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If you are a wine-lover, a vacation in France is ideal and there are certainly lots of different famous wine regions and areas to choose from for lazy days of exploring lush landscapes, visiting little towns, discovering wineries, and sampling the local vintages. There is, of course, the likes of Champagne and Burgundy, which are impossibly well-known wine regions that are synonymous with famous wine varieties. And then there is the gorgeous Languedoc-Roussillon, which boasts 300,000 hectares of vineyards, making it actually the largest wine producing region in France and, though perhaps less well-known internationally, it is one of the most beloved wine regions in the country. Browse our villas in Languedoc-Roussillon now and come see it for yourself!


Located on the Mediterranean coast between Spain and Provence and stretching from the Pyrénées to the Cevennes National Park, this wine region is not only jam-packed with incredible wineries but it also boasts a varied and gorgeous landscape, pretty medieval towns with ancient monuments, and modern seaside resorts that compete with the Azure while doing so at lower prices. Those, therefore, who are interested in a French getaway filled with beauty, great wine, lots to see and do, and more competitive price points would do well to browse our range of lovely vacation rentals in Languedoc-Roussillon.

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While there is no shortage of incredible fairytale castles in and around France, if you have found a vacation rental in Aquitaine then there is one particular example that is well worth seeking out; a magical gem that is so pretty it made the famous Josephine Baker fall in love with it...


Looking like a dollhouse or a drawing from a storybook, the Château des Milandes was built in 1489 and is a masterpiece of domestic Renaissance architecture in France with exquisite Gothic features, plush interiors, picture-perfect gardens to be explored, and a range of activities to enjoy from bird shows to simulated archaeological digs for kids to sipping a coffee or enjoying lunch on the sunny patio behind the castle. For those who want to soak up the atmosphere and beauty of pre-Revolutionary French life for the impossibly wealthy and titled folk of the land, to temporarily be transported back in time, then this is a definite must-see while on vacation in Aquitaine!

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Brittany is a region of France with its own distinct culture and a craggy, windswept, dramatically beautiful landscape that is uniquely charming. It is especially famous for its beaches and is also home to plenty of incredible castles, or châteaux. If scenic surroundings and a rich cultural heritage are two the most important traits in choosing a holiday destination for you, then a villa in Brittany is just thing for those looking to vacation in France. And if you are looking to visit a particularly unique French château that is especially picturesque during your time in this lovely region of France, then we highly suggest a trip to La Bourbansais.

The Château de La Bourbansais is located in Pleugueneuc in Ille-et-Vilaine and is a stunning 16th century castle on a large and elegant estate with elaborate gardens. What differentiates it from the many other pretty fairytale castles located all across France, however, is the fact that it is also a zoo and is home to some incredible animals (who are usually in their enclosures but can sometimes be seen against the stunning backdrop of the castle). Classified as an official historical monument since 1959, the site has been open as a zoo since 1965 and today houses over sixty different species and over five hundred animals.
Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
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You know Sleeping Beauty's castle from the Disney logo, the one that appears at the beginning of all of those iconic films that so defined many of our childhoods? Well, it actually exists in real life and is perhaps even more beautiful in person. If you want to bring a slice of fairytale magic into your own life and your next holiday and to see this impossibly pretty architectural gem with your own eyes, then start browsing our vacation rentals in France...

In the most scenic and magical of settings that one could possibly imagine, the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is perched 200m above the lovely Lake Annecy on a rocky outcrop, offering commanding views over the surrounding landscape and framed picturesquely by hills, snow-capped Alpine peaks, and woods. On misty mornings as the cream-coloured walls and pretty pointed turrets are shyly revealed, the approach to the castle seems like a road right out of our own world and onto the pages of a storybook. Discover our holiday rentals in Annecy now and get planning your trip to this mesmerising corner of the globe.
Château de Chenonceau
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The Loire Valley of France is famously home to some of the most beautiful castles in the world. These châteaux are the closest thing that one can probably expect to find to Disney castles and fairytale backdrops and a must-see for those who have browsed our vacation rentals in Pays De La Loire and are exploring this part ofFrance. The region is home to plenty of truly magical castles but one of the best-known and most beloved examples has to be the Renaissance masterpiece that is the Château de Chenonceau.

Often described as the epitome of “feminine” gracefulness in architecture, the Château de Chenonceau, combines late Gothic and Renaissance styles of architecture in its smooth white walls, high sloped roof, pretty curved turrets and towers, plush and opulent interiors, and the elegant flower gardens that surround. This charmingly lovely and aesthetically pleasing nature led to the castle winning the hearts of endless esteemed ladies throughout history and it was, accordingly, nicknamed the, “Ladies’ Château.” Furthermore, the fingerprint of many important female figures on the building is apparent in its design, additions, and alterations.