Hotels dotted along the sparkling Côte d’Azur have been a staple destination for romantic holiday makers for years. Les Rosees, a charming boutique hotel near Cannes, is no exception. Towering stone walls and twisted olive trees ensure seclusion among picturesque gardens and by the glistening pool.

Perched atop a Provence hillside, these renovated 17th-century farmhouses make for a romantic retreat. Borrow a bike from the hotel and spend days exploring Orgon’s fragrant lavender fields and sipping wine underneath trees that line the estate before enjoying a candlelit dinner of traditional Provençal food served amid tumbling countryside views.

In the coastal Languedoc-Roussillon region, Jardins Secrets is a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of Nîmes. Every detail of this boutique hotel has been tried and tested to ensure romance blossoms within its walls. Rooms are illuminated by stained-glass windows, decadent chandeliers and ancient artworks, while hours can be lost wandering round the blooms and trees within the walled gardens.

This fairy-tale resort lies amid the wildflower meadows, cherry orchards and glistening ponds of Le Perche. Individual cottages come with 16th-century wooden beams, exposed stonework and vintage furniture paired with industrial lighting and Tom Dixon equipage. Romantic, whimsical touches (clothes can be hung from tree branches) are enough to make you feel as though you’ve entered into your own Cinderella story.

This character-filled hotel is perched atop the rocky hills of
Gordes. Nothing short of a Provençal reverie, the ancestral
residence nods to its heritage with medieval ramparts, dynastic
portraits, sculpted fireplaces and clawfoot bathtubs. Treat
yourself to an outdoor massage among the gardens before dining at
the stately L’Orangerie restaurant, clinking wine glasses against a
backdrop of rolling hills and sweeping valleys.

Despite only being an hour from Paris, Le Barn offers the stillness and serenity only found in the depths of French countryside. Nestled within the Rambouillet forest, this retreat pairs its rustic atmosphere with refashioned modern amenities. Wake to views across a peaceful lake, before heading straight for the wooden hot tubs in the hotel’s wellness centre (set inside a repurposed mill).

If glitz and glamour get your heart racing, then this is the romantic spot for you. It’s perched on a secluded peninsula jutting out into the deep blue, so you can take a dip in the saltwater infinity pool, walk along the private pebbled beach or sip on Aperol spritz underneath decadent chandeliers and a backdrop of the glistening Côte d’Azur.

Described by F. Scott Fitzgerald as a “summer resort of notable and fashionable people”, it’s no surprise that couples flock to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc for a taste of literary romance. Sandwiched behind pine groves and the sparkling sea, the marble terraces, infinity pool and antique-clad bedrooms make for an idyllic romantic retreat.

Nested amid lavender fields and olive groves, La Réserve Ramatuelle is a feast for the senses. Set in the provincial town of Ramatuelle, this collection of villas boasts muted colour palettes, manicured gardens and private pools set against Mediterranean vistas. Sip on cocktails on the terrace before heading to the lounge for reimagined Provençal classics.

Husbands of Instagram, take note – this is the perfect place to
snap up those perfectly candid holiday shots. Set up camp for the
day by the stoned-lined pool, only getting up for trips to the spa
for mineral-rich scrubs, and spend evenings dining al fresco before
retreating to your private balcony for sea-views and multiple
glasses of wine.