Natural beauty Hotels in France

Aux Jardins des Thévenets is a love story on many levels. Lynn, South African by birth, met Olivier, a French graphic artist in Paris where she wor...

If you want to stay in a cottage (always great value for families) take in the jaw dropping beauty of the Luberon valley and the atmosphere of P...

Historic chateau in Saint Rémy de Provence.
There’s history to the Chateau des Alpilles, lots of it, as it actually goes back to medieval time...

Château des Tesnières is a luxury bed & breakfast ten minutes away from the París–Rennes autoroute, right by the Brittany border. A wonderful Ne...

Who needs Languedoc or Provence when you have such a beautiful, undiscovered gem as the Midi-Pyrénées. We say this tongue in cheek, of course, but ...

Stylish and chic hideaway in Provence.
Provence – rustic, typical, serene and beautiful; well, you can cut out the first two when referring to...

With stunning views to the château of Ansouis, across to vineyards and the wide sweep of the Luberon, the Ferme de la Platane is a wonderful old...

The belle époque feel Grand Hotel des Bains is one of those places that does things in a simple, low key way and does them all very, very well.
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Welcome to the charming, but still chic, Histoires de Bastide bed & breakfast.
Located in the medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup, close to t...

At Les Arnelles, it is nature that reins supreme, not the man made stuff. So if you’re simply looking to get away from it all, in breathtakingly...

Active relaxation anyone? If you want to relax, see beautiful countryside and perhaps enjoy a number of activities, then may we suggest the lovely ...

In many respects, the L’Agapa is a unique hotel. Huddled up high above the rocks, the setting alone would lay claim to that, as it overlooks the Ro...

Wonderfully attractive Provence bed & breakfast.
The story of Francois and Marie Pillet makes wonderful reading. Some years ago they followed ...

Classy boutique hotel and spa hotel in Provence.
La Bastide de Marie is not easy to find but incredibly hard to leave. It comes as no surprise...

Though the La Borie de l’Aubrac is not too far away from the cute little town of Nasbinals (4 km) and is part of the St James route to Santiago de ...

Now, if you have read our review of the Clos de Saint Saourde, you will know what we think of this utterly delightful accommodation, one that is...

The very title “la Vie de Cocagne” gives something away about the place. Basically it’s an old turn of phrase expressing a life of comfort and lazi...

Beauty is not always subjective or skin deep. Sometimes it is actually set in stone – literally in the case of the utterly delightful Le Clos Saint...

A small grouping of cottages housing some wonderful suites and double bedrooms surround a garden with olive trees.
The reason to stay at Le Ha...

Who hasn’t dreamed, on a wet Monday morning stuck in a traffic jam, of just chucking it all away and heading off to different climes? Let’s face...

In the heart of the Camargue with its wild horses, dark black bulls and fields of rice yet just 20 minutes from the beautiful town of Arles, Hot...

Mont Fleury is a lovely 18th century mansion converted into a Bed & Breakfast by Bob, an oriental airlines ex pilot.
This is a “malouinière” o...

Up in the hills of Provence where the lavender fields tumble down to the gorge of Verdon is the village of St Laurent du Verdon where Edith and ...

How many bed and breakfasts, or guesthouses for that matter, do you know that come with heated infinity pool or 11 acre grounds with a verdant g...

Luxury Bed & Breakfast.
Luxurious, discreet and quite stunning is how we would initially describe Le Prieure des Sources. Located at the foot ...

Wonderfully friendly boutique b&b in Sonnac.
Oh lazy days. Located in the small village of Sonnac, at the foothills of the French Pyrenees, th...

A private terrace, views out across the Mediterranean, 200 metres from the beach, immersed in nature, 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez yet miles away f...

Peaceful and stylish retreat near Cannes.
The Les Rosees may not be the easiest place to find, but boy is it worth it when you get there. As y...

If you didn’t know that Gordes is considered to be one of France’s most beautiful villages you certainly will after spending a few days there. I...

The Maison de Plumes means “House of Feathers” in French and in truth this wonderful place to stay can boast several feathers in its cap, so to spe...

This is definitely one for the senses! Maison Felisa is a place where body and soul can simply chill out and relax - it’s just one of the reason...

The old and the new, the past and the future, subtle tones and outlandish humorous flashes of colour. The Mas de L’Amarine is all this and more, a ...

Provence has a magical pull and if you’re looking for beautiful countryside, great wine and gorgeous villages, the Le Mas de la Regalade could b...

Even when taking in itineraries of various accommodations, a number of people have said that a stay at the Mas des Deux Puits was the highlight ...

Few hotels in Saint-Paul-de-Vence (or simply St. Paul for those who visit often!) can get as close to Toile Blanche for blending style with comf...