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 Hotels Provence & Cote d’Azur

Discover the range of hotel rooms in Provence from boutique hotels to 5-star luxury. Learn about personal experiences from our contributors. Discover the history and hospitality of some of the famous hotel properties along the Cote d’Azur and cities of Provence.

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Cheryl Shufflebotham · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Les Bories Luxury Hotel and a Spa Hidden in Gordes

January 30, 2018
Secluded in a 20-acre aromatic park of olive and cypress trees, lavender, rosemary, and thyme is a hidden little retreat called les Bories, which is located on a quiet road across from Gordes. Les Bories is a five-star luxury hotel with a beautiful spa that offers extensive treatments. So in keeping with my tradition of …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Living in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Experience Luxury in the Alpilles with Domaine de Manville Golf or Spa Packages

January 24, 2018
Patience, vision and exquisite taste converted a run-down 250-acre agricultural property, outside of Maussane des Alpilles, into a luxury resort — Domaine de Manville. Edith and Patrick Saut purchased the land and associated ragtag collection of farm buildings in 2007. Seven years later and with a multi-million Euro budget, this 5-star hotel opened its doors …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Luxurious Le Petit Nice Celebrates a Century of Gastronomy in Marseille

October 16, 2017
Distracted by Marseille’s traffic, we almost missed the sign indicating a sharp right turn towards Le Petit Nice. Once you make that turn, you are committed. Of course, you WANT to be at this 16-room boutique hotel and eat at the Michelin three-star restaurant, but the narrow entryway is not designed for first-time drivers. Perhaps that …
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Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Keith Van Sickle · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Benvengudo means Welcome to our Hotel in Provencal

July 4, 2017
Just below the famous hilltop fortress of Les Baux sits the boutique luxury hotel Benvengudo.  The name means “welcome” in the local language and it couldn’t be more appropriate. Walking into the manicured grounds of Benvengudo is like stepping back in time, to a more simple and gracious era.  The hotel provides a rare mix …
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Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Mary Kay Seales · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Dream in French During a Stay at Le Domaine de Fontenille

June 6, 2017
“Even one night at this place is an unforgettable experience.” – Mary Kay Seales after her stay at this luxury property, in Provence, with her two sisters. Just a bit north of Aix-en-Provence near the tiny medieval village of Lauris is the stylish and architecturally perfect Domaine de Fontenille, on the list of Small Luxury Hotels …
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