For our first exclusively French guidebook, we’ve combed the country from  Paris to Provence to bring you a hand-picked selection of the most stylish stays. From contemporary city boltholes and cool châteaux to coastal spa escapes, these glamorous newcomers and boutique-hotel classics all win the Smith stamp of approval for their looks, location, service and, of course, ambience.

• A hand-picked collection of hotels, each personally visited and anonymously reviewed.

• Respected reviewers include style-seeking tastemakers from the worlds of fashion, theatre, design, food and wine.

• Stunning, original photography by acclaimed photographer Adrian Houston.

• Informative, inspiring, irreverent writing with carefully researched things to see and do in each destination