Looking to get away from it all? Head for Villiers-le-Mahieu, just an hour from Paris, where an incredible 17th-century château awaits you, with its moat and turrets emerging from a 21-hectare park shaded by centuries-old oak trees. Converted into a hotel (part of the Les Maisons de Campagne collection), the site blends old stones and modernity with as much fantasy as elegance. Divided between the château and two houses, the 98 rooms are dressed in shades of gray and the dapper garden armchairs found throughout the estate, perfect for lazing around or reading your novel. The more courageous will prefer a game of tennis or badminton before cooling off in the outdoor pool or relaxing in the wellness area with spa, yoga classes and weekend training sessions. As for meals, they're sure to please with generous, seasonal cuisine, not to mention the anthology brunches served every Sunday.