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Luxury France summer holidays

Our suggested selection of luxury summer holidays to France

Top suggestions for luxury summer holidays to France include a selection of luxury hotel holidays, by self-drive, fly-drive and by train, as well as a range of tailor-made luxury touring holidays. Our suggested single-centre luxury hotel holidays to France include hotels in Provence, the Dordogne and Normandy. All three can be combined with overnight stops in between. The touring holidays are bespoke and can be added to with extra nights. Depending on the location, you can travel by air, with or without a hire-car, by rail, with or without a hire-car or take your own car to France with a Channel crossing included.

Our best French summer holidays include

● Travel arrangements with flights, ferries, rail or car-hire as required
● Flexible durations and multi-centre stays
● Accommodation in personally-selected 4-or 5-star hotels

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Full financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and our ABTOT for all non-air holidays

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Green and red flower and box beds outside grey stone chateau building

CHATEAUX OF THE LOIRE RAIL-DRIVE TOUR

8-night rail-drive touring holiday of the Loire Valley, staying in chateau-hotels and historic hotels at Tours, Blois and Amboise. From £1,840 per person.

Chateau de Berne Provence exterior pool large stone building sun loungers and umbrellas

L'AUBERGE DU CHATEAU DE BERNE Provence

A luxurious 5-star hotel with a rustic ambience and 27 rooms set amongst Provencal vineyards on a wine estate. Michelin-starred restaurant and elegant spa.

Flat boats on the River Vienne in the Loire region

LOIRE VALLEY, BORDEAUX AND DORDOGNE RAIL-DRIVE TOUR

8-night rail-drive touring holiday of the Loire Valley, Bordeaux region and the Dordogne with train from London. From £2,590 per person.

Le Vieux Logis Dordogne exterior large building covered in foliage overlooking tables and chairs

LE VIEUX LOGIS Tremolat, Dordogne

4-star Relais & Chateaux hotel in a country manor house dating back 400 years, in its own grounds near a pretty Dordogne village. Michelin-starred restaurant.

Multi coloured fabric tablecloths in Provence patterns

PROVENCE FLY-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

8-night fly-drive touring holiday of Provence staying near Mont Ventoux, Joucas in the Luberon, Aix-en-Provence and Arles. From £2,580 per person.

Yellow stone classical French chateau with lawns and trees Chateau la Cheneviere Normandy

CHATEAU LA CHENEVIERE Port-en-Bessin

A 5-star luxury boutique chateau-hotel with 29 rooms and suites in parkland between Bayeux and the Normandy landing beaches. Gastronomic restaurant and bistro. Outdoor pool.

Grand palais Paris with flag on roof and bridge with columns Paris

PARIS, STRASBOURG AND LYON BY TRAIN

7-night luxury rail holiday to Paris, Strasbourg and Lyon staying in comfortable, central hotels of character. From £1,980 per person.

VINEYARD REGIONS OF EASTERN FRANCE TOURING HOLIDAY

7-night self-drive luxury holiday to eastern France visiting the historic and varied wine regions of Champagne, Alsace and Burgundy. From about £1,130 per person.

Medieval bridge with arches and turrets over river Lot at Cahors

AUVERGNE TO LANGUEDOC FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday from the Auvergne to Languedoc including Carcassonne. Visit the regional parks of volcanic domes, gorges and fortresses. From about £2,240 per person.

chateau with turrets amid green vineyard at chateau d'yquem bordeaux

BORDEAUX VINEYARDS AND DORDOGNE CASTLES RAIL-DRIVE TOUR

8-night holiday by train with a hire-car to tour the vineyards of Bordeaux and the castles of the Dordogne. From £2,480 per person.

fortified town of carcassonne with vineyard

BORDEAUX, THE BASQUE COUNTRY AND CARCASSONNE FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday of Bordeaux regaion, the Basque country and Carcassonne. From £2,990 per person.

Vines with leaves on plants in dry field in the Gaillac region of the Tarn

DORDOGNE, BASQUE COUNTRY AND TARN FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday of the French Basque country, the Tarn region and the Dordogne. From £2,870 per person.

Pink and red tall hollyhocks on sandy marshes on the Ile de Re

DORDOGNE, COGNAC AND ATLANTIC COAST FLY-DRIVE HOLIDAY

8-night fly-drive luxury touring holiday combining the Dordogne, the town of Cognac and the Ile de Re on the French Atlantic Coast. From £2,190 per person.

Fishing boats in the harbour at St Jean de Luz

FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY SELF-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

13-night self-drive touring holiday to St Jean de Luz in the French Basque country with overnight stops including Normandy and Loire Valley. From about £2,590 per person.

