on its rocky plateaus; vultures, eagles, wild cats and the famous pyrenean chamois (wild goats), for example. It also has a READ MORE
     
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    O’Vineyards B&B, Carcassonne

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: 885 Avenue de la Montagne Noire
    Villemoustaussou
    Occitanie
    11620
    France
    Near the beautiful city of Carcassonne, in the old Languedoc Roussillon region (now Occitanie) of France. This lovely, very friendly, boutique vineyard hotel is surrounded by the farm’s own grapevines and guests are free to wander the vineyards and enjoy wine tasting in the company of the extremely knowledgeable hosts. The rooms here are super clean and comfortable with private bathroom and WiFi but the real draw here is the wine and the food. The hosts are very enthusiastic about both, and they are great cooks. They produce some amazing meals shared by all the guests in an informal atmosphere, and washed down of course with generous helpings of their own quality wine. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “The hosts made us feel like family. Wonderful, delicious meals. Very comfortable bed. We would love to stay there again!…” “Fantastic location. Fantastic facilities. Fantastic food. Fantastic people! Loved the tour and my wine has been delivered already! Thank you….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT  O’VINEYARDS B&B:   READ MORE
     
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    Les Roulottes de la Ferme de l’Autruche Dromoise

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Glamping, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 1120 chemin des Bruyères
    Livron-sur-Drôme
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    26250
    France
    For something a little different, what about staying in a caravan on an ostrich farm? At Les Roulottes de la Ferme de l’Autruche Dromoise you can do just that! This unusual but very enjoyable farmstay is in Livron-sur-Drôme, 14 km from Valence in the South of the Rhone Alpes region, not far from Provence. Their very clean and comfortable caravans come with private bathroom, kitchenette, a seating area inside and out, a flat-screen TV and WiFi. The farm has a nice outdoor swimming pool and the surrounding area is great for exploring with cycling, horse riding and fishing all to be enjoyed nearby. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “The place is beautiful, it’s really nice to wake up, open the door and see the ostriches….” “The caravan is really cute! And the place, as the animals, really well cared for….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT FERME DE L’AUTRUCHE DROMOISE: READ MORE
     
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    Farm Gîte des Chartroux

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Avenue des Chartroux
    Maresville
    Hauts-de-France
    62630
    France
    Farm Gite des Chartroux near Calais, northern France, has a lovely, traditional French, farmhouse gite on its working farm which includes horses, donkeys, pigs, sheep, hens and geese.  The owners are welcoming and friendly; you’ll feel like you’re visiting long lost relatives, and the location is perfect; a green, peaceful oasis under an hour from Calais and twenty minutes from the seaside town of Touquet-Paris-Plage. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a three double bedroom cottage on their working farm to sleep up to six, though there is also a double sofa bed in the living room where you can squeeze in two more. The cottage is modern and clean and has a well equipped kitchen, cable TV, WiFi and laundry facilities. Outside, guests are welcome to relax in the gardens and explore the surroundings, including the farm with its friendly animals. THE LOCATION: Roughly between Calais and Amiens, (about an hour from each) Gite des Chartroux is in the middle of Pas-de-Calais’ Montreuillois region. This is a richly rural region well known for its good food and peaceful, slow pace of life, it is a land of green fields, country roads and small friendly villages. You are near the sea here too too, with and the port of Etaples being just ten minutes away, while lively seaside towns like Berck, Merlimont, Touquet-Paris-Plage and Stella are within 20. The journey to Paris will take no more than two and a half hours. Note: Ferme des Chartroux also has B&B rooms at the main farmhouse, you can check them out by clicking here. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “This was a great place to stay – owners were extremely friendly and helpful. Being a working farm was wonderful for the children and adults alike. Chester the donkey was a wonderful highlight. Highly recommended!….” “There are some great resorts around the world, but Cape Kidnappers is right up there, in every sense. Terrific food, great wine(s), outstanding service. All delivered against a backdrop of spectacular scenery…” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT FARM GITE DES CHARTROUX:     READ MORE
     
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    Les Jardins de Prasserat

