Alpes-Maritimes

It's worth the schlep up the hill to get to this calm oasis of a B&B with homemade crêpes at breakfast and a huge glass veranda with views

Climb the candle-dressed marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in a lovely Provençal farmhouse, with dogs, geese and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Charming family house with a large garden and a pool; walk to the nearest village for shops and restaurants. Provence is on your doorstep

Renovated olive mill at the foot of the ramparts of Vence, with stylish interiors and a swimming pool; the Côte d'Azur is a 15-minute drive

With breathtaking views of the hills above Nice, a splendid villa of luxy bedrooms, shimmering infinity pool, and generous, fun owners

A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts and a superb spa

A sylvan hideaway tucked into the hills of the Southern Alps, full of Provençal charm inside and out – Saint-Cézaire and the coast are close

Well-travelled hosts who pamper you with great breakfasts - ask about group dinners too. A romantic getaway in the hills north of Nice

Renoir loved this romantic house on the cultural side of the Cote d'Azur…and the view, sweeping across the valley to the Mediterranean

Unbend beneath the beautiful jasmine, listen to music by the pool. A rare treat to find such a big fun place so close to the Riviera

Airy bedrooms with doors opening to the leafy garden, a pool to lounge by - and a welcoming glass of rosé on the terrace

Luxury hotel and serviced apartment in one stylish, impeccable and convivial mansion. The ultimate indulgence plumb in the centre of Cannes

Charming cottage in a vast garden with a swimming pool and boule; walk to the nearest village, drive to Côte d'Azur in less than an hour

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

Gather family and friends for wild walks, refreshing swims and Provencal-town exploring at this homely mas close to Grasse and the Riviera

In a sleepy corner of Provence, 2 rustic cottages straddling a hill beneath beautiful Le Bar sur Loup, with views and a pool