Avignon

Excellently located facing the ramparts of the historic centre, this large modern hotel looks every inch the 4 star part,

both inside - its vast, comfortably furnished reception, elegant lounge area, bar and restaurant - and out - swimming-pool, solarium and pleasant garden and terrace. The 120 rooms and suites are likewise spacious and have been recently tastefully refurbished in harmonious Provencal colours. All have bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, minibar and are fully sound-proofed and air-conditioned. Buffet breakfast

Originally a 15th century cloister, a Jesuit theology school and a military hospital was refurbished as a minimalist, high class hotel in 1991.

The stone cloisters now house the restaurant (closed some weekends) in addition to a bar, sitting room and roof top solarium with swimming pool. In a tranquil location within the walls the 80 air-conditioned rooms have contemporary furniture, some are in a very modern wing, others overlook the garden or the Cloister courtyard. Bathrooms have hairdryers and rooms are with telephone, satellite TV, minibar and personal safe. American buffet breakfast.

One child under 12 stays free if sharing with parents, or 50% reduction on accommodation for 2 children under 16 in separate room. Triple room reduction: £14. High season supplement 20 - 23 Mar: £24 and 3 - 31 July: £44

With its classic, 19th century façade overlooking the lively Place de l'Horloge, this comfortable hotel makes an excellent base.

There is a cheerful breakfast room and all 67 air-conditioned rooms have bath and WC, hairdryer, TV and minibar. Continental buffet breakfast is included.

One child under 12 stays free if sharing with parents (breakfast payable to hotel). Triple room reduction in Mid and High Season: £7

This hotel has an ideal location inside the city walls, close to the ramparts and the city centre. It has a superb patio garden which provides an oasis of peace and quiet.

Most of the 30 rooms have a garden view and are equipped with bath or shower and WC, telephone, alarm and TV. Buffet breakfast is included. The hotel has no lift.

One child under 12 stays free if sharing with parents. Triple room reduction: £7. High season supplement 7 - 28 July: £23

Situated in the very heart of the city, this historic building is set on the corner across the square from the Palais des Papes.

Now under the ownership of the 4th generation of the same family, the hotel has been extensively renovated. The hotel has its own restaurant in addition to a more public brasserie with terrace. All 27 rooms are traditionally decorated in some style and have a bath or shower, telephone and TV.

Triple room reduction: £7, Supplement during July: £10