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Château Saint-Martin is a 12th-century Knight Templar Castle with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Less than 15 miles from Nice, there is an on-site, heated swimming pool, a restaurant and a well-being centre. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned with views of the garden, countryside or sea. Some have a balcony.

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Château de Valmer is a luxury château set in a large park, 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez. The château offers elegant air-conditioned rooms and suites overlooking the garden or the sea. The on-site wellness centre features an indoor pool, hammam and hot tub, plus tennis court. The restaurant has a Michelin star and serves cuisine from the Provence region.

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Château de Picomtal is set in a renovated castle overlooking the Serre-Ponçon lake, in the Hautes-Alpes. The spacious bedrooms are housed in the historic château and they are decorated with antique furnishings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Guests can explore the extensive French garden, orchard and cobblestone courtyard.

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18th-century Château de Fonscolombe is situated in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, less than 25 miles from Marseille. Guests can enjoy one of the individually-designed bedrooms with dining at the on-site restaurant and bar. The château has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.