This a charming, old hotel in tranquil surroundings, 5 minutes drive outside of Digne les Bains. We arrived as walk-ins for 1 night, with no prior reservation. Stumbled upon it thanks to Tripadvisor while on a road trip south, down the Route Napoleon. The hotel was not officially open for the season yet (1 day too soon) but as we... More

Traveling between Provence and the Savoie, we spent one night at Villa Gaia in late September. Initial impression was good: old villa, lovely grounds, peaceful setting, an old-world pension of yesteryear. The 'good feeling' stopped there. Inside, our corner room on the second floor was dark and filled with dated, out-sized furniture. Neither AC nor fan. I don't think there... More

In a small park, the villa is just so traditonel french and beautiful. The old atmosphere is contained, with original furniture and a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere in the house, but with new and modern bathrooms. This is the french countryside villa one dreams of; simple and tranquil, where you van open the windows to the little park, where you... More

We chose this hotel because it was rated by Guide Michelin as particularly quiet. It's a family hotel just outside Digne, in a small park off the road to Nice. They were quite friendly and laid-back . Our room was rather small and dark (one window). No tv, no a/c, no fan It can be pretty hot in Digne in... More