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…
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…
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…
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,…
The Luberon
Run by renowned hotelier Jocelyne Sibuet, this uber-luxurious Provençal bolthole oozes designer style from every corner, from the effortlessly elegant…
Grasse
This vine-covered, 18th-century chambre d’hôte 6km west of Grasse slumbers in the shade of century-old olive, jasmine, fig and orange trees. Soft natural…
Aix-en-Provence
Once a 15th-century Augustinian convent – the magnificent stone-vaulted lobby makes visible use of an earlier, 12th-century chapel – this charismatic…
L'Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes
Camargue
This classy resort-hotel fits perfectly into the lush Camargue wetlands 1.5km north of Stes-Maries, somehow unobtrusively blending in tennis courts, a spa…
Camargue
This smartly refurbished eco-sensitive hotel on the Étang des Launes manages to feel deliciously remote. Decoration is a very ‘now’ combination of local…
Côte d'Azur
The same seductive view, of the sea and the golden Îles d’Hyères, awaits you in each of the five carefully thought-out rooms (and from the infinity pool)…
Côte d'Azur
Thirteen kilometres south of Fréjus towards St-Tropez along the winding coast road, this family-run three-star sits on the rocks above its own quiet cove,…
Marseille
Sitting pretty between the quai des Belges and place Général de Gaulle, this well-maintained hotel rates as one of the old port’s top choices. Its rooms…
Nice
This charming but strangely shaped villa dates back to 1890, and it’s packed with period detail – gilded mirrors, fireplaces, cast-iron balconies and old…
Arles
It's hard to believe this former priory is in central Arles, it is so peaceful and secluded. It's all too easy to relax here amongst the manicured gardens…
Côte d'Azur
This fabulous 19th-century wine-producer’s mansion is for nature bods with a penchant for luxury. Sleep above the vines in a cabane perchée (tree house),…
Gorges du Verdon
The kind of pretty-as-a-picture French hotel that you thought just couldn't exist any more – shutters, pergolas, Provençal colours, verdant gardens and…
Arles
Down by the Rhône, this relaxed B&B offers three rustic-chic rooms, all named after spices, with admirable details like brass sinks, open-plan showers and…
Côte d'Azur
This rustic seaside house sits back off the sand. Ten humble rooms and five studios with kitchenettes open onto private little tabled terraces…
Intercontinental Marseille – Hôtel Dieu
Marseille
Occupying a heritage-listed 18th-century hospital, the Hôtel Dieu, the Intercontinental Marseille has a commanding position in Le Panier overlooking the…
The Luberon
Charm personified, this quintessential village auberge (country inn) on the main street has welcomed travellers since the 18th century and is a gorgeous…
Gorges du Verdon
This rural, vine-covered farmhouse is a real bargain, with five pleasant rooms and a lovely location deep in the countryside, 5km west of Moustiers on the…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
For peace and tranquillity, you can't really quibble with this cosy, ivy-covered farmhouse, surrounded by lovely gardens and a cracking pool. The rooms…
The Luberon
Hunkered at the bottom of the valley 2.5km below Buoux, surrounded by sheer cliffs, this lovely old inn feels remarkably secluded. It offers simple, TV…
Antibes
It's rare to find contemporary chic decor and a warm, professional welcome next to a city bus station, but La Place does it awfully well. Its 14 rooms are…
Nice
Generations of travellers have passed through Jean-Marie’s rambling 3rd-floor apartment, where all the rooms have been decorated with potted plants and…
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…
Cannes
For a taste of Cannes' celeb lifestyle, this indulgent stunner is hard to beat. Rooms are more like apartments, offering copious space, plus kitchenettes,…
Marseille
The creative, vintage-loving team at the Hôtel Edmond Rostand is behind this appealing, self-catering serviced accommodation on rue Paradis, rue Dragon…
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…
Nice
Crusted with curlicues, swashes and balconies, this magnificent belle-époque mansion looks like the architectural equivalent of a wedding cake. Despite…
Côte d'Azur
Well placed on the waterfront, between Roquebrune's urban attractions and the wilder shores of Cap Martin, this recently remodelled four-star hotel…
Côte d'Azur
At this attractive oasis 1km below St-Paul, friendly young hosts David and Jeannette welcome guests with three spacious, comfortable rooms and a grassy…
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…
Marseille
Morocco comes to Marseille at this stylish hotel, which takes its inspiration from the riads (traditional houses) of North Africa, all woven cushions,…
Nice
Location, location, location! Nice's best nightlife is right outside your door at this renovated corner hotel off place Garibaldi, bang in the heart of…
Marseille
Rooms at this enduring 1950s hotel are tastefully decorated with midrange simplicity, but the portside views are million-dollar. Breakfast can be…
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…
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…
Nice
A stone's throw from Nice-Ville train station, this trendy hostel-hotel hybrid offers a mix of dorms, doubles and a rooftop terrace suite. Rooms are done…
Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
Nice
This opulent edifice is spectacularly recessed behind the massive pillars of its majestic 1929 art-deco façade. Rooms are well-appointed (king-sized beds,…
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