Orléans
This cheerful 25-room establishment wins points for its friendly reception and central location. 'Superior' rooms are both more spacious and more modern…
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Le Havre
A treat for architecture aficionados, this bright and very central hotel brings Auguste Perret’s mid-20th-century legacy alive. The rooms are authentic…
Honfleur
Occupying a former girls’ school built in the 1600s, this handsomely restored B&B has five luxurious rooms with antique wood furnishings, some with…
Nantes
Rich gold, chocolate and beige palettes adorn compact rooms at this appealing 40-room hotel near the opera. If you don't fancy dragging your suitcase up a…
Nice
A refined retreat at the fringes of the city, this early-20th-century hillside mansion gazes down over Nice's rooftops and the distant Mediterranean…
Dunkirk
On the northern edge of the city centre, overlooking the harbour, this cosy hotel has eight simple but clean and comfortable doubles and two suites, one…
Paris
In an area with few midrange hotels, this fresh, homey and effortlessly stylish address charms. The pretty reception doubles as a lounge, with an eye…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Halfway between the train station and the tourist office (500m from each), this three-star with trim, classically decorated rooms feels like a steal…
Hôtel La Résidence du Vieux Port
Marseille
Externally as attractive as a multistorey car park, this portside hotel scores big on interior design and views. Its rooms are self-consciously retro –…
Cannes
Completely renovated in 2018, this dusky rose villa just east of the train station offers comfortable, refined digs within easy walking distance of…
Paris
Not to be confused with Le Relais du Louvre next door, this chic choice has just 20 rooms split across five floors – a couple on each floor are lucky…
Blois
This aptly named hotel, in a 15th- and 16th-century building facing the river, has eight spotless rooms decorated in subdued tones, some with 500-year-old…
Normandy
Set in a striking castle-like brick building on the main road that bisects Grand Andely, Hôtel de Paris is not modern or stylish, but has 11 comfortably…
Languedoc-Roussillon
At the gorges’ southern end in the village of Le Rozier, this cute B&B occupies a traditional stone house, with three simple rooms in pinks and yellows,…
Bonifacio
Tucked in the maquis 2km southeast of Bonifacio, and accessed by a scenic, winding drive through the cliffs, this low-slung motel-like property comes a…
Chamonix
Long a favourite of low-budget climbing groups and luxury-averse skiers, this basic place has 67 places in dorm rooms of four to 15 bunk beds; bathrooms…
Arles
This elegant address across from the amphitheatre is quite a bargain: the standard of design here far outreaches the reasonable price tag. Antiques, rugs,…
Arles
The heated swimming pool, pretty garden and plush antique-decorated rooms are just some of the things going for this hotel; others include a setting…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The height of luxury and sinful delight, this decadent boutique hotel pushes the boundary of Parisian hospitality: staff sport cheeky black suits with…
Nîmes
Run by an English couple, this well-priced 11-room hotel within strolling distance from Les Arènes features simple yet satisfyingly equipped rooms, some…
Champagne
This shuttered hotel in the heart of Ricey-Bas is a thoroughly decent pick. The old-school rooms are named after Champagnes and have retained pleasing…
Paris
Live like a local at this Butte aux Cailles hotel, tucked away on a quiet, village-like street a short walk from the neighbourhood's lively bars and…
Nancy
This convivial hotel is one of Nancy’s best deals, with an inviting salon and a leafy courtyard for alfresco breakfasts. The snappy rooms have ultramodern…
Bordeaux
Wedged between cafes and brasseries on busy, shop-lined cours Clemenceau, this three-star hotel by HappyCulture plunges guests into the heart of serial…
Camping des Gorges de l'Allier
Auvergne
Sunning itself next to the broad Allier River, this large, family-friendly campground is perfectly positioned for woodland rambles and the restaurant…
Carcassonne
This HI hostel is smack-bang in the centre of the Cité Médiévale – great for atmosphere, but not great if you’re arriving at the train station 4km…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Right by the train station, an appealing 19th-century façade conceals surprisingly modern rooms and a top-notch restaurant (menus – fixed-price meals – …
Montpellier
It’s a 500m walk from the old quarter, but this colourful 18th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) offers peace and tranquillity. Set around its…
Atlantic Coast
This three-star hotel has attractive, wood-panelled rooms overlooking the village or garden. Dining in its gourmet restaurant (menus from €21.50) cooks up…
Brittany
For garden lovers – flowers all around – and history vultures, friendly Annick and Robert's three-room house is tranquil, elegantly homey and secluded…
Paris
A short walk from the Eiffel Tower, with the metro on the doorstep, this pristine hotel has chic orange and oyster-grey rooms. Classic doubles are small…
Avignon
One of several hotels on a shaded side street off rue de la République, this pleasant, old-fashioned hotel has 15 rooms decked out in art posters and…
Bayonne
On the pretty walking street of Port Neuf, this simple hotel offers colourful, no-frills rooms. Some rooms share bathrooms and some are suited to families…
St-Malo
Tucked at the back of the old city, the San Pedro has a cool, crisp, neutral-toned decor with subtle splashes of yellow paint, friendly service, great…
The Luberon
You’re paying a hefty premium for the view at this attractive hotel in the middle of Roussillon – but, boy, what a view! Rooms overlook your choice of…
Caen
The centrally located Hotel Bristol has well-maintained contemporary, rather neutrally toned rooms with comfortable beds and huge windows. It's the…
Côte d'Azur
Right in the middle of Fréjus' pretty old town, this pink-fronted place is no-frills, but it's good value considering Riviera prices. There are nine…
Paris
For a hotel designed by Christian Lacroix and located a block from the Jardin des Tuileries, this globetrotter's pick is a reasonable deal. Granted, rooms…
Perpignan
About 500m east of the train station and a 10-minute stroll to the historical centre, this well-managed hotel shelters 17 small but comfortable rooms…
Normandy
High above town near Cap Fagnet and with a lovely sense of detachment, this renovated 22-room farm has modern rooms and kitchenette-equipped apartments…
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