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Located next to the Dordogne River, this charming Chateau is 3 km from Saint-Emilion, France. Grand Barrail Chateau Resort is a palatial 19th century chateau surrounded by secluded and tranquil grounds in the midst of the vineyards that produce this great appellation. It is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. Expect delectable cuisine, spacious rooms in the main building and in annexes, together with a pampering spa.

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Located in St-Arcons-d’Allier, a picturesque medieval village perched above the river which gives it the second half of its name, Les Deux Abbesses is a quirky and luxurious country hotel that is unique in the region, if not in the whole of France. The heart of this eccentric lodge, divided up into a dozen rooms, or rather small-restored cottages, is the little 12th century castle. Guests mingle with the residents of the village and are invited to explore a countryside known for its tranquility.

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Overlooking its own sandy beach in a secluded cove, Le Maquis Hotel is located on the southwest coast of Corsica, just opposite the Sanguinaires Islands that mark the entrance to the gulf. This fabulous Corsican retreat gives a whole new meaning to seclusion. The Hotel seems to lean back against the hillside with its feet at the water’s edge, stretched out between mountain and sea, overlooking the beach of a sheltered inlet. The hotel’s architecture is intrinsically Mediterranean in style: white-washed stone walls, wooden shutters, terracotta floors, wooden beams in the ceilings.

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Located on the Left Bank of one of the world’s most dazzling cities, the Victoria Palace Hotel is an intimate and luxurious four-star property situated in the Cherche-Midi neighborhood between St Germain des Pres and Montparnasse. The hotel has been a historic landmark in Paris since it opened in 1913 and has welcome guests like James Joyce, Neil Armstrong and more. The hotel is within a walking distance of many of Paris’ attractions such as the Luxembourg gardens, Saint Sulpice, the Invalides and Rodin museum.

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This historic landmark hotel is ideally located a few yards from the renowned Place Vendome and the elegant Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The Westin Paris Hotel provides an easy access to the Champs-Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Tuileries Gardens and Arc de Triomph. If you can to Paris for a leisure mixed with business then Westin Paris Hotel is the place for you.

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The Hotel Ritz is a grand palatial hotel in the heart of Paris. The hotel is ranked highly among the greatly prestigious and exquisite hotels in the world and is a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World”. The hotel was founded by the Swiss hotelier, Cesar Ritz, in collaboration with the chef Auguste Escoffier in 1898. The new hotel was constructed behind the facade of an 18th century town house, overlooking one of Paris’s central squares.

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This new luxury hotel opened June 28, 2011 Mandarin Oriental Paris is situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, Rue Saint-Honoré and steps from the Louvre. To this eminent location the hotel introduces a modern creativity in every aspect; interiors that combine natural elements with oriental influences, a dining experience by Thierry Marx and its legendary service.

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Built in 1835, this majestic and elegant Parisian hotel is located dominion the heart of Paris. Le Meurice is a traditional French palace hotel decorated in artistry and quality with modern chic. It offers 160 residence-style guestrooms decorated in glamour redolent of Louis XVI. All rooms feature appealing marble bathrooms with shower and bath, with praiseworthy bathrobes and slippers. Each room is soundproofed and has air conditioning, high-speed Internet access, complicated telephone lines and eye-opener television.

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The superior Adret apartments worship an exceptionally screaky standard self-catering accommodation, settled in the organs of the settlement of Chantemerle and accurate to the Saint Chaffrey ski lifts and the unreal Luc Alphand ski run.

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In the heart of the 3 Valleys ski resort, Hotel Les Bruyeres is ideally settled at the organ of the slopes. The Hotel Les Bruyeres is settled in in Les Menuires ski employ it one of the hotels to continue at time in townsfolk. The Hotel Les Bruyeres boasts a favorable locating with fashionable conveniences in every guestroom and superb pair.

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