French Bed and Breakfast – Alastair Sawday’s Special Places to Stay
Description
What’s special about staying in French B&Bs (‘chambres d’hôtes’)? The conversations you can have, the unexpected encounters you can make. The people in this guide come from all walks of life aristocrats and artisans, painters and ‘paysans’, teachers, writers, retired globetrotters: so there are real opportunities for enriching exchange. Some readers have formed enduring friendships with owners or other guests – we like the tale of a couple who sailed their yacht from Australia to visit Paris and stayed with a true Parisienne. And although most of our owners are simply down-to-earth, friendly individuals living in reliably French houses, they all have a touch of originality, are passionate about their area and want you to discover its hidden treasures.
Imagine a smiling welcome, a glass of wine, a bedroom stuffed with character, and a feast with the family
Or a minimalist room and a restaurant in the village, a 12th-century château or a farm alive with friendly animals
A collection honed over 10 years, plus 100 new entries – all visited by us
These places take special care of people. We, in turn, work hard to be an ethical company with effective ‘green’ and social policies, and an eco-office
