Banne, France
Auberge de Banne
Antiquarian village auberge
Antiquarian village auberge
An antique dealer shaped this inn into a relaxed collector's home, where guests and villagers gather under the square's plane trees.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vaulted brick ceilings and vintage rattan armchairs collected by an antiquarian owner.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The proprietors fell in love with the spot and redesigned the whole place in a style that blends contemporary and retro. A success!
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Ruins of the medieval Château de Banne rise just above the inn, overlooking the woods of the Bois de Païolive.
The rooms
Bedrooms have lime-plastered walls and patterned cement tiles, furnished with oak pieces and embroidered linens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits in a stone-walled courtyard, looking out over terracotta rooftops toward wooded hills.
Restaurant
Bistrot d'Antan
Bright red chairs and chalkboard menus fill the terrace under climbing wisteria, backed by a cellar of 300 wines.
At the table
Breakfast is set beneath stone vaults overlooking the valley, and red leather stools line the indoor bar counter.
How it began
The inn was once Café du Nord, where locals rang a public payphone to summon the owner to cook omelettes.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.