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Prasserat
    Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    07150
    France
    This organic farmhouse stay in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France makes for a very relaxing, alternative getaway near Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, a popular tourist town famous for its magnificent gorges and Pont d’Arc.  THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a range of B&B rooms and suites to sleep up to three people per room in their traditional French farmhouse. The rooms, and the farmhouse generally are beautifully renovated, with exposed stone walls, arched roofs and well chosen furniture giving a romantically rustic feel to the property. You’ll find the rooms spacious and comfortable, especially the suite which has its own lounge area, and they all come with private bathroom and shower. There’s a nice lounge at the farmhouse too with plenty of comfortable seating and a LCD TV and DVD player. Outside there is plenty of space in the gardens which has an outdoor swimming pool with seats and sun loungers. You’ll be treated to a very fine, fully organic, breakfast every morning in the sociable dining room, and if they want, guests are welcome to use the shared kitchen to cook for themselves throughout the rest of the day. THE FARM: The farm’s main business is in the production of almonds but they also have some other fruit and vegetable groves as well as some sheep. Bruno, the owner, is passionate about organic farming and is always happy to take guests on informal farm tours. THE LOCATION: The farm stay is just outside Vallon-Pont-D’Arc which is a well known destination for the beautiful caves and gorges of Ardèche (Gorges de l’Ardèche), especially the Pont-D’Arc, an iconic 30 meter tall archway. One good way to absorb the grandeur of the gorges is to go on a canoe trip from Vallon Pont d’Arc, which can easily be arranged from the farmstay. The area around Gorges de l’Ardèche is also a national park and is full of wild scenery, forests, rivers and much wildlife. And slightly farther afield, about half an hour by car, you’ll find two other vast parks Monts d’Ardèche and Parc national des Cévennes, offering equally spectacular scenery and a great array of animal and plant life. Very nearby too is the famous Chauvet Cave, inside of which are Palaeolithic cave READ MORE
     
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    Chambre d’Hotes Cugnac

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Organic Farm Stays
    Address: Cugnac
    Sainte-Sabine-Born
    Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes
    24440
    France
    Near Bergarac, and the lovely village of Beaumont-du-Périgord, Aquitaine, France, Farm Stay Chambre d’Hotes Cugnac has spacious comfortable rooms with private bathrooms in a traditional French farmhouse with large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool. The farm is organic and produces a range of fruit, vegetables and honey, as well as keeping horses, ponies and hens. Every morning the friendly owners serve a great organic breakfast and for the rest of the day you can go exploring the adjacent woods, cycling around the country roads (bikes can be hired from the farm) or just relaxing in the gardens. The farm stay is under two hour’s drive from Bordeaux, about an hour from Perigueux, half an hour from Bergerac and about ten minutes from Beaumont-du-Périgord. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Superb continental breakfast completely sourced from the garden run by lovely helpful family…Kind and helpful with local knowledge. Nothing is too much trouble .Woody the dog is especially friendly at meal times. The property covers several acres full of wildlife….” “This is an amazing property and the ideal place to relax and enjoy a break. There is a lot to visit in the surroundings. The room was very spacious, clean and renovated offering a lot of storage space. The breakfast was all fresh with many homemade products and served on the terrace….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT CHAMBRE D’HOTES CUGNAC:   READ MORE
     
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    Les Roulottes de la Ferme des Chanaux

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    Category: Farm Cooking Classes, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Glamping, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Les Chanaux
    Chomelix
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    43500
    France
    Near to St. Etienne and among the high plains of Haute-Loire, Auvergne France, this unusual farmstay has very cute self-catering accommodation for up to four people in wooden caravans, surrounded by vegetable gardens and a small working farm. THE ACCOMMODATION: The caravans are more comfortable than you might imagine and they come with a kitchen, a dining area and each has their own private bathroom and shower. You can also order meals from the farmhouse; The owners are excellent cooks and and have a range of local specialities that you can try, and if you want to cook some yourself they can even offer free cooking lessons! THE FARM: The small farm has a number of dairy cows and ducks and grows potatoes and a number of other vegetables. There is also a playground on the farm and games for kids to play. And they will also entertain themselves by meeting some of the animals. THE LOCATION: Chomelix is in the Haute-Loire, Auvergne department (now amalgamated to form Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), high on the Massif Central, traditionally thought of as France’s most isolated and poor region. Much of the area is around 1,000 meters above sea level and it can get snowbound frequently in winter. Still though it can be a truly gorgeous place for nature lovers; with wild and mysterious stretches full of dark forests and rocky hills. Chomelix itself is a slight step away from much of the barrenness of the Massif Central, and is a nice, unassuming little village, surrounded by farmland and forested hills, and has a gentle, relaxed pace of life. It sits at the edge of the Livradois-Forez National Park though and so you’ll find plenty of hiking in wild scenery, and it’s also not far from the spectacular Volcans d’Auvergne Park. The village itself wouldn’t be much visited by tourists but others in the area are: The main regional town Le Puy-en-Velay is a spectacular sight with its theatrical conical hills, and about 30 km away from the farmstay. Allegre, nearer still at about 10 km away is a pretty town with much history and has a nice position on the slopes of the Baury Volcano. READ MORE
     
