The South of France holds endless allure: it’s a hop and a skip from the UK, and while the summer months are undoubtedly beautiful, the weather stays balmy well into November too. For many, it’s a chance to enjoy fresh, regional food and drink, as well as some of the best beaches in Europe. The region is vast, and the destinations within it span everything from glitzy seaside hangouts like St Tropez , Cannes and Saint-Raphaël, to thriving urban destinations perfect for a weekend city break, and small inland villages set among craggy mountains and olive groves.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a city that's pretty in winter, or a month-long retreat, there’s a hotel (or two) to suit. Here, we round up our favourite hotels in the South of France. For more inspiration on where to stay in France, visit: How we choose the best hotels in the South of France Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property.
When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination. We’re always looking for beautiful design, a great location and warm service – as well as serious sustainability credentials. We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve.
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