Must-see hotels in Provence

  • Hôtel Mignon

    Avignon

    Cute by name and nature, this little hotel is a sweet place to stay. Its slightly faded rooms are good value and the location on Avignon's smartest…

  • La Cordière

    The Luberon

    In Lourmarin’s village centre, this character-rich house, built 1582, surrounds a tiny flower-bedecked courtyard, with adjoining summer kitchen for guests…

  • Hôtel Boquier

    Avignon

    It sits on a rather shabby side street, but the owners' infectious enthusiasm and the colourful rooms at this small hotel compensate; try for themed rooms…

  • Hôtel le Palais

    The Luberon

    Don't go expecting many luxuries at this bargain-basement hotel above a pizza restaurant – but if price is more important than frills, it's a decent…

  • Le Calendal

    Arles

    Hotel, spa and restaurant, this cosy bolthole opposite the Théâtre Antique has bright rooms and an inviting stone-walled garden. Breakfast is a buffet in…

  • Hôtel Sainte-Anne

    The Luberon

    This pretty little hotel occupies a 19th-century house just outside the old town centre. Rooms aren't huge, but they're attractively appointed with a mix…

  • Mas St-Joseph

    Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

    This converted farmhouse sits atop a wooded hillside 14km north of Ganagobie. Wood beams and stone walls make the whitewashed rooms feel extra special,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Grand Hotel de la Gare

    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,…

  • Les Passiflores

    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…

  • Grand Hotel

    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 –…

  • Le Belvédère Hôtel

    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)…

  • Hôtel Méditerranée

    Camargue

    This whitewashed cottage hotel, festooned with an abundance of flower pots and just steps from the sea, is truly a steal. Its 14 rooms – three with their…

  • Camping Le Clos du Rhône

    Camargue

    Right by the beach (yet lavishly embellished with an onshore water park), this large and well-equipped campground sports a range of accommodation options:…

  • Le Mas de Foncaudette

    The Luberon

    A friendly base on the edge of Lourmarin, in a colourful 16th-century farmhouse surrounding a fig-shaded central courtyard. Rooms are cosy and feminine:…

  • Hôtel Aquabella

    Aix-en-Provence

    Attached to Aix’s thermal spa, this four-star hotel knows how to pamper: rates include access to the Sensory spa, with a Finnish sauna, two hammams …

  • Hôtel La Caravelle

    Aix-en-Provence

    On the southern side of the Mazarin luarter, this friendly family-run hotel represents super value in Aix – the rates hardly vary, making it a real…

  • Le Clos des Arômes

    Cassis

    If you’re keen to save some centimes, this old-fashioned hotel just five minutes' stroll from the waterfront is a decent bet. It’s set around a lovely…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse

    Arles

    Modern, shiny and neat, this efficient if uninspiring hostel's drawcard is its location, 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. The usual Fédération Unie…

  • Hôtel L’Escale

    Camargue

    This simple 10-room hotel is a real bargain, offering some of the cheapest rooms anywhere in the Camargue – and while it might not be luxurious, the…

  • Hôtel Sylvabelle

    Marseille

    Cheap, cheerful and a touch tatty, this hostel-hotel is a well-located option for the budget-conscious. You get what you pay for: the dorms and doubles…

  • Hôtel Hermès

    Marseille

    This simple indie hotel is far from Marseille's most glamorous, but it does have a lot to offer: a great location just off the Vieux Port; a fine rooftop…

  • Salin de Badon Gîte

    Camargue

    True birders must not miss a night in Salin de Badon's gîte, a cottage with 20 beds over seven rooms. There's a kitchen, toilet, solar electricity and…

  • Domaine des Finets

    The Luberon

    Four cute cottages, tinted orange like the rest of Roussillon, and surrounded by grassy lawns. They’re rustic in style, and all have self-contained…

  • Camping City

    Arles

    On the road to Marseille, 1.5km southeast of town, Camping City is the closest campground to Arles. Bike hire and laundry facilities are available, and…

  • Domaine du Petit Lac

    Gorges du Verdon

    Large, activity-oriented campsite on the shores of Lac Ste-Croix; also has wooden chalets and mobile homes. There's usually a two-night or four-night…

  • Hôtel Paul

    Aix-en-Provence

    On the edge of Vieil Aix, this faded hotel is hardly luxurious, but it’s a bit of a bargain as long as you can put up with the no-frills decor. There’s a…

  • L’Hermitage de St-Antoine

    Camargue

    Directly across from the town's stout northern bastion, this pocket-sized chambre d’hôte has four artfully appointed rooms, one with a small private…

  • Hôtel Little Palace

    Toulon

    The over-the-top, Italian-inspired decor is slightly risible and the lighting could be nicer, but Little Palace is well run, friendly and has 23 great…

  • Camping Bagatelle

    Avignon

    A family-friendly campsite that's shaded and just 20 minutes' walk from the city centre on an adjacent small island in the Rhône.

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