Less than an hour from Paris, more and more families are abandoning traditional hotels in favor of country houses for rent. This rapidly growing trend responds to a simple need: to truly reconnect in a comfortable, flexible, and welcoming setting. Whether for weekends, school vacations, or family celebrations, country houses are becoming the obvious alternative to family hotels.

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1. More space, more freedom for the whole family

Unlike hotel rooms, which are often cramped and partitioned, a country house offers real living space. With a living room, fully equipped kitchen, garden, swimming pool, and sometimes even a padel court, as in our La Prairie house, there is room for everyone, young and old alike.

Children play freely in the Family Room, while adults gather around a meal or a roaring fire, without any constraints in terms of schedules or immediate neighbors. This freedom transforms the stay into a true moment of sharing, far from the impersonal setting of a traditional hotel.

2. A warmer and more authentic experience than a family hotel

Today's families are looking for places with soul. Renting a house means enjoying a more authentic experience, closer to local life and the surrounding nature. Each house has its own character, atmosphere, and rhythm.

Unlike a standard family hotel, a house allows you to create your own rituals: cooking together, sharing long evenings, improvising a walk or a snack in the garden. Your stay becomes a memory, not just accommodation.

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3. Ideal for a family weekend, just one hour from Paris

House rentals in Île-de-France are particularly appealing for short stays. In less than an hour by car or train, families can enjoy a real break without the fatigue of traveling.

It's the perfect solution for a family weekend just an hour from Paris, a birthday, a family reunion, or simply a chance to get some fresh air outside the city. You'll feel like you're in a different world, while still being close to home.

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4. Equipment designed for family life

Many rental homes now offer amenities that are better suited to families than hotels: large kitchens, multiple bedrooms, secure outdoor areas, games, and sometimes a swimming pool or hot tub.

Renting a house with a pool in the Île-de-France region is becoming a key criterion for families looking for relaxation and fun, without the crowded communal areas of a hotel.

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5. A more economical and flexible solution

For groups, renting a house is often cheaper than booking several hotel rooms. Meals can be prepared on site, schedules are flexible, and the organization can be adapted to suit everyone's pace.

This flexibility is particularly appealing to families with children, but also to intergenerational groups. The house becomes a temporary home, much more suitable than a family hotel.

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The country house, an obvious choice for today's families

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Renting a country house near the capital is naturally emerging as the new alternative to family hotels. More space, more freedom, more authenticity, and a genuine quality of shared moments: these are all reasons that explain this change in model.

For a family weekend near Paris, a celebration, or a break in the countryside, the country house offers a warm and memorable experience, designed for simply enjoying time together.

Want to try this new alternative to family hotels? Discover our country houses near Paris, ideal for a family weekend or celebration, and book your stay now -> See our houses and book your stay

For more ideas and tips for a successful family vacation, read our article: The best kid-friendly activities for a family vacation in our homes.