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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Alsace
Serenely set against the wooded backdrop of the Illwald nature reserve, this charmingly rustic, half-timbered farmhouse harbours warm-hued rooms furnished…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Reims
Occupying a stout mansion, this five-star pad is often fully booked with gastronomes, here for the three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Modern-minimalist…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Strasbourg
A dash of boutique style on Strasbourg's leafy northeastern fringes, this half-timbered farmhouse sits in flower-strewn gardens and conceals gorgeous…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
The Luberon
Run by renowned hotelier Jocelyne Sibuet, this uber-luxurious Provençal bolthole oozes designer style from every corner, from the effortlessly elegant…
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…
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…
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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