L'Hôtel Particulier (Béziers)

The name simply means “a freestanding house,” but it’s not entirely beside the point that it also implies a unique and individual hotel. L’Hôtel Particulier is set in what was, from its completion in 1892, a private home, and its residential atmosphere persists, even as it’s been updated with modern furniture and decorative elements. With just nine rooms it operates on a modest scale, and its common spaces amount to a salon, a terrace, and a lovely backyard pool. Its hosts, of course, are generous with recommendations regarding restaurants and things to do in Béziers and beyond.