Guide to France - Where to Stay
The South of France has the enviable blend of miles of coastline and fruitful rural landscapes and has been the foundation for artists, composers and writers as well as the new visitor.
Where is it? The term 'South of France' is mostly used to explain the southern stretch of the nation's coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron.
With its warm climate, fertile landscape and developed shore, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe.
Where am I able to stay? Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as popular as the South of France, there is no deficit of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.
For a real flavor of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hotels.
Tiny and intimate, they are a home from home and turn a basic vacation into a luxury retreat.
All of these hotels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and exquisite.
Tasty food usually goes hand in hand with the cool rooms and public areas - by selecting one of these hotels you will be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France.
What can I see? The South of France is too big an area to be fully explored in a single holiday, and is the reason why many folks return year after year.
Some of France's most dear resorts lie on the south coast, including St.
Tropez and Cannes, and where better to watch the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous? The area is known for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the towns that lie near it: Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for instance.
Inland, Provence is well known for its rolling landscapes, stretches of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers.
With no shortage of historic buildings, local markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everybody.
How do I am getting around? if you are planning on exploring the South of France, you need to hire an auto.
The French, like most European states, drive on the right side of the road and the roads are largely carefully maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you'll have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network.
If you're planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major towns or holiday maker areas, then go for the train system, controlled by SNCF.
Where is it? The term 'South of France' is mostly used to explain the southern stretch of the nation's coastline that runs between Spain and Italy, and the rural inland areas that include Provence and the Lubron.
With its warm climate, fertile landscape and developed shore, it is one of the most regularly-visited parts of Europe.
Where am I able to stay? Unsurprisingly, for somewhere as popular as the South of France, there is no deficit of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and camp sites.
For a real flavor of the area though, stay in one of our counseled boutique hotels.
Tiny and intimate, they are a home from home and turn a basic vacation into a luxury retreat.
All of these hotels offer well-designed and recent rooms and the service is discreet and exquisite.
Tasty food usually goes hand in hand with the cool rooms and public areas - by selecting one of these hotels you will be treating yourself to a memorable stay in the South of France.
What can I see? The South of France is too big an area to be fully explored in a single holiday, and is the reason why many folks return year after year.
Some of France's most dear resorts lie on the south coast, including St.
Tropez and Cannes, and where better to watch the yachts and fashions of the affluent and famous? The area is known for its shore, sailing and water sports and for the towns that lie near it: Nice, Marseilles and Montpelier for instance.
Inland, Provence is well known for its rolling landscapes, stretches of vineyards and swathes of wild flowers.
With no shortage of historic buildings, local markets and museums to explore, the South of France has something for everybody.
How do I am getting around? if you are planning on exploring the South of France, you need to hire an auto.
The French, like most European states, drive on the right side of the road and the roads are largely carefully maintained, although many are toll-controlled and you'll have to pay at marked toll stations to use the main road network.
If you're planning on staying mostly in one place and just visiting major towns or holiday maker areas, then go for the train system, controlled by SNCF.