3 Best Hotels in Perpignan, Toulouse and the Languedoc

Among the orchards and vineyards in the countryside surrounding Perpignan sits Casa 9, a 15th-century mas (farm) with a barn that’s been converted into lavish lodgings. Architectural elements like the mangeoires (feeding stalls) and exposed barn beams attest to its original function, and the clean-lined decor includes pieces signed by French designer Philippe Starck. Look for Dalí-esque features such as miniature doorways and eye-level views onto the pool. Rustic stone, red brick, and ironwork give the whole property a genuine Catalan feel.

This Belle Époque château turned postmodern B&B was once the mayor's residence and surrounded by sprawling vineyards. Now encased by a quiet residential neighborhood, it offers luxury repose within walking distance of Perpignan's center; guest rooms range from a romantic converted chapel to a tri-level tower promising 360-degree views of the revered Canigou peak, and in-room perks include minibars stocked with bottles of the locally prestigious Château Valmy. A scrumptious breakfast is available at extra cost.

In a large park filled with olive and cypress trees, this hotel-restaurant complex prepares some of the region's best meals in one of the calmest settings just outside the city center. Rooms are split across two low-rise villa-style buildings, all with balconies or terraces overlooking the park or the patio. The gastronomic restaurant, popular with haute Perpignan, serves light Mediterranean specialties around the pool. A spa using Nuxe products offers a hammam, sauna, and treatment rooms; access to the wellness areas (without a treatment) is €15.