Unusual places to stay in France

Prices from £400/night

17th Century manor house with swimming pool offers a unique holiday within the popular wine producing Loire Valley.

Prices from £119/night

An exotic Asian treehouse with pool and views, secluded in the Park of Haut-Languedoc. Under 2 hr flight from London. Romantic, relaxing + unique.

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Prices from £119/night

The Blue Tiger 1-6

Gorgeous treehouse with colonnial African styling sleeps 4+2 with stunning views over the Regional Park of Haut-Languedoc.

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

DéfiPlanet' à Dienné 1-10

France's national leader in unusual stays invites you to discover unique accommodation and plenty of activities. Includes hot tub.

Aquitaine, France

Serenity Barge 3-6

Floating boutique hotel with a hot tub on the roof. Offering B&B; in Reims when not cruising.

Champagne-Ardenne, France

La Petit Cretouffiere

Adult Only - Clothing optional/Naturist Bed and Breakfast in Northern Rural France with hot tub.

Pays de la Loire, France

Les Lodges de Babylone 1-5

Woodland setting for lodges sleeping up to 5 people close to Lac Leman near Larringes.

Rhone-Alpes, France

Moulin de Laval

A watermill with a brook as the perfect holiday home for up to 9 guests - plus dog - in central France

Auvergne, France

Écolodge La Belle Verte 1-10

Quirky site offering eco-friendly cottages for 2-4 people and a lodge for 7 people near Vitré. There is a shared hot tub in the garden.

Bretagne, France

Demeure de la Vignole 1-10

A 4 star hotel with pool, rooms and apartment built into the rock, in the Loire.

Pays de la Loire, France

Covert Cabin 1-4

Eco-friendly, remote and romantic cabins surrounded by nature in a national park in the Dordogne.

Aquitaine, France

Domaine Naturiste de Bélézy en Provence 1-10

Be active, or relax, at this naturist camp in the glorious Provence. Select from glamping to cabins to maisonettes.

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Echologia

Eco friendly site built around a natural reservoir offers rooms, cabins and canvas style accommodation sleeping 2-6 people an hour from Rennes.

Pays de la Loire, France

Rix Water Mill

An independent historic holiday cottage for 4 in Rix, or join your hosts for a True French Experience - BILINGUAL.

Bourgogne, France

Gandalf & Hobbit Houses 1-7

A 15th Century house split into 2 unusual 4 bedroom properties with many original features + views over the Vincou valley.

Limousin, France

Glamping Terre Rouge 1-5

Safari tents surrounded by forest, located in Aveyron, with an outdoor pool.

L'Occitanie, France

L'Yeuse 1-4

Château with river views and hidden garden artwork in Châteaubernard. Restaurant, outdoor pool, spa and turkish baths on site. Children and dogs welcome.

Aquitaine, France

Cerza Safari Lodge 1-20

An 'Out of Africa' experience in the heart of Normandy. Stay in cabins or yurts within the park surrounded by animals.

Haute-Normandie, France

La Chiappa 1-4

The naturist vacation village of Chiappa is in Corsica, 15 minutes from Porto Vecchio + offers a great range of activities. 5 night min stay.

Corsica, France

Oasis Village Naturiste

By a sandy beach bordering the Mediterranean this naturist resort in Port-Leucate offers apartments on weekly rentals with great facilities.

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Domaine d'Escapa

Glamping site in SW France offers treehouses, Star Huts, Gypsy Caravans and Tepees! Hot tub included!

Midi-Pyrenees, France

Hotel Eve

A hotel in the heart of the naturist centre of Cap D'Agde. With beach nearby and pool and spa area.

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Chez Bertrand

Wonderfully quirky apartments in Paris - sleep in a Citroen 2CV or on The Moon.

Ile-de-France, France

Just Couples Afloat

Boutique cabin on Dutch barge on the River Saone at Losne. Restaurant quality food served. Perfect for a romantic break.

Bourgogne, France

Hotel Mademoiselle 1-10

Hotel in great location by Gare du Nord in Paris. Wellness centre with spa and hammam. Breakfast and snack bar available. Children welcome.

Ile-de-France, France

Les Hautes Roches 1-10

A special Relais and Châteaux hotel built into the rock, with river views, in Tours.

Pays de la Loire, France

France Afloat 1-10

Quality boating holidays on canals and rivers around Burgandy, Loire and Canal du Midi.

Bourgogne, France

Belrepayre Airstream BB & Farmhouse 1-18

Authentic American vintage retro caravans for B&B; near Carcassonne. Or farmhouse for 6-8. Also hot tub with views of the Pyrenees

Midi-Pyrenees, France

Attrap´rêves

Stargaze from cosy, romantic bubble tents set in beautiful countryside, each individually designed. Near Marseille with pool access

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Rue des Douves 1-4

Stay in a 17th century restored village house in the heart of historic Verteuil-sur-Charente with antique furniture. Sleeps 4. 3 night minimum stay.

Aquitaine, France

Gîtes du Viaduc des Fades

Two apartments and a former servants house in an ideal location alongside one of the highest railway viaducts, in central France.

Auvergne, France

Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne 1-10

Luxury hotel within the historic walls of Carcassonne offers swimming pool and fine dining. Children and dogs welcome.

L'Occitanie, France

Chateau du Moulin 15

Beautifully renovated chateau near Dinard overlooking the bay. Sleeps from 15 to 32 people

Bretagne, France

Auberge Cavaliere du Pont des Bannes 1-4

Lakeside location offers traditional cabins and rooms with a hot tub near Montpelier sleeping 2-4 people.