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    La Ferme d’Angele

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: Le Noyeray
    Séez
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    73700
    France
    La Ferme d’Angèle is a completely enchanting rural retreat near the village of Séez in the French Alps, and within driving distance of Lyon, Chambery, Chamonix and Mt. Blanc. The accommodation is in a renovated 19th century alpine style farmhouse that has a uniquely cosy, almost fairytale like atmosphere, and though not a working farm anymore it is surrounded by some gorgeously rural countryside. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have six rooms to sleep from two to four people and all are decorated in that beautifully rustic style that typifies the whole property. Downstairs there is a dining area, a library, a TV room and a lounge with a large open fire and a piano. Outside you’ll find a large terrace with an outdoor dining area plus a lovely garden with hammocks and seating and an array of plants and flowers. They also have a traditional wood fired hot tub at the property. The accommodation is B&B and the breakfast is generous and full of good fresh produce. You’ll find the owners friendly and hospitable and they are fine cooks, so make sure to order some of their evening meals and sample some of their large collection of wines. You can also try some of their home made herbal teas and liqueurs and they are always happy to cater to dietary restrictions. THE LOCATION: La Ferme d’Angele is just three kilometers from Séez village centre, with the nearest train station being at Bourg-Saint-Maurice about 7km away (You can arrange a free shuttle service to and from the farmhouse just let them know before arrival). The scenery around here is glorious, and the views from the property are stunning in winter or summer. This being the French Alps after all skiing is a big activity in the surrounding area and La Ferme d’Angele makes a good base. It is near to the funicular to Les Arcs for example with La Roserie also being close by (about 10 mins drive up the hill). Val d’Isere and Tignes can also be reached in just over a half an hour and Val Thorens  in about an hour. In summer time you have some of Europe’s best hiking READ MORE
     
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    Domaine de Fontenille

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Luxury Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, Self Catering Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: Route De Roquefraiche
    Lauris
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    84360
    France
    A slice of rural luxury near Aix-en-Provence, Domaine de Fontenille has 17 rooms in a beautifully atmospheric 18th century mansion house surrounded by its own vineyards. It is in the pretty village of Lauris, along the Durance River, which, though very near Aix-en-Provence, happily doesn’t see the same magnitude of tourists as much of the rest of the region. Domaine de Fontenille has a long reputation as a wine producing estate, with its first harvest being all the way back in 1638 but these days it is most well known for its Michelin star awarded restaurant; Le Champ des Lunes, and in general for being one of the finest boutique luxury hotels in rural Provence. THE ACCOMMODATION: It has just 17 rooms in total (check the booking page here) and so is a somewhat intimate place. They run from standard doubles, through family rooms to top of the range suites all of which you will find spacious and elegant with high ceilings, wooden floors and tastefully rustic furniture. Perks include extra large beds, music systems, sound proofing and some particularly nice bathrooms, most of which will have traditional bathtubs along with modern showers. All of the rooms and suites are B&B, or just B as the breakfast is not included in the room rate (though it is worth the extra € 21 charge), but for self caterers they also have a nice two bedroom apartment which has full kitchen facilities, a good sized lounge and its own private garden. The building itself is quite lovely with plenty of common areas to relax in; lounges, library areas and of course their two restaurants: Fine dining can be enjoyed at the Le Champ des Lunes, which won a Michelin star for its classic French & Provençal cuisine, and more casual dining at the La Cuisine d’Amélie. The restaurants are open to the public and though hotel guests will have some priority it’s generally wise to make a reservation or reservations a few days in advance especially in the summer and especially at Le Champ. The grounds of Domaine de Fontenille are equally impressive, with a full 86 acres of mostly landscaped gardens READ MORE
     