Village square of the medieval town of Monpazier in the Dordogne

GASTRONOMIC TOUR OF AQUITAINE, DORDOGNE AND TARN FLY-DRIVE

8-night fly-drive touring holiday of the gastronomy of Aquitaine, Dordogne and the Tarn. Stay in hotels with superb restaurants. Explore the food and wine. From £2,310 per person.

Paintings on a white wall in a Paris art gallery

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC BY RAIL AND CAR HOLIDAY

6-night rail-drive touring holiday combining Paris, Albi and Bordeaux following in the footsteps of the artist Toulouse-Lautrec, staying in luxury hotels and travelling by train and hire-car. From £1,745 per person.

Coast with beach and boats on pink granite coast near Trebeurden

BRITTANY SELF-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

9-night self-drive holiday to Brittany’s north coast for a seven-night day with overnight stops each way in Normandy. From £1,990 per person.

Orchards and vines with Mount Canigou in the distance in Languedoc Roussillon

FRENCH CATALONIA SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

11-night luxury self-drive holiday to Molitg-les-Bains in the French Catalonian foothills of the Pyrenees with overnight stops in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Champagne. From £2,930 per person.

Formal green and red clipped borders in garden

GARDENS AND VINEYARDS AT THE HEART OF FRANCE SELF-DRIVE TOUR

7-night self-drive touring holiday visiting the vineyards and gardens at the heart of France with stops in Champagne, Burgundy, Berry and the Loire Valley. From £1,690 per person.

Harbour with boats and old houses Honfleur in Normandy

GRAND SELF-DRIVE TOUR OF FRANCE

11-night self-drive touring holiday of France from Calais to Provence, from the Dordogne to the Loire and back to Normandy. From £2,520 per person.

Village of Gordes with lavender clumps in the foreground

PROVENCE BY CAR SELF-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

12-night self-drive touring holiday of Provence staying in the Luberon, Arles and near Mont Ventoux, with overnight stops in Burgundy, Rhone Valley and Champagne. From £2,820 per person.

Old town Nice with yellow buildings and clock tower and palms

NICE BY TRAIN, TOUR PROVENCE AND FRENCH RIVIERA BY CAR

9-night rail-drive touring holiday by train to Nice then hire-car to tour Provence from the coast to the Gorges du Verdon, plus a stay near Gordes. From £2,870 per person.

Village of Beynac-et-Cazenac on the River Dordogne

CHATEAUX OF THE DORDOGNE AND LOIRE SELF-DRIVE TOUR

10-night self-drive touring holiday of France with stays in manor-houses and chateau-hotels in the Dordogne and Loire. From £2,420 per person.

Archway and village houses in Rocamadour in the Dordogne

DORDOGNE SELF-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

8-night self-drive touring holiday with 5 nights in the Dordogne and overnight stops in Normandy and the Loire Valley. Stay in chateau-hotels. From £1,780 per person.

Green blue lake and mountains behind in the french alps

FRENCH ALPS SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

10-night luxury self-drive holiday to Evian-les-Bains in the French Alps by Lake Geneva with overnight stops in Arras, Burgundy and Champagne. From about £2,470 per person.

Stone houses in the typical village of St Guilhem le Desert

LANGUEDOC SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

11-night luxury self-drive holiday to a country location between the cultural centre of Montpellier and the sandy beaches near La Grande Motte in Languedoc, with overnight stops in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and Champagne. From £2,880 per person.

View over the water with boats and tree to Collioure

PYRENEES TO THE LUBERON FLY-DRIVE HOLIDAY

8-night fly-drive luxury touring holiday exploring the southern French regions from the Pyrenees and French Catalonia to the Luberon in Provence. From £2,350 per person.

TARN, LANGUEDOC AND PROVENCE FLY-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

12-night fly-drive touring holiday including the Tarn, Carcassonne, Languedoc and Provence, with three nights in four different places, starting in Toulouse and ending in Marseille. From £3,290 per person.

View of Chinon castle over the River Vienne

CHATEAUX OF THE LOIRE FLY-DRIVE TOUR

8-night fly-drive touring holiday of the Loire Valley, staying in chateau-hotels and historic hotels near Amboise, Tours and Blois. From £1,890 per person.

Chateau of Chenonceau with tower and turrets and formal gardens

CHATEAUX OF THE LOIRE SELF-DRIVE TOUR

8-night self-drive touring holiday of the Loire Valley, staying in chateau-hotels and historic hotels near Tours, Chinon and Amboise. From £1,590 per person.

Scene frm the Bayeux tapestry showing Harold's oath of fealty to William

NORMANDY COAST AND THE LOIRE VALLEY SELF-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

8-night self-drive touring holiday of Normandy coast and beaches and the Loire valley staying near Honfleur, Bayeux, Blois and Amboise. From about £1,980 per person.

