Small hotels in the French Alps 

►   Petits hotels en Rhone-Alpes

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A seriously selective directory of nice quiet hotels with character. The iHi France independent hotel guide lists small independent hotels with character,  that offer a relaxing environment and good value for money.

iHi welcomes suggestions from travellers and hotel owners.
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• On Lake Geneva : Evian (73 Savoie)
  Hotel Continental **  In the heart of old Evian, enjoy the warmth and charm of the Hotel Continental's spacious rooms. Built in 1868, this hotel offers guests all modern  comforts in  the genteel ambiance of the Belle Epoque.
• €€€ Near Geneva : Divonne les Bains (01 Ain)
  Chateau hotel Divonne **** Set on the slopes of the Jura, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. Classic 19th century chateau hotel, with restaurant, terrace and outdoor pool. 17 km from Geneva city centre, 15km from airport
• Alps: Le Grand Bornand (73 Savoie)
  Hotel Croix St Maurice ** Traditional two star chalet  hotel in the centre of the village, in the mountains east of Annecy. Sauna,  outdoor pool, restaurant, open in summer and in winter. Good value, lots of good reviews.
• €€€ Alps: Yvoire, Lake Geneva (73 Savoie)
  Hotel du Port *** Standing at the water's edge, and overlooking the lake in the small village of Yvoire, west of Thonon les Bains, the very attractive Hotel du Port has seven bedrooms and a well reviewed restaurant. Easily accessible from Geneva airport via train to Nyon, and lake steamer.
• Flumet, near Mégève (73 Savoie)
  Le Coeur de Marie ** .
  Delightful small bed and breakfast hotel in a traditional Savoyard farmhouse building; a classic and authentic alpine chalet in a rural setting. Delightful rooms with natural pine in the traditional style; breakfasts with homemade produce. Dinner by arrangement, or else restaurants 2 miles away. Five rooms.
•  €  Alps: Sainte Foy Tarentaise (73 Savoie)
  Hotel le Monal ** Friendly two-star hotel in the heart of the mountain village of Saint Foy Tarentaise, lying at an altitude of 1500 m close to the Italian border. Simple accommodation, but good value compared to many hotels in the area. Good base for hikers, ramblers, and winter sports.
•  €   Alps: Aviernoz, near Annecy  (74 Haute Savoie)
  Hotel Auberge Camelia,  In a peaceful location between Lake Geneva and Lake Annecy, this small 12 bedroom auberge has English speaking proprietors. Bar, lounge, restaurant, and a homely welcome
• Alps: Praz sur Arly  (74 Haute Savoie)
  Hotel La Griyotire, *** Three star chalet hotel with 16 rooms, mountain views, 
   swimming pool and restaurant in a small village near Megève.  Good value, recommended winter or summer
•  €   Alps: Allevard (38 - Isère)  near Chambéry
  Ferme Auberge du Bessard  
  Excellent value and a very friendly welcome at this small inn on a working farm. Restaurant offering farm produce. Calm rural alpine location southeast of Chambery. 8 miles from train station at Pontcharra . Hiking, biking, horse-riding opportunities close by.
• Alps: Vercors - Villard de Lans (38 Isère)
  Hotel Auberge des Montauds, ** 
  A traditional Alpine welcome in this friendly two-star hotel in an old building in the Alpine countryside. Quiet and comfortable, with a restaurant serving local specialities. Ideally located for winter and summer activities
• Rhone: Lac de Ternay, near Annonay (07 Ardèche)
  The  *** Auberge du Lac 
  is a delightful small hotel in the hills of the Ardèche, a short distance north of Annonay. Lakeside location with views to Mount Pilat. Hotel commended for its cleanliness and helpful staff
• Rhone:  Valaurie, near Montélimar (26 Drome)
  Just north of the limits of Provence, the ***  Logis les Méjonnes at Valaurie is 5 miles from Exit 18 Montelimar Sud on the A7 motorway. 25 rooms, quiet and calm location in an old Provençal "mas" (farm), surrounded by 
  vineyards and olives,  terrace, restaurant, garden and 
  pool.

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