The Best French Riviera Boutique Hotels

with its magnificent Belle Époque façade, this landmark hotel has its own private beach and pier, along with elegance and top class service

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

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

a 1920s Niçoise-style villa, in the Baumettes by the Musée des Beaux-Arts, has a homely ambience, light, airy rooms and a garden oasis

on the Promenade des Anglais, a palatial hotel - a legendary symbol of Nice - offers opulently classic rooms and suites and impeccable service

a romantic château surrounded by vineyards and forest offers an unforgettable stay in elegant rooms, with epicurean regional dining

Belle Époque villa in a quiet, elevated setting overlooking the city and Baie des Anges, many of the refined bedrooms have scenic views

a former private villa, set in a garden of palm and century-old olive trees, retains a relaxed, homely atmosphere and is stylish throughout

scenic views of the ancient hilltop village can be enjoyed at this 18th-century former farmhouse; bedrooms come furnished with antiques

in a pretty village, a fine hotel set in old abbey buildings has a gourmet restaurant in a vaulted dining room and spacious, elegant rooms

a Provençal-style house with smart interiors, bedrooms have a modern Art Deco feel, and a spacious and floral patio with outside bar

Belle Époque style hotel set in a large garden with pine and palm trees, there are grand public spaces and spacious, bright bedrooms

1890s Belle Époque villa brimming with period detail, marble staircase, fireplaces, cast-iron balconies, and rooms decorated "à la francaise"

a Provençale mansion hotel in a medieval village between Nice and Cannes offers elegant rooms and a much-praised buffet breakfast

near an historic little Provençale town, surrounded by vineyards, a luxury hotel offering wine tasting, gourmet regional cuisine and leisure facilities

a strikingly designed hotel, at the heart of a private coastal resort, has calming, sea view bedrooms, 2 restaurants and relaxing facilities

elegant period property, built 1891, just two minutes from the sea, the décor is quirky throughout and the rooms are simple and individual

a beautiful 1930s hotel, visited by famous poets, artists and politicians, retains its charm and offers attentive service and private beach access

in the heart of the medieval village beloved by artists, a luxurious hotel in a 16th century house has charming, romantically-furnished rooms

character, 1930s Provençal-style villa retains original charm, tiled floors, beamed ceilings, French windows, and has cosy, traditional style rooms