The Best French Mid-Range Hotels

a pretty house in a typical Provençale village 12 miles from the Mediterranean features both a bistrot and a fine dining restaurant

hotel and restaurant in two pretty village houses earns high praise for the charming rooms and the exceptionally good cuisine

between the town centre and beach, a relaxed hotel with simple, contemporary rooms and restaurant - gastronomic, Michelin star dining

an elegant 18th century house, tucked away behind sturdy wooden gates, is now a boutique hotel with sunny and bright rooms and suites

in a quiet cobblestone street near the Latin Quarter, a boutique hotel exuding Parisian chic, with designer rooms, and a flowery courtyard

set in a 17th century building, on the Île Saint-Louis, retains original features - exposed beams, stone walls - and has stylish, cosy bedrooms

small hotel where the original charm of a Provençal farmhouse blend with modern comforts and relaxing facilities including a lagoon pool

close to the old town and shops on Avenue Jean-Médecin, an vibrant aparthotel with vintage decorated studios equipped with a kitchenette

perfectly positioned to enjoy Saint-Germain's boutiques, cafés and brasseries and offers stylish and relaxing rooms decorated in soft hues

away from the hustle and bustle of central Cannes, yet 15 minutes away on foot, a hotel with bright, eclectic décor and themed bedrooms

this charming hotel in the historic quarter of Bayeux was once an 18th century post office and now has smart rooms and a fine restaurant

tucked away from the hustle and bustle, a typical Niçoise maison has been updated with bright, modern rooms set around a shady courtyard

high review scores for friendly hospitality at this charming hotel near the beach, with well-equipped rooms renovated in a chic neo-industrial style

a unique hotel formed of a 17th century residence, well-presented rooms - some cave rooms carved into rock - and an indoor/outdoor pool

exquisite 18th century residences, set around an inner courtyard, where classic elegance and character abound, there is also a floral garden

a charming residence at the heart of the pretty hilltop village features distinctive rooms decorated with family antiques and a quality restaurant

the Napoleonic style of the rooms and suites - fabric wall coverings, antique furniture - reflect the elegant setting opposite the Panthéon

a former abbey transformed into a relaxing and intimate hotel where 900 years of history blend effortlessly with today's modern comforts

a 19th-century manor house, in the Cannes heights, is an oasis of calm and relaxation with Provençal gardens, a small lake and scenic views

set in two classic 19th century villas, one directly overlooking the beach, a buzzy, informal air pervades and there are nautical themed rooms