View of the river Rhone and the Pont d'Avignon in Provence

AVIGNON AND PROVENCE BY RAIL AND CAR

8-night fly-drive touring holiday of Provence staying in Avignon, Mont Ventoux area, the Luberon and Arles. From £2,280 per person.

LAVENDER AND SUNFLOWER FIELDS OF PROVENCE TOUR

7-night fly-drive touring holiday of Provence staying in 3 places in the lavender and sunflower field area of Provence. From £2,310 per person.

Fishing boats and nets on harbour side in St Trpoez

PROVENCE COAST SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

11-night luxury self-drive holiday to the Provence coast at St Tropez with overnight stops in Burgundy, near Mont Ventoux and Champagne. From £2,210 per person.

Field of yellow sunflowers with house in middle of it in Provence

PROVENCE COUNTRYSIDE SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAY

11-night luxury self-drive holiday to the Provence countryside with overnight stops in Burgundy, near Mont Ventoux and Champagne. From £3,430 per person.

CITIES OF SOUTH-WEST FRANCE, LYON AND PARIS BY RAIL HOLIDAY

9-night luxury rail holiday to the French cities of Paris, Lyon, Carcassonne and Bordeaux, by train throughout. From £2,990 per person.

Ile de Re harbour with blue boats and hollyhocks

ILE DE Ré BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to Saint-Martin-de-Ré on the Ile de Ré, French Atlantic coast staying in one hotel for 7 nights and travelling by train from London. From £2,740 per person.

Coast with rocks and coloured houses at Beaulieu sur Mer

NICE AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night holiday by train to Nice on the French Riviera. Travel out and back in a single day, stay for seven nights in the city, time to explore the Riviera by rail, bus or car. From £2,390 per person.

Yellow stone and half timbered houses in Sarlat in the Dordogne

DORDOGNE BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday with use of hire-car to a country house hotel in the Perigord at the heart of the Dordogne. From £2,320 per person.

red timbered Basque-houses in St Jean de Luz

FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY BY RAIL HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to St Jean de Luz in the French Basque country. From £2,780 per person.

Mountain lake with pine trees and rocks at Carlit Peak in French Catalonia

FRENCH CATALONIA BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to French Catalonia, staying in Molitg-les-Bains with one night in Paris or Lyon. From £1,760 per person.

LOIRE VALLEY BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

4-night luxury rail holiday to the Loire Valley with use of hire-car to explore. Stay in a choice of chateau-hotels. From £1,250 per person.

Lyon city centre with church and city buildings on a hillside

CITIES OF PARIS, LYON AND AVIGNON BY RAIL HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to the French cities of Paris, Lyon and Avignon travelling by train throughout. From £2,480 per person.

Chateau de Berne Provence lavender winery wine barrels

PROVENCE COUNTRYSIDE BY RAIL HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to Provence. Travel from London to Provence in one day. Car-hire for the stay in Provence. From £2,720 per person.

Silver pans on a stove in large white kitchen

COOKERY HOLIDAY IN BORDEAUX

3- or 4-night cookery holiday in a hotel near Bordeaux with cookery school and Michelin-starred restaurant. Two different cookery classes included. From £2,180 per person.

Black Merlot grapes on a vine at St Emilion

VINOTHERAPY SPA HOLIDAY

5-night luxury vinotherapy spa holiday at the 5-star Sources de Caudalie with a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant near Bordeaux. From £2,990 per person.

Coastal town of Arromanches with sea and harbour in Normandy

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES

5-night self-drive luxury holiday of Normandy based at Honfleur and Bayeux, to visit the landing beaches, sites and monuments from WWII. From £1,080 per person.

Terre Blanche Hotel and Spa Provence exterior pool foliage infinity pool from lounging area with purple flowers

ACTIVE FAMILY HOLIDAY AT TERRE BLANCHE RESORT

7-night holiday for active families in a 5-star country resort in the Provence countryside with golf, spa, pools, kids’ club and suites for families. From £5,690 for two adults and two children under 12.

Chateau de Berne Provence vineyard with wine barrels and trees

COOKERY AND WINE HOLIDAY IN PROVENCE

4-night Provence cookery and wine fly-drive luxury holiday based at the Chateau de Berne. From about £2,650 per person.

small bunches of lavender in south of france

PROVENCE FOR HALF-TERM FAMILY HOLIDAYS

7-night family holiday in a 5-star country resort in the Provence countryside with golf, spa, pools, kids’ club and suites for families. From £5,690 for two adults and two children under 12.

