Small Boutique hotels in PROVENCE-FRENCH RIVIERA

Ideally located in Méthamis in the heart of Provence, this charming bed and breakfast is an authentic 17th century building with a spectacular view of the Nesque valley, the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. Lovingly restored by its present owners, Metafort offers boutique-style accommodation in a unique setting. Within easy reach of many of the region’s most important attractions, such as Venasque, Pernes les Fontaines, Gordes, Mont Ventoux and the Luberon National Park, Metafort is a fabulous spot for relaxing stays in this fascinating area of Provence. Boasting a large outdoor pool, guests can also enjoy bicycle hire on site, while other outdoor activities available nearby include hiking, canoeing and kayaking, among many other possibilities. Breakfast is a special time at Metafort, and every morning the hosts offer a magnificent spread of either English or continental-style food. Organic, locally sourced produce, including an assortment of home-made cook-in-the-cauldron jams, fresh fruit, gluten-free home-baked cakes and biscuits, and eggs in all their forms, are just a few of the highlights. Breakfast can be enjoyed indoors, by the pool, or at a small table by the canyon. On Saturday evenings, delicious table d’hôte dinners are also available.

The Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel enjoys a prime location on the sea-front at Monte-Carlo. This exclusive boutique property was thoroughly renovated in 2009 under the direction of the architect and designer India Mahdavi. The renovation has preserved the lines of this listed 1920s building but enlarged and modernised its interior. Guests can enjoy four indoor and outdoor restaurants, including Elsa, serving contemporary gourmet cuisine from both Rivieras, and La Vigie, which specialises in fish and seafood. Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel also has a Spa and Wellness Centre, with a Hamman and massage room, offering an extensive range of relaxation and beauty treatments. The Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel has 40 rooms and suites, all offering luxurious accommodation in an unsurpassable setting, combined with the most modern comforts and amenities. All rooms are air-conditioned, feature sea views, large terraces or balconies and luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The hotel has a magnificent Olympic sized swimming pool and offers guests numerous water-sports and beach activities. Tennis lovers can book courts at the adjoining Monte-Carlo Country Club, home of the Monaco open, while golf is also available at the Monte-Carlo Golf Club.

Perched on a pine-shaded bluff, just two kilometres from the beaches of Saint Tropez, Muse Saint Tropez enjoys a quiet, secluded location, nestled in the heart of an award-winning ecological and self-sustainable garden designed by acclaimed landscape artist, Sophie Agata Ambroise. Situated in a carefully restored and modernised traditional Provençale country house, this fabulous property offers luxurious boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and top-class bespoke service in a delightful garden setting. Minutes away from the elegant Place des Lices, Muse Saint Tropez is ideally placed for relaxing stays in this buzzing, fashionable resort. Shuttle services are offered to the town and beaches, and guests have free access to custom-made bicycles, tennis and petanque courts, and an exclusive spa and wellness area. The large outdoor designer pool features plush sun-loungers, gazebos and parasols, and is the perfect spot to wind down and relax in the lush garden oasis atmosphere. Muse Saint Tropez also offers excellent facilities and dedicated service for elegant private gatherings, wedding celebrations or impressive business meetings. Simply named ''M'', the restaurant at Muse Saint Tropez serves delicious menus based on the finest local fare, with produce from nearby farms, wild herbs, and the finest, just-off-the-boat fish and seafood. Dining can be enjoyed in the elegant restaurant, or al fresco on the shaded terrace. There is also a poolside bar, perfect for more informal dining, snacks, aperitifs and after-dinner drinks.

This carefully restored boutique property enjoys a privileged location in the centre of Saint-Tropez, and stands before a large walled garden with a spectacular pool and terrace. The legend of Pan Deï Palais states that a French General, who fell in love with a beautiful Punjabi princess by the name of Bannu Pan Deï, built this luxury residence for her in 1835, as a token of their love for each other. This magnificent mansion now houses a luxury boutique hotel, where the exotic garden casts its Asian spell and each room has its own individual character under the watchful eye of a Hindu god. During the day, guests can enjoy peace and quiet next to the pool, under the drapes of the Balinese beds or the recliners with their pure white sunshades. In the evening, this area becomes a sophisticated bar, the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail. The restaurant is also a very sought-after spot in Saint-Tropez. Sophisticated dishes of Indian, Asian and French inspiration take guests on a genuine voyage of discovery. Pan Deï Palais has just twelve luxurious rooms and suites, decorated with four-poster beds, drapes, quilts, kilims and archways, making each one seductively individual and enticingly different. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a range of modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi internet connection and mini-bars. Baby cots or additional beds may be added to some rooms on request.

Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez is an exclusive boutique property offering luxurious accommodation in a privileged setting. Enjoying an ideal location surrounded by lush vegetation, this ultra-modern hotel is around one kilometre from the centre of Saint-Tropez, but a just a short distance from the beach. Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez is an eco-friendly property and makes every effort to reduce its environmental footprint in all areas. Ideal for exploring this beautiful region of the Riviera, Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez provides free shuttle services to the centre of Saint-Tropez and Pampelonne beaches. There are also bicycles and tricycles for hire. Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez provides exquisite accommodation in 35 rooms and 2 villas. All are extremely spacious and elegantly appointed with designer furnishings and amenities. The rooms are air-conditioned and include the very latest high-technology equipment for guests' enjoyment. The hotel has an exclusive restaurant, Colette, with menus featuring gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, and the Bar Dom Pérignon by the pool serves champagne and cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can also take advantage of the Spa Sezz by Payot, where a full range of massages and treatments are offered.

Experience the French Riviera in the quiet adults-only boutique hotel Tiara Yaktsa. Near the glamour and activity of Cannes and Saint-Tropez, this peaceful luxury hotel is nestled within the seaside town of Théoule-sur-Mer. Enjoy the lush green landscape and the deep blues of the Cote d´Azur and indulge in the luxury and exclusive sophistication of Tiara Yaktsa Cote d'Azur. Inspired by the wealth and diversity of Mediterranean culture, the Tiara Yaktsa Cannes offers comfortable accommodation and features sea views, lush gardens, and a swimming pool. The personalized service makes Tiara Yaktsa Cote d'Azur the perfect retreat for either a romantic getaway in the French Riviera or a peaceful escape from business in nearby Cannes and Saint-Tropez. Each guest room is distinctively decorated with a delicate balance of color and elegant design. The Penthouse Suite is so spacious that it can be used for executive meetings or a private special event. With its unique style of comfort and intimacy, Tiara Yaktsa Cote d'Azur is ideal for both business and pleasure. This great small hotel is a wonderful base for exploring the area and also a fantastic haven to settle into and relax and unwind.

Enjoying a spectacular seafront location overlooking the Baie des Anges, Villa Azur is a new build boutique property offering four-star accommodation in a breathtaking setting. Just a short distance from the centre of Villeneuve-Loubet, Villa Azur's situation between Antibes and Nice means that it is ideal for exploring this beautiful corner of the Côte d'Azur. The area of Antibes is home to some of the world's greatest art collections, museums and galleries, including the Picasso Musuem, the Maeght Collection and the Fernand Léger Museum. Villa Azur's restaurant invites guests to enjoy Italian inspired gourmet cuisine either indoors or on the terrace over the beach, where guests can contemplate the Mediterranean sea just below their feet. For intimate relaxation, the solarium and the winter garden are exclusively reserved for the clients of the hotel, offering an amazing view of the bay. The hotel also has a seminar room for business events. Villa Azur's 24 rooms are all decorated in a modern, airy style and feature a range of up-to-date amenities, including air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TVs, mini-bars and Wi-Fi internet connection. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with luxurious bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Enjoying a fine location just a few steps from the waterfront at La Croisette, Villa Garbo is a boutique establishment set in a carefully restored town mansion originally dating from 1884. Ideal for both business and pleasure visits to Cannes, many of the town's most important sights and attractions are within easy reach of the hotel, including the Rue d'Antibes with its chic shopping, the Palais des Festivals and the Musée de la Castre. Guests at Villa Garbo can enjoy drinks by the fireplace in the lounge bar in cold weather or on the terrace in the summer. The hotel also has an exclusive Spa and Wellness centre, offering a wide range of massages and treatments, a Turkish bath and a fitness room. Villa Garbo's eleven exclusive suites have all been individually decorated to the highest standard, in a fusion of modern elements and the classical features of this grand building. Luxurious fabrics, noble materials and elegant furniture are combined to provide maximum comfort. All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen, an en-suite bathroom and a range of high-tech amenities, including flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi internet connections.

Located right on the sea front, between Cannes and St Tropez, in the French Riviera, the "Villa Mauresque" was built in 1860 by Chapoulard, the architect renown for his Moorish villas in the Côte d'Azur.Its two magnificent villas, "Les Jardins" and "Le Palais" are situated in a beautifully manicured garden of over an acre. With its private port and boat house and lapped by the waves of the Mediterranean, the Villa Mauresque is ideally situated for its guests to go sailing, water-skiing, scuba-diving, canoeing, kayaking. This property, due to its location and historical importance, is one of the few listed properties in the Côte d'Azur which is open to the privileged few who seek comfort, calm and luxury.