France (296)
Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain.
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.Showing page 1 of 30 pages of property results for France.
Property Id: 98965
Le Relais de St Preuil Le Coche 3 Bedroom
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa in Charente, sleeps maximum of 6 people
Nearest shops and restaurants in Segonzac 10 min drive, Châteauneuf 15 min drive, or city of Angoulême with lovely cathedral, 40 min drive.Plenty to do both on site and nearby - visiting traditional cognac makers 2 min drive, horse riding 5 min drive at St Même, swimming lake with canoeing at Jarnac, 15 min drive, climbing centre or bike hire in Angoulême, and golf at St Brice, 15 min drive.Château de Barbézieux well worth a visit, 15 min distant, or sample the produce of local vineyards – Cognac with its distilleries is less than 20 min drive.Lovely walks among woods and vineyards directly from the Relais itself.Attractive resorts of Meschers and St Georges-de-Didonne on the Gironde have lovely sandy beaches, around 80 min drive.International airports: Bordeaux 105 km/Bergerac 124 km. Le Coche is a first floor apartment set on a lovely complex of just 3 apartments and 5 B&B suites, recently converted from a C17th/C18th coach house on the edge of picturesque hamlet of St Preuil, in the heart of Cognac vineyards.Property has use of all the grounds of the Relais which have lovely views of woods and vine-clad hillsides, and the built-in BBQ.Excellent on-site leisure facilities: internet kiosk, sauna, fitness corner, clay tennis court, fenced heated pool 14 x 7 x 1.4m depth with security immersion alarm, shared by all 3 properties and B&B guests.Terraces for sunbathing, pool house with table tennis, and secure play area for children with slide and swings.Charming English-speaking owner-manager lives in his own part of the coach house buildings. Le Coche is of very high standard throughout including an internet point in each bedroom.Large open-plan room with beams and exposed stone walls includes comfortable leather sofas, satellite TV (some English channels)/DVD, CD player, plus spacious dining area.Adjoining kitchen is light, spacious and extremely well equipped with dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.Corridor from living room to bedrooms and bathrooms.Bed 1: large double (160cm), safe box in wardrobe, and lovely ensuite bath/WC.This bathroom also has door to corridor so can serve all bedrooms if wished.Bed 2: large double (160cm), with walk-in hanging space.Bed 3: 2 singles, and walk-in hanging space.Bath/shower.Sep WC.Cot, highchair and babygate on request.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98966
Le Relais de St Preuil Le Phaeton 2 Bedroom
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Charente, sleeps maximum of 4 people
Nearest shops and restaurants in Segonzac 10 min drive, Châteauneuf 15 min drive, or city of Angoulême with lovely cathedral, 40 min drive.Plenty to do both on site and nearby - visiting traditional cognac makers 2 min drive, horse riding 5 min drive at St Même, swimming lake with canoeing at Jarnac, 15 min drive, climbing centre or bike hire in Angoulême, and golf at St Brice, 15 min drive.Château de Barbézieux well worth a visit, 15 min distant, or sample the produce of local vineyards – Cognac with its distilleries is less than 20 min drive.Lovely walks among woods and vineyards directly from the Relais itself.Attractive resorts of Meschers and St Georges-de-Didonne on the Gironde have lovely sandy beaches, around 80 min drive.International airport: Bordeaux 105 km/Bergerac 124 km. Le Phaéton is a ground floor apartment set on a lovely complex of just 3 apartments and 5 B&B suites, recently converted from a C17th/C18th coach house on the edge of picturesque hamlet of St Preuil, in the heart of Cognac vineyards.Excellent on-site leisure facilities: internet kiosk, sauna, fitness corner, clay tennis court, fenced heated pool 14 x 7 x 1.4m depth with security immersion alarm, shared by all 3 properties and B&B guests.Terraces for sunbathing, pool house with table tennis, and secure play area for children with slide and swings.Charming English-speaking owner-manager lives in his own part of the coach house buildings. Le Phaéton is an apartment of high standard with beautiful stone walls.Sitting room/living room with wonderful feature stone fireplace, leather sofas and armchairs, satellite TV (some English channels), DVD/CD player.Table and chairs for 4, french doors to terrace.Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.Bed 1: large double (160cm), Bath/shower/Wc, Sep WC. Bed 2: 2 singles.Internet point in each bedroom.Safebox in wardrobe.Cot, highchair and babygate on request.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98967
