Troyes
Michelle and Bruno are your kindly hosts at this boutique-flavoured guesthouse, a tasteful melange of 19th-century features and furnishings and chic…
Must-see hotels in France
Normandy
The building itself is nothing special at this nine-room place in Port Racine (reputed to be the smallest port in the country), but the astonishing sea…
Côte d'Or
In the pretty village of Aloxe-Corton, this tranquil mansion houses elegant, modern rooms, each of them dreamily different. The expansive garden stretches…
Bastia
The only hotel within Bastia's hilltop citadel is a stylish contemporary gem. Tiers of peaceful, spacious rooms and suites drop down the seaward slope,…
Le Keo – La Maison des Capitaines
Finistère
This welcoming and individual townhouse B&B in the heart of Lampaul has an interior brimming with creative trappings and its four rooms all boast unique…
Nice
It's easy to see why this cosy little hostel got voted Best in France in 2018. A welcoming mood prevails throughout, thanks to the congenial,…
Tours
A favourite of musicians performing at the nearby Grand Théâtre, this quiet, 20-room hotel, built in 1920, offers easy comfort and good value. Staircases…
Amboise
Set in a lovely walled garden, this restored mansion has oodles of old-time charm; the six rooms and two cottages, decorated with antiques, get lots of…
Auvergne
The welcome from Catherine and Philippe couldn't be warmer when you check into this stately 19th-century mansion with plenty of original features. Wind…
Avignon
This 18th-century house near place des Corps Saints is owned by an architect, so it's been sensitively and tastefully renovated. Wood beams, stone walls…
Côte d'Azur
Dragonflies flit above water lilies in the natural swimming pool, while guests slumber amid a chorus of frogs and cicadas in luxurious cedar-wood tree…
Tours
Looking for Parisian stylishness in provincial Tours? L'Adresse is the address! On a pedestrianised street in the old quarter, this place has 17 rooms …
Rouen
Tucked away in a quiet side street 1.2km northeast of the cathedral, this adorable B&B sits above a historic bakery with three bright, pleasingly…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
A ravishing pool, a beautiful stone farmhouse and impeccably styled rooms are the selling points at this B&B, run by Jérôme Mantel and Dana Silk. Despite…
Biarritz
Come here if you want to splash out. It's just steps from the covered market, but is surprisingly secluded thanks to being set back from the street. It's…
Metz
You can expect a friendly welcome at this classy little hotel, occupying a 17th-century townhouse in a prime spot right opposite the cathedral. Climb the…
Var
The ‘to die for’ choice: guests have been known to drop in by helicopter at this exceptional hotel with a glamorous history (dating to 1931), vineyards,…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The four-star Belle Juliette exudes an air of elegance and class and its atmosphere can be defined as 'modern romantic'. The individually designed rooms…
Bayonne
Reception at this chic hotel is tucked into a tower that is part of the town's ramparts. Rooms are blend of high-end antique-styled furnishings and comfy…
Marseille
Push past the unassuming facade of this great-value hotel in the Quartier des Antiquaires to find a stylish interior in olive-grey and citrus, with a…
Lectoure
Stunning! The most luxurious venture for miles around, this splendid operation occupies a tastefully restored 17th-century aristocratic house. The five…
The Dordogne
Make a reservation at this luxurious vine-covered manor for total immersion in the French countryside. A one-time tobacco farm, the hotel now has 25…
The Dordogne
Here's your chance to combine historic elegance (a grand château in lush grounds) with contemporary luxury (modern rooms kitted out with design tapestries…
The Lot
In quiet Cuzance, 8km northwest of Martel, this beauty of a B&B offers luxury normally reserved for top-end hotels. Owners Anna and Abel’s period house is…
Vaucluse
Out in the countryside between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this delightful farmhouse is the stuff of Provençal dreams: wisteria-clad façade, gorgeous…
Toulouse
This tranquil establishment houses 17 soothing and small-but-sleek rooms, some with colourful frescoes on the walls. The two best rooms (10 and 20), great…
Savoie
Situated 150m up the main street from the tourist office, this family hotel has been going strong since 1936. Named for the five sons of its founder,…
Nice
Behind heavy iron gates hides this gem: the nine beautifully appointed rooms – the work of the exquisite Marion – are a subtle blend of old and new and…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This beautifully renovated 17th-century house, formerly a nuns’ hospital and later an aristocratic hunting lodge, is set on a hill about 1.5km from Sarlat…
Dauphiné
You can ski in and out of this hotel, which has a luxurious ochre-toned spa and sprawling slopeside terrace bar. The 18 rooms have cheerful Alpine accents…
Orléans
Floorboards creak and vintage posters adorn the lobby walls at this classic, 23-room hotel, built in 1903 and run by the same family since 1919 (that's…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Despite its Renaissance exterior, the enormous rooms here are modern through and through, with shiny wood floors and sleek furnishings. Several delightful…
The Luberon
The 'Balconies of the Luberon' is an apt name for this lovely B&B: an 18th-century stone farmhouse with five simple, stylish rooms – the best of which…
The Lot
British expats Giles and Fi Stonor have painstakingly restored this 12th-century watermill on the banks of the River Ouysse, using the mill to power the…
Golfe du Morbihan
This intimate hotel is a soothing escape, offering six spiffy, well-lit rooms facing the sea. Top choices are room 4, with its bathroom set in a turret,…
Corsica
Set in an 18th-century townhouse with sumptuous lawns, this ravishing little hotel offers five plush rooms. Two are huge suites, with sprawling terraces…
Cahors
This new HI hostel, opened in 2017, looks out over the Pont Valentré from a fabulous rooftop deck. Expect modern hostel amenities including laundry,…
Biarritz
Biarritz' most glam address is this sumptuous hotel in a grand, historic building fronting directly onto to Grand Plage. Rooms are suitably lavish, and…
Var
Superclean rooms with modern decor either face the village square or have marvellous port views. It's lovely for couples, with a hint of romance…
Toulouse
Spitting distance from Basilique St-Sernin, this hip venture with an arty vibe was entirely overhauled in 2017 and the result is spectacular. It's a study…
