A well-established FTS favourite just off St-Michel Square in the Latin Quarter

This is a modern, comfortable hotel in a very lively part of Saint-Germain-des-Près in the very heart of the historic Latin Quarter close to Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and the banks of the Seine. All 45 air-conditioned rooms have bath or shower and WC, TV, telephone, minibar, personal safe and hair dryer. NB: The lift does not serve the top floor. Buffet breakfast is included

Triple reduction: LS £17, MS £15, HS £19

A long-standing FTS favourite in an atmospheric neighbourhood just a 10 minute walk from the Eurostar terminal

This modern hotel, previously a Mercure, was completely renovated in 2008 and transformed into a chic, very attractive designer-style hotel. Convenient for Eurostar and with excellent metro connections to all the main sights, the neighbourhood boasts some mouth-watering food and wine shops, and the Canal Saint Martin is close by.Each floor has a small lounge and all 160 rooms are air conditioned and have shower, bath and WC, TV, telephone, personal safe and hair dryer. Buffet breakfast is included.

Triple room reduction: LS and MS £6, HS £12. Midweek supplement LS: £3, MS: £6

Le Grand Hotel is a recently renovated modern four star hotel, located on Cannes' prestigious La Croisette. The hotel boasts its own private beach and luxuriant garden.

The bar, Le Cercle, is the perfect setting for an aperitif or cocktails and "Le Park 45" restaurant's delightful terrace overlooks the hotel's gardens and the Mediterranean beyond. There are 76 bedrooms and suites that are spread over eleven floors and divided into Junior City View Suites and Deluxe Sea View Rooms. All sea view roms have large private balcony, but all rooms are very quiet, with satellite tv, individual air-conditioning, hairdryer, minibar, marble bathroom with separate toilet, flat-screen television, hi-speed internet connection, private safe and minibar. Buffet breakfast

Sea view supplement (per room per night): LS £92, MS £66, HS £136; Supplement 27 - 30 June £105, reduction 20 - 31 August: £89. Triple room reduction: LS £9, MS £62, HS £28

In a great location by the landing stages for the boat from Quimper and a short walk to the beach.

Probably the best hotel in town, very traditional, with a bar and reputed restaurant with the accent on local produce so seafood much in evidence. The 50 rooms are all ensuite with hairdryers, telephone and TV. Buffet breakfast.

Rooms with sea view in LS & MS £8, HS: £12. Half board prices on request. Triple room reduction LS & MS: £11 HS: £17, supplement 1 - 15 Sep: £15

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

Triple reduction: LS £10, MS, HS £14. High season supplement in July for the Avignon Festival: £68. Reduction 1 Apr - 25 May: £6

It would be difficult to imagine a better location foe a hotel.

Rooms at the rear of the hotel overlook the impressive Grand Place, while the main entrance is on a quiet side-street. Architecturally in keeping with its imposing surroundings, this traditional and stylish hotel has an English bar, the "Windsor", and a comfortable lounge. All 60 rooms have bathroom, satellite tv, telephone, minibar and free wifi. American buffet breakfast.

Midweek supplement (except July and August): £19

With a  great central location opposite Angers TGV station, handy for all major sights of historical and cultural interest, plus its many fine restaurants and bistros, and (from June 2011) the tram-line direct to Anger's newest attraction, Terra Botanica,

this friendly family-run hotel offers 52 rooms, simple but comfortable, bright and spacious, sound-proofed, all with shower or bath, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv and wifi. The lift is from the first floor, where there is a small lounge and the breakfast room (buffet breakfast)

Midweek supplement: £11

Splendidly located in the centre of Lourdes just at the foot of the castle and just 5 minutes from the Grotto.

The hotel has belonged to the same family for four generations and is an exceptional hotel of charm, elegance and sheer quality. There is a bar, gourmet restaurant and brasserie and the 80 rooms are all you would expect of a 4 star hotel. Buffet breakfast.

The hotel is open between 9th April and 22nd October 2010.

Triple room reduction £4. Reduction 9-29 Apr, 13 Jun-15 Jul and 10-22 Oct: £5

Housed in a traditional 1930's residence of old-fashioned charm and character, with a great situation looking out over the Bay of Pontaillac with the Cordouan lighthouse on the horizon, The Grand Hotel de la Plage (Beach) has everything for a relaxing seaside break in this most typical of French resorts.

The beach itself, casino and many bars and restaurants are on your doorstep. There are 41 rooms, clean, comfortable and of a good size, half with sea view (supplement applies), all with bath or shower, wc, tv, wifi. Buffet breakfast

Supplement Sea View LS, MS: £16, HS: £22. Reduction 1 – 8 Jul and 28 – 31 Aug: £10

A very superior three star, exuding traditional charm and character in a listed building dating from the 16th century.

The hotel is secreted in a quiet side street just off the Rue de Rivoli, at the historical and cultural epicentre of Paris, a short walk from the Louvre, Pompidou Centre, Notre Dame, Marais and banks of the Seine. From the impressive reception area, with its comfortable lounge and bar, stone-walled breakfast room, to its 44 spacious bedrooms, each individually decorated, the style is classical Louis XIII, with oak beams and tapestries much in evidence All rooms are with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe, minibar and wifi. Buffet breakfast

With its privileged location set in an extensive park opposite the Sanary seafront, this well-appointed, modern hotel is handy for beach, harbour and the local shops, restaurants and Provencal market in the alleyways of the town centre.

There are 30 air-conditioned rooms, extensively renovated in the past 2 years, all with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer and plasma screen tv. Continental breakfast

Discount in April: £5.

