Lille, Flanders & the Somme
In a beautifully renovated maison de maître (nobleman's house) whose foundations date from the 14th century, this gem has five spacious rooms, each with…
Must-see hotels in France
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
This roadside hotel makes a pleasant stopover 9km southeast of Sisteron. The rooms are imaginatively decorated, with themes such as 'cinema' and 'city';…
Languedoc-Roussillon
This character-filled converted townhouse just opposite the cathedral is a great find, with five bright and elegant rooms with all mod cons. The owner is…
Corsica
Perched directly above the rapids of the Restonica, 3km upriver from Corte, this small hotel is a dream for nature lovers. In truth, its rooms are nothing…
Chambres d'Hôtes du Faubourg St-Pierre
Yonne
Occupying a stately townhouse, this B&B is of a standard that puts many hotels to shame. The mansion's character has been lovingly preserved during…
Béziers
Expect a warm, family-style bienvenue at this pretty little townhouse-style hotel in a peaceful location down a leafy cul-de-sac. Uncluttered rooms are…
Ajaccio
This stylish four-star hotel is set in the historic 1760 mansion of Duke Pozzo di Borgo and remodelled with bold contemporary design and swish, neutral…
Gorges du Verdon
By far the best of the town-centre hotels overlooking Castellane’s main square, with rooms decorated in ‘comfort’ and ‘superior’ styles. Both are smart,…
Annecy
Near the train station, this spick-and-span hotel has 32 individually decorated rooms with blonde wood walls, squeaky-clean bathrooms and sound-proofed…
Brittany
This granite inn ranks as highly in the dining stakes as it does in the sleeping. All rooms are beautifully and very neatly modernised and the restaurant…
Nice
With a fantastic location on pedestrianised rue de France, small personal fridges for that evening glass of rosé, and sensational terraces on half the…
Auvergne
Le Puy's campground enjoys an attractive berth beside the Borne river, overlooked by the towering Chapelle St-Michel d'Aiguilhe across the road…
Metz
Part of a small French chain, Residhome has an excellent price-to-quality ratio and is two minutes’ walk from the train station. Light, roomy and done out…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Near Montmartre's surviving windmills and well placed for the bars and restaurants of Pigalle, wooden shutters and flower boxes frame the 50-room Hôtel…
Toulouse
The thoughtfully furnished rooms in this hip hotel, set 2km northwest of central Toulouse, are a relaxing getaway from the city centre's din. Standard…
Champagne
The pick of the places to stay in Essoyes is this low-key hotel, whose sleekly modern rooms in muted colours have tea- and coffee-making facilities. In…
Latin Quarter
Fibre-optic lighting enhances the small rooms at this contemporary romantic sanctum. Rooms become more spacious as you move up the price scale; its One By…
Normandy
The spacious lobby is classic 1950s, with leather couches and lovely sea panoramas. Upstairs, the 14 rooms are pretty and simply furnished, with nautical…
Giverny
Big rooms with king-size beds and exposed wood beams overlook the hedged gardens of this delightful B&B within strolling distance of the Maison et Jardins…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A hop, skip and a jump from the Jardin du Luxembourg, this welcoming 1920s hotel is superb value given its coveted location. Cosy, carpeted rooms have…
Parc National des Pyrénées
In the town of Laruns, the friendly Casa Paulou makes a great base for outdoor adventures in the surrounding countryside. Its five comfy rooms are quite…
Mont St-Michel
This charming stone farmhouse in Beauvoir village, around an hour on foot from Mont St-Michel, is excellent value. The decor of the four rooms is nothing…
Limoges
This 27-room hotel is the pick of the budget places near the station. Forget frills – easy-clean fabrics and pastel colours are the order of the day – but…
Cabanes Perchées dans les Arbres
The Dordogne
Six treehouses await adventurers south of Monpazier, with marvellous countryside panoramas from the balconies and luxury add-ons like outdoor hot tubs, a…
Côte d'Azur
This ‘bed and bistro,’ as it’s tagged itself, is a welcome addition to staid Vence. Nicolas and his family have turned this medieval townhouse into a hip…
Languedoc-Roussillon
On the fringe of town, this modern concrete block with an uninspiring exterior is considerably more appealing and cosy within. Its light-filled rooms are…
The Luberon
This elegant stone townhouse in Bonnieux spills onto big terraced gardens, lovely for whiling away the afternoon. The dining room has panoramic views, and…
The Pyrenees
One of the better hotels in Foix, this is an old-fashioned affair with rambling corridors and functional but comfy rooms, some of which look onto the…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Have a decadently bucolic rest at this relaxing place, a lovingly restored stone mansion exquisitely situated not far from the main street. The four rooms…
Alsace
Overlooking a courtyard, this old-town hotel strikes a perfect balance between half-timbered rusticity and contemporary comfort. Its petite rooms have a…
Avignon
Cute by name and nature, this little hotel is a sweet place to stay. Its slightly faded rooms are good value and the location on Avignon's smartest…
Alsace
Sweet, simple and very central, Étoile de la Citadelle is virtually pinned to the bull's eye of Neuf-Brisach's dartboard-like grid. Fitted out with…
Nantes
This cheap and cheerful, two-star address squats on a busy street opposite the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. Its 12 rooms sport vintage bedspreads, old…
Auvergne
This welcoming three-star has bold, colourful rooms and cosy common areas decorated with velvet armchairs and relics of Auvergne's past.
Èze
Swimming in the panoramic pool of the Domaine Pins Paul comes complete with views of the sea and Èze village. Rooms in the grand Provençal bastide …
Lourdes
Although it's on a busy avenue, the friendly Hôtel Majestic is worth considering for its bright, attractive rooms, with polished wood floors and big…
Annecy
Each of Le Boutik's rooms has its own theme, ranging from loosely literary (the haughty 'Oscar Wilde' and book-lined 'Grey') to travel (like the brick-and…
Biarritz
Big-city style in Biarritz, with cool and minimal rooms spread out over a modern building brimming with quirky furnishings and decor (look out for the…
Arras
Behind one of the Grand' Place's few Flemish Baroque façades to escape wartime damage, this 2015-opened hotel has a dozen rooms done out in stylish black…
Bordeaux
On a street peppered with antique shops and small art galleries, this stylish place blends in well – its five rooms are individual works of art in their…
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