It’s not as if you need an excuse to visit the South of France. Sipping sundowners at the glamorous beach clubs that pepper the sandy shores and cliffside hideouts along the French Riviera really shouldn’t take much convincing, but with so many charming seaside cities and villages to explore, deciding where to stay can be a challenge. Whether you want to revive the nostalgic glory of the golden age of Saint-Tropez, hit the markets in central spots like Nice and Antibes, or hike the Calanques in Marseille and Cassis, there are a plethora of options to choose from. Read more: The Best Hotels In ParisVogue’s guide to the best coastal stays in the South of FranceWhile there’s no shortage of glamorous five-star accommodation on the Côte d’Azur, there’s something fresh in the air here, as this pristine strip of Mediterranean coastline – which had become saturated with an abundance of prohibitively expensive luxury hotels – is now a beacon for cute boutique stays, attracting that familiar creative revelry that defined the French Riviera in the 1960s and 1970s. From the classic, high-end resorts that are actually worth the premium rates to affordable boutique stays and refurbished mansions-turned-design hotels, below are the best coastal stays in the South of France this summer.