Let's head to Burgundy and its countryside homes to reconnect with nature! Leading the way is The Couvent des Ormes: a 19th-century former convent for nuns that teaches us a lesson in minimalism.
Industrial, agricultural, or religious buildings turned into vacation spots
Under their innocent guise of hotel-houses, some buildings conceal a past far different from their current use! Discover our top list of the most beautiful transformations: treasures that have been re-purposed but always respected by their new owners.
Industrial, agricultural, or religious buildings turned into vacation spots
In France, there's no shortage of beautiful stones! These historical buildings, with their walls laden with stories, have captured the attention of new owners who often undertake years of work for unique renovations. These heritage gems, transformed into hotel-houses, don't always reveal their past at first glance. And that's where it gets interesting.
Whether it's Rue du Four, once a silkworm farm, the Domaine de Canaille, a former pigsty turned summer residence and hotel that hosted Virginia Woolf and Winston Churchill, the Couvent des Ormes, where travelers have long replaced the religious, or the Pressoir du Château de la Bourlie, an ancient 14th-century mill, each house speaks volumes about its region's past! In these surprising properties, guests spend their holidays exploring every nook and cranny of these centuries-old buildings, all while enjoying modern comforts and numerous services.
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Yonne, Burgundy
France
Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany
In the heart of a vast forest near Dinan, a 10-minute walk from the village of Plélan-le-Petit, La Maison Rouge is the ideal base for exploring the Breton coastline in a secluded, unspoilt setting.
France
Côte-d'Or, Burgundy
Look no further! We've come up with the perfect property for a green getaway in Burgundy, with family or friends. PAPOTTE, a group of several houses located in an old 15th century mill, restored (with style).
France
Balagne, Northern Corsica
At the edge of the Mediterranean, on the beach of Argentella which lends its name to it, a villa with its feet in the water and its old granite pontoon bask in the sun. An old boat shed that has retained astonishing original architectural details.
France
Deauville, Normandy
At the end of Deauville beach, the Villa of the Abbey of Deauville and its annex - the Cloister - are among these old ladies who survived World War II and, with their noses in the wind, proudly overlook the English Channel.
France
Near Bastia, Northern Corsica
Cap Corse, a secluded and tastefully renovated religious establishment turned into a characterful family home, where the sea is an ever-present backdrop.
France
Cassis, French Riviera
In the idyllic landscape of Cassis on the French Riviera stands the Domaine de Canaille. A spectacular villa that reveals the passion of a Parisian couple for (luxury) hospitality.
France
Ardèche, Cévennes
In the heart of a small village in the Cévennes, this former silk farm - a building with undeniable charm featuring exposed stone - elegantly blends minimalist design with 19th-century architecture.
France
Perche, Pays de la Loire
Nestled in the Perche region, this former mill has been thoughtfully redesigned with a stylish and welcoming touch by the Hauvette & Madani studio. Just two hours from Paris, it serves as the perfect retreat for city dwellers seeking greenery and tranquility!
France
Périgord, Dordogne
Nestled in a lush setting, just a few minutes' walk from Château de la Bourlie, Le Pressoir is an enchanting former 14th-century mill that exudes idyllic charm and showcases the typical architecture of the magical Dordogne region.
France
