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Top 10 CoolStays in France
Published 20th January 2015
It doesn't get much more diverse at CoolStays than our places in France. Something for all tastes and budgets. Choose from a Parisian houseboat, a picturebook windmill or watermill, cool cottages, plush pads in Biarritz, lakeside cabins and farmhouses. This is our hand-picked selection from the French collection.
Covert Cabin
Bussière-Badil - Dordogne
Sleeps 2-4
Three inspirational, handcrafted cabins (one owned by Kate Humble), hidden off the beaten track in the Dordogne
Grande Atalaye
Biarritz - Aquitaine
Sleeps 6
Magnificent contemporary styled apartment in the historic heart of Biarritz with glorious sea views
Tobacco Barn
Monpazier - Dordogne
Sleeps 10
Cool, contemporary luxury for all in this exceedingly stylish Dordogne barn conversion
Kistinic Gatehouse
Quimper - Britanny
Sleeps 6
Country chic at this perfect stone cottage, which is situated in glorious parkland and has a stunning, award winning pool.
Villa Atlantique
Biarritz - France
Sleeps 14
A sophisticated beach retreat on the southwest coast of France; where laidback surf life and stylish Biarritz coincide.
Moullin de Pattus
Sommieres - Languedoc-Roussillon
Sleeps 7-9
Three enchanting gîtes within a stone watermill - spacious, luxury accommodation, in a glorious location set right by a river in the Gard countryside
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
Moulin 85
St Cyr Des Gats - Vendée
Sleeps 2
A lovingly restored 19th century windmill beautifully set in the rural heartland of the Vendée region
Mas La Jasse
Gordes - France
Sleeps 6
Stunning authentically restored, rural farmhouse set in a delightful area of Provence
Little Houses On The Prairie
Plelo - Brittany
Sleeps 2-6
An amazing hamlet of stylish, bijou cottages hidden off the spectacular Brittany coast. Perfect for romantic or small family getaways.