Fortified eco-spa chateau
Sixteenth-century fortifications enclose an organic country estate, where garden permaculture supplies the tables and geothermal wells heat the spa.
What it’s good at
Notable
A sixteenth-century fortified hunting lodge with twin crenellated turrets and blond stone courtyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The luxury boutique hotel that’s grown up behind these turreted walls is a thoroughly modern one, incorporating original architectural elements but blending them seamlessly with modern additions.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Private vineyards and Uchaux pine forests surround the grounds, with the Roman ruins of Orange a short drive away.
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The rooms
Prestige rooms occupy the sixteenth-century lodge, reached by a carved stone staircase set between the twin turrets.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 17-meter indoor pool heated to 30 degrees looks onto the park, and loungers border the outdoor pool.
The spa
A panoramic Finnish sauna looks onto a pebble garden, and treatment rooms use Dr. Hauschka botanical products.
At the table
Candlelit tables surround the courtyard fountain for dinner, and a stone-vaulted cellar bar pours biodynamic wines.
How it began
Organic entrepreneur Didier Perréol bought the hunting lodge in 2013, retrofitting the historic property with geothermal heating and hemp insulation.
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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.