Dolce Fregate Hotel in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, France

This charming hotel is the ideal place to enjoy the Provençal lifestyle. Monolithic walls in a camaieu of ochres, roofs covered in Roman tiles, a Provençal campanile topped with forged iron; everything in the hotel lives and breathes Provence, all to the accompaniment of the cicadas' song. Faithful to Provence's way of life, the hotel offers a choice of 133 guestrooms and suites perfectly adapted for the holidaying family and the business visitor alike. The 3 restaurants include Le Mas des Vignes, which counts among the best gastronomic venues in the Var region and serves up a variety of meals rich in colours and flavours. For those wishing to get together with colleagues or clients, the conference centre with 13 meeting rooms offer specialist amenities in an exceptional setting. Further facilities include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception, air conditioning, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a café, a hairdresser, a bar, Internet access (charges apply) and, for a small additional fee, room and laundry services. There is parking provided for those arriving by car. Book now for a place in the sun.

Each room comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, a satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a minibar, a double or king-size bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, a safe and either a balcony or a terrace.

There is a wide range of leisure activities available on site, including three large tiered swimming pools, which extend onto a large teak sun terrace and flow into the terraced pools which surround the fairway of the 18th hole of the on-site golf course (charges apply), as well as a heated indoor swimming pool, two saunas, a Jacuzzi, a gym and a beauty salon. For an additional fee guests may make use of the poolside snack bar. There is a programme of entertainment organised for guests of all ages (charges apply). Guests may also play tennis (fees apply) or pétanque, go hiking or try a sample of Domaine de Frégate wine, which is regularly awarded for its rosé and white varieties.

The hotel is 5 minutes from the local beaches. Bandol, with its wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment options, is just 5 minutes away by public transport. It is 20 minutes from Toulon and 40 minutes from Porquerolles, the Port Cros Islands, Hyères les Palmiers, Le Lavandou and Marseille. Aix en Provence is around an hour away. Marseille Airport is around 45 km away and Nice Airport is approximately 150 km from the hotel.

By car from Marseille airport: Drive towards Provence, 45 minutes, on the A7 motorway. From Nice: 90 minutes on the A8 motorway. From Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Aix en Provence: Exit at St-Cyr sur Mer. From Nice and Toulon: Exit at Bandol and drive towards Saint Cyr sur Mer. By air, from America: Fly direct to Nice or Paris international airports. From Europe: There are direct flights to Marseille-Provence airport. From Paris Orly and Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle: There are over 40 flights daily to Marseille-Provence Airport, with the airlines Air France and AOM.

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfasts, lunch buffets and gourmet dinners.

The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA as methods of payment.