The choices are so great in France that it's hard to decide but I think I will just consider renting a car for more options. Would love to go back to the south of France but Nice is too far for, basically, one day. Since we haven't been to the Bordeaux or Champagne area, that is where I will concentrate on but still think we may want a country type hotel/chateaux with a spa and great restaurant since it will be a nice change from Paris. Thanks for all the rec!