Le Moulin +á Vent Sers
5 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Charente, sleeps maximum of 10 people
The pretty village of Sers, within walking distance, has basic shops and a small family restaurant.Impressive C12th church.Big supermarket and other shops 10 km.Large town of Angoulême with all amenities and golf, cathedral, old ramparts 14 km (also go-karting).Beach at Royan 130 km.Swimming lake with a beach at Les Lacs de Haute Charente, 40 km.Tennis in nearby Dirac 6 km.International airports: Limoges 93 km /Bergerac 106 km /Poitiers 125 km /Bordeaux 140 km/ Angoulême 21 km.TGV at Angoulême. Spacious house with two independent studios, set within 3 hectares of private garden/parkland.Lovely views towards the hills and grassy meadows.Shady wooded parts, an orchard and even a small productive vineyard! Private pool 11 x 6 x 1.4m depth with immersion alarm, terrace with BBQ and 2 awnings.Care: low wall around terrace with 100 cm drop to grass.Please take care with children. The house is spacious, light and open plan.Well-equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher.First sitting room with wood burner, hi-fi, board games.Dining room and second sitting room, which opens onto internal courtyard.Garden room opens onto courtyard as well as out to sun terrace overlooking garden.Hall with sep WC.Courtyard has staircases up to 1st floor (no internal staircase).‘L’Amour’ studio: 2 singles, one sliding under the other.‘La Confiance’ studio: 2 singles.Each has a fully fitted kitchen, shower/WC and would particularly suit teenagers.Sitting area and dining area.Ground floor: Bed 1: double, marble floor, en suite bathroom with large bath/shower, WC.Bed 2: twin beds, en suite shower.Bed 3: double, en suite shower.Large garage/games room has 2 washing machines, pool table, table tennis, boules.Cot and highchair available.Free Internet access (clients must bring own lap-top). No smoking property.Anyday start, 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98969
Le Relais de St Preuil La Malle Poste 3 Bedroom
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa in Charente, sleeps maximum of 5 people
Nearest shops and restaurants in Segonzac 10 min drive, Châteauneuf 15 min drive, or city of Angoulême with lovely cathedral, 40 min drive.Plenty to do both on site and nearby - visiting traditional cognac makers 2 min drive, horse riding 5 min drive at St Même, swimming lake with canoeing at Jarnac, 15 min drive, climbing centre or bike hire in Angoulême, and golf at St Brice, 15 min drive.Château de Barbézieux well worth a visit, 15 min distant, or sample the produce of local vineyards – Cognac with its distilleries is less than 20 min drive.Lovely walks among woods and vineyards directly from the Relais itself.Attractive resorts of Meschers and St Georges-de-Didonne on the Gironde have lovely sandy beaches, around 80 min drive.International airport Bordeaux 105 km/Bergerac 124 km. La Malle Poste is set on a lovely complex of just 3 apartments and 5 B&B suites, recently converted from a C17th/C18th coach house on the edge of picturesque hamlet of St Preuil, in the heart of Cognac vineyards.Property has a small private garden area with lovely views of woods and vine-clad hillsides, and own BBQ.Excellent on-site leisure facilities: internet kiosk, clay tennis court, sauna, fitness corner, fenced heated pool 14 x 7 x 1.4m depth with security immersion alarm, shared by all 3 properties and B&B guests.Terraces for sunbathing, pool house with table tennis, and secure play area for children with slide and swings.Charming English-speaking owner-manager lives in his own part of the coach house buildings. La Malle Poste apartment is of very high standard throughout including an internet point in the study area.Sitting room with beautiful feature stone fireplace, leather sofas and armchairs, satellite TV (some English channels)/DVD, and hi-fi.Oak-beamed dining room with table and chairs for 6, french doors to terrace.Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.Hallway leads to spacious Bed 1: large double (160cm), safe box in wardrobe.Adjoining bath/shower, with lovely original stone alcove above bath.Sep WC.From dining room, 5 stone steps lead to Bed 2: 2 singles, lovely views.Bath/shower.Sep WC.From sitting room open-tread oak stairs lead to mezzanine study area overlooking sitting room, and separate Bed 3: single.Cot, highchair and babygate on request.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98971
