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French Country Hideaways : Vacationing At Private Chateaus & Manors in Rural France (Hardcover) by Casey O’Brien Blondes
‘Imagine awakening in a castle. You slip out of your poster bed, open French windows and step onto a stone balcony. You take in the view of surrounding vineyards that slope down to a quaint tile-roofed village in the misty river valley below. You smile at George Clooney. This isn’t a dream. You can actually spend the night in an authentic French château. For centuries, these small châteaux have remained secret but now many families are throwing open the doors and inviting the public to stay. Drool over 35 of these hidden gems. Charmant!
$25 www.amazon.com or Leslie McKays Book store. Publisher: Rizzoli (October 2, 2005)