The Best South of France Boutique Hotels

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

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

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

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

this former olive oil mill retains bags of original features that include a Roman aqueduct; bedrooms are charming with individual character

17th century mansion near the cathedral and amphitheatre, has elegant rooms and suites furnished in period style, with rooftop views

in the centre of Arles, an ancient building dating from the 12th century is now a charming small hotel, with atmospheric stone-walled rooms

near the hilltop village, this charming hotel has elegant rooms with views of the Provençale landscape, and a delightful pool and garden

in the fortress town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a fine 16th century house is now a small hotel with elegant beamed rooms furnished with antiques

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

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

on the Jazz Festival Square of Juan-les-Pins, near golden beaches, an elegant boutique hotel combining charm and modernity in the rooms

outside Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, at one with nature, a traditional, ranch-style hotel with a pool; tasty platters of cheeses and meats can be ordered

in the historic centre of Montpellier, authenticity, hospitality and modern comfort combine in this charming period hotel with a shaded terrace

restaurants, bars and shops immediately at hand and offers simple, light and airy rooms, a shady terrace and an organic buffet breakfast

offers a Promenade du Soleil address close to shopping and easy access to the old town, a fine Belle Époque style hotel retains original character

grand seaside hotel, in the Belle Époque-style, with impressive public spaces, a library with a grand piano, and a palm lined garden

a Provençal-style house, moments from Bestouan Beach, retains period charm in its colourful, comfy and individually decorated bedrooms

in the heart of Briancon's old town, an historic hostelry with high review scores for charm and authenticity, and for excellent food in its restaurant

in the heart of Provence, a magnificent 16th century château in a large park offers refined luxury in the elegant rooms and a soothing Bio-Spa

in Arles historic quarter, a fine period hotel dating from the 17th century has spacious high-ceilinged rooms with modern furniture and facilities

overlooking one of the Luberon's most magical hill towns, a 19th century Provençale house offers elegant rooms, a pool and pampering facilities

in a quiet street in old Avignon, an atmospheric 17th century hotel - once a cardinal's palace - has comfortable rooms and a terrace with a fountain

an elegant hotel in the atmospheric centre of Aix has a magnificent 18th century salon for breakfast, and stylish rooms in restful colours

for an atmospheric stay in Avignon, choose this historic stone hotel featuring a superb location opposite the magnificent Palais des Papes

a former convent on the hillside above the village, now a relaxing, character hotel with uniquely decorated rooms and antique furnishings

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

close to the ski lifts, a beautifully-designed Logis de France hotel with an Alpine chalet atmosphere, especially in the cosy, wood-walled restaurant

in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a handsome 18th century house offers rooms furnished with antiques, a breakfast feast and a gourmet restaurant

enjoy the historic ambiance of the 16th century building, with views of the cathedral, and the hotel's elegant, individually designed rooms

in the historic quarter of Aix-en-Provence, a refined period house has spacious, elegant rooms to provide a comfortable refuge after sightseeing

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

an altogether stylish little hotel in a beautiful garden, with a modern Provençal décor in the rooms and superb, regionally-inspired cuisine

in a Luberon village famed for its melons, a 19th century house with attractive rooms in Provençale colours and a pretty breakfast room

a period hotel on Embrun's main square has access to a private beach on the nearby lake, elegant rooms, and a bar and restaurant of local renown

an 18th-century bastide, just outside St-Cyr-sur-Mer, carefully renovated to retain original charm; bedrooms have plenty of Provençal character