The Best South of France Boutique Hotels

luxury hotel in tranquil, hillside gardens, with sublime Mediterranean views from the terraces and elegant, light-filled rooms and suites

on the hilltop of a Provençale mountain town, a charming medieval château features a gourmet restaurant on a terrace with scenic views

an historic restored château in a medieval village features ornate rooms in Louis XIII style, and magnificent views of the Cote d'Azur

set on a hillside, an iconic hotel favoured by the St Tropez set, is now luxuriously renovated; travel to the private beach in a Rolls Royce

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

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

savour the glamour and gourmet dining at this charming Art Deco-style hotel in a beautiful setting on the waterfront with marvellous views

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

in a mountain village at the gateway to the magnificent Gorges du Verdon, a luxurious retreat in an historic bastide with scenic views

between picturesque Cassis and Les Calanques, with majestic views, a glamorous hotel - past guests include Edith Piaf and Winston Churchill

a beautiful wine-producing village in northern Provence is the setting for a fine mansion hotel providing elegant luxury and magnificent views

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

Art Deco and contemporary elegance blend together at this rejuvenated 1930s hotel; head to the rooftop pool and bar for scenic vistas

reviewers heap praise on this historic hotel in the Luberon's most celebrated village, especially for the sunset views and pampering facilities

Provençal-style house perched on the heights of Grasse offers comfy, traditional style rooms, gastronomic dining and a terrace with views

the ski slopes and Briançon's historic centre are easily accessible from this characterful 19th century hotel with spacious, renovated rooms

a traditional mansion in a shaded garden with a spacious terrace affording scenic views; the calming bedrooms come in a Provençal-style

a collection of ancient houses at the top of a hilltop village facing Mont Ventoux is now a gorgeous rural retreat with two gourmet restaurants

in Castellane, the gateway to the Verdon Gorge, a former coaching inn has been transformed to offer calm and spacious rooms and a relaxing pool

Provençal bastide tastefully updated to offer luxurious comfort in the elegant and contemporary bedrooms, as well as relaxing facilities

a wine estate with elegant accommodation - Provençal rooms, suites, apartments - set amidst the vines, near the cellar and dining venues

charming inn has beautifully presented rooms decorated in Provençal tones, and a restaurant with a vine covered terrace and scenic views

perched in a picturesque, rocky cove - reached via 87 steps - a restaurant and bar with simple, beach-shack style rooms and apartments

a Provençal-style villa with views of the Château Grimaldi, sea and mountains; bedrooms are decorated in soft tones and have scenic views

a charming farmhouse with top review scores, especially for its beautiful setting, with mountain views all around, even from the swimming pool

a village house in the heart of charming, hill-top Le Castellet, updated in a contemporary style but retains original character and scenic views

a stone farmhouse, on a hillside of olive and pine trees, with scenic views; chic Provençal bedrooms have independent access and a terrace

200 year-old Provençal farmhouse beautifully restored to retain original character whilst offering the upmost comfort and relaxing facilities