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Hotel Le Colbert

Avignon, Provence, France

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Hotel Le Colbert

Quirky, bohemian and great value boutique hotel conveniently located within easy walking distance of Avignon’s attractions. One for the budget-conscious traveller.

Average £85

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Hotel Cardinal

Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France

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Hotel Cardinal

A handsome 18th-century townhouse, furnished with traditional Provencal antiques and full of 18th-century charm, in the heart of Aix-en-Provence.

Average £110

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Le Clos Saint Saourde

Beaumes-de-Venise, Provence, France

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Le Clos Saint Saourde

Unique boutique guesthouse on an 18th-century farm, set in the beautiful wine region of Beaumes-de-Venise.

Average £220

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Grand Hotel Nord Pinus

Arles, Provence, France

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Grand Hotel Nord Pinus

A stylish, storied hotel full of character and charm in the historic heart of Arles. Rich in local history, and a favourite of visiting bullfighters.

Average £220

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La Maison d’Aix

Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France

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La Maison d’Aix

Cutting edge interior design, welcoming touches and an intimate number of guests converge in this luxurious, boutique townhouse hotel – perfectly located in the centre of Aix.

Average £250

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Auberge La Feniere

Cadenet, Provence, France

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Auberge La Feniere

An old stone farm converted into an idyllic wellness retreat, immersed in some of the Luberon’s most beautiful landscapes. Renowned for outstanding food from two of France’s most famous female chefs.

Average £161

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Grand Hotel Roi Rene

Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France

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Grand Hotel Roi Rene

Stylish hotel with a swimming pool and gardens, in walking distance of lovely Aix-en-Provence. Great for those self-driving around Provence.

Average £147

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Chateau des Alpilles

Saint-Remy, Provence, France

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Chateau des Alpilles

An elegant, historic 19th-century chateau hotel just outside historic Saint-Remy, set in glorious grounds.

Average £217

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Hotel B Design & Spa

Paradou, Provence, France

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Hotel B Design & Spa

An intimate retreat: ultra-contemporary, minimalist hotel secluded in the olive groves under the Alpilles. Expect high design luxury suites, a spa and a gourmet restaurant tucked under the Les Baux-en-Provence castle.

Average £350

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Baumaniere Hotel

Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence, France

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Baumaniere Hotel

Legendary country hotel and three-star Michelin restaurant, in a magical setting just below Les-Baux-en-Provence.

Average £330

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La Mirande Hotel

Avignon, Provence, France

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La Mirande Hotel

A magnificent, evocative and aristocratic luxury hotel, right next to Avignon’s Palace of the Popes.

Average £507

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Hotel d’Europe

Avignon, Provence, France

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Hotel d’Europe

An uber-luxury, boutique hotel set in a 16th-century mansion right in Avignon’s medieval centre. The city’s oldest hotel oozes elegance and class.

Average £300

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Hotel Particulier Arles

Arles, Provence, France

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Hotel Particulier Arles

Arles’s most luxurious boutique hotel occupies an elegant townhouse dating back to 1824; centrally located, opulently romantic and with a spa, garden and pool.

Average £330

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