HOTEL HERMITAGE BARRIERE Brittany

On the beach in La Baule, this is a grand, 5-star resort-hotel with 207 rooms and suites. Outdoor and indoor pools, fitness, tennis courts, spa, water sports and golf nearby. Outstanding leisure facilities.

Ti al Lannec Brittany exterior stone building with white and wooden panels and floral window boxes

HOTEL TI AL LANNEC Brittany

Country-house by the sea feel to this 4-star hotel with 33 rooms and suites, perched overlooking the beaches at Trebeurden. Cosy, charming and homely. Family rooms too.

Hotel Ermitage Alps outdoors building facing out onto lawned area

EVIAN RESORT HOTEL ERMITAGE Evian, French Alps

Luxury 4-star resort-style grand hotel set above Lake Geneva with 110 rooms and suites, ideal for couples and families. Great range of indoor and outdoor sports and activities.

Exterior view of hotel with lawn in front, a pool within its grounds and lots of trees behind

EVIAN RESORT HOTEL ROYAL Evian, French Alps

This is a 5-star, grand, resort-hotel set above Lake Geneva near Evian, with 150 rooms and suites and superb spa, sports and golf. Wide range of restaurants.

Exterior view of the hotel a big building with green stripes

HOTEL NORMANDY BARRIERE Deauville, Normandy

Grand 5-star hotel with 290 rooms and suites built in an imposing Normandy chateau-half-timbered style with exceptional facilities for adults and children. Superb location opposite Deauville's sandy beach.

Terre Blanche Hotel and Spa Provence exterior large yellow building with arched windows and archways

TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL AND SPA RESORT Provence

An outstanding country resort, 5-star accommodation in 115 spacious suites, with super activities and facilities including golf, spa, 4 pools, children's club.

Chateau d'Isenbourg view of chateau on hillside

CHATEAU ISENBOURG Alsace

Chateau-hotel, 4-star, set in the Alsace vineyards, with 41 rooms and suites. Garden with pool, elegant restaurant, and tennis.

Front of Regent petite france at night with pink coloured stone

HOTEL & SPA RéGENT PETITE FRANCE Strasbourg

5-star hotel with 75 rooms in an historic building in the picturesque Petite France area of Strasbourg. Charming restaurant with waterside terrace, bar and spa. Cosy rooms.

Hotel Regent Contades facade with balconies and lights at evening

HOTEL RéGENT CONTADES Strasbourg

4-star centrally located hotel with 48 rooms and suites housed in a 19th century residence of pink Vosges sandstone. A short walk from the cathedral and the heart of the city.

Le Clos Saint Vincent Alsace countryside white building with grey roof overlooking green fields

LE CLOS ST VINCENT Alsace

A boutique, 4-star hotel set amongst vineyards on the edge of a village on the Wine Road of Alsace. 24 rooms and suites. Lovely views. Indoor pool.

Bras Le Suquet exterior, converted barn, with glass conservatory, contemporary architecture

BRAS LE SUQUET Auvergne

This is a boutique hotel with 13 rooms amidst a delightful garden in the Auvergne landscape with world-renowned and celebrated Michelin-starred restaurant.

Chateau de Codignat Alps exterior building surrounded by woods

CHATEAU DE CODIGNAT Auvergne

This is a grand Auvergnat chateau-hotel, 5-star, with 19 rooms and suites about 20 kms from Clermont-Ferrand, dating from the 12th century. Elegant and historic.

Chateau de Mirambeau exterior, grand hotel building, traditional chateau architecture, grass lawn, trees

CHATEAU DE MIRAMBEAU near Bordeaux

A delightful, 5-star, chateau-hotel with 40 rooms and suites, Relais & Chateaux member, in countryside in the Cognac region. Spa and outdoor pool. Gastronomic restaurant.

Chateau private house at Chais Monnet Cognac

HOTEL CHAIS MONNET & SPA Cognac

A 5-star hotel with 92 rooms and suites, in the historical centre of Cognac, built at the cognac cellars that date from 1838. Gourmet restaurant, tea-room, spa and wellness space. Fusion of ultra-modern with historic.

HOTEL DE SèZE Bordeaux

A charming 4-star hotel on a wide, leafy boulevard in the historic centre with 57 rooms and suites, decorated with style and elegance.

Hotel de Toiras quayside with front of building

HOTEL DE TOIRAS Ile-de-Re

Boutique, 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 20 rooms and suites, on the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Restaurant. Pool and gardens at nearby sister hotel, Villa Clarisse.

Le Burdigala Bordeaux lobby with hanging lights and yellow sofa

HOTEL LE BURDIGALA Bordeaux

A comfortable, 4-star, city centre hotel with 82 rooms that combines a classical feel in the bedroom with a vibrant, colourful atmosphere in the reception, bar and restaurant.

