Many things come to mind when one contemplates the campestral South of France—but you will not generally find that most people associate cheap hotels with Nice, Menton, Monaco, Cannes, Hyeres, Toulon, or Sainte Maxime, or other provincial French towns. If anything it’s quite the opposite—most people immediately assume hotels in the South of France will be expensive, perhaps even more so than the average destination. It doesn’t have to be. There are two, three, and even four-star hotels in the South of France that are priced extremely reasonably.
For less than $70 per night, a couple can stay at the Hotel Richelieu in the center of Menton. Aside from the unbelievably low price, this is a very small boutique hotel. While it has only 29 rooms, it has undergone a complete renovation. The more modern amenities include satellite TV, free wi-fi Internet, and air conditioning. To boot, the Richelieu is mere yards from the beach right on the France-Italy border.
Hotels in the South of France can also offer a good deal more in the way of services, amenities, and just overall splendor for much cheaper than your average spot. Take for example the Palais Stephanie. While this $200 per night accommodation is clearly much more expensive than the Richelieu, it is a five-star establishment—for the same type of hotel in other locales you could be looking at upwards of $450 per night or more for a couple. And ahem, let’s not forget to mention that Palais Stephanie is located right at the feet of the Alps on the Mediterranean Sea… literally paradise!
Of course, there are plenty of hotels in the South of France that are priced between these two extremes. Nice Fleurs is the perfect halfway point in terms of price, but you won’t be cutting out any special treats by staying here. Just around $100 per night for two to three guests, and each suite has it’s own kitchenette, making it much simpler to stretch your Euro on vacation. Located right in the heart of Nice, Fleurs offers great proximity to both the beach and local hotspots for shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
Another happy medium with all the bells is the Clos de Tourrettes, located in the quaint and charming village of Tourrettes. This is an especially perfect accommodation for those who enjoy outdoor activities with its swimming pools, close proximity to the Cote d’Azur, and the gorgeous beaches that only the South of France can offer. But the best view may be the one into your bank account—the Clos de Tourretts is a mere $74 per night!
No matter which town or village you decide to spend your stay, a trip to the South of France is something that should be on everyone’s bucket list. With all there is to do and see there and the sheer beauty the landscape offers, it’s the experience of a lifetime. And it doesn’t hurt that hotels in the South of France will most assuredly offer the kind of timeless service that was tradition before texting, Twitter, and reality TV became societal norm.
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