Furnished self-catering house, 6 people, 3 stars, La Rochelle city

Located in La Rochelle, this welcoming vacation home lets you experience it all. Your feet will make short work of the 7-minute walk to Charruyer Park or the 14-minute walk to Natural History Museum. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station, a short 9-minute walk away.

Feel free to prepare a home-cooked meal with the oven, stovetop, dishwasher, and microwave. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, toilet paper, and soap. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too. Other amenities at this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental include a BBQ grill, an ironing board, and heating.