LE SAINT JAMES Bordeaux

Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel with gastronomic restaurant, 13 rooms and suites and a cookery school set in vineyards outside Bordeaux.

View of the hotel from afar with red topped roods and green field in front

LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE near Bordeaux

A luxury spa hotel and resort, 5-star with 61 rooms and suites, set amongst the Smith-Haut-Lafitte vineyards. Michelin-starred restaurants, vinotherapy spa treatments. Exquisite.

Villa Clarisse view of low pale house at end of long grassy gardens

VILLA CLARISSE Ile-de-Re

Boutique, 4-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 9 rooms and suites, 3 minutes’ walk from the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Garden with outdoor heated swimming pool.

Exterior view of the stone hotel building with red balconys

CASTEL MARIE LOUISE Brittany

A 5-star elegant Relais & Chateaux hotel with just 31 rooms opposite the fine beach in La Baule, with gastronomic restaurant. Tennis, cycling, golf and spa.

HOTEL ANNE DE BRETAGNE Brittany

Harbour-front, 4-star, boutique, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 20 rooms and Michelin-starred restaurant south of Nantes. Ideal for touring Brittany with Loire and Normandy.

Chateau de Gilly exterior of building with lawns and trees

CHATEAU DE GILLY Burgundy

Historic chateau-hotel, 5-star with 48 rooms and suites, in a village at the heart of the Cote d'Or vineyards. Restaurant, outdoor pool and gardens. Perfect for short break or as part of a tour.

COMO LE MONTRACHET Montrachet, Burgundy

Set in this famous Burgundy wine village, this is a charming 4-star town-mansion with 29 rooms and fine dining restaurant. Perfect for overnight stops and Burgundy wine tours.

Exterior showing large stone building with big windows and a grassy lawn in front

DOMAINE LES CRAYERES Reims, Champagne

Elegant and exclusive chateau-hotel, 5-star, with just 20 rooms on the outskirts of Reims, renowned for its restaurant with 2 Michelin stars.

La Briqueterie country hotel in vineyards

HOSTELLERIE LA BRIQUETERIE Epernay, Champagne

Understated luxury with a modern twist, this 5-star hotel with 40 rooms and suites is siutated south of Epernay amid the Champagne vineyards. Spa, indoor pool and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Hotel grounds with lights lit up and trees surrounding the buildings

GRAND HOTEL DE CALA ROSSA Corsica

A 5-star luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel with 42 rooms and suites on a lovely beach in southern Corsica. Elegant, understated and charming. Fine dining and beach facilities.

Hotel Roc e Fiori exterior, hotel building, gardens, green bushes

HOTEL ROC E FIORI Corsica

Charming 3-star hotel with just 16 rooms near Porto-Vecchio offering a calm and cosy atmosphere for a beach or touring holiday.

Exterior at night with steps leading up to the hotel and a piano shown inside

LA VILLA Corsica

A 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 4 swimming pools, including one indoors, in a striking location overlooking Calvi. Michelin-starred restaurant, 56 rooms and suites, many with sea view.

Miramar Boutique Hotel Corsica outdoor pool with sun loungers and large umbrellas

MIRAMAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL Corisca

This is a boutique hotel, 5-star, with just 26 rooms and suites, on the coast near Propriano, overlooking the beach. Excellent for beach holidays and touring the island.

Le Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel Cote d'Azur beach outdoor sun loungers and umbrellas in front of a white building

CAP D'ANTIBES BEACH HOTEL Antibes

Occupying a prime beach location near Antibes, this is a 5-star boutique hotel with 35 rooms and suites. Minimalist and contemporary with striking art on the walls.

GRAND HOTEL DU CAP FERRAT Cote d'Azur

One of the ultimate grand hotels of the French Riviera, this 5-star palatial hotel possesses a luxurious ensemble of location, service and facilitites.

HOTEL LA PEROUSE Nice

In a prime location at the end of the Promenade des Anglais, this deluxe 4-star hotel has 56 rooms, many with sea view, and swimming pool. Ideal position in Nice.

Le Mas de Pierre Cote d'Azur outdoor view large stone building with shutters wrought iron gate and topiary trees

HOTEL LE MAS DE PIERRE St Paul de Vence

This 5-star hotel with 53 rooms and suites is in a striking location near the charming village of St Paul de Vence. Beautifully furnished, elegant and stylish.

Royal Riviera Cote d'Azur outdoor swimming pool large pink building with balconies

HOTEL ROYAL RIVIERA Cote d'Azur

Grand and charming 5-star hotel on the seafront near Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Great location, contemporary style and comfort, with own small beach. 94 rooms of various categories.

