Must-see hotels in France

  • Hotel Westminster

    Paris

    At this Parisian classic, 80% of the rooms are decorated in historical styles (Louis XV and Louis XVI to Napoleon III and Regency), with richly patterned…

  • Le Grand Monarque

    Chartres

    With teal-blue shutters gracing its 1779 façade, a lovely stained-glass ceiling and a treasure trove of period furnishings, old B&W photos and knick…

  • Maison Bréguet

    Paris

    Local creatives were involved in the evolution of this former factory turned five-star property: artists' works hang on the walls, writers selected the…

  • Couvent des Minimes

    Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    This medieval convent has been turned into one of Provence's most indulgent country retreats courtesy of the luxury Occitane brand. It's a no-expense…

  • Hôtel SY Les Glycines

    Yonne

    Named for the wisteria that cascades over the front terrace, this lovingly renovated 18th-century house near the hilltop offers 13 rooms in various…

  • Le Clos Raymi

    Épernay

    Staying at this atmospheric place is like being a personal guest of Monsieur Chandon of Champagne fame, who occupied this luxurious townhouse over a…

  • Hôtel du Petit Moulin

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    A bakery at the time of Henri IV, this 17-room hotel was designed from head to toe by French designer Christian Lacroix. Choose from medieval and rococo…

  • Terrass" Hôtel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Enjoy one of the finest bird's-eye views of Paris from the rooftop bar of this historic 1911 hotel, which received a stunning designer makeover just over…

  • Inter-Hôtel des Princes

    Chambéry

    This dapper family hotel is one of the oldest in town, squirrelled away in a 1471-built convent that once guarded the Shroud of Turin. Rooms feel…

  • Le Chastel Montaigu

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Feel like a true seigneur (lord) wandering around the terraces and spiral staircases of this fairy-tale castle on its own private 600m-high hilltop,11km…

  • Hôtel Joséphine

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Life's a cabaret at this novel, four-star boutique address in Pigalle. Named after 1920s cabaret star Josephine Baker, the hotel has 41 rooms with richly…

  • Hospice de France

    The Pyrenees

    Set high in the mountains some 12km southeast of Bagnères de Luchon, the Hospice de France has been welcoming travellers since the 17th century. Today,…

  • L'Illwald

    Alsace

    Serenely set against the wooded backdrop of the Illwald nature reserve, this charmingly rustic, half-timbered farmhouse harbours warm-hued rooms furnished…

  • Hôtel Paradis

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Soft cream-coloured sofas and design books grace the stylish ground-floor lounge at this three-star hotel in the increasingly fashionable 10e. Stylishly…

  • Hôtel Vauban

    The Jura Mountains

    Hosts Guy and Marie have turned Hôtel Vauban into a home away from home for travellers passing through. More than 200 whimsical oil paintings by local…

  • Chalet-Hôtel Hermitage

    Chamonix

    Family-run since 1920, this grande dame of the Chamonix accommodation scene uplifts its guests with leafy gardens, a well-chosen breakfast banquet (€18)…

  • Le Quatorze

    Amiens

    Laure offers the perfect B&B experience 1.5km southeast of the train station in the Quartier Anglais (English Quarter). The five rooms are full of old…

  • Hôtel Régina

    Paris

    In the Louvre's former royal stables, this Second Empire property was built in 1824 and opened as a hotel in 1900 for the Exposition Universelle (World…

  • 5 Terres Hotel & Spa

    Alsace

    A 16th-century half-timbered house has undergone a dramatic transformation to become this slick boutique spa hotel. The rooms are a clever fusion of old …

  • Résidence Charles Quint

    Besançon

    Slumbering behind the cathedral, in the shade of the citadel, this discreetly grand 18th-century town house has double rooms with period furniture and…

  • La Villa Haute Corniche

    Alsace

    On a tremendously scenic perch above Obernai, with views of the Vosges and Alsace plains, this B&B has a boutiquey feel thanks to owner Anthony’s…

  • L'Assiette Champenoise

    Reims

    Occupying a stout mansion, this five-star pad is often fully booked with gastronomes, here for the three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Modern-minimalist…

  • Hôtel Genovese

    Bonifacio

    Built into Bonifacio's northern ramparts, just west of the historic core, this ultra-cool hotel is hard to resist. Its rooftop swimming pool and bijou…

  • Bastide de Gordes

    The Luberon

    Impeccably restored, this deluxe hotel is one of the Luberon's star turns, from the boater-wearing bellboys through to the beamed lobby stuffed with…

  • Artelit

    Lyon

    Run by Lyonnais photographer Frédéric Jean, the three spacious tower rooms and self-catering apartment of this delightful chambre d'hôte have centuries of…

  • Hôtel Fabric

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Honouring its industrial heritage as a 19th-century textile factory, four-star Hôtel Fabric has steely pillars propping up the red-brick lounge area with…

  • Hôtel Thérèse

    Paris

    From the same people who brought you the Left Bank’s lovely Hotel Verneuil, the Thérèse is ideal for those with a fetish for Japanese food – this chic…

  • Hôtel Ermitage

    St-Tropez

    Well, if you really want to hang with the jet set, the hip Hermitage is your kind of place. Self-consciously retro, the decor draws inspiration from St…

  • Du Coté de Chez Anne

    Strasbourg

    A dash of boutique style on Strasbourg's leafy northeastern fringes, this half-timbered farmhouse sits in flower-strewn gardens and conceals gorgeous…

  • L'Aunette Cottage

    Île-de-France

    Situated 2.5km northeast of Senlis, charming L'Aunette has 14 rustic-contemporary rooms with stone walls, exposed beams and hardwood or glazed-tiled…

  • Hotel Le Cavendish

    Cannes

    With its rotunda rooms and Napoleon III–era architecture, this grand dame of a hotel can't fail to impress. It's classic in style – plenty of taffeta,…

  • La Colombe d’Or

    Côte d'Azur

    This world-famous inn could double as the Fondation Maeght’s annexe: the 'Golden Dove' was party HQ for dozens of 20th-century artists (Chagall, Braque,…

  • La Ferme Modele

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    About 20km east of Villar-les-Dombes, you'll find this delightful rural lodging option. Pierre Massie has converted a 19th-century farm into a rustic B&B,…

  • Hôtel Saluces

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Formerly a 17th-century manor house, Hôtel Saluces has been restored with a simple yet refined touch. Each of its eight spacious rooms has unique features…

  • James Boutique Hotel

    Colmar

    A sassy newcomer to Colmar's sleeping scene, this boutique hotel is a two-minute stroll north of the historic centre. The decor is nouveau-chic, with…

  • La Bastide de Marie

    The Luberon

    Run by renowned hotelier Jocelyne Sibuet, this uber-luxurious Provençal bolthole oozes designer style from every corner, from the effortlessly elegant…

  • Grand Barrail

    St-Émilion

    Grand doesn't even begin to describe this immense five-star chateau-hotel, built in 1850, with its 46 antique-dressed rooms, spa, stone-flagged heated…

  • Auberge du Ripailleur

    Auvergne

    At this cheerful inn in tiny Dore-l'Église, restful, wooden-floored rooms overlook a 12th-century church. It's worth getting breakfast (€7) or opting for…

  • Vignoble Klur

    Alsace

    Specialising in organic, biodynamic wines, family-run Vignoble Klur is a relaxed choice for tastings, Alsatian cookery classes and vineyard walks. The…

  • Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Behind a classic cream-coloured Haussmannian façade, this contemporary hotel wraps itself seductively around a central atrium. State-of-the-art oak floors…

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