La Saleine★★★

Set in the heart of the Drôme Valley, this hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. You can relax with a drink in the bar or go to Crest and abseil from the highest dungeon in France, a 10-minute drive away.

The air-conditioned rooms at La Saleine are contemporary in style and feature Mediterranean colours. Each one has free internet access and a flat-screen TV. Some feature a private patio with views of the garden.