Supplement “Confort” room, LS &MS: £6, HS: £15. Superior room, LS: £17, MS & HS: £21

An imposing Belle Epoque building in its own extensive grounds just 200 m from the beach and about 20 minutes walk from the main town and station.

Large and airy, there is a lounge, bar and excellent restaurant whilst in the grounds is a heated swimming pool (poolside snacks and meals) and 2 tennis courts. All 61 airconditioned rooms are with bath or shower with wc, hairdryer, telephone, satellite tv, minibar and personal safe. Buffet breakfast.

The hotel is open between 11th March and 10th November

Triple room reduction: £6. Supplement room with sea view (no terrace or balcony): £10. Supplement room with sea view and terrace or balcony): £22. Half-board: £31.

Two under 12’s in communicating rooms 50% reduction

In a superb location in the heart of the old city, much of which is pedestrianised, this recently renovated 18th century building houses an excellent hotel with period furnishings, but with all the refinements and comfort of the new millennium.

An impressive entrance hall leads to the reception, two lounges and the original open stone walled stairs. There is also a lift. All 35 rooms are air-conditioned with bath or shower and WC, TV, telephone, minibar and hair dryer. Complimentary tea and coffee in room. Buffet breakfast is included.

Supplement Sept, Oct: £3 per person/night

Belle Epoque charm and an excellent central location for this elegant four star near the Bastille

Housed in a grand Belle Epoque mansion on a tree-lined boulevard opposite the Gare de Lyon, striking period features blend with contemporary design to make this a comfortable, stylish base to discover central Paris - a short walk to the lively Bastille district and banks of the Seine, and direct metro links through the heart of the city to the Arc de Triomphe via the Louvre in one direction and out to Disneyland Paris in the other. Fully renovated in 2010, from the grandeur of the high-ceilinged lobby and bar/breakfast-room to the chic monochrome decor of the 128 bedrooms, all fully soundproofed and air-conditioned, with bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, wifi, safe, minibar and tea/coffee-making facilities. American buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction MS: £10, LS and HS: £13. Midweek supplement LS: £10, HS: £14

30 miles east of Tours following the Loire river and in the heart of Chateaux country, is the lovely old town of Blois. The Holiday Inn is an extremely well-appointed modern hotel in the heart of town, a short walk from the Chateau and medieval centre, and makes a very comfortable, welcoming base from which to explore the surrounding area

There are 78 spacious, well-equipped and tastefully furnished rooms, all with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, personal sfe, minibar and wifi access. All are sound-proofed and air-conditioned. There is a large, comfortable reception/lounge area, bar and the hotel has its own restaurant serving local specialities. Buffet breakfast

Situated opposite the main railway station and just two metro stops frpm the old port ( or, better still, a gentle downhill stroll). this modern hotel is well equipped for a comfortable stay.

There is a bar and breakfast room and all 120 air-conditioned rooms are en suite with satellite TV, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. Continental breakfast.

Triple room reduction: £4

Right in the historical centre of Reims, this very well-appointed modern hotel is within walking distance of the station, Cathedral and the world-famous champagne cellars, making it an ideal base to explore the city and surrounding area.

Behind its distinctive tinted glass facade and exterior lift the hotel has 82 comfortable air-conditioned rooms, with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, office space, tea/coffee-making facilities and free wifi access. There is a panoramic rooftop restaurant on the 7th floor, with terrace and view on the cathedral, and champagne bar. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: £3; Reduction in April: £8; Supplement 1 – 8 July: £10

Built in 1898, a tone's throw from the Place de la Comedie and station, this was once the residence of Queen Elena of Italy and still preserves something of its comfort, charm and elegance, including the original hydraulic-powered lift.

With its shady interior garden and outdoor swimming-pool and all the amenities of a 4 star hotel, it is a verdant, tranquil haven in the heart of this vibrant city. There are 80 spacious air-conditioned rooms, all with bath or shower, wc, satelite tv, safe, minibar, iron and trouser-press. It also has its own restaurant, "La Closerie", serving local specialities. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: £4. Midweek supplement 23 April - 19 July. Supplement Sept and Oct, MW: £8, W/E: £4

4 star designer comfort in the heart of the bohemian Latin Quarter

Blessed with a quiet Left Bank setting between Montparnasse and St-Germain-des-Pres, with their many bars, brasseries, boutiques, markets and myriad cultural attractions, this ultra-chic modern hotel was completely refurbished in 2009, as reflected in its recent upgrade to four stars. There is a restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge, which, like the 134 rooms, are in contemporary designer style. All rooms are spacious with all modern amenities, including bath, power shower, wc, satellite tv, minibar, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities and free wifi. American buffet breakfast

High season supplement in March: £7

Bags of centuries-old charm in this lovely old hotel, a real find in the heart of the Marais

Just a stone’s throw from the Place des Vosges, arguably Paris’s most beautiful square.This cosy 24-room hotel successfully marries the old-fashioned refinement of its medieval origins to state-of-the-art designer interior décor and amenities, engendering both comfort and chic. All rooms are individually decorated, sound-proofed and air-conditioned, with satellite tv, safe, minibar and wifi, its immaculate en-suite tiled bathrooms with bath or shower and wc. The aura of discreet elegance extends to the lounge, bar and stone-walled breakfast room (buffet breakfast)

A quality, welcoming hotel right by the Eurostar terminal

Less than a five-minute walk from the Eurostar terminal, this stylish but friendly hotel is within easy reach of the department stores and main Paris sights. The hotel is well equipped with a comfortable lounge area and breakfast room. All 55 rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, and have marble bathroom, hairdryer, cable TV and radio. Buffet breakfast is included.

