Deep in the mellow, peaceful Bresse countryside on the border of Burgundy and the Rhône-Alpes region, near the Seillon forest, with lovely views over the prairies, Le Nid à Bibi is a typical Bresse farmhouse which has been carefully restored and made into a comfortable and friendly, luxury Bed and Breakfast. Five en suite rooms and a family room. Two tennis courts and a gym. An hour from Lyon. Dinner available on request.

Set in seventeen hectares of park and gardens with a lake, near Roanne, 80 kms from Lyon. This romantic château was built at the end of the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV and is situated on the banks of the River Loire. The five rooms, including a suite, are all beautifully furnished and have private bathrooms. Private lake stocked with fish. Dinner is available on request. Close to one of the best restaurants in France.

The chalet has nine bedrooms with bathrooms, all modern comforts and its own restaurant with a good menu of local dishes filled with the essence and flavour of the area. Between Annecy and Geneva and several ski centers including Chamonix and Mont Blanc.

La Toussuire lies on a vast plateau at an altitude of 1800 metres, at the centre of the Maurienne ski area, 20 km from St Jean-de-Maurienne. The 360 degree views are staggering and the altitude ensures that the days are invariably sunny. The apartment is on the ground floor; simple, comfortable, air-conditioned, centrally heated, light and sunny and within walking distance of shops, restaurants and facilities. Ideal both Summer and Winter. Sleeps 2 to 4 people.

Bourg Saint Maurice is at the heart of the vast, spectacular ski area of Les Arcs in the Savoie Rhone Alps. Everything is at your feet. The apartment building is in the centre of town with direct access to the ski slopes, 3 minutes walk from the cable car. Skiing, snowboarding, speed skiing and glacier skiing in Winter, hiking, cycling, climbing, golf, fishing, rafting, paragliding, swimming, squash and tennis in Summer are just some of the sports to enjoy. A week is never enough! Sleeps 2 to 4 people.