LE MAS CANDILLE Cote d'Azur

In this famous hill village of Mougins, this is a boutique 5-star hotel with 45 rooms in the original mas and a newer building with restaurant, pools and spa.

Le Saint Paul Cote d'Azur exterior entrance to hotel

LE SAINT PAUL St Paul de Vence

A boutique, 5-star hotel and Relais & Chateaux member, dating from the 16th century in the picturesque artists' hill-village of St Paul de Vence. Suited to short breaks and touring.

Chateau des Vigiers Dordogne exterior large building with golf course in front

CHATEAU DES VIGIERS Monestier, Dordogne

Combination of 4-star chateau hotel with golf course and rooms in a simpler relais makes for an interesting stay. Plenty of facilities with golf, spa, restaurants and local cultural experiences on offer.

LA CHARTREUSE DE BIGNAC Saint-Nexans, Dordogne

A boutique 4-star family-run hotel with 12 rooms in a 17th century country house in the Perigord near Bergerac

L'Imperial Palace Alps lake aerial shot hotel woods near a lake

L'IMPERIAL PALACE Annecy

This is a 4-star grand hotel minutes from the centre of Annecy, on the side of the lake. 99 rooms and suites, 3 restaurants, gardens, spa and watersports.

Hotel Parc Victoria Basque view of hotel exterior twilight

HOTEL PARC VICTORIA St Jean de Luz

A very pretty, boutique 5-star hotel in a chateau-villa style, with 20 rooms and suites, a couple of minutes' walk from the beach, in a lovely garden. Elegant and charming.

CHATEAU DE RIELL Molitg-les-Bains, French Catalonia

A boutique, 5-star chateau-hotel with 17 rooms, gourmet restaurant, thermal spa facilities and hiking trails in the foothills of the French Catalan Pyrenees.

HOTEL DE LA CITE Carcassonne

Superb location, history and service from this traditional and comfortable 5-star hotel nestling within the ancient city walls of Carcassonne. Excellent restaurant, outdoor pool and gardens.

Maison d'Uzes Languedoc Roussillon exterior building wooden door and topiary bushes

LA MAISON D'UZES Uzes, Languedoc

A charming, boutique, 5-star town mansion with 12 rooms and suites and a Michelin-starred restaurant in this historic town. Combine as part of a touring holiday.

Le Domaine de Verchant Languedoc Roussillon swimming pool large stone building palm trees gardens

LE DOMAINE DE VERCHANT Montpellier

Combine city, coast and country at this 5-star wine and foodie hotel with spa and vineyards. 26 luxurious rooms and outdoor pool.

Relais des Chartreuses Languedoc Roussillon outdoor terrace area surrounded by trees

RELAIS DES CHARTREUSES Le Boulou, Roussillon

A charming 3-star hotel in a restored farmhouse with just 14 rooms and suites in countryside in French Catalonia not far from the Spanish border and the Mediterranean coast.

CHATEAU DE LA BOURDAISIERE Loire Valley

A private chateau-hotel in the heart of the Loire Valley's chateau-country with 29 rooms and spectacular gardens which are visited for its tomatoes and dahlias. Lots of character and very traditional.

CHATEAU DE MARCAY Loire Valley

An historic chateau dating from the 12th century and now a 4-star hotel with 28 rooms and suites in countryside about 12 minutes' drive from Chinon. Michelin-starred restaurant, pool and lovely grounds.

Chateau Noirieux Loire Valley exterior shot stone chateau with large windows and white metal chairs

CHATEAU DE NOIRIEUX Loire Valley

There is a chateau and manor-house here with bedrooms in each building at this 4-star hotel in glorious grounds with pool and gourmet restaurant.

Country history hotel Loire valley Tortiniere

DOMAINE DE LA TORTINIèRE Loire Valley

A bijou 4-star chateau-hotel in own grounds with pool at the heart of the Loire Valley region about 15 minutes’ drive south of Tours.

LA BORDE EN SOLOGNE CHATEAU & SPA Loire Valley

An elegant 4-star chateau-hotel in beautiful gardens and grounds with 41 rooms and suites in the Loir-et-Cher region

Exterior view showing stone building with big windows in

LE CHOISEUL Loire Valley

Historic town mansion and now 4-star hotel with 28 rooms in the centre of Amboise on the banks of the River Loire. Hotel has Michelin-starred restaurant and a very pretty garden.

AUBERGE DE LA SOURCE Normandy

A country-contemporary boutique 4-star hotel with just 16 rooms and suites in countryside not far from Honfleur. Charming and authentic Normandy experience.

Exterior of Chateau d'Audrieu with a mown lawn in front of the big white hotel building

CHATEAU D'AUDRIEU Normandy

A 4-star chateau-hotel built in Caen stone a few miles from Bayeux, this hotel has 29 rooms, restaurant and extensive grounds. A refined and secluded chateau-experience.

