Chateau Eza
Éze
an historic restored château in a medieval village features ornate rooms in Louis XIII style, and magnificent views of the Cote d'Azur
Hotel Astria
Le Lavandou
Provençal style hotel, on the rocky shoreline moments from St-Clair Beach; cosy, air-conditioned rooms, most with independent entrance
Hotel Club Port La Galère
Théoule-sur-Mer
a strikingly designed hotel, at the heart of a private coastal resort, has calming, sea view bedrooms, 2 restaurants and relaxing facilities
Hotel Miramar
Monaco
small hotel, just 14 rooms with sea-themed décor, overlooking Port Hercule; in summer yacht watch at breakfast from the roof top terrace
Hotel Lido Beach
Hyères
beach hotel with simple bedrooms, individually decorated with antique furniture and natural materials; in the restaurant, local produce is served
Hotel de Charme Brise Marine
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
a 19th century Italianate villa, with a pretty façade, set in a floral garden facing the sea; take breakfast on the terrace for scenic views
Hotel Les Alizés
Cavalaire-sur-Mer
a family-run hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, individually styled, a restaurant, gourmet creperie, bar and a shop selling local products
Maison de la Marine
Cagnes-sur-Mer
a seafront bistro, menu based around the local daily catch and local producers, offers spacious and contemporary rooms or a family suite