Must-see hotels in Provence & the Côte d'Azur

  • Hôtel Le Mistral

    Cannes

    For super-pricey Cannes, this little three-star offers amazing value. The 10 rooms are small but decked out in flattering red and plum tones – Privilege…

  • Hôtel La Jabotte

    Antibes

    Just 150m inland from Plage de la Salis and 2km south of the old town towards Cap d'Antibes, this pretty little hideaway makes a cosy base. Hot pinks,…

  • 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,…

  • Ferme Ladouceur

    Côte d'Azur

    Have breakfast beneath a fig tree at this lovely chambre d’hôte, housed in a 19th-century bastide (country house). The rustic restaurant (menu including…

  • 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…

  • B Lodge Hôtel

    St-Tropez

    Just downhill from the Citadelle, this swanky design pad looks oldish from the outside, but inside it’s a model modern hotel: minimalist furniture,…

  • 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…

  • La Bastide de Saint-Tropez

    St-Tropez

    Staying at La Bastide de Saint-Tropez is like living in your own sprawling country villa. Rooms are centred on a lovely pool, there's a shuttle to whisk…

  • Colette

    Cannes

    Right opposite the swish train station, this zingy little hotel makes a great Cannes choice. Rooms are imaginative and fun, and full of interesting…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Le Relais du Postillon

    Antibes

    This stone-walled former coaching hotel has a great location opposite a small park and square on the edge of the old town. Rooms are rather charming,…

  • 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,…

  • Hôtel Solara

    Nice

    With a fantastic location on pedestrianised rue de France, small personal fridges for that evening glass of rosé, and sensational terraces on half the…

  • Le 2

    Côte d'Azur

    This ‘bed and bistro,’ as it’s tagged itself, is a welcome addition to staid Vence. Nicolas and his family have turned this medieval townhouse into a hip…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Domaine Pins Paul

    Èze

    Swimming in the panoramic pool of the Domaine Pins Paul comes complete with views of the sea and Èze village. Rooms in the grand Provençal bastide …

  • 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 Villa St-Hubert

    Nice

    This two-star in a blue-shuttered villa north of the train station offers good value for money. It's closer to the centre than you might think at first…

  • 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 La Villa Patricia

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    What a charmer this little hotel is, five minutes from the beaches. The 10 rooms, though small, have lots of character – colourful fabrics on the bed,…

  • Hôtel Riviera

    Côte d'Azur

    A breath of fresh air, this tasteful two-star hotel with wrought-iron balconies and a hibiscus-laden summer patio perfect for breakfasting is hard to…

  • 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…

  • La Vigneraie 1860

    Côte d'Azur

    This simple caravan and campground just off Plage de Pampelonne offers one of the few ways to live cheaply and still get a chance to hang out in one of…

  • Hôtel L’Aréna

    Côte d'Azur

    One of Fréjus' fanciest options, a traditional family hotel bedecked in Provençal decor complete with garden, pool and upmarket restaurant. The duplexes…

  • 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,…

  • Hôtel Lemon

    Menton

    Hôtel Lemon sits in an attractive 19th-century villa with a pretty garden, opposite a school. Its spacious minimalist rooms are decked out in shades of…

  • 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…

  • Pan Deï Palais

    St-Tropez

    This elegant town house with a lush central courtyard is decked out along luxe Indian themes. Swan about like a raja.

  • 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…

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