Thanks to the 'Mr and Mrs Smith' website for this fabulous recommendation in the little town of Vence about 15 minutes drive from St Paul de Vence. We had 2 suites - the Vallauris for my husband and I and the Pop Art for our 2 children. Both were fantastic with a separate living room and bathroom in both suites.... More

We had a weekend here and had one of the top floor suites. Such lovely hospitality and the hotel is full of the most wonderful pieces of art and furniture. The owners who are delightful were so helpful suggesting both restaurants and travel tips. Their recommendations were perfect. We had a wonderful time and would certainly return.

Three nights with Guy and Thierry at La Maison du Frene was simply not long enough. These charming, generous, knowledgeable hosts bend over backwards to ensure that your stay is enjoyable, comfortable and unique. Each of the four, incredibly spacious, luxurious suites is decorated in a unique style to an unbelievable degree of detail with furnishings, artwork and accessories to... More

This is a MUST do if staying in Vence. Very large bedroom and large bathroom and entrance all amazingly furnished and decorated in a bright and eccentric style that has the WOW factor. Guy and Thierry's love and devotion to this place is obvious. Read all the superlative reviews and book early as there are only 4 rooms in this... More

Believe the reviews----they are true. This is a fantastic place and you should not miss staying here if you are in Vence. I was a bit concerned that so much art would affect the comfort and practicality of the rooms, but that is not the case. Maison du Frene is a wonderful place to relax and we did not want... More

We have spend time at the Maison in two consequtive years, two weeks each time. Vence is a fabulous town, filled with real people and with a good culinary/leisure offer. It is well located for visiting many other places in the area, ranging from the coastal region to the mountains. The Maison du Frene is a gem of a hotel,... More

Going up the stairs, I encounter a black and white work of art by English artist Brett Rhodes-Neal. The frame is composed of what looks like cut up pieces of newspaper print on wood, glued together. The work itself, a distorted face that only Picasso could love, complete with a dialog bubble announcing “That's the way it should have begun,... More

We chose Vence as a way of being close to the coast and the Foundacion Maeght in St. Paul. Saint Paul is just too crowded, but Vence is a real town and has excellent restaurants. Staying at La Maison was the hotel highlight of our two weeks in the South of France. Each room is decorated thematically and filled with... More

Having read all the excellent reviews on La Maison du Frene and having such high expectations we thought we might be disappointed - we weren't! Vence is such a lovely town that has a heart and it feels that people live and work there. St Paul de Vence on the other hand is a beautifully preserved "chocolate box" town but... More