Must-see hotels in Provence

  • Le Mas Perréal

    The Luberon

    Surrounded by vineyards, lavender fields and cherry orchards, on a vast 7-hectare property outside St-Saturnin-lès-Apt, this farmhouse B&B offers a choice…

  • Decoh

    Marseille

    The creative, vintage-loving team at the Hôtel Edmond Rostand is behind this appealing, self-catering serviced accommodation on rue Paradis, rue Dragon…

  • La Bouscatière

    Gorges du Verdon

    If you really want to be in the middle of Moustiers, then book in at this regal B&B inside one of the village's tall, 18th-century houses, built by a…

  • Le Domaine Saint Jean

    The Luberon

    This old farmstead in St-Saturnin-lès-Apt still has a pleasingly rural vibe – its rustic gîtes and B&B farmhouse are set around a courtyard that still has…

  • Le Ryad

    Marseille

    Morocco comes to Marseille at this stylish hotel, which takes its inspiration from the riads (traditional houses) of North Africa, all woven cushions,…

  • Hotel Bellevue

    Marseille

    Rooms at this enduring 1950s hotel are tastefully decorated with midrange simplicity, but the portside views are million-dollar. Breakfast can be…

  • Mas de la Régalade

    The Luberon

    Not a chambre d'hôte, but a chambre d'amis (room with friends), apparently – and this four-room farmhouse is certainly a welcoming place. Each room has…

  • Mas du Verdon

    Gorges du Verdon

    It's well worth heading a little east of town (1.5km to be precise) to find this attractive B&B, on a hillock with views over the Verdon's banks. It’s…

  • Hôtel du Musée

    Arles

    In a sensitively preserved 16th- to 17th-century building, this impeccable hotel has 28 peaceful rooms decorated with simple, high-quality furnishings, a…

  • Gîte de la Baume

    Gorges du Verdon

    What a cracking retreat this is, 9km north of Castellane. It's a friendly auberge (country inn) that offers surprisingly smart rooms (nearly all with some…

  • Hôtel Cardinal

    Aix-en-Provence

    Pleasantly removed from the hustle of central Aix, yet close enough to walk to most sights, this 18th-century Mazarin quarter hotel is surprisingly…

  • La Bouquière

    The Luberon

    On a side road off the D149, surrounded by orchards and vineyards, this rural hideaway has three country-charming rooms with a mishmash of rustic antiques…

  • Hôtel Saint-Christophe

    Aix-en-Provence

    The Saint-Christophe is a proper hotel, with a big lobby, a central location, original artwork by Provençal painter Marcel Arnaud gracing the walls and an…

  • Mas de Cink

    The Luberon

    Apartments evocatively blend northern contemporary cool with earthy Provençal comfort in this sprawling old farmhouse and barn. All have fully equipped…

  • Chambre avec Vue

    The Luberon

    Half posh B&B, half art gallery, this lovingly renovated 16th-century townhouse on the edge of Saignon’s cobbled centre is run by art enthusiasts Kamila…

  • Hôtel Cézanne

    Aix-en-Provence

    This striking design hotel acknowledges Aix' painterly pedigree with a life-sized Cézanne figure, abstract sculptures and huge panels of modern art. The…

  • Le Jas de Gordes

    The Luberon

    This sumptuous B&B manages to pull off a tricky balance between contemporary style and traditional architecture, with delightful, feminine rooms…

  • Le Bastide du Jas

    The Luberon

    Beams, stone floors, an orchard and a cracking restaurant make this lovely B&B an enormously attractive stay. The 18th-century farmhouse has been…

  • Péniche Le Hasard

    Avignon

    Avast, landlubbers: how about spending a night on a riverboat? This lovingly restored péniche bobs on the river about 2km from the old town. Two rooms…

  • Hôtel La Résidence du Vieux Port

    Marseille

    Externally as attractive as a multistorey car park, this portside hotel scores big on interior design and views. Its rooms are self-consciously retro –…

  • Hôtel Arlatan

    Arles

    The heated swimming pool, pretty garden and plush antique-decorated rooms are just some of the things going for this hotel; others include a setting…

  • Hôtel de l'Amphithéâtre

    Arles

    This elegant address across from the amphitheatre is quite a bargain: the standard of design here far outreaches the reasonable price tag. Antiques, rugs,…

  • Le Colbert

    Avignon

    One of several hotels on a shaded side street off rue de la République, this pleasant, old-fashioned hotel has 15 rooms decked out in art posters and…

  • Clos de la Glycine

    The Luberon

    You’re paying a hefty premium for the view at this attractive hotel in the middle of Roussillon – but, boy, what a view! Rooms overlook your choice of…

  • Bergerie La Beaudine

    Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    A quietly stylish B&B, with five rooms and a self-contained gîte, all decorated in colourful style. The lavender-blue La Béruguette and two-bedroom Sous…

  • La Banasterie

    Avignon

    Heritage meets contemporary at this B&B, offering five spacious rooms in a building behind the Palais des Papes. It's stylish, and there are treats like…

  • Hôtel de l'Horloge

    Avignon

    A refined choice: a spacious and well-run hotel in a lovely building near the town hall (and its clock, hence the name), handily placed just off Avignon's…

  • Clos de Rohan

    The Luberon

    There are just two L-shaped suites at this farmhouse B&B, so you're assured of privacy. They're decorated with a light, feminine touch – dried lavender,…

  • Hôtel Cassitel

    Cassis

    This Interhotel is all about location – you’re right on Cassis' photogenic harbour-front, with clanking boats and port-side restaurants spread out beneath…

  • Vertigo Saint-Charles

    Marseille

    This snappy boutique hostel kisses dodgy bunks and hospital-like decor goodbye. Here it’s ‘hello’ to vintage posters, a designer chrome kitchen,…

  • Cassis Hostel

    Cassis

    On the hill above town, this small hostel is a very pleasant place for budgeteers, with two dorms (one six-bed, one four-bed) and a couple of doubles…

  • Villa Monticelli

    Marseille

    English-speaking host Sébastien is passionate about Marseille, and the five exquisite chambres d’hôte in his beautifully-restored villa are worth the…

  • Le Limas

    Avignon

    This chic B&B in an 18th-century townhouse, like something out of Vogue Living, is everything designers strive for when mixing old and new: a state-of-the…

  • La Pyramide

    The Luberon

    A cute little country B&B, set around a delightful walled garden with its own natural spring. Rooms feel old-fashioned, but they’re cosy and clean. There…

  • Hotel Central

    Avignon

    As its name suggests, this efficient hotel is right in the heart of things, smack bang beside the main thoroughfare of rue de la République. It's modern…

  • Gîte de Chasteuil

    Gorges du Verdon

    Around 12km west of Castellane, this excellent-value chambre d’hôte run by Nancy and Pascal resides in a former schoolhouse with gorgeous mountain views…

  • Les Terrasses du Luberon

    The Luberon

    This house on the edge of Bonnieux makes maximum use of its hillside location to provide panoramic views, best appreciated with something ice-cold next to…

  • La Magnanerie

    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';…

  • Nouvel Hôtel du Commerce

    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,…

  • Le Clos du Buis

    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…

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