The Best South of France Family-Friendly Hotels

striking modernist architecture of glass and steel emerges from a rocky outcrop with Monaco and the Mediterranean as a stunning backdrop

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

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

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

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

in a prime holiday location in the centre of the resort, just 100m from the beach, a hotel with modern rooms and a pretty garden for breakfast

50m from the beach, near the centre, a holiday hotel with cosy rooms, a tasty breakfast, and spacious areas to sit and enjoy the sea views

a fine 18th century building inside the city walls now houses a much praised hotel, featuring sophisticated rooms and pampering facilities

a magnificent wine estate offers rustic, brightly coloured rooms scattered throughout the village - facilities include a Thai restaurant, pool and spa

at this superb hotel in a park, rooms and suites in the elegant mansion, farmhouse and cottages offer period splendour and stylish modernity

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

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

in Cannes centre, a short walk from the beach, a welcoming hotel with a pretty garden and terrace, and charming rooms in light, restful colours

family run hotel with smart and contemporary bedrooms, a restaurant serving cuisine based on local recipes, a riverside terrace and cosy bar

in a green, peaceful setting close to the medieval village of Grimaud and offers elegant, calming rooms and suites, individually decorated

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

just across the River Rhône from the historic centre of Arles, a traditional hotel with attractively decorated rooms and a relaxing garden with pool

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

high review scores for this hotel and equestrian centre just outside Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer; enjoy its elegant spa or try horseback riding

for a relaxing stay, super-contemporary apartment accommodation, in an elegant period building close to restaurants and the beach