Chateau de Sully ground, hotel buildings, driveway, lawns, trees

CHATEAU DE SULLY Normandy

Traditional 18th century chateau-hotel, 4-star, with 23 rooms and Michelin-starred restaurant in large park between Bayeux and Arromanches. Great location for exploring.

Ferme St Simeon Honfleur grey gabled building with gardens

FERME ST SIMEON Honfleur, Normandy

An exceptional 5-star Relais & Chateau hotel built in a grand half-timbered Normandy style on the edge of Honfleur with outstanding restaurant and spa.

Hotel Royal Barriere exterior, large building, lawns, grand architecture

HOTEL ROYAL BARRIERE Deauville, Normandy

A fabulous 5-star resort-hotel with superb facilities for adults and children located on the seafront in Deauville opposite the sandy beach.

Auberge du Jeu de Paume Paris exterior courtyard with several tables and chairs overlooked by a white building

HOTEL AUBERGE DU JEU DE PAUME Chantilly

This is a palatial 5-star hotel with 92 rooms and Relais & Chateaux member in the Domaine de Chantilly about 21 miles north of Paris. Race-course nearby.

HOTEL BEL AMI Paris

This is a modern, stylish, 5-star hotel on the Left Bank in the 6th arrondissement. 108 rooms and suites, spa and gym. Brunch served on Sunday.

HOTEL BOURGOGNE ET MONTANA Paris

This is a boutique 4-star hotel with 31 rooms in the Left Bank’s 7th district, a short walk from the Seine, the Place de la Concorde and the Assemblee Nationale. Elegant and discreet.

Hotel de Buci exterior, hotel building, elegant architecture

HOTEL DE BUCI Paris

This is a boutique, 4-star hotel with 24 rooms and suites on the Left Bank, inspired by the style and elegance of the 18th century.

HOTEL ESPRIT SAINT GERMAIN Paris

There are just 28 rooms and suites in this boutique 5-star hotel on the Left Bank, furnished cosily in a contemporary style. Nearest metro is Odeon.

HOTEL MONTALEMBERT Paris

This is a luxurious 5-star, boutique hotel on the Left Bank, a short walk from the Boulevard Saint Germain. 50 elegant and comfortable rooms, restaurant, bar and library.

MADISON HOTEL Paris

This is a boutique 4-star hotel with 50 rooms and suites in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Designed to reflect 1930s Art Deco style. Breakfast room and bar. Cosy lounges.

RELAIS CHRISTINE Paris

This is a luxurious 5-star hotel in the heart of the Left Bank with a flower-lined courtyard and garden. 48 unique rooms and suites, splendidly furnished.

CHATEAU DE MONTREUIL Pas-de-Calais

A boutique Relais & Chateaux hotel with just 10 rooms in charming gardens and with a Michelin-starred restaurant. Cosy and welcoming.

Hotel de L'univers exterior view of a big stone building with lots of windows

HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS Arras

An historic hotel with 38 rooms, 4-star, in a building dating from the 17th century in the centre of Arras, with parking in the courtyard.

Exterior of the Auberge de Noves in Provence with stone building, large trees surrounding it and a outdoor patio area

AUBERGE DE NOVES Provence

A 4-star hotel with just 23 rooms and member of Relais & Chateaux, it is less than 10 miles from Avignon and has a wine cellar with 30,000 bottles.

BASTIDE DE GORDES Provence

An historic, luxurious gem of a 5-star hotel with 40 rooms and suites set in the heart of the beautiful village of Gordes. Spa and fine dining but also good for famiiles.

BASTIDE DU CALALOU Provence

A cosy, charming 3-star hotel with just 32 rooms in the Provence countryside a few miles from the stunning Gorges du Verdon.

CAPELONGUE Provence

A charming, boutique, family-run hotel with 37 rooms just outside the famous Luberon village of Bonnieux. Excellent restaurant, gardens and pretty rooms.

CHATEAU DE MAZAN Provence

A 4-star characterful chateau-hotel with 32 rooms in the Provencal village of Mazan, surrounded by a shady garden. Restaurant and pool.

Chateau de Valmer view of the chateau with vines and palms

CHATEAU DE VALMER La Croix Valmer

A 5-star boutique Relais & Chateaux hotel with 41 rooms and suites on the St Tropez peninsula with its own private beach. Michelin-star restaurant, spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

CLOITRE SAINT LOUIS Avignon

A centrally-located 4-star hotel in Avignon with 80 rooms occupying a building dating from the 16th century. Modern interiors, garden and pool.

