France

A 17th-century townhouse sitting on a quiet side street with lots of original features and a west-facing patio screened by vines and lemons

Two 1870 buildings in the heart of the city with a grand feel, individually styled bedrooms and suites, a super spa and delicious breakfasts

Charming rooms, delightful staff and an intimate setting behind Amélie’s café; a stroll to the Sacré Coeur. A jewel of a hotel

A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative art-filled interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts, pool and spa

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

A perfect little hotel with delightful furnishings and Eiffel Tower views - splash out on a room at the top. Top eco credentials, too

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

A cosy bolthole near Paris' best museums, monuments and nightlife. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

Deep luxury, superb service and a wealth of delightful things to admire at this small hotel on a very quiet street in the heart of the city

Small and elegant family-run hotel with airy bedrooms, plenty of private spaces and a bus to take you to the centre of bustling Avignon

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Your own cosy apartment in the once arty, now classy Latin Quarter. An elegant, romantic and peaceful bolthole for 2

A B&B full of personality in Le Marais with a beautiful old bedroom and a tranquil courtyard. Run by charming, informative Adeline

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

History, elegance and art combine in this special spot near the Louvre. Wonderful staff too. Relax - take breakfast in bed

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris