In the Loire Valley, on the grounds of an old wine farm, these two cottages offer peace and comfort in a rural setting of meadows and vineyards, just a few minutes' walk from the pretty village of Assay.

Their pleasant rural interiors showcase rough limestone walls and heavy oak beams.

You'll share the secure pool on the gated property with guests at five other vacation properties.

The town of Chinon is nearby, where its medieval castle recalls Joan of Arc.

Futuroscope in Poitiers is a huge movie theme park with virtual reality rides on acres of green landscape with lakes.