Find yourself at one with nature on this vast, idyllic 11th-century estate, where a divinely restored château, secluded farmhouses and Michelin-starred restaurant are encircled by enchanting Charente meadows.

This exquisite retreat offers Relais & Chateaux elegance in the heart of the Riviera. Romantically furnished Provençal villas shelter in an olive grove with memorable views of the rolling valleys.

A 19th-century Parisian apartment hotel par excellence, mere moments from the Champs-Élysées. Belle Époque polish, a Michelin-starred restaurant and terrific views put this gem atop the A-listers' A-list.

Just outside Île de Ré's cobbled 17th-century centre Saint-Martin-de-Ré, this superb villa is bestowed with glorious gardens and two pools. Explore the island's luxuries by bicycle, and relax in style.

The spoils of the French Riviera are within striking distance of this homely vineyard estate hotel in La Croix-Valmer - with the sea in sight, but none of the clamour

The warmest of welcomes greets guests at this seaside hotel, where its comforts are outshone only by its private beach and the sparkling blue sea beyond

Stately and homely in equal measure, find a 17th-century residence fit for the modern age on the edge of Saint-Martin-de-Ré's harbour. A characterful establishment on Île de Ré.

Refreshingly unpretentious, this is a real head-turner. Buttery-white sands on pristine beaches and bays of bright turquoise and gently-lapping warm waters frame this exclusive island.

A smart 21 room hotel overlooking one of Corsica's most idyllic beaches, Les Bergeries de Palombaggia provides the opportunity for blissful relaxation in spades. The chic hotspot of Porto Vecchio is just a short journey away.

Overlooking the Nebbiu Plains and the Gulf of Saint-Florent sits nine room Aethos Corsica, a 300-year-old former nobleman's house offering an intimacy and art-infused style that's hard to rival.