High season during March: £13, and from 1 - 11 July: £7

Family-run three star in quiet side-street near the Gare de Lyon and lively Bastille district

Sister hotel to the Aurore, and with similar location pluses of a peaceful side street address near the Gare de Lyon, with its direct metro access to all major sights, and within easy walking distance of both the Latin Quarter and Marais. It has only recently completed an extensive renovation to a very high standard and is a very friendly, well-run and comfortable base for your stay in Paris. There are 37 rooms, all with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe and wifi access. All are air-conditioned and sound-proofed. Buffet breakfast is included

Triple room reduction, LS, MS: £9, HS: £18, Quadruple, LS,  MS: £16, HS: £22. Supplement during March: £16

Ideally situated in the very heart of town, completely refurbished within the past year to a high standard, this superior 3 star, a converted 18th century malt-house, makes a very welcoming and comfortable base for exploring Colmar's lovely "Petite Venise"

It has 47 tastefully decorated and furnished rooms overlooking the courtyard, all sound-proofed and air-conditioned and with bath, shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, safe deposit box and wifi. There is a convivial wood-panelled bar, comfortable lounge and breakfast room (buffet breakfast)

Located in the very centre of Nice, within walking distance of the train station, main shopping area and 700m from the beach and old town, the Amaryllis combines comfort, convenience and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

All 34 air-conditioned rooms have bath or shower and WC, TV and telephone. There is a lift, small lounge area and breakfast room. Continental breakfast is included.

Triple room reduction: £3

A classy two star in a chic neighbourhood near the Arc de Triomphe.

Although this cosy hotel is just a few steps from the Champs Elysees, it is situated in one of the quieter residential areas of Paris, midway between the Arc de Triomphe and the Trocadero Gardens. Each of the 38 rooms is tastefully decorated and well equipped with a marble bathroom, WC and many modern amenities, including a hairdryer and satellite TV. There is a new basement breakfast room and the hotel is air-conditioned. Continental breakfast is included.

High season: March and 1 - 11 July £7. Superior room: £7

Helpful, attentive staff and impeccable comfort and cleanliness in a well-run hotel which represents excellent value for money.

Great location in a quiet street in the heart of lively, bohemian Montparnasse, with its many bars, restaurants and bustling street markets, with quick direct access to the Eiffel Tower and Latin Quarter There is a pleasant lounge and breakfast room. The 34 spacious, airy and attractively decorated rooms have all been refurbished within the last year and have excellent facilities; all are with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, minibar, and are sound-proofed and air-conditioned. Buffet breakfast

Ideally situated within easy walking distance of Gare du Nord, conveniently central for Montmartre, Canal St Martin and other major sights

In a quiet side-street midway between the Gares du Nord and Est, and combining traditional values of hospitality and a warm welcome with contemporary amenities, this charming modern hotel offers a very good level of comfort and service. It was recently extensively renovated and offers a pleasant reception/lounge area and breakfast room (buffet breakfast), and 42 light, airy rooms, simply but attractively decorated in boutique style. All are soundproofed, air-conditioned and with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe and wifi

This modern hotel is set right in the very heart of the old city, boasts a beautiful garden and an impressive range of facilities.

A gastronomic restaurant, Monte Cristo bar, outdoor swimming pool with poolside snacks and barbecues (summer only), plus free access to the gym and relaxation centre (Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath). Special rates are also available for the adjoining Thalassotherapy Centre. The hotel's 115 spacious, airconditioned rooms are all well equipped and decorated in Provençal style. Buffet breakfast.

Sunday night discount (1 April - 31 Oct): £7

A peaceful haven in the Cite Bergère, yet a stone’s throw from the department stores and bustle of the Opera district

Boasting a privileged location in the traffic-free Cite Bergere, an oasis of calm in the bustling heart of the city, near the Opera, department stores, theatres and restaurants of the Grands Boulevards and Montmartre, and easily accessible from the Gare du Nord. Chartier's famous historic brasserie is just a short stroll away. Originally an elegant town house, the Aston combines charm and comfort in its 36 colourfully decorated, air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms, all with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv and personal safe, some with balcony. Buffet breakfast

Midweek supplement in Low and High Season: £7; Sunday night discount in LS: £13 (8 Jan - 26 Feb: £20)

Not in La Rochelle itself, but on the lovely Ile de Re opposite, accessible by a 3-kilometre bridge. Ideal for a relaxing stay at any time of the year, with the Atlantic on one side and vineyards the other, this superior 3 star hotel and thalssotherapy spa, set in 5 hectares of private protected nature, would be hard to beat.

A veritable haven of tranquility, it offers 107 contemporary, warmly decorated en-suite bedrooms, all with terrace or balcony with views over sea or vineyards, bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, safe and wifi. There is a lounge library, bar, restaurant with ocean-facing terrace and all guests have full access to the Hydromarin centre, with its sea-water swimming-pool heated to 32 degrees, whirlpool baths, underwater jets, geyser, sauna and hammam. Special packages can be booked (please ask for details). Buffet breakfast

Reduction 1 – 12 July and 26 – 31 Aug: £10. Supplement Sea View LS and MS: £25, HS: £40

This comfortable, welcoming 3 star is just a short stroll away from the station and a few minutes walk from Capitouls Square, St-Sernin and the principal sights, shops and restaurants of Toulouse.

