Must-see hotels in France

  • Camping du Pont d’Arc

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    Adjacent to stunning Pont d’Arc, this tree-shaded three-star campground has its own riverside beach and offers boat trips down the gorges.

  • Hôtel du Fronton

    Biarritz

    In the small village of Bidart, just on the southern edge of Biarritz, the Hôtel du Fronton is an intimate place at which to stay the night or to have a…

  • Hôtel Gutenberg

    Strasbourg

    Nestled in the flower-strewn heart of Petite France, this hotel is a harmonious blend of 250 years of history and contemporary design, combining clean…

  • Hôtel Saint-Avit

    Lourdes

    In a peaceful part of town (overlooking the cemetery), this good-value guesthouse has bright but simply furnished rooms, the best of which have views over…

  • Le Balcon de l'Ossau

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    In Bescat, the owners Kathrin and Michel roll out the welcome mat, with three handsomely set rooms and a peaceful garden where you can take in the views…

  • Hôtel de la Treille

    Lille

    In a superb spot smack in the middle of Vieux Lille, a few steps from dining and shopping options galore, Hôtel de la Treille's 42 stylish rooms offer…

  • Plaza Madeleine

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    This elegant hotel offers an attractive mix of modern and traditional touches. Classy rooms subtly evoke a bygone era, with vintage-style phones and…

  • Hôtel Victor Hugo

    Amiens

    This bargain-priced, family-run hotel has 10 simple but comfortable rooms. The best-value rooms – if you don't mind a long stair climb – are under the…

  • Cécil Hôtel

    Metz

    Built in 1920, this family run hotel’s smallish rooms are neat, petite and decorated in warm colours, though light sleepers should specify that they want…

  • Romantik Hôtel Beaucour

    Strasbourg

    With its antique flourishes and a cosy salon centred on a fireplace, this hotel positively oozes half-timbered romance. Rooms are stylishly decked out in…

  • Hôtel des Quatrans

    Caen

    This typically modern hotel has an excellent central location, with 47 comfy, unfussy rooms in white and chocolate, with promotional deals often available…

  • La Vieille Tour

    Yonne

    In a rambling 17th-century house, this Dutch-run venture has several simply furnished chambres d’hôte of varying size and a cheerful garden. The best…

  • Hôtel Eychenne

    The Pyrenees

    In a good location in the centre of Foix, Hôtel Eychenne has simple, carpeted rooms with wooden shutters and bathrooms of a vaguely futuristic (c 1960s)…

  • Campanile Perpignan Centre

    Perpignan

    Fresh from a comprehensive refurb, this brilliantly located venture now rates as one of Perpignan's top choices. Its rooms are bright, modern and well…

  • Hôtel Lemon

    Menton

    Hôtel Lemon sits in an attractive 19th-century villa with a pretty garden, opposite a school. Its spacious minimalist rooms are decked out in shades of…

  • Villa de Margot

    Avignon

    A charming, quiet old-city address, this 19th-century private home, converted into an elegant guesthouse, has a walled garden and rooftop views. Rooms are…

  • Hôtel Hannong

    Strasbourg

    Minimalist chic best describes the rooms at this design-focused hotel, kitted out with hardwood floors and colour schemes ranging from space-age silver to…

  • Hôtel de la Cathédrale

    Rouen

    Hiding behind a 17th-century half-timbered façade, this atmospheric hotel has 27 rooms with old-time French decor and modern bathrooms; most overlook a…

  • Hôtel Les Remparts

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    Just outside the old town centre on a busyish street, this simple stone hotel has to be one of the best deals in Sarlat. Rooms lack sparkle; simple…

  • Autour du Petit Paradis

    Avignon

    Live like a local in a 17th-century stone house converted into a small apartment-hotel. Scrupulously maintained, each has a kitchenette, ideal for…

  • Hôtel Continental

    Angers

    Wedged into a triangular corner building smack in the city centre, this ecologically certified, metro-style hotel has 25 rooms decked out with cosy…

  • Hôtel Le Mas de Castel

    Sarlat-la-Canéda

    This former farmhouse 3km south of town makes a delightful escape from the hectic hum of central Sarlat. Some of its 14 sunny rooms open to the flower…

  • Le Colombier de Cyrano et Roxane

    The Dordogne

    One of several sweet chambres d’hôte in Bergerac’s old town, this 16th-century blue-shuttered stone building has three colourful rooms and a flower-filled…

  • Hotel Saline Royale

    The Jura Mountains

    Befitting the clean lines of Arc-et-Senans' architectural masterpiece, Saline Royale, its 31 adjoining guest rooms are crisp and understated. Breakfast is…

  • Hôtel de la Plage

    Brittany

    Attractive, fresh rooms with modern bathrooms and an enviable location a stone's throw away from the beach make this one of the best deals in town…

  • Hôtel Deybach

    Alsace

    You are made to feel instantly welcome at family-run Hôtel Deybach, which has fresh, simple rooms with town or country views and a flowery garden for…

  • Hôtel du Louvre, a Hyatt Hotel

    Paris

    Reopened in mid-2018 after major renovations, the Hôtel du Louvre has a fabulous location, moments from the Palais Garnier opera house and the Louvre…

  • L'Atrium

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    A five-minute stroll east of the old town, L'Atrium is a reliable port of call in Valence, with comfortable rooms, attentive service, free parking and a…

  • Le Mas de la Beaume

    The Luberon

    This simple, homey chambre d'hôte is a very cosy option, with yellow paint-washed walls, bunches of dried lavender hanging from the ceiling and views over…

  • Hôtel du Tourisme

    Southern Corsica

    Perched on the hillside in the heart of the village, with panoramic views over the valley, this solid family-run option has 20 modern, comfortable rooms,…

  • Hôtel Du Guesclin

    Mont St-Michel

    One of the most affordable hotels on the Mont itself, the Hôtel Du Guesclin (geck-la) has 10 old-style rooms, five with priceless views of the bay. Not…

  • Le Grand Balcon

    Toulouse

    This well-run abode doesn't have 'large balconies' but what you'll get is crisp-at-the-edges and nicely laid-out rooms with excellent bedding and an ace…

  • Hôtel St-Germain des Prés

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Past guests at this plush tapestry-adorned, period-furnished hotel included writer Henry Miller. Its location, just up from the cafes and hubbub of place…

  • Camping du Mont St-Michel

    Mont St-Michel

    Located in La Caserne and putting you well within walking distance of Mont St-Michel, placing a tent here costs €15 for one person and €18 for two; in the…

  • Ibis Limoges Centre

    Limoges

    The central, tidy Ibis is an efficient spot to rest your head. Spotless, modern rooms are tucked into a renovated historic building right on the main…

  • Hôtel de la Tour

    Alsace

    Ensconced in a stylishly converted winery, this half-timbered hotel has quaint, comfy rooms, some with views of the Tour des Bouchers. Breakfast will set…

  • Hôtel d'Orléans

    Orléans

    Sleek and very contemporary, this impeccably maintained establishment, opened in 2014, has 19 rooms decorated in brown, beige, tan and white. All come…

  • Grand Hôtel Bristol

    Colmar

    Historic meets contemporary at the century-old Bristol, which sits opposite the train station. A marble staircase sweeps up to modern rooms and a spa…

  • Le Grand Hôtel

    Bayonne

    This historic building was once a convent, and now it's a hotel in the Mercure chain. Rooms are slick, and the lobby and public areas have a dash of…

  • Camping du Lauzart

    Parc National des Pyrénées

    Fifty-seven spacious sites pitched under the trees with full-blown mountain views, in a secluded spot just outside Lescun. There’s an on-site cafe and…

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