Riviera hotels to make you go ooh la la!

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The French Riviera; its name alone conjures up images of riches, glamour and celebrities frolicking in the sunshine à la Brigitte Bardot. But you don't have to be a superstar to enjoy this alluring region in the south of France: there are tranquil villages, buzzing seaside resorts and everything in between, and the same goes for the hotels found there. Whether you need a romantic hotel de charme, a low-key three-star address, or an all-out luxurious pad, we've toured and tested accommodation in a few French Riviera hotspots so that you don't have to. Here are our favourites so book your flights and bonnes vacances!

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Text by Richelle Harrison Plesse

• Family

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    Le Mas Candille

    

    Easyexperts : 8.4

    If you've ever dreamt of escaping to the Provencal countryside, it's highly likely Le Mas Candille, or something like it, featured in that dream. This five-star hotel and member of the group Relais & Châteaux is worthy of its glamorous French Riviera [...]
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    Le Hameau

    

    Easyexperts : 7.4

    Exuding Charm with a capital C, Le Hameau is a delightful three-star find only a stone's throw from the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence. Just as suitable for families and solo travellers as much as it is for couples, anyone who passes through [...]
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    Baie des Anges Thalazur

    

    Easyexperts : 6.4

    The Thalazur Baie des Anges may not be the first choice for visitors to the French Riviera due to its distance from the beach or the town centres of Nice, Cannes and even Antibes. However, it will appeal to a particular holidaymaker, one that is looking [...]

• Charm

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    Le Pré Catelan

    

    Easyexperts : 7.0

    It's a cliché but that "home away from home" sometimes exists and in Antibes we found it at the Pré Catelan. This three-star hotel is a cosy and intimate getaway located within easy reach of the sights of Antibes Juan-les-Pins. Holidaymakers looking for [...]
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    Mas Djoliba

    

    Easyexperts : 7.15

    Less a hotel and more a hidden gem of a guesthouse, the delightful Mas Djoliba boasts bucket loads of Provencal charm. This 'mas' (old Provencal country house) is tucked away in a tranquil, residential area, high above Antibes, yet only a 15 minute walk [...]
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    La Grande Bastide

    

    Easyexperts : 7.9

    Elegance and understated chic is what you'll find at La Grande Bastide. With only a handful of rooms and its location within easy reach of Saint Paul de Vence, the hotel is an ideal choice for a relaxing, romantic break in this beautiful part of Provence. [...]

• Luxury

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    Le Mas Candille

    

    Easyexperts : 8.4

    If you've ever dreamt of escaping to the Provencal countryside, it's highly likely Le Mas Candille, or something like it, featured in that dream. This five-star hotel and member of the group Relais & Châteaux is worthy of its glamorous French Riviera [...]
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    Le Mas de Pierre

    

    Easyexperts : 8.85

    If you're going to visit a place in the South of France as stunning as Saint Paul de Vence, it's only fitting you should bed down in a hotel to match. Le Mas de Pierre is a beautiful five-star address a short distance from the town centre and other attractions [...]
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    Belles Rives

    

    Easyexperts : 7.95

    One of the few hotels in Antibes situated right at the water's edge, the Belles Rives is a wonderful, stylish tribute to art deco chic. With its consistent 1930's style, the five-star Belles Rives is appreciated by guests for its original and distinct [...]