Hôtel Les Calanques

Côte d'Azur


Thirteen kilometres south of Fréjus towards St-Tropez along the winding coast road, this family-run three-star sits on the rocks above its own quiet cove, accessed via the hotel's palm-filled garden. Many of the 12 rooms sport brand-new bathrooms and other upgrades from a recent makeover, and 10 boast stunning sea views – don't even consider the two facing the busy road.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Côte d'Azur attractions

1. Porte d’Orée

5.67 MILES

At the southeastern edge of the old town is the 3rd-century Porte d'Orée, the only remaining arcade of monumental Roman thermal baths. The scant remnants…

2. Cloître de la Cathédrale de Fréjus

5.79 MILES

Fréjus’ star sight is its 11th- and 12th-century cathedral, one of the region's first Gothic buildings. Its cloister features rare 14th- and 15th-century…

3. Musée Archéologique

5.81 MILES

Fréjus' Roman remains have seen better days, so the town's archaeological museum makes a useful accompaniment. There are some fascinating treasures on…

4. Les Arènes

5.82 MILES

In comparison to some of Provence's other Roman ruins, Fréjus' amphitheatre is a little underwhelming – it was badly damaged during archaeological digs,…

5. Musée Archéologique de St-Raphaël

5.86 MILES

The waters off St-Raphaël are home to the largest number of antique shipwrecks in France, and this museum explores the town's maritime heritage. You’ll…

6. Plage des Salins

5.96 MILES

Just east of St-Tropez, Plage des Salins is a 600m-wide pine-fringed beach at the southern foot of Cap des Salins. At the northern end of the beach, on a…

7. Théâtre Romain

6.07 MILES

North of the old town are the ruins of a Roman theatre, where plays, dances and musical performances would have been staged (the gruesome stuff and…

8. Citadelle de St-Tropez

6.47 MILES

Built in 1602 to defend the coast against Spain, the citadel dominates the hillside overlooking St-Tropez to the east. The views are fantastic, as are the…