Its studio rooms and apartments sleep two to four; the self-catering villas up to eight. This chic new hotel in the Perche region, a favourite weekend bolthole for Parisians, is set in a peaceful valley near the town of Montagne-au-Perche.
Its nine rooms feature wooden beams, polished floorboards and curated art β all providing inspiration for shopping in the brocante and antiques shops for which the Perche is known. However, the challenge will be to tear yourself away to see it all, with a pool, two excellent restaurants and expansive grounds to explore.
Host Anoushka Lewis has renovated the elegant maison , which dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, with vivid prints and upcycled furniture.
Her creative attention to detail makes the decor a joy to admire, while her breakfast is a feast. Le Mans is more than its racing circuit, with a medieval old town to explore, while there is a swimming lake nearby. There are 32 springs in total, but the easiest to find are the two that steam out of water fountains in a quiet back street and are naturally 65C and 82C.
The town also has a spa centre and geothermal museum, while food-lovers will be spoiled at Sodade, where dishes showcase the exceptional produce from the volcanic terroir of the Cantal. The four huge rooms doubles and one family room for four are set in a former stable block with exposed red brick and wood beams, along with rattan carpets and crisp white bed linen.
