Hôtel Jules César in Arles ★★★★  

Formerly a Carmelite convent, Hôtel Jules César has been turned into a charming hotel with modern comfort. Fully air-conditioned, the spacious foyer, the rooms, the apartments and the dining-room are all decorated with cloth from Provence, antique or rustic furniture, so that from the moment you step in, you can soak up the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful regions of France, the heart of Provence.The heated outdoor swimming-pool and the colourful gardens are the ideal places to relax or to work up an appetite before ending the day in the homey atmosphere of the Lou Marquès restaurant.