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Synopsis : For the latest in the bestselling guidebook series from the world’s leading boutique hotel experts, we’ve combed the country from Paris to Provence to bring you a highly curated selection of the most stylish stays…

33 hand-picked hotels
The French take pride in their sense of romance, their sophistication and their expertise on everything from lingerie to gastronomy. Now it’s our turn. It is with the greatest pleasure that we unveil our Gallic invitation au voyage for Monsieur and Madame Smiths everywhere.
From contemporary city boltholes and cool châteaux to coastal spa escapes, these glamorous newcomers and boutique-hotel classics all win the Smith stamp of approval for their looks, location, service and, of course, ambience.

In-the-know and independent
As well as entertaining reviews of our favourite hotels and guesthouses in France – from Brittany to Provence and all the prettiest bits in between – you’ll find concise Mr & Mrs Smith guides to 12 destinations.

Aquitaine • Brittany • Burgundy • Champagne-Ardenne Côte d’Azur • Languedoc-Roussillon • Normandy • Paris Poitou-Charentes • Provence • Rhone-Alpes • St Tropez

Up-to-date restaurant recommendations, advice on when to visit, where to go and what to pack, as well as insider tips on everything from gourmet delis to festivals and wineries. We’ll even enlighten you on the meandering urban art of flânerie.

Original content and photography
Perfectly partnered with evocative photography, Mr & Mrs Smith’s honest and style-savvy reviews bring you the kind of detail and atmosphere you’d expect from a well-travelled friend – entertaining French tales, courtesy of an illustrious panel of tastemakers from the worlds of design, fashion, food and travel.

Anonymous reviews
To glean the nitty-gritty on the best boutique boltholes, we dispatched some super-sharp reviewers from either side of the Channel, who visited anonymously and reported back. Experts on fashion (Valérie Abecassis), design (Ilse Crawford), restaurants (Mourad Mazouz, Anthony Demetre) and scent (Linda Pilkington) share their tales, alongside travel writers English and French, every one of them style-savvy and dedicated to footloose Francophilia.

Join our travel club for free
Inside is an exclusive BlackSmith membership card, entitling you to life-enhancing extras at every property featured, as well as exclusive offers at Smith’s worldwide collection of 650+ hotels. Members will benefit from lovely extra touches, such as a champagne breakfast or a spa treatment on the house, which gives this guidebook an added je ne sais quoi.

All you have to do now is pick your partner and pack your bags… Bon voyage!

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Hot Brands Verdict
We have long been devoted followers of Mr & Mrs Smith and this book is another fabulous example of what they do best. Packed with helpful advice, detailed reviews, this guide takes you inside some of the most inspiring places to visit and stay in France. The photography is breath-taking, particularly of the locations in the different regions. This coupled with the BlackSmith membership card makes this the No.1 guide to France. We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended!