Historic and Period Hotels: Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrenees, Languedoc Rousillon

Du Palais. Biarritz

Originally known as the Villa Eugenie, the Du Palais was a summer palace built for Napoleon III and, perhaps more specifically, his wife Eugenie de Montijo. Though it took only ten months to complete, the building remains an imposing landmark in Biarritz. It is situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a short walk from the centre of the town.

Du Palais hosted countless European royal figures during the 19th century, from Queen Isabelle of Spain and Leopold II of Belgium to Queen Victoria and Edward VII. Bismarck also sojourned here, as did Sarah Bernardt, Stravinsky, Hemingway and Charlie Chaplin.

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Biarritz

Domaine de Bassilour. Just a few miles outside Biarritz lies this pretty country house. Built in the 18th century, the property enjoys views of the Pyrenees and its own gardens. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Bordeaux

Le Pavillon de Raba. Located a matter of minutes from Bordeaux by car, this late-1700‘s building is said to have been visited by Napoleon in 1808. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Mont De Marsan

Pain Adour et Fantaisie. On the banks of the River Adour sits this charming little eighteenth century building. It is, however, most noted for its famous Michelin restaurant. Tripadvisor | Expedia

More period and historic accommodation in Midi Pyrenees

Fources

Chateau de Fources. A Gascony treasure, Chateau de Fources is a genuine renaissance castle. Beautiful. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Garrevaques

Chateau de Garrevaques. Originally constructed in 1480, this striking building was extensively damaged during the French Revolution and was almost entirely rebuilt shortly after. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Meyrals

La Ferme Lamy. Offers 12 guest rooms in the setting of a former authentic farmhouse. Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor | Expedia

Montignac

Relais du Soleil d'Or. A very pretty former Perigord Post Office. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Rocamadour

Best Western Beau Site. Attractive hotel located close to the heart of the medieval city. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Soreze

Hotellerie Abbaye Ecole de Soreze. A simply magnificent listed Historic Monument. Tripadvisor | Expedia

More period and historic accommodation in Languedoc Rousillon

Bize-Minervois

La Bastide Cabezac. A former post relay station, this small hotel is ideal for those wishing to sample both Cathar castles and mediterranean. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Carcasonne

Best Western Le Donjon Les Remparts. Accommodation in keeping with the medieval citadel in which it is situated. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Hotel de la Cite. Four-star hotel in the remarkable Cathar city. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Collias

Hostellerie Le Castellas. Recently restored 17th century building a few miles from the charming town of Uzes. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Floure

Chateau de Floure. On the site of a Roman Villa stands the Chateau de Floure: a comparative youngster dating from the middle ages. The house was also once the retreat of writer Gaston Bonheur. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Herepian

Le Couvent d’Herepian. Just north of Beziers and within easy reach of Montpellier, this early 17th century building has been carefully restored to maintain its character and charm. LateRooms

Montpellier

Baudon de Mauny. Bed and breakfast accommodation in a classic Languedoc chateau. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Le Guilhem. 16th century mansion house at the heart of Montpellier. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Narbonne

Château de Lignan. (Near Beziers) Lying near the River Orb, Chateau de Lignan has a history which dates back to the 9th century A.D. TripAdvisor | Expedia

Nimes

Hotel Jardins Secrets. Centrally located, Hotel Jardins Secrets is a former coaching inn turned romantic boutique hotel. Mr & Mrs Smith | Tripadvisor | Expedia

Saint Laurent Des Arbes

Hôtel Le Saint-Laurent. 14th cenury accommodation in a medieval village between Uzes and Avignon. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Saint Maximin

Chateau de Saint Maximin This largely seventeenth century house also features a splendid 12th century tower. Tripadvisor | Expedia

Saint Michel

Chateau de Saint Michel de Lanes. Bed and breakfast accommodation in a pretty 18th century chateau whose guest rooms are said to have once beenslept in by the poet Bertrand de Born, Catherine de Medicis and Baroness Aiceline. The property is located between Carcassonne and Toulouse. LateRooms

Saint Paul de Vence

Hotel Le Saint Paul. Amid this medieval town between Monte Carlo and Cannes lies the equally historic hotel bearing the same name. A delightful location. LateRooms

Uzes

Hostellerie Provençale. The name says it all: Tripadvisor | Expedia