Château Les Oliviers de Salettes

26450 Charols, Provence, France.

This charming hotel and spa blends history with all modern luxuries. The restaurant serves traditional and creative French cuisine alongside Cotes du Rhone wines either in the castle dining room or on the panoramic terrace.

  • 16th Century

Hôtel Château de Castel Novel

19240 Varetz, nr. Brive, Limousin, France.

With sections dating back to the 13th century, Castel Novel sits atop a rocky outcrop amidst 39 acres of park and woodland. Offering 27 individually decorated rooms and suites, regional cuisine is prepared by an award-winning chef.

  • 13th Century

Chateau de Picomtal

05200 Crots, Hautes-Alpes, France.

Set in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon, this medieval castle has been sensitively renovated and now offers nine charming guestrooms and suites. Close to the town of Embrun, the chateaux is surrounded by gardens, orchards and forests.

  • 14th Century

Château de Perreux

37530 Amboise, Loire Valley, France.

Blending contemporary décor and antique furniture, the twelve elegant rooms and suites at Château de Perreux offer views over the surrounding 12-acre park. Outside there is a heated swimming pool with canoes available to explore the adjoining La Cisse River.

  • 18th Century

Chateau de Fere

02130 Fère-en-Tardenois, Picardy, France.

A little over an hour’s drive from Paris, this small luxury castle hotel is ideally located in beautiful countryside. By crossing a renaissance suspension bridge, guests can access the ancient, ruined fortress of Chateau de Fere-en-Tardenois.

  • 17th Century

Castello Di Tornano

Castello Di Tornano, Gaiole in Chianti, nr. Siena, Tuscany, Italy.

With a history dating more than 1000 years, Castello Di Tornano bravely resisted the devastating Aragonese invasions of the 15th century. Surviving beautifully intact, it now offers 19 elegant rooms, apartments and suites, with tennis court and pool.

  • 11th Century

Castello di Fulignano

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

This 10th century castle offers peace and quiet in a rustic setting with gardens, sun terrace and an outdoor swimming pool. Each apartment blends modern with traditional furnishings and the outside world is accessible through free Wi-Fi.

  • 11th Century