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If you want the big/famous climbs, none of those places are going to be good. In Italy, stay in Bormio or the surrounding area and you can ride the Passo dello Stelvio, Passo di Gavia, and Mortirolo. In France, try the area around Pau for Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aspin, and Col d'Aubisque. Try the area around Grenoble if you want Alpe d'Huez, Col de la Madeleine, Col du Glandon, etc. I suppose Lyon is not too far away, but you're probably looking at a drive to start your ride. Same with Avignon, but maybe you can ride to Mt. Ventoux from there, although it would be better to stay outside the city somewhere, closer to Bedoin or Sault.
Do yourself a favor and rent yourself a vacation house in a rural area instead of staying in a hotel in a city. You won't regret it.
FWIW I go to these places every summer to train and race.