It successfully marries traditional charm in the building to modern comfort inside. The 35 rooms are simply yet tastefully furnished and decorated in contemporary style, are of a good size and fully soundproofed and air-conditioned. All are with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, minibar, tea/coffee-making facilities and free wifi access. There is a cosy lounge and bar. Buffet breakfast

Midweek supplement: £14

A cosy, welcoming, family-run hotel in a quiet side-street close to the Gare de Lyon

Newly renovated, this hotel is a real gem, conveniently located in a quiet street near the Gare de Lyon, with its direct connection to Disneyland® Paris in one directionand the main sights of Paris the other (Louvre/Concorde/Champs Elysées/Arc de Triomphe /Défense). You can expect a warm welcome from the hotel’s enthusiastic hosts. The 30 individually decorated, airconditioned and soundproofed rooms are well equipped and all have bath, shower and WC. American buffet breakfast is included.

Triple room reduction, LS & MS: £9, HS: £18, Quadruple, LS & MS: £16, HS: £22. Supplement during March: £16

This excellent hotel overlooks the town to the Pyrenees beyond and is also within walking distance of the station and near the Sanctuaries (hotel's minibus runs regularly).

Facilities include a lounge, bar, brasserie and restaurant with terrace and garden with tremendous views and now a newly installed heated swimming pool. All 45 air-conditioned rooms are soundproofed with telephone, satellite TV, personal safe and have bath or shower with hairdryer. Continental breakfast.

Triple room reduction: £5

Just a few minutes walk from the port of Cannes, at the foot of the picturesque old town this modern hotel is well situated opposite a shady square adjacent to the sea front.

There is a bar and stunning roof top swimming pool and solarium overlooking the sea. All rooms are air-conditioned and sound- proofed with personal safe and minibar. Buffet breakfast.

Sea View supplement: £21. Triple room reduction, MS & HS: £13, Quad, MS & HS: £17.

Sophistication, elegance and opulence in a prme location of Nice are encapsulated in this splendid 4 star, housed in a palatial white Belle Epoque building looking out onto the Baie des Anges.

The ambiance is one of refined luxury allied to the most modern of amenities, from the sumptuous reception and lounge to the bar and 2 restaurants, one with a spectacular terrace view. The 182 luminous, spacious, individually styled rooms are decorated in sun-kissed shades of pale yellow, creamy white and pastels with an authentic French flavour, with exquisite neo-classical furnishings. All are soundproofed, air-conditioned, with bath, shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, minibar and wifi. American buffet breakfast

A truly charming, comfortable three star, recently fully renovated yet faithfully preserving the original traditional features which made it a fashionable haunt in Le Touquet's twenties heyday.

It is located in a quiet yet central residential neighbourhood, near to the wonderful sandy beach, Casino, open-air market and other main attractions.Its Ascot bar is a popular spot for a relaxing drink. The 48 rooms are of a good size and are with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, telephone and minibar. Buffet breakfast.

Reduction during April, September & October: £9

Supplement "Comfort" room: £7, Superior room: £17

Excellent value for money in this recently renovated two star in the lively Montparnasse district

All 91 rooms have only recently been completely and very attractively refurbished and, though compact, offer a high level of comfort. The immediate neighbourhood has a wide range of shops, bars, brasseries and restaurants, with excellent metro connections to all major sights, and the Latin Quarter is easily explorable on foot. All rooms are soundproofed, air-conditioned, and with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe and free wifi. Pleasant lounge and breakfast room. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: £3. High season supplement 1 - 6 July: £13. Sunday night discount LS: £10, MS: £12, HS: £13

In an excellent, very central, situation on the rue d'Antibes (renowned for its shops), less than 10 minutes from the Croisette and the beaches.

An extremely comfortable hotel boasting a restaurant, bar, sauna and gymn indoors whilst outside there is a pleasant patio terrace and heated swimming pool (between April and October). All 35 rooms and suites are air-conditioned with satellite TV, personal safe, minibar and hairdryer. Buffet breakfast.

Reduction between 1 and 8 July: £22

Very good value for money in this well-run three star in the Latin Quarter

With an excellent location in a quiet street just a stone's throw from the marvellous market at the bottom of the rue Mouffetard, this modern yet charming, welcoming hotel has been completely renovated, with an entrance comprising reception and lounge area and a new breakfast room. All 34 rooms are air-conditioned with bathrooms with hairdryer, telephone, TV, personal safe and a minibar. Buffet breakfast

High season supplement, March: £14 and 1 - 11 July: £8

Located near the station, this traditional, family run hotel is in the heart of town, in an ideal position for exploring the old quarter or taking a boat on the lake.

The hotel offers good facilities, including a bar. All 55 air-conditioned rooms have bath or shower and WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone and minibar. Buffet breakfast is included. Single and double bedded rooms are with shower, twin, triple, quadruple bedded rooms only with bath.

Triple room reduction: £11 Supplement twin with bath: £5

You could hardly wish for a more alluring, central location than that enjoyed by the Cassitel, overlooking the picturesque harbour.

The style is uncompromisingly Provençal, from the soft ochre shades of the building itself to the attractively tiled interior and décor and furnishing of the 31 air-conditioned rooms. All are with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, telephone and television, either facing the bustling harbour or, for greater calm, at the rear. Continental breakfast

Supplement in March: £7

An ever popular hotel just a few yards from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées

A warm welcome in comfortable and stylish surroundings in this charming, traditional three star in one of Paris’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The hotel has an impressive reception and the vast lounge-bar is an ideal place to meet or relax. All 48 air-conditioned rooms have bath or shower, WC, hairdryer and satellite TV. Continental breakfast is included.

Midweek supplement Low season: £5

A charming, comfortable basis in the heart of the Latin Quarter

Ideally situated at the heart of the lively Saint-Germain des Pres quarter, with the quaint Place de la Sorbonne and Luxembourg Gardens close by, this hotel has just been charmingly renovated from top to bottom and certainly, Picasso, who stayed at the turn of the last century would not recognise it. There is a modern and bright reception, lounge area and breakfast room. All 35 rooms have ensuite bathrooms with hairdryer. Buffet breakfast

Triple reduction: £8

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 sharing a separate room.

