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Pop Art bungalows in Lorraine

Unusual bungalow accommodation in northern France
Rescued from four years of abandonment in 2002, the Museumotel in the Lorraine region was conceived by the visionary architect Pascal Haüsermann. Originally built in 1968, this quirky collection of nine independent and oddly shaped bungalows is set on a private island, surrounded by a river, in the village of Râon l'Etape.

Where: France › Lorraine › Râon l'Etape

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Luxury eco-house in Brittany

Luxury eco-gite accommodation in Brittany France
Featured on Grand Designs, and selected by Kevin McCloud as one of his favourite projects, this beautiful eco-home in Brittany is now a unqiue holiday rental. Set in an acre of organic garden, the house was built with salvaged materials including shipwrecked wood, car tyres, glass bottles and 200 tonnes of earth from the site.

Where: France › Brittany › Mellionnec

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Romantic cottage in the Rhône-Alpes

Romantic hideaway cottage in Savoie France

Arranged over three floors, with a mezzanine sleeping area, this traditional stone-built cottage is nestled on the hillside in a small Alpine farming hamlet near the ski slopes, bars and restaurants at Sainte Foy. A cosy romantic hideaway for two, the popular ski resorts of Val d’Isere and Tignes are both within easy reach.

Where: France › Rhône-Alpes › Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise

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Village boulangerie in Normandy

Cottage hoilday rental in Normandy France
Dating back to the 1750s, this delightful little cottage in Normandy used to be the village bakery but is now a charming bolthole suitable for a couple seeking peace and tranquility. With B&B and evening meals also available, the house is a perfect base from which to explore the area with the historic invasion beaches nearby.

Where: France › Normandy › Houesville

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Eccentric loft apartment in Paris

Unusual apartment accommodation in Paris France
Tucked away in the heart of the famous Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, the largest flea market in the world, this open plan loft apartment has been created from a former 'fireplace' shop in the antiques section of the market. The pièce de résistance is a genuine Citroen 2CV car which has been converted into a bed.

Where: France › Paris › Montmartre

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Medieval tents in Deux-Sèvres

Medieval style glamping campsite in Poitou-Charentes France
These medieval pavillion tents offer glamping with a difference near the ancient town of Parthenay in Deux-Sèvres, an area boasting the second highest number of sunshine hours in France. Fully equipped inside and out, the tents are set in their own garden areas surrounded by nature in a peaceful wildflower meadow.

Where: France › Poitou-Charentes › St Germain de Longue Chaume

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Chic apartment suites in Carcassonne

Boutique style apartment suites in Carcassonne France
Seriously romantic and oozing with charm, 42 Rue Victor Hugo offers a unique brand of hospitality in the heart of Carcassonne, the famed medieval town in Languedoc-Roussillon. These two self-catering luxury apartments are set within a grand old townhouse where contemporary style meets elegant period details.

Where: France › Languedoc-Roussillon › Carcassonne

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Modernist house in the Dordogne

Modernist holiday rental house in the Dordogne France
One of the few examples of modernist architecture available as holiday lets, Maison Pozzo is perched on a hill near the town of Ribérac in the Dordogne. Designed in 1972 by an Italian architect for his personal use, this remarkable glass and steel house occupies a large tranquil plot with its own swimming pool.

Where: France › Dordogne › Riberac

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The smallest house in Alsace

Medieval holiday accommodation in Alsace France
Certainly the narrowest holiday home in the Alsace region, if not France, this quirky little house comes with a fascinating history. Arranged over three levels, the building is tucked into the original 13th century rampart wall in Riquewihr, a well preserved medieval village located along the Alsatian wine route.

Where: France › Alsace › Riquewihr

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Former pigeon loft in Ardèche

Former pigeon loft accommodation in The Ardeche France
With its exposed oak beams, this wonderful 18th century pigeon loft in the Ardèche region is packed with character, history and charm. The house lies in a Parc Naturel, an area of outstanding natural beauty, where a 30 minute walk through woodland takes you to the Ardèche River with its world famous gorges.

Where: France › Ardèche › Hameau des Crottes

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Beachfront apartment in Trouville

Holiday accommodation in Trouville Normandy France
Boasting an uninterrupted sea view from its huge French windows, this beachfront apartment is situated on the ground floor of the historic Hotel des Roches Noires in Trouville, immortalised by Monet in his painting of the same name. Built in 1865, this former hotel inspired many other artists and writers during its time.

Where: France › Normandy › Trouville

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Romantic windmill in Provence

Windmill holiday accommodation in Provence France
Just 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez, this 200 year old listed windmill is near the village of Plan de la Tour, whose most famous residents are Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. Arranged over four levels with a roof terrace providing magnificient views, the windmill is set in woodland gardens with a private pool.

Where: France › Provence › Plan de la Tour

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Beautiful barge in Bayonne

Houseboat accommodation in Bayonne France
Moored on the river Ardour in the French Basque city of Bayonne, this large houseboat operates on a bed & breakfast basis offering hotel-style services. With prior arrangement, the barge can be booked exclusively to accommodate eight people for one night or longer, making it an ideal venue for private parties.

Where: France › Pays Basque › Bayonne

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