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    La Coquillade

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Luxury Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: Le Perotet
    Gargas
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    84400
    France
    Near Gordes, Rousillon, Apt and Gargas in the heart of the Luberon region of Provence, France, La Coquillade has 5 star accommodation in a 13th-century wine-making village surrounded by almost 90 acres of vineyards and lavender plants. It is very much a luxury getaway and would feature on any sensible list of the best hotels in Provence. THE ACCOMMODATION: It has a choice of 63 different rooms and suites, all of which are spacious and extremely comfortable, and with all modern facilities. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool in the lovely gardens and a very highly rated bistro restaurant serving up a range of Provençal and French specialities as well as some of the best wines in Provence. There is a spa, gym and wellness center which also has an indoor swimming pool, and massage services plus various well-being and beauty treatments are offered. You’ll find a full service of wine tourism at this vineyard hotel; educational vineyard tours, wine tasting sessions etc. are all here, and they can also arrange tours of some of the other wineries in the area as well as lavender farms and distilleries. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: La Coquillade is situated between Luberon and Ventoux in Provence with its nearest city being Avignon. The countryside in this part of France is absolutely gorgeous and very enjoyable to tour around whether by car or by bike, and the hotel has plenty of quality bikes and biking equipment that can be rented by guests. If you’re here in summer you’ll also get a chance to see the above mentioned lavender fields in full bloom. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Everything! The pools, the views, the spa, the food, the staff – everything was excellent….” “Amazingly outstanding in everything: the reception, the rooms, the service, the perfect location in the very heart of Provence, the restaurants, the country side environment, pools, biking, jogging, spa, the excellent overgenerous breakfast. If you may – it’s the perfect stay!!!” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LA COQUILLADE:   READ MORE
     
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    Château du Beugnon

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: Chateau de Beugnon
    La Fosse-de-Tigné
    Pays de la Loire
    49540
    France
    Among the rich vineyards of the Pays de la Loire , France, this very beautiful, rustic farm stay is in an old manor house surrounded by lawns, vineyards, a small organic farm and 100 year old woodland. THE ACCOMMODATION: Their 5 tastefully decorated rooms are comfortable and clean and have a certain old world elegance. They have private bathroom and WiFi and look out onto the the gardens, the farm and the lake, A very nice continental breakfast is served every morning and your hosts can also cook you some really fantastic regional cuisine some of which is made using the farm’s own produce. The owners used to run a restaurant in Paris and you will certainly not be disappointed by the food. THE FARM: The farm has a variety of animals, including horses, hens and peacocks. There is also an organic vegetable garden and a winery where the owners make their own range of organic wines. The owners are passionate about wine, and food, and love to show guests around the winery, allowing them to taste the produce and educate themselves a little on the delicate craft of organic winemaking. And they also organizes tours and visits to neighbouring vineyards. THE LOCATION: The Château borders the 100 kilometer wide Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, which roughly follows the Loire River between Angers and Langeais. It’s a lovely area to explore with stretches of forest, hills and waterways interspersed with small farms and scenic towns. Candes-Saint-Martin is one such town with a lovely position overlooking the convergence of the Loire and Vienne rivers, the historic Chinon too is worth a visit, as is Crissay-sur-Manse, usually near the top of any kind of France’s prettiest villages type list. There is also the Chateau Azay-le-Rideau in the town of the same name, which is a bit special due to its location right on the banks of the Indre river. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “We wanted peace and quiet and we found it. Wonderful room and property overall. Superb breakfast, Nicole is the most generous hostess. A perfect weekend….” “Beautiful surroundings. Spacious and comfy bedroom. Amazing host. Great breakfast full of homemade goodies….” >> CLICK READ MORE
     
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    La Roulotte De Manon

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Glamping, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: 7 Rue de la Plaine
    Grigneuseville
    Normandy
    76850
    France
    La Roulotte de Manon is a very cute, family friendly, glamping farm stay near Rouen in the heart of rural Normandy, France. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation is a gorgeously old fashioned gypsy caravan sitting at the edge of the farm pond. It can fit up to five people, with a double bed at the back and two sofa beds in the lounge area. It is small of course but very cosy. It has a bathroom, and a useful kitchenette including a microwave. It’s fully heated too, has a small TV, a nice little porch area and barbecue facilities outside. THE FARM: The farm has horses, ponies, hens and goats, and guests are very welcome to tour the farm and meet the animals. They grow various vegetables too and have a large garden area with a children’s playground and plenty of seating around. There is also the pond just outside the caravan which hosts a number of ducks and wildfowl. THE LOCATION: The farmstay is just a half an hour’s drive from the lovely cathedral city of Rouen, one of Normandy’s highlights and a popular stop off on the journey from Paris to the coast. The countryside around is green and fertile and the area has very strong farming traditions. There are some national parks in this part of Normandy too; the woodlands of Forêt Domaniele d’Eawy for example are only about 10km away from the farmstay. A little over a half an hour to the north is the city of Dieppe and the Normandy coastline. There are many fine sights along this part of the coast, the dramatic cliff scenery over Le Treport for example, the impressive 16th-century castle at Eu and many more. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Lots of outdoor space, even in poor weather stuff for kids to do. Very peaceful. Friendly host….” “The Roulotte was very cosy and perfect for a family stay….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LA ROULOTTE DE MANON:   READ MORE
     
