_Six extraordinary holiday homes in Europe you won't help but fall in love with

8-bedroom hilltop estate in the Vaucluse region of France, Provence

Asking price: £2,895,000

Long, languid days under the Provencal sun are on offer in this renovated 17th Century Mas set in acres of land, in a secluded spot in the hilltop region of Vaucluse in southern France. Find inspiration for your next novel, painting or business idea; every nook of this estate appeals to the senses, belonging to the gentle landscape it inhabits.

Pared back neutral decor, soaring trusses, thick exposed beams ad huge volumes of living space are flooded by natural daylight. Rooms brim with character - the traditional and rustic countered by quietly contemporary farmhouse chic.

It's a property that's been set up for entertaining on a grand scale as it is for tuning out, with plenty of legroom for family and friends- dinners al fresco, poolside lunches and walks in the deliciously Mediterranean gardens. Secluded nooks offer moments of privacy. All this to backdrop of cypress trees and gentle slopes and undulations of the Vaucluse countryside.

Extensive accommodation spanning 8 bedrooms, equestrian and outbuilding facilities complement this unique property.

6-bedroom villa for sale in Roccamare, Grosseto, Tuscany

Asking price: P.O.A

With a profile that could easily grace the covers of top architecture magazines, this 6-bedroom Tuscan villa sits at the sharpest edge of contemporary design with plenty of breathing room to shirk off the 9-5. Offering complete privacy among a canopy of stone pine trees and enveloped by traditional Mediterranean flora and fauna, this remarkable home forms part of prestigious gated residential area of Roccamare with direct access to a sandy beach.

There's plenty here to fall in love with here - a remarkable space spanning 650 sq m with a large panoramic roof terrace and immaculate hacienda-style outdoor area, which measures just over half a hectare (1.25 acres). A standout feature is a newly restored swimming pool, along with a heated Jacuzzi pool and tennis court.

3-bedroom Art Deco apartment in St-Germain, Paris

Guide price: £3,768,832

A celebration of Art Deco in the city of romance, balancing heaviness with light is this 3-bedroom Parisian apartment which sits in the beating heart of arty St Germain moments from the iconic golden age Hotel Lutetia - a Left Bank stalwart with a rollcall of famous guests. Giants from the literary and art worlds and former residents include James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Samuel Beckett, Picasso and Matisse.

Occupying an upscale Hausmannian building, designer parquet floors, a 20 sq m balcony offering cinemascape views of a coveted arrondissement and a private cellar completes this exceptional property.

Antares - newly launched, ultra-contemporary 1-4 bedroom apartments in Barcelona

Prices from: €850,000

Barcelona, already one of the world's most good looking cities, has given us another reason to fall even harder for this head-turning spot on Catalonian coast. Freshly launched is the latest masterpiece from world-renowned architect and visionary Odile Decq and her first residential high rise - Antares.

Part sculpture, part iconic new landmark blending into Barcelona's spread of remarkable shoreline, Antares sets a new benchmark in contemporary living and avant-garde building design in a city which wears it modern architecture boldly.

Groundbreaking doesn't touch the side here - from each of the 1-4 bedroom apartments are staggering vistas from the volumes of double height floor-to-ceiling windows offering heart fluttering views across the city, the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains.

Amenities include a yoga pod, paddle courts, golf simulator, spa, private cinema room, ground floor restaurant and breathtaking views from the Sky Terrace and infinity pool.

4-bedroom chalet with killer views in Megeve, France

Asking price: £4,151,850

A heady mix of fresh Alpine air and killer views across the snow-capped peaks are just the right ingredients for romance and this chalet comes with heaps of it on tap.

Pared back timber, exposed beams, excellent bone structure and a contemporary take on the thickly decorated Savoyard interiors give this stand out Megeve chalet its good looks. But it's the jaw-dropping, unobstructed and life-affirming views out across the valley, the slopes and the mountain range beyond that spell out l.o.v.e - to be enjoyed alone, with your other half or as family.

It's a mountain home set up for family living and working as it is for large scale entertaining with a substantial footprint that spans 4 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and a cavernous main living space that celebrates everything that's great about Alpine living.

Other features including a steam room, wine cellar, office and large garden.

The chocolate box Alpine village of Megeve, an hour transfer from Geneva, offers fun for all the family with a varied and vast skiing domain, upscale boutiques and restaurants to the backdrop of one of the prettiest town centres in the Alps.

2-bedroom penthouse and ode to minimalism in Vienna

Asking price: £3,856,479

In a prime spot in a city best known music, literature and cafe culture is this design-led 2-bedroom penthouse and ode to stripped back, minimalist school of thought.

It's all open plan concepts, with clean lines and high-end appliances and fixtures and fittings enhancing volumes and space. At the heart of this unique home is a living and dining area with soaring 5m ceiling heights which provide a sense of grand arrival, kindling curiosity to further explore the clever use of light and space beyond.

On the upper floor there is sleek library/office/second living space with open fireplace and striking large glass dome as well as a second bedroom with bathroom. Accessed via the gallery is a landscaped main terrace with a wonderful view of St. Stephen's Cathedral. The second terrace, one level higher, is accessible from here or from the library.

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