Supplement July (Avignon Festival): £91

Almost opposite the station, just a stone's throw from the lively fishing harbour and picturesque old town, and ten minutes stroll from the long sandy beach, the Hotel Colbert makes an ideal base for exploring both St Jean de Luz and the surrounding area.

Both the style of the hotel and the warmth of the welcome encapsulate the traditional Basque essence of this charming town. The 34 rooms are light and airy, tastefully decorated, with bath or shower and wc, tv, safe, telephone and are soundproofed. Double rooms have queen sized beds (160) single bed are standard (140). Buffet breakfast.

Twin room and superior room supplement: £5 except Jul/Aug/Sep: £10 Reduction in April: £5. Supplement 13 Jul-25 Aug:£6 and September: £11

Located in the centre of the Golden Triangle, on a semi-pedestrian mall dotted with boutiques, close to the Grands Hommes market place, the Continental offers a warm Bordelaise welcome.

This dignified 18th Century townhouse still has an elegant staircase for period charm and offers 50 attractive en suite rooms, all with telephone, TV, mini bar and air conditioning. In addition there are comfortable lounges, indoor parking nearby and a continental breakfast.

Midweek supplement, LS: £5, HS: £4

Ideally located in the town centre, just a short walk from the beach, casino, racecourse and railway station, this comfortable, welcoming hotel makes an ideal base to enjoy this chic resort.

An unpretentious, traditional hotel with tasteful, contemporary decor and furnishings, it offers 42 bedrooms, all with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv and wifi access. There is a small convivial bar. Continental breakfast

High season supplement September: £8, Reduction October: £7

A refined, luxurious oasis in the very heart of Lyon's historic St Paul district, this very superior hotel comprises four restored Renaissance buildings set around a glass-roofed courtyard and simply oozes charm and character.

The neighbouring narrow streets, hidden passageways and courtyards of Old Lyon are a delight, and filled with restaurants and bars. The hotel itself has 2 gastronomic restaurants, a well-stocked wine cellar, health spa, indoor swimming-pool, sauna and Turkish baths, and beautiful hanging gardens. The 61 rooms and suites are individually styled and combine tradition with innovation with their use of velvet, wrought iron and wood, featuring antique furniture complemented by contemporary finishing touches. All are with bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, minibar and wifi, and are fully air-conditioned. American buffet breakfast.

Supplement in March: £38 Supplement superior room, LS: £48, MS & HS: £35

Four star comfort and a great central location, with quick and easy access for Eurostar and all the major sights

On the Place de la Republique, and housed in a restored classical building dating from 1866, with a beautiful Napoleon III-style inner courtyard, this comfortable 4-star hotel combines tradition with all modern amenities. With a metro on its doorstep serving 5 lines all sights are within easy reach, while it is a stone's throw from the lovely St Martin canal, Pompidou Centre, Picasso and Carnavalet museums. Attractively furnished in a classy contemporary art deco style, the 328 rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed, with bath, shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, minibar and free wifi. The hotel has its own restaurant, offering good traditional cuisine, and bar/brasserie. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction LS:£9, MS: £13, HS: £19. Midweek supplement Jun, Sep, Oct: £10. Reduction Apr, May: £23

A great central location, overlooking the prettiest tree-lined square in Grenoble, against the backdrop of the Vercors massif;

a lovely, officially classified building; professional, friendly staff; a high level of comfort and top of the range amenities throughout the plushly furnished rooms and public areas (lounge, bar, breakfast room) – all combine to make this the city’s most reputed three star. The 62 recently refurbished rooms are spacious, all with bath («balneo» rooms with hydromassaging jets), shower, wc, satellite television, dvd player,minibar and personal safe. Buffet breakfast.

Sunday night discount: £3 Midweek supplement (except August): £14

Situated within the city walls and in the heart of Arles' old town, the hotel dates from the 15th century.

There are 47 rooms all individually decorated with classic provencal antique furniture, with bath and shower, wc, minibar, TV and telephone. There is a breakfast room, bar and lounges and a heated swimming pool in the garden.

Triple room reduction: £14, Quad £15

Hotel is closed between 10 November 2011 & 31 March 2012

A remarkable little hotel, not only for its superb setting in a beautiful park just 200 metres from the lake but for its charm, gastronomy and friendly family atmosphere.

The town is easily reached by using the free bus pass issued by the hotel. Meals can be taken either in the main restaurant or under the trees in the park. The 20 simply furnished rooms are in a three storey house in the park with telephone, satellite TV and bathroom. There is no lift. Continental breakfast.

Triple room reduction: £6

Centrally located on a pleasant tree-lined square, setting for the lively market every Wednesday and Saturday, and handy for both the station and delightful medieval quarter, this welcoming? very comfortable hotel makes an excellent base to explore Bergerac and the surrounding region.

Recently extensively refurbished iand decorated throughout in warm colours, it offers 40 good-sized en-suite rooms, all with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv and internet access. There is a nice lounge, bar, particularly inviting, a tranquil rear courtyard garden with swimming-pool. Continental breakfast

Reduction during April, May and October: £7

Ideally situated opposite the main station and just a short walk from the old town with its famous cathedral, market and many museums.

The hotel has belonged to the same familly for five generations and boasts a bar/brasserie and a separate gourmet restaurant featuring the regional speciality of duck Rouen style, a dish not for the faint-hearted! All 41 rooms are served by a lift and are en suite with hair dryer, satellite TV, telephone and wifi. Buffet breakfast.