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    Le Manoir de Presle

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays and Family Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: Presle
    Montaigu-le-Blin
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    03150
    France
    Very near Vichy in the rich green farming countryside of Auvergne, France, this peaceful farmhouse has spacious, nicely decorated double rooms with private bathroom, WiFi and continental breakfast each morning. The friendly hosts are good cooks and you can arrange for them to cook you evening meals too, using the best local produce including many vegetables grown in their own gardens. Le Manoir de Presle gets great reviews for many things but especially for the hospitality of the hosts, and the peaceful, relaxing nature of the property. It’s a great place to rewind, and to recharge, and the surrounding area is fantastic for cycling and hiking, with the lovely Boire des Carres Nature Reserve just over 20km away. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Absolutely fantastic! Great hosts, location and accommodation. We felt at home immediately and our two day stay felt as though we’d been there longer….” “The views are amazing and the area is extremely quiet so that it is possible to relax….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LE MANOIR DE PRESLE:     READ MORE
     
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    Le Mas de la Rose

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Luxury Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Route d'Eygalières
    Orgon
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    13660
    France
    Farm Stay Le Mas de la Rose in Provence, France, offers genuine luxury in a gorgeous rural setting surrounded by 75 acres of its own lavender fields, olive groves and pine woodlands. The farm buildings date back to the 17th century and have been beautifully renovated into what is now surely one of the finest hotels in rural Provence. Their fantastic food deserves a special mention too, with much of the fruit, vegetables and herbs involved coming from the adjoining organic gardens. THE ACCOMMODATION: The have a range of rooms and suites with the larger suites being able to sleep up to four people, and a self catering apartment which has two bedrooms (one double & one twin), two bathrooms, a lounge and a kitchenette. (Check the booking page here) All the accommodation options are super comfortable and clean and with the same old world elegance you’ll find all around the property. The facilities are modern though; all come with air con, flat screen TV, WiFi and Nespresso coffee makers for example. The outside space is centered around the swimming pool and lawns where you’ll also find a hot tub and lots of seating and sun bathing space. There are tennis courts on the property too and also the organic gardens where the farm owners grow a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs. All around the 75 acre property there is plenty of space to wander in peace among the lavender plants, olive, cypress and pine trees, and you can also hire bikes for free from the farmhouse. They have a very fine restaurant at Le Mas de la Rose which is quite highly regarded in Provence and where you can sample some beautiful fresh food, prepared and presented with style and using local, seasonal ingredients as much as possible. Breakfast (though not included in the room rate) lunch and dinner are available and will certainly not disappoint. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE LOCATION: Le Mas de la Rose sits just below the lovely town of Cavaillon, with the hugely historic city of Avignon just 30km to READ MORE
     
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    Domaine de Murtoli

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Horse Riding Stays, Luxury Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Vallee de l'Ortolo
    Sartène
    Corsica
    20100
    France
    Domaine de Murtoli is a truly magnificent luxury agriturismo/farm stay retreat near to both Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio, in southern Corsica, France. They offer accommodation in beautifully restored 17th-century stone cottages with quaint timbered ceilings, antique furniture and stunning views all around. Outside there are private swimming pools, beautiful gardens with sea views, and an almost 5000 acre estate which includes a working farm, a spa, golf course and private beach area. It is an exclusive, and very popular, place which has won numerous awards over the years. Unsurprisingly it books out very quickly so you’re advised to reserve well ahead of time. THE ACCOMMODATION: There are 19 cottages/villas of various sizes to choose from, from one bedroom to three, to sleep up to 8 people. All of them are beautifully presented and carefully furnished with antiques and various bits and pieces that enhance the rustic charm of the sturdy stone walls and wood timbered ceilings. All are self catering and have fully equipped kitchens with traditional stone sinks. Each cottage is nestled away in its own little section of the estate and offers great privacy. They each have a furnished terrace area outside and their own private swimming pool. There are two restaurants on the estate, one by the beach which is open in summer and inland on the estate which opens in winter. Breakfast is not included in the rate but for an extra fee you can treat yourself to a great breakfast at the restaurant if you’re not in the mood for cooking. It is open throughout the day and the food, and the wine, will not disappoint. There is a spa at the resort too, with steam room, massage, treatment and hydrotherapy rooms, and a 12 hole golf course in a magnificent setting. Fishing (both river and sea fishing) can be arranged, as can horse riding treks with special pony rides available for children too. THE FARM: The farm takes up a good proportion of the estate and it is a fully working farm which produces a lot of the ingredients for the fine food at the restaurant. You’ll find olive trees, herbs, various fruits and vegetables, READ MORE
     
