4 Best Hotels in Prades, Toulouse and the Languedoc

Original hardwood floors and conservatively fine interiors make a night at Castell Rose feel like staying with a modern-day French bourgeois family. Complete with tennis courts, swimming pool, gardens, and afternoon string instrument lessons, the atmosphere is genteel yet welcoming—and just a 10-minute walk from Prades' city center. Breakfast is included.

At the base of the Cirque du Cambre d’Aze (an extra-impressive glacially formed peak) is an immaculately restored stone farmhouse turned eco-lodge that combines comfort and design. This affordable abode welcomes hikers, skiers, adventurers, and travelers seeking fresh mountain air. In the evenings, guests meet around the inn’s oak tables for meals entirely sourced by local farmers and organic producers. The inn offers several comfort levels from standard double-occupancy rooms to custom-designed yurts with cloth walls and wood floors. Arrive on foot, by bus, or by train to get a green discount.

An eccentric late-19th-century castle that blends baroque style and English elements, this Relais & Châteaux property welcomes guests who want to enjoy its tranquil mountain setting or soak in the healing waters of Molitg-les-Bains. A Michele Guérard–trained chef evokes the spirit of the south at the château's restaurant, preparing dishes inspired by this region's bounty.

Don't let the bland street-front facade of this late 1800s town house deter you—inside, the renovated interior mixes stately original attributes with contemporary edges, and natural light spills in from the quiet gardens and terrace with front-row views of snowcapped Mont Canigou. Although all four rooms are spacious and combine modern style with nice antique details, the upstairs Terrace Suite stands out with its glassed-in Florida room and outdoor terrace.