Reims
The cathedral bells are your wake-up call at this sweet and simple B&B. Rooms are immaculate and old-fashioned, with stripy wallpaper, heavy wood…
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The Dordogne
The nearest campground to Les Eyzies, just west of town beside the river. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, laundry and grocery. There are also small…
Limoges
Swanky contemporary studio apartments fill this townhouse near the train station. Bathrooms are spacious, linens are of high quality, and the kitchenettes…
Orléans
Two charming rooms, each with space for up to four people, are available in a Renaissance-era building. Eugénie's welcome is warm, and breakfasts are…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Originally part of Sarlat’s city wall, this rambling hotel with a sunny terrace has rooms jammed along creaky corridors. Superior and family rooms are…
Yonne
In tranquil countryside 9km south of Vézelay, this former mill has cosy rooms, a swimming pool, extensive grounds along a stream and nearby walking paths.
Strasbourg
A 10-minute stroll north of the centre, this revamped hotel has bright and spacious rooms with above-par perks such as flat-screen TVs and free wi-fi.
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A haven of tranquillity, this simple hotel has friendly staff and a perfect location in the gorgeous stone-walled heart of the village of Mirmande.
The Dordogne
Impeccably designed antique-filled rooms fill a pretty ancient townhouse in Issegeac’s centre. Take your tea in its rose-filled courtyard.
Yonne
Eighteen spotless, practical rooms at the foot of the hill afford views of either the valley or the village. Breakfast costs €9.50 extra.
Hôtel d'Europe et d'Angleterre
Burgundy
This grand old dame of a riverfront hotel is Mâcon's best city-centre option, with three-star amenities and suites overlooking the Saône.
Parc National des Pyrénées
A sweet gîte in a converted Lescun barn, set in its own delightful flower-filled garden. The owner runs guided walks.
St-Tropez
This elegant town house with a lush central courtyard is decked out along luxe Indian themes. Swan about like a raja.
Brittany
This campground is close to the beach, about 2km west of Plage de l'Écluse, with direct access to another beach.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Supremely luxurious rooms in a 19th-century mansion, with a price tag to match. It’s 400m north of the centre.
Camping Municipal Les Cent Vignes
Beaune
A flowery, well-equipped campground 700m north of the centre.
La Rochelle
For a two-star budget joint, you won't do worse than a well-tended, functional room at Hôtel de Paris. Its location on a pedestrian road – peppered with…
La Rochelle
A sweeping staircase of polished wood leads up to 19 functional rooms, some with exposed-stone walls, at this good-value budget hotel inside an 18th…
Auvergne
Friendly and no-frills, the Dyke is named for a volcanic pillar (though the owners are well acquainted with the term's English-language inference). Its 15…
Honfleur
Well situated just 400m southeast of the Vieux Bassin, this anonymous and functional 63-room chain hotel has the cheapest beds in town – we mention it…
Auvergne
Bright and clean, this hostel offers great value for its prime position below the cathedral. Dorms sleep three to nine people; there are facilities for…
St-Jean de Luz
With its scarlet timbers and shutters, this tall townhouse is typical of the architecture in St-Jean de Luz. The rooms are split into three categories:…
Paris
Close to the Seine and Eiffel Tower just beyond, this classical five-star hotel on prestigious av Montaigne is surrounded by the luxury fashion houses of…
Toulon
Station hotels can be hit-and-miss in France, but this pleasant little place is a cut above the norm. It’s clean and modern, with plain white rooms,…
Perpignan
Perpignan’s modern, well-run HI-affiliated hostel has a handy location just north of Parc de la Pépinière, 300m west of the bus station. Single-sex dorms…
Carcassonne
Well removed from the tourist bustle, 3.2km east of the Cité Médiévale in Montlegun, this 18th-century maison de maître (master’s house) has five huge…
Chantilly
Part of the Best Western chain, this modern 57-room hotel has an unbeatable location five minutes’ walk from the train station and restaurants. Cheaper…
Perpignan
Although the building is blocky and modern, the huge, breezy rooms here have elegant upholstered furniture, terracotta floors and table lamps. The large…
Nîmes
You'll go giddy over the exuberant, ever-so-slightly OTT interior of this 18th-century maison bourgeoise (stately house) with 14 rooms. It’s dripping with…
The Luberon
Quiet and friendly, this chambre d’hôte is hidden in the hamlet of Les Huguets, 4km south of Roussillon. Spotless rooms are decorated with pretty…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
With its shuttered frontage and rambling corridors, this town-centre hotel just downhill from Forcalquier's main square is a classic of its type –…
St-Tropez
Hôtel Byblos remains a perennial favourite among Hollywood A-listers, who come for the exclusive atmosphere, uphill from the more 'mixed' parts of St…
La Rochelle
La Rochelle's only five-star hotel is tucked elegantly beneath centuries-old stone arches on a busy shopping street. Its 56 rooms are arguably fancy, with…
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Plain but perfectly clean, this hub for hikers, bikers and skiers is well situated on Murat's main road, a five-minute walk south of the historic centre…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Warmed by a log fire in winter, this four-star inn is a solid choice for traditionalists seeking an excellent location and impeccable service. The country…
Paris
Location is the big draw of this vast hotel, which is situated in a bulls-eye position next to the Forum des Halles shopping mall/transport hub (the top…
Montpellier
For extended stays, Smart Living offers self-catering apartments around the city. Apartments vary in size, style and location, from the slate-floored VIP…
Arles
Prim, plain and proper, this straightforward hotel has some of the most reasonable rates in town (it's equidistant from the station and the town centre)…
St-Jean Pied de Port
In the same hands for generations – and with a suitably old-fashioned feel – this is the only hotel proper inside the walled town. It's in a typical Béarn…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Renovated in a minimalist, contemporary style, this hotel has a fantastic location off place de la République. Regardless of what you think about the…
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