le Bas Bourg Dompierre Sur Charente
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Charente Maritime, sleeps maximum of 5 people
Basic supplies within walking distance, and the River Charente meanders past approx 300m from the property - fishing permits can be bought locally.Superb beaches at St Georges-de-Didonne and Royan approx 1 hour''s drive.Further selection of shops and restaurants in the riverside village of Chaniers 10 min drive where river boats can be hired to discover other picturesque towns: Taillebourg whose inhabitants defeated the English during the Hundred Years'' War and St Savinien with colourful houses directly on the waterside are within 45 min drive.Saintes, the Roman capital of Aquitaine with beautiful abbey and breathtaking arena is only 20 min drive, and Cognac with its distilleries a similar distance.Golf and riding within 20 min drive.International airports: La Rochelle 94 km/Bordeaux 125 km. Situated in the well-maintained grounds of owners'' imposing residence, this cottage was originally part of the outbuildings and has been restored to create a simple but comfortable holiday property.Shared use of the delightful large enclosed grass garden, and pool 8 x 4 x 1.5m overall depth with security cover.Paved terrace to front of cottage and small grass area to side for clients'' use, with quite steep steps down to gate onto quiet country lane for independent access.BBQ.Table tennis in barn.Owner has friendly cat that likes to wander in the garden. Sitting room with sofa, 2 armchairs, TV and french windows to terrace.Simple kitchen (off sitting room, no door) with farmhouse table, worktop mini-oven, hob and dishwasher.Shower room with washing machine.Sep WC.Stairs to 1st floor spacious bedrooms, Bed 1: double and single bed.Bed 2: double. Owner also has attractive additional studio with double sofa-bed, kitchen corner, shower/WC, on request at €360 per week, payable locally. Dogs allowed on request, heating available at extra cost.Wireless Internet available, clients must bring own laptop.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98972
9 Allee des Salamandres Ronce-les-Bains
4 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Charente Maritime, sleeps maximum of 10 people
Just 10 min walk to sandy beach at Ronce, with local shops and restaurants as well as watersports, bike hire and tennis.Horseriding at Les Mathes, 15 min drive.Lively resorts and beautiful beaches all along the Côte Sauvage offering a range of seaside activities.Enjoy a trip to the popular Ile d’Oléron, 20 min drive, with its famous Zoo de Palmyre and a choice of prime Atlantic beaches and seafood restaurants.Royan, 30 km has golf, shopping, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, boat trips and a car ferry to the Gironde, where you can visit the Médoc vineyards.Sophisticated La Rochelle, 55 km.has a pretty fortified harbour with waterfront cafés, boutiques, gourmet restaraunts, and a superb aquarium.A causeway takes you to the beautiful Ile de Ré.An interesting day trip to Cognac, 77 km, with its distillieries, and historic Saintes, 55 km, is worthwhile, and the exciting Futuroscope theme park is 2 hours’ drive.International airports: La Rochelle 55 km/ Bordeaux 172 km.TGV at Angouleme (1h 30 drive). Set in a quiet residential area on the edge of the chic resort of Ronce-les-Bains, this modern semi-detached house close to the beach is an ideal family holiday home.The garden, giving direct acces to the forest, has a sunny south-facing terrace and an above ground pool, 5 x 3 depth 1.2 m.BBQ. Entrance hall leads to open-plan sitting/dining room, with comfortable sofas, DVD/VIDEO, satellite TV.Doors to terrace and garden.Large dining table seating 10.Well equipped fitted kitchen with microwave, dishwasher and door to terrace.Bed 1: double.Bed 2: double.Bed 3: double, leading to Bed 4: bunk beds (full size) and single bed with pull out bed underneath and doors to front garden.Bathroom.Shower/WC leads off from a small lobby housing boiler, washing machine and tumble dryer.Sep WC.Cot and highchair on request. Cot and highchair on request.Linen included.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August).