April discount: £5

Ideally located opposite Angers TGV station and a short stroll from the historic centre and medieval fortress, this splendid family-run hotel is justly reputed for its warmth of welcome and quality of service.

The 55 recently refurbished rooms are individually styled and decorated to a high standard, with the emphasis on traditional furnishings; all are fully soundproofed, air-conditioned and with bath or shower, wc, tv, safe and minibar. There is a comfortable lounge, popular bar/brasserie and excellent restaurant, the Plantagenets. Buffet breakfast

Midweek supplement, all year except July and August: £12

Quality of service and warmth of welcome are bywords in this modern hotel, ideally located just a stone's throw from the station, the Valentré bridge and historical centre.

Modern, comfortable and only recently separated into 2 and 3 star to cater for different budgets, both share the same reception/ lounge, bar and breakfast room. The 3 star rooms are of a good size, simply but pleasantly furnished and decorated, sound-proofed and air-conditioned, with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, minibar, telephone and free internet access. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: £10, Quad: £14

Facing the Opera house in the very centre of Nantes

and reached by way of an imposing vaulted entrance which is immediately trumped by the awesome foyer of the hotel. There is a pleasant bar and locally reputed restaurant, "l'Opéra". All 74 individually styled rooms are en suite with hair dryer and decorated in Louis XV or XVI styles. Buffet breakfast.

Reduction Friday and Saturday: £14

A very superior two star hotel in the centre of Valence, just a short walk from the station.

This excellent hotel has a bar and lounge and all 34 rooms, named individually after renowned local wines, are air conditioned, en suite with hair dryer, personal safe, wifi and satellite TV. Buffet breakfast.

Triple room reduction, LS: £10, MS, HS: £6. Superior room: £5

Ideally located close to station, chateau and historic centre, and overlooking one of Pau's loveliest squares, this stylishly restored 18th century coach-house successfully blends traditional charm and elegance to modern comfort.

The welcome is warm, the ambience refined yet homely, as in the convivial lounge bar. The 34 rooms are spacious, sound-proofed and nicely furnished, with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, personal safe and minibar. Most are air-conditioned. Buffet breakfast

Reduction in April: £9

Just 10 minutes or so walk from the station, this superb hotel is ideally situated for the main stores, restaurants and bars with the old town of Lille almost on the doorstep. This is an hotel to treasure.

The attention to detail is impressive with modern art prints vying for attention from every angle. There is a very pleasant bar (serving also as the breakfast room)and lounge areas on each floor adjacent to the sweeping staircase. Rooms are individually and tastefully decorated with bathrooms with hairdryer, TV, telephone, minibar and soundproofing. Continental breakfast.

Midweek supplement: £6 (except August). Triple room reduction: £9

A wonderful location, high level of comfort and genuine warmth of welcome are assured at this classy 3 star in the heart of Cassis.

The breakfast room, swimming-pool and sun terrace offer stunning views of the Mediterranean and red cliffs of the coastline. There is a lounge and bar and all 28 air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms are with small balcony, bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone, safe and minibar. Buffet breakfast with a view

With its classic, 19th century façade overlooking the lively Place de l'Horloge, this extremely comfortable and welcoming 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.

Discount in April (except Easter weekend): £12. Avignon Festival Supplement 5 - 25 July: £50

Located on a pleasant square within the north walls of the old city.

This is an hotel of enormous character. There is a bar whose walls are festooned with pictures and there is a nautical theme throughout. There is an excellent restaurant next to the hotel and the recently renovated rooms are all en suite with hairdryer and satellite TV. Continental breakfast.

Triple room reduction, LS & MS: £6, HS: £12. High season supplement June and 1 - 15 Sept: £16

Located in the heart of the city just ten minutes walk from the station and tourist office.

Since opening in 1846 this world-renowned hotel has welcomed politicians, personalities and stars who have much appreciated its discretion and hospitality in the finest of French traditions. There is an immense galleried lounge, fine restaurant and cosy bar. All 85 rooms are air-conditioned, en suite with hairdryer, cable TV, wifi, minibar and trouser presses. Buffet breakfast.

Triple room reduction: £5

An excellent hotel on the banks of the Grand Canal, completely rebuilt and reopened in May 2010 with state-of-the-art designer features and attention to detail, to retain the charming feel of its historic fin de siecle origins. Works of art from the owner family's private collection complete the elegant setting.

Decor in all 36 individually styled rooms has been designed around various artistic themes, with most having view onto the hotel's patio, a colourful, sunlit terrace at its heart. All are with bath, shower, wc, haridryer, satellite tv, minibar and wifi. The hotel's bar overlooking the canal has a relaxing, elegant ambiance, while the large bay window of its restaurant opens up a superb view to complement the cuisine. Buffet breakfast

Reduction April, October: £5 per person/night. Supplement Superior room: £10

A stone's throw from the station and historic centre, the Sevigné is ideally situated for discovering this surprising city.

A friendly, well-appointed family hotel, it scores highly on comfort, service and facilities. Its 44 rooms are contemporary in style, nicely furnished and decorated, with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, telephone and fully sound-proofed and air-conditioned. There is a small convivial bar and lounge, and buffet breakfast served in the pleasant breakfast room.

Triple room reduction: £11

In the heart of Lille's historic Old Town, only ten minutes walk from Lille Europe station, this modern, excellently appointed and extensively renovated hotel enjoys both a tranquil side-street setting and yet is perfectly located for sightseeing, shopping and the many fine restaurants.

There is a large pleasant reception/lounge area, bar and restaurant and both courtyard and small rooftop terraces. The 64 rooms are tastefully decorated, with bath and shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, telephone and minibar, and include a number of duplex rooms ideal for families. American buffet breakfast.

