Stopover Connections

27/08/2023

The Stopover Connections reservation service is now closed.

Thank you to all of our wonderful clients over the years and to the amazing hosts that we have worked with too, but it's time to move on to bigger things!

Head over to Your Personal France to check out what we're up to now!

A bientôt!

04/05/2022

You don't have to leave le pooch at home!

We have numerous dog (and cat!) friendly B&B and charming hotel options for you to consider, either as a stopover en route to your final destination, or for a short break away in France.

If you'd like any advice or guidance on where to choose, simply drop us a line via the Contact Us link on the website or send us a DM here and we'd be happy to help.

We've done the leg work for you and selected pet friendly accommodation in France at which your dog or cat will be welcomed

17/04/2022

"We had a lovely stay at the chateau in Champagne. Beautiful 4* hotel, lovely staff and excellent restaurant. I am sure we will visit again."

If you thought all luxury hotels are stuffy, formal places, think again!

The Hood family thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the fabulous chateau that we partner with in the Champagne region.

It's child-friendly, relaxed, welcoming and has a great chef who uses fresh, local, seasonal produce when creating meals for the excellent restaurant.

There are various room options and a stay here won't break the bank!

Oh, and it's only a 3h15 drive from Calais!

Fancy treating yourself to a Spring break? Go on, you know you want to!

Luxury chateau hotel near Epernay in Champagne for a romantic short break near the Champagne vineyards, France. Great food and spa facilities.

13/03/2022

La Ville Rose! Toulouse!

If you're heading down to SW France this summer and can spare the time, do stop off in Toulouse and book a fascinating walking tour of this beautiful city with Penny.

She'll enable you to experience the true culture & history of Toulouse as well as discover some of the city's fabulous gastronomy through visits to her favourite local producers.

Tours can be tailor made around your interests too, so get in touch and plan that visit!

❓️ What did you do this morning?

🚶‍♀️ I had a fabulous time getting to know this American family on their bespoke walking tour. Who cared about the wet weather? With a good 🌂 Toulouse is your oyster on a rainy day!

🏛 We experienced the highlights + hidden gems of and ...

✈️ ... woven through their personalised tour was aerospace history to link into their son's studies and passion. Having worked for many moons ago it's always a delight when I can bring aviation-related history to the fore.

🍽 Plus plenty of foodie and shopping tips to help them enjoy their holiday to the max and not miss any of Toulose's magic.

💚 The courtyard at their hotel providing the perfect spot for pre + post tour chatting and debriefs.

🗝 Private tours are exactly that - private for your group and always tailored to your needs. Contact me for how I can help you plan your personal tour of Toulouse.

13/03/2022

"We had a lovely overnight stay at the chateau near Valenciennes. Clare was very helpful, especially in booking us a table in the local restaurant. We had a good breakfast which set us up for the next stage of our journey."

After 2 years of restrictions, it's just wonderful to see travellers finally able to enjoy travelling again.

This warm and welcoming chateau B&B in north east France, near Valenciennes and the Belgian border, has always been popular with people travelling down to the south of France.

But why not use it as a base for a mountain biking or road cycling break, as there are some lovely country lanes and offroad options in the immediate vicinity.

The chateau is also very well placed for those wanting to learn about the events of WW1 which took place in this part of France.

Or stay a while and discover some of the delicious gastronomy for which the area is renowned.

Isn't it time you had a break away?

Stay at this family friendly chateau B&B near Valenciennes in NE France and enjoy the best of French charm and style. A great base also for visiting Lille

12/03/2022

Do you hold a British passport?

Are you going to be travelling outside of the UK this summer?

If so, this is essential reading!

The rules around passport validity are not as clear or as straightforward as you would expect.

Check your passport now if you want to enjoy a hassle free holiday this summer.

You're welcome! 😉👍😀

Holidaymakers with up to 12 months left on a passport could be stopped from taking an EU trip

10/03/2022

With increasing daylight hours and warmer temperatures, Spring is a great time to get away for a short break or a longer stay in France.

Check out why Spring is one of our favourite seasons in France and why a visit during the Easter holidays won't break the bank!

You're welcome 😉👍😀

Visit France in Spring and enjoy fresh seasonal produce, some unique Easter traditions and some much needed fresh air and exercise

20/02/2022

Easter break idea #2

Ever dreamt of sleeping in a French chateau but thought it would be too stuffy and expensive?

Think again!

A quick hop across the Channel and an hour's drive will get you to this warm and welcoming chateau B&B near Abbeville.

They delight in welcoming children and have spacious family suites that are just the job for a long weekend away.

Evening meals are available here so you don't need to worry about having to go out to find something to eat.

If you're a horse lover you can go for a ride around the parkland on one of the chateau's horses too!

Check it out. But don't delay in enquiring as availability for Easter weekend is sure to go quickly!

You'll love this charming family friendly chateau B&B near Abbeville and Calais, perfect for a short break near the coast, great food, beautiful rooms

15/02/2022

Easter break idea #1 - the perfect Easter break?

We think so!

Spend a long weekend in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards near Maçon and enjoy some much needed downtime which will include some great food and maybe some wine tastings too.

Visit historic villages including Cluny with its impressive Abbey or maybe borrow a bike and cycle through the surrounding vineyards.

There are still two double rooms available for the Easter weekend, so get in touch and give yourself something to look forward to!

You'll receive the warmest of welcomes at this great value family friendly B&B in the Beaujolais vineyards of Burgundy near Macon, with great meals too

20/08/2021

There's something so timeless about watermills, don't you think?

I don't know about you, but my imagination goes into overdrive whenever I'm in an old watermill!

I picture the miller in days gone by, using the power of Nature to mill his grain, bagging it and selling it to people from neighbouring hamlets.

This quite wonderful 18th C watermill near Loches in the Loire Valley is a fabulous renovation and retains many of its original features.

It's located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on its own little island in the Indre river.

It has a small private sandy beach and beautiful gardens with a choice of terraces overlooking the river.

Laurent serves excellent evening meals created from local, seasonal produce and would be delighted to welcome you into his home.

If you're looking for a short break then do yourself a favour and add this special address to your bucketlist!

Delightful watermill B&B near the Medieval town of Loches, the castles of Amboise and Chenonceau and Loire Valley vineyards. Peace and quiet

13/08/2021

Being stuck in traffic really can get your holiday off to a bad start.

So being able to get a handle on where the traffic jams are likely to be along your route and also get live traffic data while you're travelling is a huge benefit.

I always use Bison Futé to plan my journeys.

It's a comprehensive resource that takes so much stress out of a journey in peak holiday time.

On that subject, this weekend is the biggest public holiday weekend of the year in France, so the roads are going to be very busy!

But thanks to Bison Futé you may be able to avoid the worst of the traffic.

Bon weekend!

https://www.bison-fute.gouv.fr/previsions,10741,langen.html

07/08/2021

A fascinating history going back to the 16th century, incredibly beautiful, 2.5 hectares of landscaped gardens and the most welcoming hosts .... well, do you need any more reasons to stay at this fabulous manor house on the Cotentin peninsula near Sainte Mère Eglise in Normandy?

With good availability after the 20th August, stay at this charming manor house and explore the Landing Beaches, cycle the country back lanes and indulge in the local foodie highlights.

It really is a cracking address that will leave you wishing you could stay longer!

A charming manor house B&B near Sainte Mere Eglise, Cherbourg and the Normandy landing beaches with a rich history, beautiful gardens and amazing hospitality

25/07/2021

Fancy a round of golf at one of Burgundy's finest 18 hole, par 73 golf courses followed by a divine evening meal featuring Burgundy classic created from organic and locally sourced produce, carefully selected from farmers based in the region?

Or maybe a day exploring the renowned vineyards of Côte-de-Beaune, Côte-de-Nuits and Chablis with a session in the hotel's spa sauna, whirlpool bath or steam room, topped off with a massage from the lovely Anne-Sophie is more your thing?

With all these options, it's not surprising this 4* chateau hotel is an incredibly popular choice at the moment with visitors looking for a much needed break away in France.

Oh, and they're dog friendly and child friendly too, which you can't say about many luxury hotels out there!

If you fancy spoiling yourself, get in touch.

https://www.stopoverconnections.com/charming-hotels-france/burgundy/dog-friendly-luxury-chateau-beaune-608/

A stunning luxury 4* chateau hotel with golf course and spa near Beaune and Dijon in Burgundy for romantic short break or special occasion celebration in France

18/07/2021

The Alps are not the only mountain range in France.

Sure, they're the biggest, the most well known and consequently the most visited.

But if you'd prefer to explore a mountainous area that's altogether wilder, more authentic and with outstanding gastronomy, history and culture, then head for the Pyrenees.

Marion's B&B is in a beautiful, peaceful situation in the Couserans area of the particularly rugged and unspoiled Ariège Pyrenees.

This is an area for hiking, road cycling, discovering great food and learning about the local wildlife which includes a healthy population of brown bears!

Marion does superb evening meals, although you may prefer to pop out to eat at one of the excellent local eateries in a neighbouring village.

This dog friendly B&B near Saint Girons in the Ariege Pyrenees is all about peace and quiet, mountain beauty and great food. Stay a while and explore.

13/07/2021

Mont Saint Michel, Fougeres, Dinan, the Landing Beaches, the latest addition to our portfolio of charming accommodation is in a great situation on the Normandy/Brittany border from which to explore these sites and tons more.

The B&B is very much orientated towards couples and your British hosts will be delighted to share their local knowledge with you.

Stay for 3 nights or more and you'll get a 15% discount off your stay.

That's a great incentive, don't you think?

https://www.stopoverconnections.com/bed-and-breakfast-france/normandy/mont-saint-michel-633/

This charming bed and breakfast is a great base from which to explore the Normandy countryside and visit Mont SaintMichel

24/06/2021

As the European continent's internal borders reopen to fully vaccinated travellers, we're all desperate for a change of scenery and a break away.

Patrick's absolutely fabulous B&B is an ideal base from which to explore quaint villages, discover the vineyards of Chablis and experience the gastronomic delights of this area of Burgundy.

Talking of gastronomic delights, Patrick serves up THE most delicious evening meals! Check out previous guests' reviews on the link below.

But a word of warning, this guest house is understandably very popular and availability for the summer season is tight.

So get in touch soon to fix your dates.

A stunning luxury B&B near Chablis, Auxerre and the Burgundy vineyards, French charm at its finest and superb evening meals.

20/08/2020

It was a pleasure to arrange a couple of exceptional stays for the Sneed's week long visit to Brittany.

They thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of some truly outstanding B&B hosts which included the most fabulous address on the west coast which has amazing spa facilities!

You can see full details here >> https://www.stopoverconnections.com/bed-and-breakfast-france/brittany/luxury-quimper-spa-474/