The Best South of France Boutique Hotels

in a peaceful setting near the coast, a charming house in gardens offers individually-designed rooms and lodges and pampering leisure facilities

a fine period residence in vineyards, with a majestic avenue of palm trees leading to a private beach, offers luxurious comfort and dining

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

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

a sophisticated hotel - a former château - in the rustic setting of a Catalan spa village, offers sumptuous rooms and inventive cuisine

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

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

an iconic jet set destination since the 1930s, later visited by Brigitte Bardot, this ultra-chic hotel features designer rooms and a rooftop pool

a magnificent château hotel, in parkland just outside Carcassonne, offers romantic rooms, top class facilities and a Michelin 1 star restaurant

a cloistered 18th century hotel, a haven of peace in opulently-furnished boudoirs with antique, silk-draped baths, all within a lush flowery garden

this magnificent 12th century château in a superb setting, surrounded by gardens and countryside, offers sumptuous rooms and fine facilities

choose a romantic room in the château, or contemporary style in the villa, at this beautiful hotel near Midi Beach, just outside Cannes centre

this charming vine-clad shuttered hotel is set in a beautiful garden with a swimming pool, and enjoys views of Carcassonne's medieval city

an exceptional hotel, set in a Provençale house with a light-filled glass extension, has its own golf course and a Michelin-starred restaurant

this gorgeous Luberon house with elegant rooms is set in beautiful grounds encompassing an on site farm, and offers two restaurants

enjoy a panoramic view from the pool and the refined restaurant at this atmospheric hotel in a medieval village two miles from Le Pont du Gard

in a magnificent 16th century building with arches and vaulted ceilings, a luxury hotel with tranquil gardens offers stylish rooms and a rooftop pool

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 mile from the Roman aqueduct, an authentic Provencal house in an olive grove offers modern rooms and suites, some with a private terrace

in beautiful wine-growing countryside, this elegant château has its own vintage, and offers refined rooms and pampering wellbeing facilities