Midweek supplement: £14 (except Jul/Aug). Superior room: £7. 50% off staying Sunday night (min. 2 night stay) all year

A short walk from both the station and the historical centre of Nantes, in a quiet neighbourhood behind the Jardin des Plantes, this small, welcoming hotel makes an ideal base for a short break, and at a very reasonable price

It has been extensively refurbished to a high standard only recently, and though on the compact side the rooms are extremely comfortable and nicely furnished in contemporary style, They are 25 in number, all with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer and satellite tv. Continental breakfast

Ideally located for visiting this vibrant Mediterranean port, this quiet, friendly 3 star overlooks a square next to the Palais de Justice, in the Antiques district, just a five minute walk from the Vieux Port.

A peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Marseille, it retains the elegant ambiance of its mansion house origins. There are just 22 rooms, standard and superior (larger). all are fully sound- proofed and air-conditioned and with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, minibar, personal safe and wifi. Buffet breakfast

Superior room: £8

Ideally located in the town centre, a short stroll to the main beach, casino and promenade of this most chic of resorts.

The hotel has recently undergone complete refurbishment of a very high quality and the warm colours of the décor are in keeping with the warm, friendly welcome. The small comfortable lounge and bar, and pleasant courtyard terrace all help make this the perfect base. The 43 rooms are air-conditioned and sound-proofed, with bath or shower, wc, tv, telephone. Buffet breakfast

Sunday night discount: 1 Nov-31 Mar & Oct: £18, 1 April-30 June & September: £26

Extremely well situated opposite the Tourist Office and almost on the old harbour at the foot of the Canabiere.

This completely renovated and now ultra modern 45 room hotel has air-conditioning and all rooms have designer bathrooms with both bath and shower and hair dryer. There is a small reception and breakfast room. Buffet breakfast.

Situated just 5 minutes walk from the main entrance to the medieval centre, this modern hotel has a bar, lounge, and breakfast room overlooking the old town.

All 48 compact rooms are soundproofed with air-conditioning and have bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV and telephone. Continental breakfast.

Genuine warmth of welcome and quality of service in a prime location on the seafront and yet just a few minutes walk from the station - ideal for exploring the Riviera.

The excellent restaurant and wood-panelled bar, with terrace, and lounge look out onto the Mediterranean, and its fin de siecle charm and elegant decor echo those of the sadly missed Victoria in Beaulieu. The 36 good-sized rooms offer a high level of comfort; all are sound-proofed, air-conditioned, with bath or shower, wc, satellite television, minibar and telephone. Continental breakfast with a sea view

Reduction April, May and October: £17.

Supplement Room with Partial Sea View: £11, Full Sea View: £19

Ideally located in a pedestrian street lined with boutiques and right in the centre of Ajaccio, the Hotel Fesch offers 77 entirely sound-proofed and air-conditioned rooms.

It is located only a few steps away from the main square, the Marechal Foch square, museums, monuments, the house of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and restaurants. The beach is only 5 minutes away. All rooms have satellite and cable TV, telephone, hairdryer and minibar. There is a breakfast room, buffet breakfast.

Rooms with bath carry a supplement.

Prices include:

Standard class travel from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Nice and return.

2 nights in Nice on B & B, one out bound and one inbound.

Return day ferry from Nice to Ajaccio.

5 Nights B & B at the Hotel Fesch.

Departures are any day but do depend on there being an appropriate connecting ferry.

Combining traditional values of hospitality with contemporary amenities, this comfortable modern hotel has a great location opposite Beaulieu's yachting marina, just 5 minutes walk from the station and beaches.

There is a comfortable reception/lounge area, bar and breakfast room looking out onto the harbour, and 32 rooms, of which half have balcony and sea-view (supplement applies). All are air-conditioned and of a good size, with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, minibar and free wifi. Buffet breakfast

High season supplement Jun, Sept: £14.

Supplement Sea View/Terrace, LS: £27, MS: £33, HS: £37

A really ideal location in the heart of Biarritz just 20 metres from the "Plage de Vieux Port" and adjacent to the surfers beach "La Plage des Basques" with all the shops and the Musee de la Mer museum nearby. 

This brand new hotel has just 21 rooms (all fully equipped and with hair dryers) and is air-conditioned. Buffet breakfast.

High season supplement 1 - 15 September: £14. Supplement room with balcony, LS: £3, MS: £7, HS: £11

This stylish hotel is in a fantastic location right in the heart of Lyon. Ideally situated between Place Bellecour and the Jacobins, it is just a short stroll to the museums and the chic boutiques of Lyon.

All 60 bedrooms, most of which are air-conditioned, are tastefully and individually decorated, and have bath or shower and WC, TV and telephone. Continental breakfast is included.

This hotel is in a prestigious location in the heart of this historic city, just moments away from the picturesque Petite-France quarter.

Offering exceptional service, the hotel has a wine bar and lounge. All 72 rooms are air conditioned and have bath, shower and WC, satellite TV and telephone. Hot buffet breakfast is included.

Xmas Market supplement 23 Nov – 31 Dec: £27. Reduction April: £12. Triple room reduction: £10

In an excellent location adjacent to the Perrache rail and métro stations, this hotel is convenient for all the pedestrian shopping streets and visiting the old town.

Facilities include a lounge bar and a breakfast room. All 110 rooms are air conditioned and have bath or shower and WC, hairdryer, TV and telephone. Buffet breakfast is included.

Triple room reduction: £7, Midweek supplement (all year): £20

With a great central location for visiting all the sights in this lovely Roman city, this very charming traditional 4 star hotel ticks all the right boxes.

