![Cap Estel](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/cf/bf/cfbf03a808cb46cd985e0d0b5addf6c1/600x422.jpg)
The South of France is well known as a luxury destination. A place where the well-heeled come for summer holidays to enjoy the beaches, beautiful countryside, and gastronomy that the country is so famed for. It comes as little surprise then that there are a good range of luxury hotels in the region. But when looking for that little extra 'je ne sais quoi' on your next french break then we advise picking a spa hotel. The best spa hotels in the South of France are wide ranging. From your state of the art contemporary spa usually housed in one of the five-stars to cute boutiquey spas found within country house hotels. Our hotel experts have brought you a comprehensive list to make booking a spa break as stress-free as the holiday itself.
For a contemporary stay
![Royal Antibes](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/7c/bf/7cbf3938dead5a90acd3914591a51281/600x422.jpg)
- The sleek Royal Antibes hotel enjoys a spectacular location right on the beach in Antibes. Contemporary rooms feature large windows and modern art. The equally modern spa and wellness area use Cinq Mondes products, a French brand famed for its aromatherapy.
For a rural escape
![Hotel du Cote des Olivades](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/cd/6c/cd6c44ddcd2cc1cef820a22619e0c111/600x422.jpg)
- The charming Hotel Cantemerle is set in acres of private grounds 15 km inland from the coast in charming Vence. With an exemplary gourmet restaurant and a small spa that features a massage room, indoor and outdoor pools, a solarium and a hammam, this is perfect for an unassuming spa break.
- Auberge de Cassagne is full of Provencal charm. Situated close to Avignon, with an excellent regional restaurant and spa set within the tranquil gardens, this is the perfect rural hideaway.
- Hotel Du Côté des Olivades offers a much more contemporary Provence experience. With sleek minimalist interiors and a renowned spa that additionally features a sensory pool and a cold water splash pool.
- Couvent d'Herepian is a designer-chic convent renovation surrounded by vineyards in the Langeudoc region. Elegant rooms and suites perfectly mix the old and the new while the luxurious spa offers Mediterranean inspired treatments. Relaxation in the rolling countryside.
- Domaine de Verchant is a luxury spa hotel with superb vineyard views. Offering creative Mediterranean cuisine and a fun beach-style area, all just a short drive from Montpellier’s city centre.
For luxury
![Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/e1/07/e10750d8534c268dddb15c2ec03e0f51/600x422.jpg)
- Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat oozes luxury. From the chic modern interiors with their quintessential Riviera charm to the Michelin starred restaurant. Featuring the award-winning Le Spa which offers a range of treatments by Dr Burgener and organic beauty expert Sodashi. The epitome of decadence.
- The five-star Château de la Chèvre d'Or is another Riviera gem. Interiors are elegant and classic. There's a choice of three eateries and the panoramic ocean views are unbeatable. There's not a fully fledged spa here but the superb massages, hot tub and sauna do just the trick.
- The luxurious La Réserve offers the most superb hillside location just outside Ramatuelle, with many rooms boasting spectacular coastal views. Small groups can book one of the indulgent hotel villas. The sleek spa offers a range of cutting-edge treatments. A spoiling choice.
- The four star Hotel et Spa des Gorges du Verdon is perched at 940m and surrounded by stunning scenery. Contemporary interiors feature plenty of glass to enjoy the views from. The state-of-the-art spa provides a wide range of treatments and facilities.
- A luxury spa hotel in a typical Provencal village, Le Couvent des Minimes features elegant rooms and suites. Le Cloitre restaurant is a gourmand's delight but the L'Occitane spa is the real pièce de résistance!
- Rebuilt on a site belonging to medieval knights, the historic Le Phebus & Spa offers five star luxury and privacy while also encapsulating simple rustic charm. The best rooms have private pools. An award-winning spa makes this an indulgent stay.
For a vineyard
![Chateau de Berne](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/d5/36/d5363950cc9c776667ee5491748f1451/600x422.jpg)
- The luxurious five star farm-cum-chateau, Chateau de Berne, is set on a 1,500-acre private estate of vineyards. Boasting exceptional french cuisine and wine (much of which comes from the estate). Completed by the glorious spa and infinity pool. A truly indulgent French escape.
For a private beach
![Cap Estel](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/92/f1/92f1e61d7bbdbea8ce160c7275ecdd01/600x422.jpg)
- Cap Estel is a hugely glamourous Mediterranean mansion on a clifftop peninsula. Offering stunning views out to sea from the rooms' private balconies. The private beach and saltwater infinity pool are a real draw while Sothys Spa has a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments.
For great value
- Hotel du Soleil is a charming hotel tucked away in a corner of St Remy de Provence. The rooms carry an understated elegance. The deluxe spa focuses on multi-temperature water sequences, chromotherapy and aromatherapy. And for this region of France, the price is a steal!
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