Languedoc-Roussillon

This relaxed and friendly hotel – on the outskirts of Perpignan – features spacious Art Deco-inspired rooms set around a tranquil olive-shaded garden with a stylish pool. — The Telegraph

In the heart of Carcassonne's medieval walled city, the mid-range Best Western Hotel Le Donjon provides a cozy stay amid historic surroundings. — Oyster

Intimate, medieval stay inside a former bishop’s palace, with a heated pool and Michelin-starred restaurant. — Jetsetter

A dream for travellers on a budget...attractive Provençal-styled rooms, a hearty breakfast buffet and outstanding personal service offered by a Cornishman at home in France. — The Telegraph

Hotel Jardin Secrets is an otherworldly hideaway fittingly secluded on a side street in Nîmes, a southern French city scattered with Roman ruins. — Mr & Mrs Smith

One of the top three-pearl properties in Carcassonne's surrounding area, the 12-room Chateau de Palaja is ideal for couples looking for a secluded getaway with plenty to do nearby. — Oyster

Delightful hotel in an elegantly restored set of 17th-century stone houses ideally located in Uzès, 25 miles west of Avignon. — Hideaway Report

Right around the corner from the elegant Cours de l’Intendance, these cozy lodgings offer simple comforts and excellent service smack in the middle of town. — Frommer's

Among the orchards and vineyards in the countryside surrounding Perpignan sits Casa 9—a 15th-century mas (farm) with a barn that’s been converted into lavish lodgings. — Fodor's

This slick, modern boutique hotel at the gates of the medieval city has an outdoor pool and garden with incredible views, and is both quiet and restful as well as centrally located. — The Telegraph

Just a few steps from the medieval city, this friendly boutique hotel with modern rooms and suites has a stylish garden with sculptures by local artists, heated pool and year-round hot tub. — The Telegraph

This small, quirky design hotel offers excellent value for money and an exceptionally friendly welcome. — The Telegraph

A relaxing stay in the gorgeous seaside commune of Collioure, just a three-minute walk from the beach. — Jetsetter

Jazz, art deco ironwork, and caged birds set the Latin tone at this bohemian, family-run, shabby-chic urban hotel. — Fodor's

Nîmes' best deal is this delightful, bargain-priced 11-room hotel strolling distance from Les Arènes. — Lonely Planet