It's a great escape through the "vineyards of the sun". The hills along the southern part of the Rhone Valley are divided into distinct appellations and grape varieties with character. The winegrowers here continue to reinvent themselves, turning the Mistral wind into an ally. Their meticulous labor on each plot has been rewarded with AOCs such as the Duché-d'uzès. In summer, Avignon features the products from these estates at its beautiful Estivales du Rhône festival.
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Restaurant and hotel in town. Take inspiration from the world of fragrance to create sauces with complex depths of flavour; evoke childhood memories by pairing orange blossom with carrots as a finishing touch; create a dessert that resembles a monochrome painting: Anne-Sophie Pic’s cuisine, with its sensitive touch, is proud to be “feminine” in what is still a man's world. She is widely travelled, boasts a wealth of experience and seeks to share the emotions this brings – each and every one of this original and emblematic woman Chef’s dishes is a work of creative art and she wants you to know its history. Similarly, the hotel boasts contemporary yet warm refinement and is set in a delightful Mediterranean garden. ... Learn moreless
This property is annually closed. Reopening on 4/18/25
Hotel and restaurant in the country. This beautiful stone farmhouse, so typical of the Provençal landscape, is located on the Luberon hills between the famous villages of Gordes and Roussillon. The Phébus & Spa–Villa des Anges hotel occupies a historic site whose origins date back to the Knights of the Order of Malta. From the light-colored walls to the ocher of the tiles, the changing hues of the pines and olive trees and the blue of the panoramic swimming pool, a true symphony of colors welcomes guests into the soft light of Provence. In the gourmet restaurant of this family-owned property, Chef Xavier Mathieu prepares regional produce–including vegetables cultivated on site–which diners can enjoy at the Table du Jardinier. This exclusive dining spot, located directly in the kitchen garden, is the ideal spot to sample specialties like vegetable pesto, basil and garlic soup. A similar sense of authenticity can be found in the spa, where treatments and massages use essential oils from the surrounding lavender fields. ... Learn moreless
This property is annually closed. Reopening on 4/24/25
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 Mas des Herbes Blanches 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 as a living painting. ... Learn moreless
This property is annually closed. Reopening on 4/11/25
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 two properties in Les Baux-de-Provence, say that this former convent epitomises silence and relaxation. In the different rooms and suites contemporary style meets ancient tradition. The menu also pays tribute to the region, with dishes such as duck foie gras 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. ... Learn moreless
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Hotel and restaurant in a village. This 300-year-old house, tucked away in an alley of the majestic city of Uzès, was once the home of the Chambon de La Tour family. Now a historic monument, it has recovered all of its former glory. Behind its imposing façade, a monumental 17th-century staircase and hidden passage lead to guest rooms featuring contemporary decor and picturesque views over the roofs of the old town. The spa is nestled under Romanesque arches and draws its inspiration from ancient traditions of health and well-being. At La Table d’Uzès, Michelin-starred chef Christophe Ducros serves Provençal market cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the patio during summer. ... Learn moreless
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"Welcome to Provence, that land of wellbeing and AOC wines! I designed this Wine Route to give the best possible introduction to these terroirs, which stretch from the rolling hills of Rochegude, in the Drôme, to the harsh, dry slopes of Castillon-du-Gard. The sheer mention of these vineyards has superlatives tripping off the tongue. The rich wines of Côtes-du-Rhône, Gigondas, Rasteau and Baumes-de-Venise (subtle fortified wines…), the delicate blends of Luberon wine, powerful Châteauneuf-du-Pape, fruity Tavel rosé wines… – they cannot fail to appeal to the senses! And you cannot help but fall in love with the region."