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    Château de Labro

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Farm Hotels with Spa, Luxury Farm Stays, Self Catering Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: Labro
    Onet-le-Château
    Occitanie
    12850
    France
    Château de Labro is a luxury B&B vineyard hotel & spa near the town, and international airport, of Rodez in what is now known as the Occitanie region of France, formerly Midi-Pyrénées. The property is a 16th century château that oozes elegance and old world class both inside and out. The food, and the wine, is fantastic and outside there are some beautiful gardens, vineyards and a swimming pool. One little novelty of the place is that they also have a luxury treehouse among the orchard trees in which you can spend the night (Look out for it on the booking page!). THE ACCOMMODATION: The above mentioned treehouse is the most popular option which is usually booked out well in advance. It’s quite a thing, more like a luxury double studio apartment than a classic treehouse, it even has a chandelier for example. A lot of people though may prefer to stay in the actual château which has marvelously romantic rooms, with four poster beds and antique furniture. Most of the rooms are doubles but they also have a family room to sleep up to four and a self catering apartment which can also sleep up to four. All of the accommodation is of the very highest quality, it is a luxury hotel after all, but what separates Château de Labro from most is the beautifully old fashioned decor. It feels a little like stepping back in time, in a good way, especially in the bedrooms, where even the modern touches are consistently tasteful. The food at the chateau is a highlight, always in season and local as much as possible, and they have a suitably good wine list. It is a vineyard hotel after all and so produces its own Clos Labro, a white made from the 6 varieties of grape grown on site; Muscat Petit Grain, Petit Manseng, Colombard, Chardonnay and Viognier. It is not a commercial wine by any means, which makes it quite special; the vineyards are small, producing only 1500 bottles a year, and so the only place you can enjoy Clos Labro is actually at Château de Labro!  You can relax around the gardens and READ MORE
     
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    La Ferme Constantin

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: 266 Chemin de Malvoisin, Fayence
    Draguignan
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    83440
    France
    In the deeply rural east of Provence, just over 40km from Cannes and the French Riviera, La Ferme Constantin has rustic accommodation in a classic old Provençal farmhouse recently renovated by its owners. It is a tranquil, peaceful place with friendly owners and an earthy, back to nature atmosphere. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have double and twin rooms at the farmhouse, all of which are pleasant and comfortable and nicely decorated in traditional style. Check your options on the booking page here. Outside there is the terrace area where you can lounge in one of the hammocks, light a barbecue or dine al fresco, and beyond that you have the peaceful gardens and the farm to explore. The farm plays host to goats, rabbits and the family dogs, as well as vegetable gardens and fruit trees. The accommodation is B&B and you will be treated to a lovely fresh breakfast in the morning with some of the ingredients coming straight from the farm. Your friendly hosts love to cook and can also provide tasty lunches and dinners at their informal farm-to-table restaurant. Guests can also tour the farm and help out with farm tasks if they wish including collecting the ingredients for their meals. THE LOCATION: The farm is near the little town of Fayence which has come nice shops, restaurants and cafes, in the heart of rural east Provence. There is much to explore in the area and your hosts will have plenty of recommendations. There are some lovely hilltop villages nearby for example and lots of scenic hiking trails. Other outdoor activities can be arranged too such as horse riding, rowing, glider flying, fishing etc. etc. You will find lake beaches and swimming at the nearby Lake Saint-Cassien and canoeing and rafting at the gorges and canyons of Siagne, Siagnole and Endre. The Mediterranean sea and the French Riviera is just over a half an hour away by car with the city of Cannes being about 45 minutes. The nearest airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport around 60 km away. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “This is a place with heart and soul. You can feel that the owners do READ MORE
     
