Arcachon
A skip from the waterfront by Arcachon's Big Wheel, Le B can do no wrong. Its 56 spacious rooms have serene turquoise, emerald and cream colour palettes,…
Must-see hotels in France
Honfleur
Penny Vincent, an American who moved to France from San Francisco, and her French husband Thierry are the gracious hosts at this elegant home, built in…
Auvergne
Combining historic walls, French soul food and a lost-in-time village, it's hard to imagine a more atmospheric place to stay than Le Clos Saint François…
Avignon
The address to sleep in Avignon en luxe. It's located literally in the shadow of the palace, and stepping inside feels more like entering an aristocrat's…
Lyon
Friendly owners Françoise and Patrick rent these two superbly situated Vieux Lyon apartments with beamed ceilings and kitchen facilities. The smaller 3rd…
Bordeaux
Beautifully located in the chic, shop-laden Triangle d'Or, this enchanting three-star hotel languishes inside an 18th-century hôtel particulier (mansion)…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Run by hip, witty staff, this brilliant hostel is the Belleville hot spot to mingle with locals over Parisian craft beer at the stunning ground-floor bar,…
St-Malo
If you're yearning for an aristocratic overlay to your St-Malo experience then this peaceful 18th-century mansion should do the job nicely. It has 12 high…
Bastia
Perched high in the hills, 8km along a tortuous road northwest of Bastia, this veteran family-run hotel makes a brilliant halfway house between city and…
Côte d'Azur
You know that dreamy Provençal getaway you’ve been looking for? The one in the little village, set among gardens filled with lavender and honeysuckle, and…
Latin Quarter
This elegant, fourth-generation family hotel, run by great-granddaughter Isabelle and her Uncle Thierry today, wins the prize for the most polished,…
Nice
A prime seaside location and boutique hotel style put La Pérouse in a league of its own. Built into the rock cliff-face of Colline du Château, it evokes…
Lyon
Lyon's branch of this trendy hotel chain has sleek decor, carpets splashed with calli-graffiti, firm beds, plush pillows, modernist lighting and big…
Arles
It's not often you can say you've stayed somewhere designed from scratch by a world-famous fashion icon – but that's what you get at this luxe address …
Camargue
This 17th-century farmhouse has managed to become an upmarket hotel without jettisoning design elements that nod to its rural roots: solid beams, wooden…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
From the 9th-floor rooftop bar overlooking Sacré-Cœur and the stylish ground-floor cafe-restaurant to the vaulted basement bar-club styled like a Paris…
Paris
A showcase for stunning contemporary decor by Christian Lacroix, the 38-room Antoine's five floors reflect a different aspect of the Bastille – the 1950s,…
Paris
This gem feels like a home away from home, in a very quiet street close to Parc Montsouris. The two suites – one for a couple and one for a family – are…
Atlantic Coast
At home in a former wood factory, this riverside estate is a leafy delight. Pick from one of seven design rooms in the attractive hotel building, an…
Auvergne
This gastronomy-obsessed guesthouse has six spacious lodgings renovated with minimalist flair: ceilings are high, tones are neutral, and there are period…
Bordeaux
Tucked in an 18th-century house on a quiet side street with little passing traffic, this design-driven boutique hotel oozes natural style and peace. Soft,…
Yonne
This lovingly renovated B&B, 1km outside Chablis beside an old mill on the River Serein, offers two spacious, elegantly appointed doubles and a pair of…
Carcassonne
Built in the 19th century in the Gothic Revival style, this is Carcassonne's most magnificent place to stay. Palatial rooms are individually appointed,…
Étretat
Run by a former detective with an impressive moustache, this establishment was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Each of the 14 charming…
Burgundy
Set in a 5-sq-km private estate 11km south of Bibracte, this delightful 16th- and 18th-century château offers a glimpse of the luxurious life of Burgundy…
The Jura Mountains
Every imaginable luxury is available at La Mainaz: chic chalet-style rooms with coffee machines, ultramodern anthracite-walled bathrooms, and a high…
St-Malo
La Maison des Armateurs is enthusiastically run by a very helpful French-American couple. Despite the austere granite-fronted setting, the inside of this…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Antique skis and creaking wooden eaves give a chalet feel to this exemplary family-run B&B in Lavigerie, a 15km drive northwest of Murat. Slide into the…
The Luberon
Wow – for our money, this could well be the most stylish B&B in the Luberon. On an 18th-century mas (farm) and lovingly renovated by Belgian owner Cathy,…
Uzès
Occupying a 17th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) in Uzès' historical centre, this jewel has beautiful rooms filled with light-toned vintage…
Côte d'Azur
Named for the gorgeous 500-year-old ash tree out the front, this arty guesthouse is a labour of love for avid art collectors Thierry and Guy. Yes, that…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Conveniently located opposite Gare du Nord, this jazzy lifestyle hotel by the 25hours group radically raises the bar in the train-station area with cool…
Paris
Thirteen playful rooms, each decorated by a different team of artists or designers, await the lucky few who secure a reservation at this former convent…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
The romantic ambience of this turreted 1850 hotel is amply delivered within its rooms, which have a sharp modern design and comfortable wrought-iron beds…
Chambéry
Starting from the ground-floor épicerie (grocery) once frequented by 18th-century luminary JJ Rousseau, this five-star, family-run boutique hotel has…
Grenoble
Like the service, rooms at Le Grand Hôtel are refined and sleek. Rooms are attired with high-quality bed sheets, spotless bathrooms and modern-art chairs,…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A pleasant combination of modern and traditional, this atmospheric hotel smack dab in the centre of Vaux-en-Beaujolais has 12 stylishly refitted rooms,…
Côte d'Azur
With its pretty Provençal mas (farmhouse), tumbling garden, picture-perfect pool and feast of a breakfast, you’ll never want to leave this five-room…
Colmar
Perched nest-like above the old-town bustle, this gorgeous attic apartment (sleeping three) is spacious, silent and equipped with dining area, kitchen and…
Lille
This five-star hotel creates enchanting, harmonious spaces by complementing its rich architectural heritage, such as the Flemish-Gothic façade, with…
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