Featured Hotels

Le Logis du Guetteur

Le Logis du Guetteur

Les Arcs Sur Argens, Provence, France

An 11th-century fortified castle at the top of a medieval village in the hills south of Draguinon has been turned into this small hotel where, say the nominators, 'everything was correct'.

Hotel d'Europe

Hotel d'Europe

Avignon, Provence, France

A hotel since 1799, this elegant 16th-century building has long been a favourite of Guide readers.

Hotel Montmirail

Hotel Montmirail

Gigondas, Provence, France

In a 'delightful location' near Vacqueyras, at the head of a wooded ravine below the rocky Dentelles de Montmirail, this 19th-century building was once a spa centre.

Manoir de la Roseraie

Manoir de la Roseraie

Grignan, Provence, France

“You can tick all the “Good Hotel” boxes for this one,” say the nominators of this “beautiful house, away from traffic on the edge of a spectacular village”.

Auberge de Carcarille

Auberge de Carcarille

Gordes, Provence, France

Informally run by the Rambaud family is this stylish inn located in a 'pleasing stone building' set back from the road, in 'fairly spacious' grounds with olive and almond trees and a vineyard.

La Bastide de Voulonne

La Bastide de Voulonne

Cabrieres D'avignon, Provence, France

A honey-coloured 18th-century bastide, run by Penny and Julien Hemery as a charming small hotel.

La Colombe d'Or

La Colombe d'Or

St-Paul-De-Vence, Provence, France

At the entrance of this old walled town, this 'beautiful and special' hotel is run by François Roux with his wife, Daniele.

Domaine du Colombier

Domaine du Colombier

Malataverne, Provence, France

In open country south of Montélimar, this creeper-covered 14th-century bastide was once an overnight stop for pilgrims.

Hotel Le Saint-Paul

Hotel Le Saint-Paul

St-Paul-De-Vence, Provence, France

'For warmth of reception combined with lovely rooms, it cannot be beat,' writes a travel expert about Roberto and Nanda Polito's luxurious and stylish little hotel (Relais & Châteaux).

Le Prieure

Le Prieure

Villeneuve-Les-Avignon, Provence, France

On the west bank of the Rhône, this historic little town above Avignon has a splendid charterhouse and other noble buildings, including this 14th-century priory, now a luxurious hotel (Relais & Châteaux).

La Passiflore

La Passiflore

Vergeze, Provence, France

In a pretty village between Nîmes and Montpellier is this renovated, creeper-covered, old farmhouse, run by Alain Foubert.

Le Couvent des Minimes

Le Couvent des Minimes

Mane, Provence, France

Hotel St-Christophe

Hotel St-Christophe

Aix-En-Provence, Provence, France

'Wonderful', 'excellent value', are comments on the Bonnet family's hotel in the centre, near the Cours Mirabeau.

Le Logis de l'Escalin

Le Logis de l'Escalin

La garde-Adhemar, Provence, France

'A lovely discovery', by a regular Guide correspondent. Just outside this medieval village perché north of Orange, above the Rhône, it is only a kilometre from the A7, 'but it could be a world away'.

Auberge de la Tour

Auberge de la Tour

Valros, Provence, France

In two buildings, separated by a garden with a swimming pool, is M. and Mme Grasset's 'relatively modern' Logis de France, popular with golfers.

Chateau de Trigance

Chateau de Trigance

Trigance, Provence, France

'Magical.' 'Delightful.' This former 10th-century fortress, near the awesome Gorges du Verdon, is owned by the family of Guillaume Thomas.

Hotel Cantemerle

Hotel Cantemerle

Vence, Provence, France

This 'very peaceful' hotel stands on a hill amid pine trees, in a well-kept garden with swimming pool (where snacks are served in summer).

Les Florets

Les Florets

Gigondas, Provence, France

Against a background of the craggy Dentelles de Montmirail, this old-fashioned hotel has a superb setting high in a wooded valley, near some of the best Côtes du Rhône vineyards.

Hotel Crillon le Brave

Hotel Crillon le Brave

Crillon-Le-Brave, Provence, France

Below Mont Ventoux, in a tiny Provençal village perché, this smart hotel is much liked.

La Magdeleine

La Magdeleine

Gemenos, Provence, France

'A lovely hotel in a beautiful setting'; 'calm and quiet'. One of the Guide's best-loved hotels, the 'beautiful, old bastide', outside a delightful small town below the Massif de la Sainte Baume, stands in a large walled garden with swimming pool and fountain.

Hostellerie les Gorges de Pennafort

Hostellerie les Gorges de Pennafort

Callas, Provence, France

Opposite the dramatic gorges of Pennafort, in wooded country near Draguignan, this former relais de poste is now a luxurious hotel/restaurant managed by chef Philippe Da Silva and his wife, Martine.

Hotel Spa Le Calendal

Hotel Spa Le Calendal

Arles, Provence, France

'A lovely little hotel,' says a visitor to Frederic and Cécile Lespinasse-Jacquemin's quiet, friendly B&B in three buildings in the old town.

Le Mas de Guilles

Le Mas de Guilles

Lourmarin, Provence, France

'We cannot adequately praise this hotel,' say visitors about this 17th-century mas (Relais du Silence). It stands up a private road on a large estate, outside this beautiful village on the southern slopes of the Luberon.

La Ferme St-Michel

La Ferme St-Michel

Solerieux, Provence, France

'Charming as ever,' says a visitor, returning to this 16th-century stone mas in vineyards and lavender fields in rolling country east of the Rhône valley.

Hotel Charembeau

Hotel Charembeau

Forcalquier, Provence, France

Tastefully converted by its owners Sandra and André Berger, this group of 18th-century stone farm buildings is now an inexpensive B&B hotel.

Hotel Saint-Jean

Hotel Saint-Jean

Orange, Provence, France

Near the Roman theatre, at the foot of St-Eutrope hill is this 17th-century coaching inn, now a pink and green-shuttered two-star B&B with 'welcoming' owner/manager, Alain Bennejean

Le Mas de la Fouque

Le Mas de la Fouque

Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer, Provence, France

'An idyllic luxury hotel in the Camargue”, this neat whitewashed mas is isolated by a lagoon just north of the Camargue”s little seaside capital.

Hotel la Cle des Champs

Hotel la Cle des Champs

Gordes, Provence, France

This old hill village, popular with artists, is full of arty boutiques. Its name means 'russet': it is famous for its ochre quarries, and its buildings are in shades of red, pink and orange.

La Residence du Vieux Port

La Residence du Vieux Port

Marseille, Provence, France

'Splendidly located' on the quayside and facing south over the Vieux Port is this modern seven-storey B&B hotel.

Le Mimosa

Le Mimosa

St-Saturnin-De-Lucian, Provence, France

In a village near Clermont-l'Hérault is this delightful small hotel, run since June 2014 by welcoming hosts Sonia and Sylvain Geindreau.

Incredible landscapes, Roman ruins and gourmet foodThis corner of the South of France is a feast for the senses and has deservedly been a very popular holiday destination for decades. The landscape, painted by so many of the Old Masters (such as Gauguin, Matisse and Van Gogh) remains just as spectacular and in summer the lavender fields stretch into the horizon. Coastal cities overlook the azure Mediterranean, and inland, sleepy villages have quaint charming cobblestone streets. Outdoor markets are a highlight here: honey, cheese, herbs and seasonal fruit and vegetables are all beautifully displayed, and seafood is abundant. For the adventurous traveller, there are vineyards, mountains and bird-watching; for those who prefer to laze, many hotels have everything you need, such as swimming pools, beautiful gardens, and incredible food.

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