Hotel de la Placette Barcelonnette

The rooms are available as double, twin, triple and family categories. Sizes range from 12 to 31 m², with layouts suited to stays as a couple, with friends or as a family. Private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs are standard across the different categories. The Standard Double Room and Double Room differ mainly in their bed type, while the Twin Room has two single beds.

The Superior Double Room is larger than the standard double rooms and has a bathtub. The Triple Room offers 21 m² of space and sleeps three people. Two family options complete the selection: one accommodates five people, while the other has two interconnecting bedrooms for four guests. The upper floors are accessible by stairs; several rooms also have a desk and a hairdryer.

The shared areas include a bar, a terrace and outdoor furniture, as well as a sun terrace where you can relax. Guests can also use free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Free public parking is available nearby; it cannot be reserved in advance. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms cater to different needs.

In and around Barcelonnette, the ski school and ski storage room complement days on the slopes, while walking, cycling, horse riding and canoeing and kayaking are ways to explore the mountain scenery. Mini golf, bowling, fishing and a golf course add to the leisure activities. Indoors, heating, a safe and in-room amenities including a TV, desk and hairdryer provide useful comforts after a day out.

Barcelonnette is a small Alpine town in the Ubaye Valley, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. You can explore its old centre on foot, wandering along shopping streets past colourful façades and village squares. Local history also reflects the town’s ties with Mexico: several villas built by residents who returned from emigration give the town its distinctive character. The setting suits travellers looking to combine mountain heritage, outdoor activities and small-town life without staying in a large resort.

The Clock Tower and the Barcelonnette Museum offer two ways to discover the valley’s history and identity. The green spaces of Square Abbé Pierre and Parc de la Sapinière provide places to pause during a walk around town. The Place Aimé Gassier bus station makes it easier to travel by coach around the area. For day trips, Mercantour National Park offers high-mountain scenery, while the La Sauze and Pra Loup ski areas attract winter sports enthusiasts. Valley roads also connect nearby villages and walking routes.

In summer, trails, mountain passes and the Ubaye River invite you to go walking, cycling, rafting or canoeing and kayaking; it is best to bring clothing suited to changing weather at altitude. In winter, nearby ski resorts shape the days, while Barcelonnette’s centre offers a quieter place to spend the evening. In spring and autumn, walks through the valley let you enjoy the terrain and villages without focusing solely on snow sports.