Must-see hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon

  • Hôtel de la Cité

    Carcassonne

    Built in the 19th century in the Gothic Revival style, this is Carcassonne's most magnificent place to stay. Palatial rooms are individually appointed,…

  • La Maison d'Uzès

    Uzès

    Occupying a 17th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) in Uzès' historical centre, this jewel has beautiful rooms filled with light-toned vintage…

  • Baudon de Mauny

    Montpellier

    A cross between a palatial B&B and a boutique hotel, this splendid 18th-century house with nine rooms has been given the full designer overhaul: original…

  • Casa Centrale

    Montpellier

    This urban oasis conveniently located near the train station and the historical centre is a great find. The three rooms are meticulously maintained, the…

  • Château de Creissels

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    In Creissels, 2km southwest of Millau on the D992, this castle's rooms are split between the 12th-century tower (parquet floors, fireplaces, oil paintings…

  • Hôtel du Palais

    Montpellier

    Superbly located near the Arc de Triomphe, this hotel offers a friendly welcome. It has small but beautifully furnished rooms (some with wrought-iron…

  • La Maison de Marius

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    In Quézac, 17km east of Ste-Énimie, this cosy place is a proper home away from home. Owner Dany has individually decorated the countrified bedrooms with…

  • Domaine Tarbouriech

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Opened in 2018, this gem of a place run by the Tarbouriech family occupies a former domaine viticole (wine estate) off Étang de Thau. Everything, from its…

  • L'Hôtel Particulier

    Béziers

    To do Béziers en luxe, nowhere tops this stately 19th-century mansion that has been converted into a boutique hotel with nine fabulously designed and…

  • Le Relais des Chartreuses

    Roussillon

    A glorious getaway, Le Relais des Chartreuses has 15 glossy rooms inside a Catalan-style house dating from the 17th century. Clutter has been stripped out…

  • Château de la Caze

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Rising unexpectedly in the middle of the gorge, this château comes complete with fortified towers, landscaped gardens, flagstone halls and even the odd…

  • La Maison Rouge

    Uzès

    The Red House was built from scarlet brick in 1830 for a gentleman-about-town on the edge of old Uzès. Despite its vintage trappings (balconies, stone…

  • Rivages

    Sète

    With its hilltop setting, secluded garden and timber-decked swimming pool lined by sunloungers, this B&B is the kind of place you won’t want to leave. The…

  • La Ferme des Cévennes

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    This large farm boasts an adorable setting on a hillside 5km southeast of Florac. The main building is full of nooks and crannies, and harbours 15 rustic…

  • Hôtel Montmorency

    Carcassonne

    The Montmorency's smallish rooms come in two styles – contemporary and country – both very colourful. Its main assets are its brilliant location just…

  • La Maison Vieille

    Carcassonne

    As charming a B&B as you’ll find in Carcassonne, this old mansion's beautiful rooms include Barbacane with parquet flooring and walk-in shower; Cité with…

  • Hôtel des Arcades

    Roussillon

    This unpretentious hotel is brilliant value, and a great base for exploring Céret and the modern art museum. Rooms are no frills, with simple furniture…

  • Hôtel du Château

    Carcassonne

    You get the best of both worlds at this stylish hotel: knockout views of the Cité Médiévale’s ramparts (including from the heated, seasonally opened pool…

  • Hôtel Le Colombier

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Le Colombier's location just 200m from the Pont du Gard car park means you save on bridge parking costs – the hotel has its own free car park and a bike…

  • Demeure de Roquelongue

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    In the village of St-André-de-Roquelongue, 19km southwest of Narbonne, this maison vigneronne (winemakers’ house) dating from 1870 makes a beautiful base,…

  • L'Orque Bleue

    Sète

    To sense Sète as a living port, this renovated shipping magnate's mansion – a marble-clad 1880s hôtel particulier (private mansion) – is the place to…

  • Manoir de Montesquiou

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    With conical turrets and walled gardens overlooking La Malène’s old stone bridge, this 13th-century manor is surprisingly great value. Some of the…

  • Les 4 Étoiles

    Montpellier

    A great city base, this 1930s family house has been converted into a contemporary B&B, with four rooms named after constellations. Individually styled by…

  • Flower Camping Le Pont du Tarn

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Here you can swim in either the heated pool or the Tarn River, which runs right by this shady 5-hectare campsite 2km north of Florac beside the D998…

  • Casa Païral

    Collioure

    Set around a secluded jasmine- and rose-perfumed garden sheltering a heated swimming pool and a fountain, this 18th-century house has 27 heritage-style…

  • Hôtel Entraigues

    Uzès

    Trace your way through history at this four-star hotel, an amalgamation of four private houses dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. It's an agreeable…

  • Le Moulin de Gauty

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Here you'll be smitten by mellow tranquillity. Nestled in a combe (narrow valley) that feels like the world's end, this offbeat B&B occupying a…

  • Castel d'Alzac

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Atmospherically set in a renovated castle lording over picturesque St-Jean d'Alcapiès, about 7km south of Roquefort, this upmarket venture with a boutique…

  • Hôtel Astoria

    Carcassonne

    It’s not going to win any style awards, but this efficiently run 22-room budget hotel is great value for Carcassonne. Rooms are small but clean and some…

  • Château de Palaja

    Carcassonne

    You don’t get rampart views at this welcoming abode 6km southeast of Carcassonne, but you do get serious luxury. Its six rooms and six suites incorporate…

  • La Pause

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    At the gorges’ southern end in the village of Le Rozier, this cute B&B occupies a traditional stone house, with three simple rooms in pinks and yellows,…

  • Hôtel des Tuileries

    Nîmes

    Run by an English couple, this well-priced 11-room hotel within strolling distance from Les Arènes features simple yet satisfyingly equipped rooms, some…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse

    Carcassonne

    This HI hostel is smack-bang in the centre of the Cité Médiévale – great for atmosphere, but not great if you’re arriving at the train station 4km…

  • Hôtel-Restaurant Le Riche

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Right by the train station, an appealing 19th-century façade conceals surprisingly modern rooms and a top-notch restaurant (menus – fixed-price meals – …

  • Hôtel du Parc

    Montpellier

    It’s a 500m walk from the old quarter, but this colourful 18th-century hôtel particulier (private mansion) offers peace and tranquillity. Set around its…

  • Hôtel de France

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Clad in shutters and slate, this renovated coaching inn is the best place to stay in Mende, with 38 modern-meets-traditional rooms, all with rustic tiles…

  • La Ferme de Vimbouches

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    Immerse yourself in everyday Cévennes life at this rural property with four rustic, cosy farmhouse rooms. You can borrow a donkey for a day’s trekking,…

  • Nyx

    Perpignan

    About 500m east of the train station and a 10-minute stroll to the historical centre, this well-managed hotel shelters 17 small but comfortable rooms…

  • Hôtel Le Saint-Pierre

    Collioure

    Bargain! While it doesn’t have much of a sea view, this well-run hotel makes up for it by offering some of the most reasonable rates in Collioure, even in…

  • Hôtel Doussière

    Languedoc-Roussillon

    The Doussière wins points for its friendly reception and great location. Its 18 simple yet tidy rooms occupy two buildings overlooking the Jonte River…