Oozing with charm, the manoir has a long documented history dating back to the 15th century. Renovated and restored by master craftsmen and set in magnificent grounds of some seven acres with a super lake, an outdoor summer pool, fitness room and children’s play area. En suite bedrooms. Ten minutes from the historic little town of Pontrieux, 20 minutes from Paimpol and the nearest beach. Sleeps 12 to 20 people.

The manor is a family home in a village in the Indre river valley, 15 minutes from Tours, close to Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and Langeais, some of the most famous châteaux in the Loire. Once the home of the Archbishop of Tours and later of General Maginot, the house is set in three hectares of gardens with centuries old trees, beside the River Indre. There are four small private islands in the middle of the river for fishing. Paris is an hour from Tours by TGV train. Sleeps 2 to 14 people.

Overlooking the River Garonne, set in forty hectares of park and gardens with spectacular views of the Pyrénées, the château has a great sense of warmth about it and is very much a family home. It has several reception rooms, seven large bedrooms with private bathrooms and has been luxuriously furnished and decorated with every modern comfort, in a personal and individual style. Separate house in the grounds with three bedrooms for extra guests. Cook and gardener included. Toulouse 45 minutes. Sleeps 14 to 20 people.

Set in peaceful wooded parkland with views of the Lyonnaise Mountains near Beaujolais, the château has been in the same family now for more than 200 years. It has eleven pretty, comfortable bedrooms, furnished with period and country family furniture, five of which have private bathrooms, terraces, a tennis court and a swimming pool. Lyon 50 kms. Sleeps up to 22 people.

Lovely manoir near Chateau Biron in 23 hectares of natural woodland with wild deer, ideal for family and friends. Unwind and enjoy wining and dining on the terrace overlooking the 900 year old pigeonnier and Biron. Children's pool and play area, putting green, a barn with games, tennis court, and a large Harry Potter bedroom. All the comforts of home, lots of privacy, chef and other staff available. Sleeps up to 16/18 people.

The house dates from 1880, a much loved family home with exceptional views across the bay to Saint Malo, situated on the Vicompté point just outside Dinard. A path directly from the garden leads down to a small private beach. The Dinard Yacht Club, water sports, shops and restaurants, the casino and a seawater swimming pool, the ferry across to Saint Malo and the main seafront and gardens, are minutes away on foot. One the best golf courses in France is at St Briac. Hairdryer provided. Sleeps up to 12 people.

The house is part of a chateau estate in a quiet, charming, typical Burgundian village and has been completely restored in traditional style with modern comfort. Garden and a terrace with spectacular views of the Morvan Hills. Food is an important part of life in Burgundy and restaurants range from simple to gastronomic. The vineyards too, are within an hour's drive; Chablis, Sancerre and Pouilly or Tannay and Irancy. Magny Cours 55 km, Paris 240 km, Dijon 90 minutes. Sleeps up to 10 people.

Comfortably decorated and furnished in period style, the manoir is set in beautiful grounds bordered by the Vienne river, where the peace of the riverside attracts many different species of birds. A short drive from the medieval town of Chinon and near some of the greatest of the Loire chateaux. Close to a choice of restaurants, golf and riding stables. Canoes available. Sleeps 8 people.

Chateau de Servigny has a magnificent park of 14 acres and the interior of the Chateau is elegantly furnished with period antique furniture with all the modern comforts you could wish for. The Chateau witnessed the signing of the Treaty of Cherbourg between U.S. General Lawton Collins and German General Von Schlieben on June 26th 1944. Located between Cherbourg and Bayeux, this 16th century Chateau is an ideal base to explore Bayeux the D-Day landing beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry and Le Mont Saint Michel. There is a lynx golf course at Fontenay nearby and a superb parkland course at Omaha Beach Golf Club Bayeux. Sleeps up to 15 people in comfort.

They say that Burgundy always leaves you with a trace of nostalgia. It is a region with a rich history and an independent spirit, of great Romanesque cathedrals and glittering coloured fish scale roof tiles, of full bodied wine and a hearty cuisine. The house is Renaissance in style and period, authentically restored, furnished in a simple country way and comfortable in size. We are close to the Morvan Hills, one of the most beautiful national parks in France, famous for its food and ideal for walking, fishing and cycling. Nevers and the racing circuit at Magny-Cours are roughly 55 km from here. Paris is just over 2 hours, Dijon is 90 minutes. Hairdryer provided. Sleeps up to 10 people.

