France is such an exciting and varied place, it’s hard to know where to start. There is the bustling, metropolitan excitement of Paris, and then there is the scenic, provencial cool of Southern France. If the latter is sounding more your speed, try checking out Chateau de Villerglan in the Southern department of Aude. With only four suites to choose from, either in the main house or slightly apart in the orangerie, this is true French countryside peace and seclusion — not to mention hospitality. Your hosts are happy to serve you, and offer a three-course dinner and wine pairing almost every day of the week. At the chateau, you can stroll the gardens or indulge in activity packages (of note: a one-hour massage for her, and a two-hour cooking course for him); beyond its walls, a host of activities await, from golfing to alpine skiing to a tour of Carcassonne. (Even Spain and Andorra are not too far away, should the desire strike to travel further.) If you crave the wild nightlife scene, perhaps this is not for you. If a cozy getaway for the family (or even just for you) is in order, however, then book a stay at Chateau de Villerglan today.

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