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An hour’s drive from Cannes, this magnificent 18th-century mansion has been transformed into an excellent 4-star hotel. It is surrounded by its own estate and an 18- hole, par 72 golf course, which is considered to be one of the best in the region.

With just 10 rooms this small chateau, built in the 10th century and painstakingly restored by its owners over the last 30 years, is now a 3-star hotel with a commendable restaurant.

Built in the 19th century, this chateau belonged to a prominent Arles family. Service standards and cuisine rate highly, and the rooms in the castle, the former chapel and adjoining converted farmhouses are very comfortable.

This pink-and-white confection with its fairy-tale turrets and splendid, ornately painted interior, silk-covered walls and rooms full of antiques was the 19th-century home of a Russian prince. It stands within a park full of palms and decorative trees.

This palatial hotel in manicured grounds standing on a hilltop site with views of the medieval village and the countryside is one of the most impressive places to stay in Provence. Superb service and excellent food.

Listed as an historic monument, this chateau is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Facilities include a pool and mini-golf course (see Allemagne en Provence).

A wonderful collection of medieval buildings now converted into a hotel. Rooms a luxuriously decorated with Oriental rugs and marble bathrooms.

An affordable bed-and-breakfast with views of the countryside. There are three rooms, each with satellite TV and minibar, in a 200-year-old farmhouse.

This new hotel aims to mix business with pleasure – its rooms have CD players, internet access and other high-tech delights. It also has its own private beach and a fine restaurant.

Two beautifully restored farmhouses, each sleeping eight people, and a restored coach house sleeping two, stand in a private estate. Each farmhouse has its own pool, and all are filled with antique furniture, paintings and prints. Olive terraces surround the houses and the busy village of Cotignac is nearby. Stays are for a minimum of one week.