Hotel de la Placette is located in the Old Town of Barcelonnette, 2.5 km from Mercantour National Park. It offers modern rooms and free WiFi access. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests at the Hotel de la Placette can enjoy a drink at the bar or on the terrace. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the dining area. Guests can also enjoy meals at discounted prices when booked in advance in Bistro Tinto, 3 minutes' walk away, which is also owned by the hotel. Parking for motorbikes and bicycles is provided. Activities in the area nearby include rafting and kayaking in Ubaye's River, cycling and hiking through the mountain passes, and paragliding. Pra Loup ski resort is 10 km away and La Sauze ski resorts is 6 km away. The property is 30 km from Italy’s border and 35 km from Serre Poncon Lake.