Heading to the south of France for the summer months?

If you're planning a summer escape to the south of France, why not make your stay as unforgettable as the scenery. The MICHELIN Guide’s selection of recommended hotels offers more than just a place to rest — they deliver immersive experiences defined by charm, craftsmanship, and exceptional hospitality. Backed by the same trusted authority that awards the world’s top restaurants, a MICHELIN-recommended hotel ensures your trip is elevated from the moment you check in.

This curated list of the south of France’s highest-rated hotels — each awarded three MICHELIN Keys — is your direct route to an unforgettable stay.

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What is a MICHELIN Key? How is this distinction awarded?

The MICHELIN Key is a prestigious new distinction introduced by the MICHELIN Guide in 2024 to recognise the world’s most exceptional hotels — much like the MICHELIN Star does for restaurants. The distinction and trust recommendation guide has been designed to help travellers identify accommodations that go beyond the ordinary, offering not just a place to stay, but a truly memorable experience.

Hotels are awarded one, two, or three MICHELIN Keys, depending on the quality and distinctiveness of their offering. Importantly, only hotels already selected for the MICHELIN Guide are eligible, and from this curated pool, the most outstanding are awarded MICHELIN Keys. The goal is to spotlight properties that offer more than luxury — they must deliver authenticity, creativity, and a sense of discovery.

These three distinctions (one key, two keys and the highest rated, three keys) are based on a careful evaluation process carried out by anonymous experts who assess a range of elements to determine how well each hotel stands out in its category, including criteria such as; architectural and interior design excellence, quality and consistency of service, distinct personality and character, value for the price, and contribution to the local setting or community.

For luxury travellers, the Michelin Key offers a trusted benchmark in a sea of online reviews. For hoteliers, it’s a powerful endorsement that can elevate visibility and set a new standard in hospitality.

Hotels with Three MICHELIN Keys in the South of France & Monaco

Airelles Gordes, La Bastide

A lavish hilltop retreat in Provence, blending 18th-century elegance and architecture with panoramic views of the Luberon Valley

Airelles Gordes, La Bastide via ig 3

Airelles Gordes, La Bastide via ig 2

Prices from SAR4000 per night
61 Rue de la Combe, Gordes 84220
@airellesgordes
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Baumanière

A refined Provençal hideaway, this hotel offers guests three MICHELIN-star dining amid olive groves and limestone cliffs

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Baumanière France via ig 3

Prices from SAR2000 per night
900 Route d'Arles, Mas de Baumanière, Les Baux-de-Provence 13520
@baumaniere
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Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

Offering guests timeless luxury with sweeping views of the Mediterranean, this hotel is perched on the tip of the French Riviera and has become synonymous with both celebrity and royalty alike

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The Penthouse Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel via ig 2

Prices from SAR9000 per night
71 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, St Jean Cap-Ferrat 06230
@fscapferrat
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Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Both storied hideaway and modern, fairytale escape, this coastal hotel has an indulgent Dior Spa and is where old-world glamour meets Riviera serenity

Hotel du Cap Eden Roc via ig 4

Hotel du Cap Eden Roc via ig 2

Prices from SAR6100 per night
67-165 Boulevard J. F. Kennedy, Antibes 06160
@hotelducapedenroc
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Hôtel du Castellet

Provençal charm meets contemporary luxury between pine-covered hills, this indulgent countryside hotel invites guests to enjoy slow living at its finest

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hotel du castellet via ig 2

Prices from SAR1750 per night
3001 Route des Hauts du Camp, Le Castellet 83330
@hotelducastellet
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Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Exuding Belle Époque grandeur with its opulent marble interiors and sweeping sea views, this hotel is home to the legendary three-MICHELIN-starred Louis XV–Alain Ducasse restaurant

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Diamond Suite Prince Rainier III

Hôtel de Paris 1 Monte-Carlo Diamond Suite Prince Rainier III

Prices from SAR4000 per night
Place du Casino, Monaco 98000
@hoteldeparismc
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La Réserve Ramatuelle

Tucked into a secluded hillside just outside Saint-Tropez, this hotel offers guests a serene sanctuary with a refined, minimalist design by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and MICHELIN-starred dining

La Reserve Ramatuelle 2

La Reserve Ramatuelle 1

Prices from SAR4000 per night
736 Chem. des Cretes, Ramatuelle 83350
@lareserve_ramatuelle
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Villa La Coste

A contemporary retreat where world class art, architecture, dining and nature converge, this hotel offers a deeply immersive and sensorial escape

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Villa La Coste France 2

Prices from SAR9700 per night
2750 Route de la Cride, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade 13610
@villalacoste
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