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    Le Hameau de Pichovet

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Campagne Pichovet
    Vachères
    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    04110
    France
    A little piece of paradise in Provence; Le Hameau de Pichovet gîte is the ultimate place to experience the beauty and tranquility of this iconic region of France. It has self catering apartments in a lovingly restored old farmhouse surrounded by fields of lavender and sunflower and is the kind of place you will really not want to leave. THE ACCOMMODATION: There are five self catering units in total, to sleep up to eight people each. The property itself is gorgeous; it dates back to 1897 but has been beautifully restored in recent years, and its modern comforts and minimalist decor blend nicely with the traditional Provençal farmhouse feel. All the accommodation is spacious and super clean with good size lounges and practical kitchens. The outside space is a real highlight though, with lovely gardens overlooking the peaceful valley below. There is plenty of space to sit and dine outside as well as barbecue facilities, sun loungers and two swimming pools. The place is surrounded the classic Provence lavender and sunflower fields and though the gîte itself doesn’t harvest its own lavender they keep bees and make a nice line of lavender honey. The accommodation is all self catering but the friendly owners are always around and for an extra fee they can prepare a very nice breakfast basket for you and some equally good evening meals too. THE LOCATION: Though Provence is full of the promise of rural idyll many parts of it can be a little busy with tourists, especially over the summer. But not around here; Le Hameau de Pichovet is in a relatively undiscovered corner of Provence and is a really superb place to get away from it all. It is about 70km north of Aix-en-Provence, just east of the famous Luberon National Park and around 30km from the town of Apt. The nearest village is Vachères, 3km away, which is a cute sleepy little place that has a grocery store where you can stock up on necessities. For more extensive shopping, dining and drinking you can head to the larger town of Celeste about twenty minutes drive away. All around the gîte the countryside is serene and very READ MORE
     
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    Ferme de la Tuilerie

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    Category: Family Friendly Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, and Self Catering Farm Stays
    Address: Chemin de l'Eglise, Sainte-Marguerite-de-Viette
    Le Mesnil-Durand
    Normandy
    76119
    France
    This farm stay in the heart of the Lower Normandy countryside, with the Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet just 6 km away, is a working organic farm with animals that also produces its own organic apple juice and cider. Its self catering 2-bedroom loft in the upstairs of the very traditional Normandy farmhouse has exposed wooden beams and wooden floors. There is a large open plan kitchen and lounge with TV and DVD player and also a nice terrace. With the company of friendly owners you’ll find it a very enjoyable rural retreat where you can learn a bit about rural Normandy, farm life, and best of all how to make cider! WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Very clean, lovely to watch the cows being milked, yummy organic cider. Very family friendly and perfect for our family of 5. We will plan to come back and stay longer as we didn’t get much of a chance to explore the surrounding areas….” “A beautiful, peaceful, and memorable stay during our European vacation. Thank you….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT FERME DE LA TUILERIE:   READ MORE
     
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    Les Hauts De Chenas

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Pet Friendly Farm Stays, and Vineyard Hotels
    Address: Au Bois Retour
    Chénas
    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    69840
    France
    Surrounded by beautiful woodland and wine groves, Les Hauts De Chenas has B&B rooms on a working vineyard near Lyon in the heart of the Beaujolais/Burgundy region of Rhone-Alpes, France. It has an on-site winery for its highly rated red chenas wines, a small wine museum and its own restaurant which serves some great local food throughout the day. The rooms are spacious and bright with en-suite bathroom, TV and WiFi and a minibar, with some of the larger rooms having a seating area too. There’s plenty of space outside too with a terrace and large gardens leading on to the vineyards which contain a very cute children’ s playground as well as a hot tub/jacuzzi. Beaujolais is world famous wine country and the helpful owners of Les Haut de Chenas will be happy to advise on where to go and what to see in the surrounding area. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “Everything! Really can’t fault this lovely place. The location on the hill above the village with views of the vineyards and the valley is superb….” “The welcome, the people, the terrific views, the general friendly atmosphere, the splendid wine made by the proprietor….” >> CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT LES HAUTS DE CHENAS: READ MORE
     
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    Domaine de la Gaucherie

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays and Family Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: La Gaucherie
    Langon
    Centre-Val de Loire
    41320
    France
    In the village of Langon, near Vierzon, Bourges, Tours and Orleans, Cher-et Loire, France, Domaine de la Gaucherie is a comfortable and friendly farm stay with B&B rooms in a nicely renovated traditional French farmhouse. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a range of comfortable rooms and suites for up to four people, all them are modern and clean but with a rustic farmhouse ambience. They all have a private bathroom with bath tub and one comes with its own spa bath. There is WiFi throughout and a TV in the shared lounge. The outdoors are wonderful, especially for kids, there are plenty of animals to meet and they also have a fish pond as well as an outdoor heated swimming pool. Indoors there is a nice shared lounge with TV and WiFi and plenty of toys for the children. A very good and generous continental breakfast is provided every morning with an array of pastries, crepes, breads, muesli, fruits and yoghurts. For an extra charge you can also have equally good two and three course evening meals in the dining room cooked with some of the finest local ingredients. THE FARM: It is a lively working farm with sheep, donkeys, ponies, chickens and geese, all of them are friendly and well used to visitors and children will particularly love the interaction with the animals. THE LOCATION: This part of France, the Loire Valley, is rich in history and culture, especially in terms of food and wine. The farmstay is in Loire et Cher, in the centre of a triangle between Tours, Bourges and Orléans, and is surrounded by much lovely countryside. You’ll find a a huge amount of vineyards here, with plenty of wine tours to choose from, and many interesting and enjoyable small towns and villages to be visited. Read more about the location: It is near the iconic forests of the Sologne, which occupy the area just before the Loire River turns west on its journey to the Atlantic. The Sologne has been famous for centuries as a hunting ground for the former kings of France and though it is probably less wild and mysterious than in bygone years READ MORE
     
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    Le Domaine d’Ablon

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Farm Cooking Classes, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Horse Riding Stays, Luxury Farm Stays, Organic Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: 2504 Route de Genneville
    Ablon
    Normandy
    14600
    France
    Le Domaine d’Ablon is a luxury farm stay rural retreat near to Le Harve and the artistic coastal town of Honfleur, in rural Pays d’Auge, Lower Normandy. Accommodation is offered in classically Norman half timbered farmhouses, and the design, both interior and exterior is impeccable. You’ll find the interiors comfortable and plush but with a very pleasant rustic feel while the farm itself has organic orchards and vegetable gardens which offer some of the ingredients for the very highly regarded food on offer. Cooking and horticulture classes, amongst others, can be arranged on site too. THE ACCOMMODATION: There is a choice of double suites, in order of size; the Standard Suite, the Queen Suite and the King Suite, with The King being the largest. Even the standard suite though, if it was in most other hotels it would be considered a top choice, being around 40 sqm in size and the epitome of comfort and style. There is also a self catering cottage on site which has a huge amount of space, with two bedrooms (one double, one twin), a large lounge with an open fireplace, a kitchen and a private patio and garden area outside. The bathrooms are particular highlight in all of the accommodation choices, spacious and rather opulent, they come with a nice old style standing bathtub and a range of Bvulgari bath products. Le Domaine d’Ablon is a luxury hotel but also an agritourism farm stay; it prides itself on offering up some of the best local, seasonal food in Normandy and the owners take great care in producing much of the ingredients themselves. They grow a range of organic vegetables and fruits on site as well as various herbs some of which are medicinal herbs, and the owners and staff are a great source of knowledge about all things horticulture and food. The food is truly excellent and if you would like to try and recreate it yourself at home you arrange a cooking class with the head chef, Jérôme Billochon, which also includes an educational tour of the kitchen gardens. There are other courses at the farm too; photography, flower arranging, gardening, origami and even beekeeping. READ MORE
     
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    Castel de Très Girard

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    Category: B&B Farm Stays, Family Friendly Farm Stays, Luxury Farm Stays, and Pet Friendly Farm Stays
    Address: 10 Rue de Très Girard
    Morey-Saint-Denis
    Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    21220
    France
    Situated in the famous wine region of Côte des Nuits, Burgundy, France, Castel de Très Girard is a 17th century manor house offering luxury accommodation in Morey-Saint-Denis surrounded by vineyards. THE ACCOMMODATION: The soundproofed rooms include a flat-screen TV, minibar, electric kettle and safety deposit box. Each room features a private bathroom with bath or shower and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy meals in the hotel’s restaurant which offers views of the surrounding vineyards. Meals are prepared using local produce and a wide selection of wines are available. Additional facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a seminar room. THE LOCATION: Local activities include horse riding and visiting the surrounding vineyards. Nearby attractions include the Château du Clos de Vougeot 3 km away and the Abbey of Cîteaux 16 km away. Castel de Très Girard is situated between the historic towns of Beaune and Dijon which are both 25-minutes drive from the hotel. The closest train station is Dijon Train Station. WHAT OTHER GUESTS SAY: “A gourmet delight…..” “Beautiful setting and views, the interior was a nice blend of boutique and rural style….” >>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REVIEWS & TO BOOK YOUR STAY AT CASTEL DE TRES GIRARD:   READ MORE
     

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