This lovely 18th century château lies beside the River Layon at the heart of its own vineyards, which produce some of the best wines in Anjou. It is a house where the charms of a bygone age harmonise with luxurious present day comforts and a delightful place to stay, to enjoy something of our way of life for a while. Salons and sumptuous rooms with private bathrooms. Hairdryers provided. Heated swimming pool and tennis court in the grounds. Between Angers and Saumur. Sleeps up to 15 people in comfort.

Set in seven hectares of park and garden, entered through beautiful wrought iron gates, Le Breuil is very much a family home. Comfortably furnished in keeping with the period, much of the interior is quite original and still has the Regency style décor. Near a country market town and within reach of local vineyards and several good restaurants. This is an ideal base to discover the Bordeaux, St Emilion and Buzet wine areas. An hour's drive from Arcachon and the Atlantic beaches. Bordeaux 40 minutes. Sleeps up to 10 people.

Meticulously restored Renaissance chateau with every comfort, in the heart of the Layon wine area near Angers. There is ample living space both inside and out, so that you and your guests can enjoy a degree of privacy when needed and all ages can enjoy their own activities and pursuits. The banqueting hall is the showpiece of Chanzé and the place where everyone comes together around a five metre long oak dining table and the largest fireplace in the region. Sleeps up to 14 people in comfort.

Reignac is set in its own valley, surrounded by formal gardens, in one of the loveliest parts of South West France. The oldest part of this small private château dates from the 12th century and over the years, it has been added to and maintained by successive families who have lived here. Much charm and originality, furnished and equipped with all the comforts of home. Near Sarlat. Sleeps up to 14 people.

The château is an elegant family home set in three hundred acres of park and gardens and surrounded by unspoilt countryside 1 km from the village of Faux. Built in the 18th century, it is typical of many of the country houses in this region and has been sensitively restored and furnished, in keeping with its original character. Seven en-suite bedrooms furnished with period furniture. Can be taken with or without staff. Bergerac 20 minutes. Sleeps 14 people.

Built in 1810 using the red brick typical of the architecture around Toulouse, the house has been recently entirely restored in keeping with its original style. It is flanked by two towers and a dovecote and has large windows, which let in lots of light and air. Surrounded by a hectare of gardens facing the Pyrenees, the house is just outside the village of Tarabel, 25 kms from the centre of Toulouse. Sleeps up to 16 people in comfort.

Situated deep in the Périgord Noir, the château is very typical of the harmonious mixture of styles that have evolved over the centuries and has much charm and originality. En suite bedrooms. Surrounded by peaceful park and gardens, it is set on a south facing hillside 25 kms from Sarlat in one of the loveliest areas of the Dordogne. Close to two rivers, golf and riding stables, villages and local markets. Bergerac and the vineyards are 45 minutes drive. Sleeps 15 people.

This delightful small manor house lies in a valley by a river, 12 kms from the beaches along the coast, from where you can see the Channel Islands in the distance. The house is quite unique in this part of Normandy and the surroundings and beautiful furnishings give a tremendously romantic feeling of stepping back into the period, in a part of France where time passes by unoticed and little changes. River fishing. Cherbourg 30 minutes. Sleeps 8 to 10 people.

The château lies in peaceful countryside just outside the little village of Champagnac in the Dordogne Valley in the Cantal, on the border of both the Dordogne and the Limousin, so you have the best of all worlds. Completely refurbished and modernised with style and flair, the house makes a relaxed, comfortable holiday home for a large family or a group of friends. Secure pool. Near Bort-les-Orgues and Mauriac, 90 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and Brive. Sleeps up to 24 people.

The house has been in our family for several generations and is very much a home, furnished with family furniture and period pieces; a place where family and friends can relax together in comfort. Set on a plateau with splendid panoramic views in fifty acres of park and woodland, where children can let off steam and freely explore. The swimming pool is some distance from the house and there is a games room and gym. Close to a medieval village, 20 minutes from Villeneuve sur Lot. Sleeps up to 15 people.

The manoir is tucked away in the countryside, 3 kms from the pretty village of Mur-de-Bretagne, close to the great serpentine Lake Guerlédan, where you can try your hand at all sorts of watersports. Its situation in the middle of Brittany means that it is also within easy reach of the North and South coasts, as well as being a charmingly peaceful base in which to relax, forget the pressures of modern life and enjoy this enchanting area. Sleeps 6 people.

Situated near Sarlat in the heart of the Périgord Noir, one of the most beautiful parts of the Dordogne Valley. The château lies in fifty acres of parkland, dominating the valley above the river with exceptional views across the countryside. It has an interior courtyard with a swimming pool and is surrounded by terraces and gardens. 8 bedrooms, 6 with private bathrooms. Sleeps 16 people.