Villa Augusta
Hotel and restaurant in a park
2,000 years ago, under the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus, the Celtic Tricastins tribe settled in the Provence Drôme region, more specifically in the commune of Augusta Tricastinorum, today known as Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. In tribute to this great heritage, the Villa Augusta retains the feel of the Roman era in its golden ochre facade. The lights, colours and fragrances are redolent of an antique Roman tavern and the 200 year-old cedar tree is the perfect spot for a picnic. A master’s residence, with its simple but elegant interiors, Villa Augusta is conducive to total relaxation, notably by the pool surrounded by lush nature. The local specialty – black Melanosporum truffle – is featured in the hotel’s cuisine and special excursions are organised to hunt for this precious commodity. ...Read more
France, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux

Château de Rochegude
Hotel and restaurant in a park
The Château de Rochegude is located in the heart of the Provencal Drôme region and majestically overlooks the Côtes du Rhône vineyards. The cellars of the château boast some of the best Côtes du Rhône wine and are a starting point for wine tastings in the surrounding vineyards. Other activites on offer include a visit to the Ardèche caves or to some of the many Roman remains, such as the Pont du Gard and the antique theatre in Orange. On your return to the château enjoy a snack of warm local truffles, thinly-sliced, seasoned and lightly steamed with butter, accompanied by eggs and slices of toast. ...Read more
France, Rochegude

Le Mas des Herbes Blanches
Hotel and restaurant in the country
With its breathtaking views of the Luberon valley, this Provencal farmhouse is the perfect place to relax. Witness unforgettable sunsets to the song of chirping cicadas from the terraces of the mas with its sun-bleached walls. The house is set around a magnificent pool, surrounded by cypresses, olive trees, mediterranean pines and palm trees. From here, discover the charms of the Vaucluse, with its watermills, windmills and dry stone huts – a beautiful part of the world that has seduced and inspired a number of great artists including Marc Chagall, Serge Poliakoff and Victor Vasarely. ...Read more
France, Gordes

La Coquillade
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard
Located on a hill overlooking a winery estate, the Domaine de La Coquillade boasts exceptional views of the Luberon and Mont Ventoux. This charming hamlet contains six sumptuously furnished residences, the oldest dating back to the 11th century. Experience a blend of authenticity and ecology in the heart of the vineyards. Savour either gourmet modern or traditional cuisine, and delight the palate with vintages from the Aureto vineyard. Top-of-the-range bikes are available for cycling enthusiasts to discover the countryside at their own pace. Lovers of Provence and fans of wine, wide-open spaces, nature, calm, and sports will be truly enchanted with the serenity and well-being to be found in this idyllic setting. ...Read more
France, Gargas

Le Phébus & Spa
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Located between Roussillon and Gordes, Le Phébus is a dry-stone-walled farmhouse where the rooms overlook the tranquil water of their private swimming pools. Built on remains dating back to the medieval knights of the Order of Malta, this is a jewel of a hotel and the perfect place to take shelter when the mistral wind is blowing across the prairie of southern France. Its location makes it the ideal base from which to explore the Luberon, and the Carita Spa is the perfect place to relax. In the restaurant, the traditional cuisine breathes new life into ancient Provencal recipes and offers a superb “soupe au pistou”, a regional vegetable soup with garlic and basil. ...Read more
France, Gordes

Le Vieux Castillon
Hotel and restaurant in a village
Located on a charming paved side-street at the peak of a magnificent Provencal village, Le Vieux Castillon boasts beautiful Renaissance architecture and a spectacular swimming pool suspended between sky and prairie. From the terrace, enjoy a panoramic view of the vineyards and savour cuisine which tastes of the sun, bathed in local olive oil, scented with the myriad fragrances of the land and accompanied by a great selection of regional vintage wines. In this house, all of the ingredients for an exceptional moment in a magical setting come together. ...Read more
France, Castillon-du-Gard

Le Prieuré
Hotel and restaurant in a village
Le Prieuré in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, tucked away in the mediaeval village, with its cottage garden and its trailing wisteria, emanates a rare charm. Jean-André and Geneviève Charial, who also own L’Oustau de Baumanière and La Cabro d’Or in Baux-de-Provence, say that this former convent epitomises silence and relaxation. The rooms and suites are in three different buildings in which contemporary style meets ancient tradition. The menu also pays tribute to the region, with dishes such as duck foie gras from the Landes with Gariguette strawberries from Nîmes and pot-roasted Costières wood pigeon with fresh sage. Le Prieuré’s mouth-watering cuisine is served in surroundings which bring all the senses to life. ...Read more
France, Villeneuve lez Avignon