After living in France since 2018 (and studying here on and off since 2014), I’ve discovered some of the country’s most magical places to stay. From hidden mansions in Paris’s Marais to historic châteaux in the Loire Valley, each region offers accommodations that tell their own unique story.

But let’s go beyond the obvious luxury hotels! I’ve found incredible places that most tourists never hear about – think family-run wine estates in the Lot Valley, sophisticated hideaways in medieval Dordogne villages, converted monasteries in Auvergne’s volcanic landscape, and Belle Époque villas on the French Riviera. From shepherd’s huts in the Pyrénées to art-filled townhouses in Toulouse’s historic center, and from surf lodges near Biarritz to mountain retreats in the Auvergne, each property offers a different slice of French life.

Whether you’re dreaming of waking up to Parisian rooftops, sleeping in a Loire Valley castle, or cozying up in a village house surrounded by vineyards, I’ll help you find that perfect spot for your French adventure!