Rent a warm house, with plenty of options to make it an unforgettable moment. On the banks of the Seine, in the heart of the forest or a pretty village, you can breathe while enjoying the garden, a convivial kitchen or a billiard room…
Firm spirit in Burgundy
Direction Burgundy and the wine route, where an old 19th century farm, offered for rent by Casalinohas been renovated to accommodate 6 to 8 people with its four double bedrooms, each equipped with a walk-in shower room and W.-C.. A true bubble of nature, the one-hectare wooded garden , lined with roses and hydrangeas, also has a 10-meter heated swimming pool, as well as a petanque court, barbecue, table tennis and table football.
most : not far from the house, the golf course of Roncernay and a lot of castles to visit.
The price : from €870 per night, for a minimum of 3 nights (linen and beds made included).
Available for rent on casalino.fr.
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In the Touraine forest
In Touraine, at the heart of an immense domain of ponds and forests, which notably houses an arboretum of eight hundred species of oak, the Domaine de la Trigaliere and its sixteen beautifully renovated houses of all sizes. Among them, the “Stables”, a large residence of 160 m2, comprising four beautiful bedrooms and a decor combining Regency furniture and contemporary paintings. Ultra-connected living room, equipped kitchen, everything is done to have a good time in all seasons, it is even possible to request a chef at home or the delivery of groceries. Walks in the forest, fishing, archery, many activities are possible in the surrounding nature.
most : a beautiful heated swimming pool is available to guests near the castle.
The price : from €544 for two nights (sheets and cleaning included).
Domaine de la TrigaliereLa Trigaliere Cottage, 37340 Ambillou.
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Feet in the water in Normandy
In 2016, Jeanne decided to leave Paris to buy a house in the Norman village of her childhood. Renovated with her husband Simon, The Feather House, a brick building, was once a hotel and now houses three double rooms with a magical view of the Seine. Tastefully dressed in fifties furniture and Farrow & Ball colours, the house is a charming and authentic cocoon.
Most : a dining room with a view at water level, which gives the impression of dining in a boat.
The price : from €1,500 per night (sheets and towels included).
The Feather House1 rue Ernest Binet, Villequier, 76490 Rives-en-Seine.
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Family home in the heart of Vexin
Founder of the My Travel Dreams website, which lists lots of good addresses for family travel, Marie Faure Ambroise offers this house in the heart of Vexin, ideal for coming with friends with children. Former outbuilding of a 16th century mill, the New Year’s Eve House has been renovated and dressed in a retro design decor, patiently selected by the owner. This 400m2 house has two double bedrooms, two single bedrooms, a baby bedroom and a large dormitory for four children. In the garden, a small house of 100m2 offers a double bedroom and a triple bedroom.
most : large libraries and a real games room for children, for a real break for young and old.
The price : 1800 € the weekend (from Friday to Sunday evening) and 3000 € the week (cleaning included).
Available for rent on maisonreveillon.com.
Bucolic spirit, between Giverny and Rouen
Located in a small village in the Eure between Giverny and Rouen, Jordan Feilders (founder of Cantine California) has completely restored this 19th century house with a view of the Seine. Riverside House is a haven of peace where guests are expected with the heating on, beds prepared and some shopping to settle in the four double bedrooms and three in an outbuilding. You can also rent electric bikes, ask for a yoga teacher or a private chef.
most : a lively garden in all seasons, with a heated saltwater pool in summer and an outdoor brazier for winter
The price : 2500 € the full weekend (arrival Friday midday departure Sunday evening) and 4500 € the week. (Includes bedding, Bramely UK bath products, croissants and bread delivered in the morning and cleaning.). From €1450 for 2 nights for 4 bedrooms, up to €2300 for 7 bedrooms.
Riverside House32 rue Nationale, 27430 Muids.
Art deco atmosphere in Picardy
Located 1h40 from Paris, the House Sollier built in the 1920s is a former café-grocery store. Claire and Pierre have transformed this 280m2 space into a beautiful family home full of objects found by the couple. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms to accommodate up to 15 people with or without children. The latter are of course welcome to enjoy the enclosed garden and the games available to them. Not far from there, you can visit the medieval city of Laon, the cathedrals of Reims and Soissons or the Chemin des Dames.
Most : the delicious retro atmosphere.
The price : 1000 € the weekend from Friday 4 p.m. to Sunday 4 p.m. all inclusive (cleaning + towels + beds made + shopping delivery).
House Sollier12 rue Haute, 02820 Sainte-Croix.
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Historic residence near Fontainebleau
In the grounds of the Château de Courances, about twenty minutes from Fontainebleau, you can now rent The Régie de Courances, the former house of the manager. In the beautiful 19th century building, two floors, each with two bedrooms to create two independent apartments if necessary; and a refined decoration adapted in harmony with the place. Pierre d’Histoires offers à la carte services: prepared meals, massages, naturopathic consultations…
Most : in addition to the private garden, being able to take advantage of the 75-hectare French-style park.
The price : from €460 per night (sheets and household linen included).
Available for rent on pierresdhistoire.com.
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Belle Epoque Villa in Pays de Bray
Located a stone’s throw from the Forges-les-Eaux casino in this magnificent Normandy region, the charming Star Villa accommodates up to ten people. Two bedrooms on the ground floor and two bedrooms upstairs, a fully equipped kitchen, table football in the veranda… A Belle Époque family home on a human scale, whose pretty garden accommodates deckchairs for tanning sessions on sunny days.
Most : an outdoor jacuzzi to prolong the evenings from the spring.
The price : from €275 per night.
Available for rent on leboncoin.fr.
Luxury version in the Perche
The incredible Domain of Vaumonteuil dating from the 19th century located east of the Perche consists of a main house, a workshop and the dwelling; enough to accommodate up to 25 people while maintaining its privacy. In addition to a reception room of 200m2, swimming pool, garden, fireplace allow you to meet for good times with friends.
most : a 100-hectare site that allows you to imagine many options for celebrating a birthday, for example.
The price : from €1,054.84 per night (with cleaning and tourist tax included), based on occupancy by 8 people.
Available for rent on abritel.fr.
Medieval house in the former capital of the kingdom of France
Opened last spring Seraphine House located in the heart of the medieval city of Laon has an enclosed garden and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Its seven bedrooms (and five bathrooms) have each been decorated differently to create a surprise, while the games room, large kitchen and living room allow everyone to take advantage of the premises.
Most : the private mansion spirit and the working period fireplace.
The price : 1200 € the weekend from Friday 4 p.m. to Sunday 4 p.m. all inclusive (cleaning + towels + beds made + shopping delivery).
Seraphine House17 rue Martin, 02000 Laon.