Exterior of hotel, a stone building, windows with green shutters and balcony

GRAND HOTEL NORD PINUS Arles

An intriguing 4-star hotel with just 25 rooms, furnished individually in a contemporary fashion, yet the ambience reflects the cultural history of the place and Arles.

HOTEL CRILLON LE BRAVE Provence

This boutique 4-star Relais & Chateaux hotel with 32 rooms holds a commanding position in the hilltop village with views. Restaurant, pool, terraces. Charming.

Hotel Jules Cesar Provence exterior roman style building relief of Julius Caesar

HOTEL JULES CESAR Arles

Just outside the city of Arles, this 5-star boutique hotel with 52 rooms is welcoming and sophisticated. Furnishings are modern and colourful. Lots of character.

Provencal villa showing entrance to hotel with trees at le Pigonnet

HOTEL LE PIGONNET Aix-en-Provence

5-star boutique hotel with 45 rooms and suites tucked away in a quiet area of Aix-en-Provence but just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre. Beautiful gardens and gourmet dining.

Outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas and green trees surroudning

HOTEL LES ATELIERS DE I'IMAGE Provence

A modern, characterful 4-star hotel with 32 rooms occupying a converted cinema in the historic town of St Remy de Provence.

LA BASTIDE DE MOUSTIERS Provence

Just 13 rooms and suites in this 5-star boutique hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant near the Gorges du Verdon.

Two round swimming pools near beach under pine trees at Pinede Plage

LA PINEDE PLAGE La Croix-Valmer

A 4-star boutique, beach hotel with 32 rooms and suites on the St Tropez peninsula with its own private beach. Beach restaurant, bar and swimming pool.

LE CLUB DE CAVALIERE Provence

A beachfront 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with just 37 rooms near Le Lavandou. A desirable and sophisticated address for a luxurious beach holiday.

Outdoor area at le mas des herbes blanches with flowers, palm trees and a pool

LE MAS DES HERBES BLANCHES Provence

Housed in a converted stone farmhouse, this 4-star boutique hotel is in the heart of the Provence countryside with comfortable rooms and views.

Exterior of Le Phebus showing a stone building with tiled roof and wooden door

LE PHEBUS Provence

A boutique, country, 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel near Joucas in the Luberon with luxury rooms, historic building and Michelin-star dining.

Althoff Villa Belrose Saint Tropez exterior yellow building with balconies and outdoor pool

VILLA BELROSE St Tropez

An elegant 5-star hotel with views over St Tropez. 40 comfortable rooms, Mediterranean cuisine, pool and spa. A haven near the bustle of St Tropez.

VILLA GALLICI Provence

This 5-star, luxury, boutique, Relais & Chateaux, hotel of just 22 rooms a few minutes' walk from the centre of Aix. Sumptuous and elegant. A gem.

Chateau de Bagnols Rhone Valley exterior castle overlooking lawned garden and fountain

CHATEAU DE BAGNOLS Beaujolais

A national monument of France, the 5-star chateau-hotel with 27 rooms and suites offers exceptional accommodation in historic surroundings amid the Beaujolais vineyards.

HOTEL COUR DES LOGES Lyon

A chateau-style mansion in the heart of the old town of Lyon, this is a 5-star hotel with 60 rooms, Michelin restaurant and indoor pool.

Aerial view of the gardens, showing freshly trimmed bushes and purple umbrellas

HOTEL LA PYRAMIDE Vienne

An iconic establishment in French gastronomy, this is a 4-star Relais & Chateaux hotel with 19 rooms and 2 Michelin-starred restaurant on the Route du Midi in historic Vienne.

Chateau de Mercues Tarn and Lot exterior castle with grey roof overlooking countryside

CHATEAU DE MERCUES near Cahors

A 4-star mediaeval castle-hotel, Relais & Chateaux, member with Michelin-starred restaurant and 30 rooms and suites, traditionally and authentically furnished. Ideal for the Lot valley.

Exterior of hotel, showing a large stone building with lawn in front and orange flowers

CHATEAU DE SALETTES near Albi

A charming 4-star 13th century chateau-hotel with 19 contemporary bedrooms amongst its own vineyards in the Gaillac region near Albi. Michelin-starred restaurant and pool.

La Reserve Tarn and Lot outdoor pool two large buildings with archways and balconies

LA RESERVE Albi

A 4-star Relais & Chateaux member with 22 rooms on the banks of the River Tarn outside the historic town of Albi. Pool, restaurant park.

Grand Hotel Basque Country exterior pink building overlooking the beach

GRAND HOTEL St Jean de Luz

This is a 5-star grand hotel on the beach front a few minutes' walk from the picturesque fishing port. 52 rooms, spa, restaurant, beach access. Golf courses and walking nearby.