There are 62 en-suite rooms, bright, spacious and elegantly decorated with floral designs. All are air-conditioned and sound-proofed and with bath and shower, wc, satellite tv, minibar, personal safe and free wifi. The hotel has its own gourmet restaurant, l'Enclos de la Fontaine, and elegant Hemingway piano bar, both of which have large floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the tranquil courtyard garden. Buffet breakfast

Midweek supplement in MS: £13 Friday & Saturday night Supplement in HS: £6

An ever-popular choice for its comfort and warmth of welcome, between Gare du Nord and the Opéra

An excellent position in the Opéra quarter makes this quite superior hotel an ideal base for your stay in Paris, with its many direct métro connections to all parts of the city. There is a lounge, bar and breakfast room as well as a sauna. All 32 air-conditioned rooms have TV, telephone, minibar, personal safe and are with bath or shower and hairdryer. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: £4, Quad: £14. High season supplement 1 - 15 July: £10

In a stunning setting on a wooded headland jutting into lake Annecy, with beautiful views across to the Alps yet just a 15 minute walk along the lake into the town.

The hotel boasts 2 restaurants (one within the Casino), bar and terraces. The Casino offers the traditional gambling games as well as slot machines. All 99 rooms are air conditioned with immaculate bathrooms with hair dryers as well as satellite TV, telephone, minibar, personal safe and tea and coffee-making facilities. There are some connecting rooms for children under 12. Buffet breakfast

Supplement Lake view (guaranteed): £15

Located in the centre of Annecy, near the station and less than 10 minutes' walk to the lake's edge, this very well-appointed modern hotel is the ideal base to explore the picturesque old town or take a boat trip on the lake.

The hotel has excellent facilities, including its own restaurant and a large comfortable lounge area. All 134 air-conditioned, sound-proofed rooms have been recently renovated in warm, contemporary decor and are of a good size. All are with bath or shower, separate wc, hairdryer, satellite tv, minibar and wifi. Complimentary tea- and coffee-making facilities, and uffet breakfast is included

Triple room reduction: £5 Reduction April and October: £5

A boutique hotel of great charm between the Luxembourg Gardens and Montparnasse

With a quiet Left Bank setting, yet a just a short stroll from the many brasseries, boutiques and night life of the Latin Quarter, this attractive, welcoming three star makes a great base. Completely refurbished only recently, the décor is elegant, and marked by luxury fabrics and warm colours. In addition to its Mediterranean- style inner courtyard and stone-vaulted cellar for breakfast, there are 23 rooms, all soundproofed and air-conditioned, with private bathroom, wc, hairdryer, flat-screen tv, telephone, safe and free WIFI. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: MS £11, HS £14

In the heart of Nimes, this hotel is conveniently located for exploring the monuments of this historic Roman city.

Despite its small size, the hotel is well equipped with modern amenities and has both a reception lounge and a breakfast room. All 24 rooms are air-conditioned and sound proofed, and have bath, shower and WC, satellite TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. Buffet breakfast is included.

Triple room reduction: £11

A very well located hotel within easy walking distance of the station, fashionable shopping streets and beaches of the Croisette.

Modern and unprepossessing from the outside, inside it is nicely decorated and furnished throughout in light, airy contemporary style. All in all it is a friendly, well-run hotel offering good value in this most chic of resorts. There are 49 sound-proofed, air-conditioned rooms, all reasonable spacious and with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, satellite tv and wifi. There is a pleasant terrace garden, comfortable lounge/bar and panoramic top-floor breakfast room (continental breakfast)

Triple room reduction: £9. Reduction April (except Easter) and in October: £5

Immediately recognisable by its distinctive listed dome, and ideally located only 100 yards from the station at the top of Nice's main Avenue Jean Medecin for easy access to the Promenade des Anglais, old town and a host of restaurants, this stylish 3 star makes the perfect base.

It was completely refurbished in 2011 and offers excellent facilities throughout. There are 76 good-sized bedrooms, all with shower or bath, wc, satellite tv, safe and free wifi. All are fully sound-proofed and air-conditioned. There is a large reception/lounge and pleasant indoor terrace. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction, LS: £10, MS: £15, HS: £20. Reduction in April and October: £9

This modern hotel, only recently renovated, offers a good level of service and comfort at an affordable price.

It is well located very close to Nice’s Old Port, handy for ferry services to Corsica, a great choice of sea-food restaurants, and just a pleasant stroll round the corniche to the beach and atmospheric narrow streets of the old town. There is a large reception/lounge and 110 air-conditioned, sound-proofed rooms, bright and airy in style and of a good size, all with bath or shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, telephone, courtesy tray and free wifi access. Buffet breakfast

Triple room reduction: £13 Reduction Apr & Oct: £3

This is a very comfortable, well-appointed 3 star ideally located in Tours city centre, perfect both for shops, restaurants, the station and lovely Old Town.

The 50 rooms are of a good size, individually and tastefully decorated and fully soundproofed and air-conditioned. All are with bath or shower, wc, satellite tv, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities and wi-fi internet access. There is an impressive reception area, breakfast room and its own bar. Buffet breakfast included.

Triple room reduction: £4, midweek supplement (all year except May – Sep): £5

Well situated in the centre of Nimes, this delightful hotel is built around what was once a prestigious 17th century mansion house,

It tastefully combines tradition and modern comforts. The hotel also has a pretty interior courtyard, lounge and bar. All 34 airconditioned and soundproofed rooms have bath or shower and WC, telephone, satellite TV, radio, minibar and hairdryer. Continental breakfast is included

Triple room reduction, LS: £12, MS: £16, HS: £23.Quad, LS: £14, MS: £19, HS: £28