From these exquisite hotels, enjoy the wondrous resort towns of Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and Nice. Mediterranean views can be found alongside the mountainous forests and lavender fields. Here is a curated list of the top boutique hotels to stay in Provence, France.
Lou Pinet
Among the premier hotels at the boutique level to be found in all of France, Lou Pinet is traditional style down to the finest detail, replacing the modern entry card in exchange for the tried and true key. Nearly 35 rooms are glistening with windows from the bottom to the ceiling with custom-made crafts by one of the leading architects who renovated the space, Charles Zana. Enjoy traversing in scented gardens filled with jasmine, pine, and lavender.
Arome Hotel
At this informal and friendly spot, guests are provided free croissants made available from the local bakery each morning. Over 10 different contemporary suites and rooms are provided with beautiful wallpaper. Subway tiles and dark-shelved units litter the bathrooms. Finally, the restaurants and bars that grace the nearby Promenade des Anglais are mere footsteps away.
Hotel Particulier Le 28
For couples traveling to the Aix-en-Provence, look no further for a romantic getaway than this locale, with a single, double bedroom and 4 suites designed to celebrate the conception of French drapings and silk curtains. Furthermore, guests will find themselves greeted by various antiques and floors constructed from Hungarian-style oak parquet. Lastly, the hotel includes a lustrous garden, gym, and indoor pool that serves everything from cigars, cocktails, and dinner.
Le Mas Saint-Florent
Occupying a chateau dating back to the 18th century and based near Arles, a highly sought-after city, this hotel includes a park spanning nearly 27 acres containing Cyprus trees, olive groves, and a massive pond attracting ducks and frogs alike. Suites are designed in the contemporary style of Louis XV, with the vast majority having a great view over the surroundings of the hotel. Dinners are made to order with the aid of the local garden’s seasonal ingredients, including traditional Japanese, Indian, and French dishes.
La Bastide de Gorges
Housed in a stately area with a hill that overlooks Gordes, this hotel is considered the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France. Period refinement and elegance dominate the property’s various nooks, with parquet floors and toile wallpaper to the massive dining area. Enjoy the view of Luberon from a sprawling terrace or through a scheduled trip to one of the stargazing sessions led by reputable astronomers.
Villa Garbo
This popular hotel in Cannes offers over 10 apartments in a mansion that dates back to the late 1800s. Furniture was chosen from the house of Mis en Demeure with fabrics of decadent quality belonging to Maison Frey. The self-serving apartments are stationed near a gym, spa, and rooftop bar. Breakfast can be served either on the terrace, the lounge, or in the room itself. Guests will find innumerable opportunities to meet fellow residents prior to walking down the promenade of La Croisette.