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Refinement, warmth and authenticity characterise Château de la Barre, which has been in the same family for six centuries. This elegant château lies hidden in the midst of a 100-acre private park and garden between Chartres and Tours, near Le Mans, at the entrance to the Loire Valley. See more

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Château de Bourron offers its exclusive clients hotel accommodations all year round in this elegant, family-owned castle. Within an hour of Paris and seven kilometers from Fontainebleau, this magnificent, private property was built in the early 17th century on the location of a feudal fortress. It is a true example of a traditional brick and stone style, and flanked by two small pavilions. Nestled in a private 40-hectare estate, it is surrounded by spring-fed moats. See more

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Château Jeanne & The Forest has been renovated in a beautiful Anglo Norman style, and is idyllically located just 25 miles from Paris and is just 20 minutes from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The château is generously equipped with 120 quality bedchambers, all complete with whirlpool baths. Château Jeanne & The Forest is the perfect retreat whatever the occasion. See more

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Located half way between Caen and Bayeux, at the gateway to Bessin, Château d'Audrieu is ideally situated to explore the infamously historic Normandy and its memorials. The château offers a tasteful mix of original decorations, combined with modern renovations, blending comfort and tradition. Château d'Audrieu is also beautifully surrounded by tastefully terraced gardens. See more

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Château de Mercuès invites guests to take a stroll through centuries of art and history. In its present incarnation, the fairy-tale turrets and towers converted into sumptuous and authentic guest-rooms are each individually decorated, but all are impossibly rich. Some of the interiors consist of authentic stone walls and exposed timbers, whilst others are more refined, consisting of fabric-covered walls and ornate antique wardrobes. See more

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Château Les Crayères is a renowned Relais and Châteaux property where food takes prominence. Gerard Boyer is the restaurant owner and hotelier, who, along with his charming wife, Elyane, has set out to create the perfect restaurant and to combine it with the ultimate in accommodation. See more