France’s regions are full of unique character — boost your French travel experience with a charming hotel to match

February 2, 2009

Vacations in France are richer when the charm and character of France don’t end at your hotel door.  Immerse yourself in regional culture at a charming local hotel.

Some people’s idea of travel includes sterile, cookie-cutter hotels that are the same wherever you go and insulate you from your surroundings. If this isn’t you, read on: here are some suggestions for destinations in France that combine charm, culture and history–and hotels with just as much character as the places you’re visiting.

In France, it’s simpler than you might think to find charming hotels as individual as the regions of France you are fortunate enough to explore. You only need look to Logis, the famous group of charming hotels in France that all adhere to rigorous standards of quality, warm hospitality and comfort. Some selected Logis hotels and hotel-restaurants are specially designated as “Hotels of Character“, and these exceed even the normal exigent Logis criteria, adding an extra dose of Old World charm and local cultural authenticity you won’t find at big hotel chains.

Looking for a place where tradition is central? Alsace might be just the ticket. Full of well-preserved old architecture, the town of Colmar in Alsace charms visitors with its magnificent manors and quaint half-timbered houses. If your Alsace hotel is a Logis Hotel of Character, you’ll truly feel a part of these surroundings.

Perhaps you’d like to stay in a charming hotel in the Ile-de France region. It would be hard to find a place in France packed more solidly with cultural and historical heritage and significance.  Logis offers Hotels of Character all over Ile-de-France to make your exploration a fuller experience.  From the magnificent Cathedral of Chartres, to the chateaux of Fontainbleu and Versailles, to the medieval town of Provins, not to mention the crown jewel of Ile-de-France, Paris, there’s plenty here for the history, culture and architecture buff.

Just a couple of hours’ journey from the Paris region is the Loire, full of romantic chateaux, abbeys and Romanesque churches–as well as the famous vineyards!– perfect for a vacation or even only a weekend. Full of history dating from before the Renaissance, the Loire region lends itself to vacations in France for those in search of authenticity. A charming hotel that’s earned the Hotel of Character designation from Logis is the perfect home base from which to take your trip back in time.

In the region of Poitou-Charentes, you can create truly original trip as you tour the medieval town of Poitiers, see some of the area’s fascinating historic monuments and also explore the natural beauty of the territory. The coastline, strewn with small islands and the lush preserved back country  are tailor-made for nature-lovers. Stay at a Poitou-Charentes Hotel of Character and you will feel truly a part of your surroundings, while ideally situated for your adventures in the region.

To help you make the most of your vacation in France, Logis hotels, each with its own individual character and architecture, guarantees you a wonderful stay that will meet all your expectations and more. With more than 3000 hotels and hotel-restaurants that adhere to a high standard for comfort, traditional cuisine and charm, Logis hotels can be a true partner for your holidays. Every hotel in this well-known hotel chain is different, but each is classified by the Logis system of “fireplaces” (like stars).  Logis hotels are now also organized by theme, so those with special interests such as hiking, fishing, cycling, wine and more can find just the right hotel to enrich their stay. Hotels listed in the “Hotels of Character” theme meet or exceed the Logis standards with an additional element: the establishments must fit into the culture of their region, giving special attention to details such as lighting, landscaping, architecture and its interior design.  Logis hoteliers are proud of their regions and will be pleased to educate you about what to see and do in the area. And because meals must be some of the peak experiences of any visit to France, Logis hotels will introduce you to the delicious culinary specialities of the region, made of the freshest and most authentic local ingredients prepared by their trained, passionate chefs.

Don’t miss half the experience of your vacation in France by staying in a boring, antiseptic chain hotel. A Hotel of Character from Logis will guarantee you a stay like no other, no matter how many you choose along the way.

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