Stylish, boutique hideaway set on a hillside with panoramic views of the Côte d’Azur and the Mediterranean beyond, Le Mas Candille is a wonderfully romantic option for a long weekend (or longer) in the sunshine. Within strolling distance of  the pretty hilltop village of Mougins, Le Mas Candille has a lovely spa, a choice of pools, superb cuisine and luxury accommodation. 

Just south of Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie takes the pleasures derived from grapes to a whole new level. Set amongst the world renowned vineyards of Château Smith Haute Lafite and with easy access to the vineyards of the Graves, as well as those in the Médoc, Sauternes, Pomerol, and Saint-Emilion, this fabulously elegant and utterly luxurious boutique hideaway also happens to be one of the world's leading destination spas, and is famous for pioneering Vinothérapie.

Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel is set on a private beach in a beautiful setting along the French Riviera. Sleek in design with striking contemporary architecture, this boutique hideaway oozes elegance and a tranquility and is in easy strolling distance to the centre of Juan-les-Pins. And the hotel is just a 30 minute transfer from the airport in Nice. Review Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel

From its magnificent location on a secluded private peninsula overlooking the Med, Cap Estel’s gated mansion is a superlative shot of Riviera glam. Surrounded palms and terraced gardens, with an elegant restaurant, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, private beach dotted with sunloungers, and with Monaco and Nice close by, this exclusive boutique retreat is A-list alluring. Explore Cap Estel

Get that beach feel inside and out at boutique hotel U Capu Biancu, on the sunny shores of southern Corsica. Spend your holiday enjoying the sea views and relaxing beside infinity pool, and the alternating between the hotel’s two private beaches. Maybe explore the coast by paddle board, canoe or catamaran. This stylish, rustic-chic hotel is an excellent 4* Corsican treat, 20 minutes from Bonifacio.

Cascading down a gentle slope beside the Gulf of Porto Vecchio, this smart and contemporary boutique hotel has lovely gardens, a striking infinity pool, magnificent bay views, a sandy beach, two restaurants (including the only one in Corsica with two Michelin stars), a terrific spa and just 31 fabulous sea view rooms and suites. Set on the south east coast, 5* Casadelmar is well worth considering.

Discover the beauty of a slower pace with a Belmond River Cruise, where luxuriously appointed barges travel tranquil waterways through the beautiful rural regions of France, from Provence to Burgundy. Offering a wealth of expertise, in both destination knowledge and in providing world-class service, this is a river cruise experience for connoisseurs. Afloat in France comprises a fleet of 7 intimately sized barges, holding between four and twelve guests each, which are available for private charter or can be booked by the cabin. See Belmond Afloat France

A beautiful and traditional chalet style boutique 5* hotel, the Alpaga has a magnificent position overlooking the glitzy village of Megève. With panoramic views of Mont Blanc and modern Alpine charm, this is one of the resort's chicest hotels. Service is attentive and discreet, yet welcoming, making the Alpaga a haven to return to after a day on the slopes. An efficient courtesy driver service is on hand to take guests to the slopes and into the village and back.

Four Seasons have just opened their first mountain destination in Europe. Facing Mont Blanc and conveniently located just 40 miles from Geneva, Megève is a charming ski resort, offering more than 130 groomed Alpine runs and powdery off-piste terrain. As Megève’s first hotel to offer direct access to the Mont d’Arbois slopes, the 55 room Four Seasons Hotel Megève is nestled into the base of Mont d’Arbois’ soaring mountainside, creating a luxurious haven for skiers directly on the Alpine range.  

With its wonderful Mediterranean climate, the Côte d’Azur is a perennially popular destination for a languid villa holiday. We think the ideal villa is tucked away somewhere peaceful and private, with a large swimming pool (preferably salt-water), with access to tennis courts and within easy strolling distance of the beach. Of course, being in the Côte d’Azur, there will be delightful restaurants and pretty hillside villages in abundance nearby. The villa itself should be light, airy and contemporary and air conditioned throughout. Oh, also, so everyone can relax, the villa should come with a chef to do all the cooking and food shopping. Somewhere like 5 bedroom Villa Lara - just one of our luxury villas in the Côte d’Azur (pictured), with many more in Provence, the Dordogne and Corsica - from 2 to 11 bedrooms. We can source the ideal option for you. Please get in touch.

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