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Hôtel Cézanne

This super-chic—yet enormously friendly—boutique hotel is best suited to guests seeking a more unusual spot to snooze. Conceived by the designers behind the sophisticated (and more expensive) Villa Gallici, the Cézanne is a mélange of Baroque furnishings, and unique artworks. An honesty adds to the friendly atmosphere. The hotel’s location—midway between the train station and Aix’s Old Town—makes it ideal for visitors planning day trips farther afield. And, unusually for France, the gourmet breakfasts of truffle omelettes, pancakes, and eggs benedicts are both ample and delicious.