Property Id: 98973
La Grange Saint Suplice de Royan
2 bedroom, villa in Charente Maritime, sleeps maximum of 6 people
Tucked away on the edge of a quiet rural hamlet with excellent proximity to Royan and beaches notably at St Palais and Pontaillac which are within a few min drive.St Sulpice de Royan is 2.5 km for bakers and general stores.Restaurant is 2 km.International airport: La Rochelle 72 km/Bordeaux 120 km. Stone-built barn conversion part of a larger property shared with friendly owners.Sunny terrace overlooks shared lawned gardens and children’s swings.Shared pool 12 x 6 x 1.5m depth, with security alarm, loungers and pool house with shower/WC and simple summer kitchen. Lots of character in this comfortable and quality accommodation with lovely attention to detail.Cool open-plan lounge area with exposed stone walls and tiled floor leading to dining area and kitchen with microwave and washing machine.Shower/WC.Steep stairs up to Bed 1: open-plan mezzanine sleeping area with wonderful exposed beams, 2 singles, 1 double sharing same area.Care: some low beams.For €200 extra payable locally there is an independent annexe with double bed and ensuite shower/WC also available.Please specify at the time of booking if annexe is required.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98974
La Gaitrie Messac
6 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa in Charente Maritime, sleeps maximum of 14 people
The area is rural France at its very best – traditional architecture set amongst tranquil, gently undulating countryside, a paradise for cycling and rambling.The hamlet of Messac lies within 10 min drive of Montendre, which has excellent Thursday market, banks, tennis, bike hire, swimming lake and small golf course.Jonzac, 20 min drive, has a wider range of shops and excellent indoor/outdoor tropical pool complex “Les Antilles”.Beautiful golden sands of the Atlantic coast around Royan area 75 min drive.Ferry across the Gironde estuary at Blaye, 45 min drive, provides a lovely day out visiting the renowned wine estates of the Médoc; you may wish to continue on to the sailing lakes and superb Atlantic beaches stretching towards Arcachon.Historic Cognac with its world famous distilleries is 45 min drive, while Bordeaux is just 1 hour distant.Eurostar/TGV to Angoulême 60 km.International airports: Bordeaux 84 km/La Rochelle 136 km/Bergerac 105 km. Delightful spacious Charentais farmhouse dating from 1787, beautifully converted and modernised, situated in a position of perfect unspoilt tranquillity.The property has 2 hectares of land including grass gently sloping to a small valley with its own woods beyond.Covered well in grounds.Generous covered terraces facing SW and W have views over the stunning salt-water heated “infinity” pool, 11 x 6 x 1-2m depth with Roman steps and security immersion alarm.The owners have retained lovely traditional features by extending the accommodation to include the property’s former wine and cognac barns housing an excellent games room with table tennis and table football.Gas BBQ.Two bikes (no helmets) for clients use.Two living areas and two kitchens means this house would particularly suit a multi-family party.Wide doors, ground floor bedrooms, level floors and the absence of steps at the external doors, terraces and poolside, all make the property convenient for the less mobile.The perfect location to enjoy al fresco living. Main part of house: comfortable and stylish beamed living room with 2 sofas, elegant period chairs, wood-burner, terracotta floor tiles, satellite TV (UK channels), DVD and vintage piano.Beautifully equipped kitchen/diner with both gas and electric ovens, microwave, dishwasher, American-style fridge/freezer with ice-maker, large table and chairs, door to terrace.Main hallway with sep WC, door to barn/games room, also door leading to exterior utility room with washing machine and drier.Bed 4: super king-size (180cm), can be unzipped into 2 singles, ensuite bath/shower/ WC.Stairs from hallway to 1st floor.Family bath/shower/WC.Large Bed 2: super king-size (180cm), 2 singles and 2 folding beds.Bed 3: king-size (150cm), ensuite shower/WC.Stairs from kitchen/dining room to Bed 1: super king-size (180cm), can be unzipped into 2 singles, ensuite shower and sep ensuite WC.The ‘cottage’ end of the building has living/dining room with 2 sofas, table and 4 chairs, tiled floors.Kitchen area with simple cooking facilities, washing machine, microwave, wood-burner, and electronic piano.Bed 5: wide double (150cm), door through to Bed 6: single, plus narrow bunk bed.Shower/WC for Beds 5 and 6.Linen and towels at extra cost.Anyday start, 7 night min stay.House can sleep up to 14 people.Please call to add additional details if booking for between 11-14 people.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98975
