The Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hôtel promises a tranquil retreat just steps from the historic old town of Aix-en-Provence. The elegant property offers a restaurant, bar, indoor swimming pool, seasonal outdoor pool with poolside bar and café, fitness center, spa with massage services and steam room (for a fee), complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and dry-cleaning service (for a fee). Each of the air-conditioned guest rooms has a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minifridge, TV, and phone.

Set beside the ruins of medieval city walls and surrounded by Mediterranean gardens, the Aquabella Hôtel & Spa offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), steam room, Jacuzzi, fitness center, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minifridge, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Just a short stroll from the Maison Carrée and the Jardin de la Fontaine sits Maison Albar – L’Imperator, whose rich history involves visits from artistic legends such as Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Ava Gardner. The hotel is home to a two-Michelin-star gourmet restaurant, as well as a café, bar, terrace, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tub, garden, spa with beauty and massage services (for a fee), salon and barbershop, gift shop, fitness center, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms feature tasteful Art Deco–inspired décor and have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Located in the center of the charming historic village of Castillon-du-Gard between the cities of Avignon and Nîmes, Le Vieux Castillon boasts a classic French countryside experience just minutes from the famed Pont-du-Gard UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel embraces its historic setting; its 34 guest rooms are spread between 18 medieval structures that were once homes, connected by patios, walkways, and bridges. Amenities include a restaurant, poolside bar, outdoor swimming pool, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), patio, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms feature sophisticated, cozy décor and each has private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Hôtel Carlton Lyon sits in the heart of Lyon’s Presqu’île, the city’s bustling central peninsula set between the Rhône and Saône Rivers. This trendy district contains a multitude of cafés, restaurants, shops, museums, and entertainment options, and offers the perfect base from which to explore the city of Lyon. Housed in a lovely cream-colored stone building with wrought-iron railings, the hotel is decorated with upscale, red-accented furnishings and offers a luxe cozy bar/lounge, bicycles for rent, spa with massage service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. All 80 air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

The Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is nestled upon the Presqu’île, Lyon’s bustling central peninsula nestled between the Rhône and Saône Rivers. Just a short walk from the famed Place Bellecour as well as a multitude of cafés, restaurants, shops, museums, and entertainment opportunities, the hotel makes an ideal base from which to explore Lyon. Amenities include a restaurant, jazz bar with views of the Rhône, lobby bar, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

The Boscolo Lyon Hotel & Spa is nestled between the Rhône and Saône rivers in Quartier Grolée, a district characterized by its grand architecture and many luxury shops and boutiques. The meticulously renovated 19th-century building was one of the city’s first hotels and has hosted such notable figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Edith Piaf, Jean Marais, Jean Gabin, and French presidents and dignitaries. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, heated indoor swimming pool, fitness center, Roman bath–inspired spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), sauna, thermal bath, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Elegantly decorated guest rooms feature velvet and gold details and have air conditioning, private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

Grand Hôtel La Cloche’s history goes back as far as 1424, where “L’hostellerie de la Cloche” once stood in its place. Now, six centuries later, the hotel is recognized as a Historical Monument and has welcomed celebrities and dignitaries from all over the world, including Rodin, Napoléon III, Grace de Monaco, Guy Bedos, George R. R. Martin, and many more. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, fitness center, garden, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and a spa with a variety of services, including: swimming line with massage jets, sensory area and shower, sauna, steam room, tea room, massage services, and beauty treatments (for a fee). Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, and TV.

Nestled in the heart of the historic city center of Dijon, the Hostellerie du Chapeau Rouge sits next door to the medieval Cathédrale Saint-Bénigne de Dijon and is a short walk from many historic highlights, including Porte Guillaume, Parc et Jardin Darcy, Liberation Square, Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, and more. Colorful, stylish, contemporary décor adorns the interior of this building, which dates back to 1863. The hotel features an acclaimed restaurant, as well as a lounge/bar, spa with massage and beauty services (for a fee), hammam, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Each of the 28 air-conditioned guest rooms has private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, and phone.

Named for its most famous frequent guest, King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, Hôtel Edouard 7 is located in Paris’s Opera district, just two blocks from the Opera Garnier and less than 10 minutes’ walk from two famed department stores: Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. The hotel offers a classically elegant atmosphere that includes a restaurant, lounge, bar, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. After undergoing a recent renovation, Hôtel Edouard 7 now reflects the sensibilities of the fashionable king for which it was named, as each of the 69 air-conditioned guest rooms is outfitted with rich fabrics and designed around an individual color scheme. All guest rooms also have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.