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Hotel Amour

This Paris hotel offers something different in terms of design - black corridors, naked lightbulbs, graffiti and erotic art.

Ile-de-France, France

Alfonso's Wagon

Located on a small horse farm in the South of France's wine region near Montpelier. This quirky roulotte sleeps 2 with pool

Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Seeko'o Hotel 1-10

A chic quayside design hotel with a hot tub in Bordeaux.

Aquitaine, France

Chateau de Ruffiac 1-18

17th century chateau for 16 guests in Dordogne with 2 towers, private pool+ 20 hectare garden. With it's own caretaker + maid. Chef + nanny available.

Aquitaine, France

Domaine Provencal

Glamping site with gypsy caravans, yurts, wooden huts, tipis, safari lodges, cabins and chalets at Dieulefit. Access to pool and hot tub.

Rhone-Alpes, France

Copia Hideaway 1-2

Eco paradise 1 hour from Toulouse. Secluded gîte for 2 in St Antonin Noble Val with stunning views and endless countryside to explore.

Midi-Pyrenees, France

Grand Hotel Thalasso & Spa 1-10

A hotel and spa on the beachfront in southwest France’s Basque country with a michelin-star restaurant overlooking the bay.

Aquitaine, France

Domaine de Rochebonne 1-20

A historic chateau with pool near La Rochelle and beaches, plus rustic cottages in the grounds for holiday rentals.

Poitou-Charentes, France

Les Templiers 1-10

A historic hotel in beautiful Collioure with a story to tell through the artwork that fills every wall.

L'Occitanie, France

Village De Yourtes 1-4

Rustic glamping in rural France, stay in a unique Mongolian yurt, perfect for a family adventure that takes you back to nature. Sleeps 2-4.

Bretagne, France

L'Atelier d'Artiste at Maison Grillou

Spacious converted barn in an old stone farmhouse for 2/4 people with breathtaking views of the Ariége Pyrenees.

L'Occitanie, France

Bonne Nuit Paris 1-10

For charm and a historic setting, this B&B; in central Paris is a great find

Ile-de-France, France

Auvergne Naturelle 1-16

These luxury yurts are located in the heart of the Livradois National Park. A perfect holiday for those wanting to get back to nature

Auvergne, France

Hotel La Residence du Vieux Port 1-10

Hotel with great views over the old port in Marseille. Quirky design. Children and dogs welcome. 1 night stay welcome.

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

The Joyce Hotel 1-10

This modern hotel has unique rooms and is close to the Montmartre area of Paris.

Ile-de-France, France

Simply Canvas

Stylish safari tents and B&B; cottages with communal pool in the Aquitaine region. Gardening and yoga workshops too.

Aquitaine, France

Explorers Hotel at Disneyland 1-10

Family friendly hotel with free shuttle service to Disneyland Paris and indoor swimming pool.

Ile-de-France, France

Fraser Suites Le Claridge 1-10

Located on the Avenue Des Champs Elysées, spacious and serviced 5 star Paris apartments with charisma.

Ile-de-France, France

The Five Hotel 1-10

A Paris design hotel which appeals to your 5 senses.

Ile-de-France, France

Le Louis Versailles Château 1-10

Hotel in central Versailles close to the Château de Versailles with restaurant, sauna and hammam. Easy access to Paris.

Ile-de-France, France

Hotel Bellechasse Saint Germain 1-10

The artistic and colourful collage decor of this centrally located Paris hotel is stunning.

Ile-de-France, France

Hotel des Academies et des Arts 1-10

A luxury hotel in Paris' Left Bank, dedicated to the creative arts.

Ile-de-France, France

Le Pavillon Des Lettres 1-10

This hotel, close to the Champs-Elysees in Paris, pays homage to various literary talents with writings on the walls.

Ile-de-France, France

Hotel Dress Code & Spa 1-10

Chic hotel for couples or families in the 9th arr. in Paris, with wellness facilities including a hot tub.

Ile-de-France, France

Platine Hotel 1-10

This hotel offers striking cinematic retro rooms within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.

Ile-de-France, France

Hotel Mayet 1-10

A Paris hotel with graffiti murals and photographs decorating the rooms.

Ile-de-France, France

Hotel Splendor Paris 1-10

A boutique hotel with illusion themed rooms and stunning art work just minutes from many attractions in Paris.

Ile-de-France, France

Vienna House Magic Circus at Disneyland 1-10

Family friendly circus themed hotel with a flair of fun & colour throughout. 10 minute drive from Disney Land Paris. Spa facilities.

Ile-de-France, France

Hotel Olympic by Patrick Hayat 1-10

Tennis themed hotel on the outskirts of Paris close to 2 sports stadiums

Ile-de-France, France

Glatigny Farmhouse 2-9

Rustic yet luxurious farmhouse with large garden, 3 bedrooms + entertainment barn offers a rural getaway close to the sea in Glatigny.

Haute-Normandie, France

Prices from £50/night

Loire Valley Llama Farm Stay 1-21

Rural site near Le Mans offers an up close and personal experience with llamas for guests staying in their gorgeous Belle Tents or rustic Lodge.

Pays de la Loire, France

Prices from £185/night

French Family Retreat 4-10

Historic characterful 18th century village house with large garden and pool, on the edge of the Loire Valley - sleeps up to 10 + dogs.

Aquitaine, France