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15 Quirky Places to Stay in France
Published 25th October 2021
To celebrate the launch of Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch, out now in cinemas, we've chosen 15 of our favourite cool and quirky French hideaways. We've got giant wine barrels, amazing treehouses, bubble tents, bohemian Paris apartments, secret fishing cabins and lots more.
THE FRENCH DISPATCH brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th century French city. It stars Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand,Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.
The Orchard Treehouse
La Chapelle-aux-Naux - Loire Valley
Sleeps 2
Comfy treehouse set amongst the leaves that offers a great base from which to explore the Loire Valley.
Villa Lanton
Lanton - Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sleeps 15
Magnificent French villa with 5000 square metres of private gardens, a hot tub, an infinity pool and views out over the Bay of Biscay.
The Chef's Hideaway
Paris - Paris
Sleeps 2
Architecturally extraordinary ground-floor apartment in the eleventh arrondissement in Paris with a world class kitchen.
The French Watermill
Pézenas -
Sleeps 10
Beautiful watermill set on the banks of a river in the south of France, perfect for groups or trips with the whole family.
Coup 2 Foudres
Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac - Bordeaux
Sleeps 2 per cabin
A wine lover's dream - two charmingly quirky super-sized wine barrel cabins, in a working vineyard in the heart of French wine country, with tour and tasting included.
Orion Treehouses
St. Paul de Vence - Alpes-Maritimes
Sleeps 2 - 5 per treehouse
Get back to nature in the south of France and relax with your loved ones in one of four comfy treehouses.
Maison Rêveuse
Lège-Cap-Ferret - Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sleeps 12
A charming villa for 12 in the south of France with outdoor pool - the perfect seaside retreat for families and friends in Cap Ferret.
Attrap'Rêves Bubbles
Allauch - Provence
Sleeps 2 per bubble
Unique, luxurious bubble tents situated in the middle of a gorgeous Provençal pine forest.
Chateau de Memanat Treehouse
Chavanat - Creuse
Sleeps 2 +2kids
Extraordinary two bedroom raised treehouse, with hot tub, dining deck and twenty first century amenities in Creuse, France.
Devolu
River Seine - Paris
Sleeps 8
A delightful houseboat right on the River Seine - the decadent Devolu is a luxurious way to feel the heartbeat of central Paris
Les Cabanes de Labrousse
Saint-Julien-Labrousse - Ardeche
Sleeps 2
Be at one with nature in the spectacular French countryside of Ardeche at Les Cabanes de Labrousse.
Pella Roca Cabane & Spa
Labastide-de-Penne - France
Sleeps 12
Three luxury treetop cabins in rural, southwest France, with their own private saunas and exclusive, wood-fired hot tubs…
Fisherman's Cabin
Busserolles - Dordogne
Sleeps 2-4
An inspirational, handcrafted cabin, hidden off the beaten track in the Dordogne
The Bookkeeper's Loft
Paris - Paris
Sleeps 2
Storied and bohemian loft-style space right by the Seine in Paris, with boundless charm and an extensive library in central Paris
Villa Bidart
Bidart - Aquitaine
Sleeps 12
One of the most luxurious villas on the Basque coast of France, Villa Bidart offers comfy furnishings, amazing views, and a heated infinity pool.
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