Regions of France

Grand Hôtel Le Nord-Pinus Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence Dating from the 1920s, this Quirky townhouse hotel in the centre of Arles was frequented by bullfighters, cabaret dancers, artists and writers. Elegantly restored to retain its original character with a few Moorish touches. You can still imagine Picasso or Hemingway at the bohemian salon bar. Romance and history combined. Well located for all the sights - why not visit the 1,600 years old amphitheatre where bullfights are still held on Easter and in the second week of September. The epitome of luxury, the InterContinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu (housed in a former hospital) is located in Marseille’s historic Panier district. You can enjoy a pastis aperitif on the terrace with views of Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica before dining on Mediterranean dishes in the Michelin-starred Alcyone restaurant. Work out in the fitness room, swim in the indoor pool, or unwind with a treatment in the chic SPA by Clarins. Five minutes’ walk away, boats line the quay of the Vieux-Port, in the heart of the city. 55 cities of provence Marseille, Arles, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon InterContinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence Paul Cézanne missed Aix terribly whenever he left, and never ceased to be inspired by its beauty. Many after him succumbed to the charm of this town and the ambience of this Florentine residence. The rooms are sumptuously decorated, and open onto a private garden filled with the fragrance of lavender. The cuisine pays tribute to Provence with dishes like sautéed loin of lamb and aubergine caviar with olives, black garlic sauce and fried basil. Try the famous local speciality of Calisson, sweets flavoured with melon and orange. Villa Gallici offers a special “Cézanne package”, which includes a visit to the painter’s studio. Hôtel La Villa Gallici & Spa A member of Relais & Chateaux Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence