holidays rentals of castles with sea view France

This vast mansion dominates an authentic Corsican village located in the upper heights of the bay of St. Florent. Built in 1887 by a famous Corsican consul, this Florentine-inspired Palazzu is part of the islands architectural heritage commonly referred to as American houses. Entirely renovated, the building has been subject to a loving restoration, the best local artisans and restoration specialists have dedicated much time to return this historic residence to its former splendour. The overall result is remarkable, the fixtures and fittings are of an excellent standard. Beyond this the property has a well-kept Mediterranean garden with an elegant heated swimming pool from where the days pass peacefully in tune with subtlety of the seasons specific to the island of beauty. With a surface area of over 400 m2, numerous reception rooms, the use of materials in keeping with the elegance of the place contribute to the beauty of this property with seven bedrooms (including five suites). A very practical outbuilding completes this property of character, sited only a few minutes away from the port of St. Florent. To its further advantage the international airport of Bastia is less than twenty minutes away from this picturesque place far from the hustle and bustle of the big towns.

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Overlooking the bay of Cannes and the Estérel, in the heart of a closed and secure domaine in Mougins, just a few minutes from Cannes, a sumptuous Château nestled in the heart of 19,5 hectares partly wooded with century-old olive trees, a vegetable garden, a rose garden, as well as a magnificent landscaped park surrounding the property. The former monastery built in 1642 by the monks of the Iles de Lérins then converted into a Castle of approx. 1 400 sqm by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1912 following the acquisition of the Mallet family, then sold to Baron Wolverton after the First World War. On the ground floor there is a large reception / sitting room with fireplace, a sitting room / bar area with fireplace and a dining room all opening on to terraces overlooking the garden and the Mediterranean Sea. The first floor hosts a south facing bedroom suite with large terrace overlooking the gardens, 3 luxurious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. On the second floor there are 2 bedroom suites with sitting rooms and en suite bathrooms and two bedrooms en suite (one with a kitchen and sitting room). The 9th bedroom en suite is located in the turret. In the main house there is a gym, spa with hammam and sauna, hairdressing room and library / music room. A well equipped kitchen with a separate preparation kitchen, a wine cave, storage room with a walk in fridge, a barbecue with spit and a pizza oven provide excellent facilities for catering for large groups. Nestled in the garden is a charming and cosy one bedroom en suite wooden chalet which offers absolute privacy and calm. 21 × 6 m swimming pool, pool house with high ceilings, fully equipped with 90 sqm summer lounge and dining area, clay tennis court, 130 m golf driving range with putt and chip area, pétanque court. Also in the grounds is a guest house of approximately 170 sqm with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This absolutely stunning property is of exceptional quality and luxury and a haven of tranquility and privacy.

In the heart of Biarritz, open to the sea and to the mountains of the Basque Country, the Folie Boulart is reborn. Once a Palace for celebrations, a residence for kings and queens, for illustrious people and artists, today the Folie Boulart offers its guests the precious and fanciful decor from a triumphant nineteenth century combined with luxury, all modern conveniences and the most contemporary technologies. You will discover a reinvented place, an exclusive destination, a setting to keep secret. The Folie Boulart offers eight suites, from 50 to 140 square meters, a large reception hall with ocean view and terraces. The ballroom, the lounge bar, the billiard room, the living rooms and secret boudoirs open onto unique grounds in the heart of the city. The park has a sunken garden inspired from antiquity with fountains and hundred-year-old trees. Our chef will be pleased to offer you sumptuous meals in the large dining room, lunches and brunches served on terraces above the ocean, cocktail receptions and dinner under the stars. As an echo to the mythical beaches and waves of the basque coast which are located a few steps from the residence, the Folie Boulart houses an exceptional spa in the privacy of the palace, with an indoor swimming pool, hammam, sauna, fitness room, and offers the best treatments for complete and organic wellness. The Folie Boulart is at once an historic monuent and a twenty-first century residence. under marble panelling, you will discover a connected, digital and green smart building that you can control from any terminal (smartphone, tablet...). As a guest of the Folie Boulart, you will enjoy exclusive and personalized concierge services at any time. We will organize your limousine rides, your flights in a private jet, your visit to an exceptional museum in Bilbao. You may also choose to discover an illustrious winery in the Bordeaux region, a private surfing session on the Grande Plage in Biarritz... We will make all your plans and wishes come true.