2 Route de Cognac St Andre-de-Lidon
5 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Charente Maritime, sleeps maximum of 8 people
Village centre just 3 min drive for daily bread and basic supplies.Also tennis court in village. Cozes 9 min drive for restaurants, more shops and riding.Gémozac 10 min drive for public pool and tennis.Picturesque port of Mortagne-sur-Gironde has good seafood restaurants and is just 15 min drive.Daily market, supermarket and disco at Saujon 20 min drive.Lovely sandy beaches along the wide Gironde estuary at Meschers, St Georges-de-Didonne, and Royan, all within 30 min drive and with a wide range of summer activities.Saintes 20 min drive has boutiques, restaurants, golf, Roman sites, and the chance to cruise on river Charente - down to Cognac, for example, to taste the world-renowned brandy.International airports: La Rochelle 98 km/Bordeaux 120 km. Situated on the village outskirts, this detached Charentais farmhouse has spacious and airy rooms with a wealth of exposed stone and beams.Furnished in rustic style, it is surrounded by farmland and vineyards.The property is set in a large garden of shrubs, mature trees offering shady areas, and terraces for dining ‘al fresco’.For clients’ safety, an overgrown tumbledown windmill lying within the grounds should be considered out of bounds.Pool 10 x 5 x 1.2-1.8m depth with security fence.BBQ and table tennis. Sitting/dining room with wooden floors, beamed ceilings, sofa, armchairs, and impressive stone fireplace, dining area with table and 4 chairs, doors to garden.Steps down to large newly-fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, tables and chairs, doors to garden, open-tread stairs to Bed 5.Stairs with stairgate down to cellar.Ground floor Bed 1: double, sitting area with TV/DVD, hi-fi, french doors to terrace, ensuite shower and washing machine.Sep WC.Bed 2: wide single.Stairs to 1st floor; Bed 3: 2 singles.Bed 4: double, access to roof terrace.Bed 5: 2 singles and wide single, low slanting ceiling, access to roof terrace.Bathroom.Sep WC.Cot, highchair and babygate on request.Any day start (Saturday arrival in July and August), 7 night min stay.
Property Id: 98976
le Fief d`Arve Arvert
4 bedroom, 1 bathroom villa in Charente Maritime, sleeps maximum of 8 people
6km from the coast close to Arvert, a small town with supermarkets and several family restaurants.Excellent choice of beautiful sandy beaches within biking distance with the Cote Sauvage a particular favorite accessible through the pine forests with huge Atlantic rollers providing thrilling surfing.Bike hire in Les Mathes 3km.Safer beaches at la Palmyre 10 min drive and Ronce Les Bains 10min.Palmyre also boasts Europe''s biggest zoo.More shops and reknowned seafood restaurants with famous Marennes oysters and Mussels in la Tremblade 5 min drive also with pavement cafes and daily markets.Resort of Royan just 20 min by car with beaches, choice of water sports, championship golf course, boutiques, good restaurants, casino and ferry to the Médoc area across the Gironde.Perfect for forest walks and riding with stables at Royan Golf Club and la Fouasse 3 min drive.International airports: La Rochelle 75 km/Bordeaux 125 km. This charming C19th Charentaise farmhouse is in a rural setting surrounded by farmlands and forests.It is set on its own just 2mins from the village by car.Fully-enclosed garden with lawns, shrubs and trees.Pool 11 x 5 x 0.2-2m depth with rigid security cover and roman steps is heated, ensuring comfortable temperatures for swimming.Covered summerhouse for dining al fresco, large sunny terrace for relaxing around the pool.BBQ. Built in local stone this is a large open plan house which has been recently sympathetically restored retaining original features.Sitting room has cathedral beamed ceiling, comfortable sofas and armchairs, stone fireplace, French doors to terrace.Archway to ‘farmhouse’ kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs, open fire, door to terrace.Bath/WC.Laundry room with washing machine, extra fridge.From sitting room open-tread stairs (rope hand rail) to 1st floor mezzanine and 4 bedrooms.Spacious Bed 1: king-size, polished wooden floor and rugs with ensuite shower room/WC.Bed 2: double.Shower room with WC.2 attic rooms Beds 3 and 4: children''s rooms under the eaves with limited headroom in some parts, both carpeted, each with 2 singles (suitable for children under 14 yrs old only) and limited hanging space.Some low windows upstairs. No linen available.Min 2 week lets preferred.5th bedroom may be available on request with ensuite facilities and full wheel chair access.(not specifically equipped for those with disabilities) Recommended as an excellent property.