The Best South of France Chateau Hotels

a fine hotel - the setting is a 19th century mansion in parkland, restored to offer sleek elegant rooms and a choice of restaurants

set in beautiful Mediterranean countryside, a château hotel with luxurious facilities has gorgeous accommodation - one room is a converted chapel

a romantic château on an exclusive wine estate in the heart of Languedoc offers beautifully decorated rooms, exquisite cuisine and wine tasting

history and contemporary luxury combine in the rooms of this 18th century château, surrounded by magnificent formal gardens

a gorgeous 18th century château in Provençale countryside overlooking beautiful grounds, with stylish rooms, attentive staff and creative cuisine

on a glorious country estate on the edge of Montpellier, an historic house is now a boutique hotel, with designer rooms and an equicoach

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

a luxurious wine-themed château hotel surrounded by vineyards, with beaches under three miles away, offers refined elegance and facilities

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

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