Hotels in South-East France, France

South-East France, also known as the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is famous for its lavender fields along the Durance Valley and the glamorous beaches of the French Riviera. Winters are mild on the coast (around 50°F/10°C), perfect for hiking the Calanques near Marseille, while summers hit 85°F/30°C and bring crowds to Nice's Promenade des Anglais for swimming in the Mediterranean. In June and July, you can bike through the purple lavender rows near Valensole, or escape the heat by skiing at Val Thorens in the Alps during January and February.