Faugeres, France
Domaine de Chalvêches
Ardèche hillside estate
Ardèche hillside estate
Independent lodges and stone rooms spread across a wooded hillside, looking out over the valleys of the southern Ardèche.
What it’s good at
Listed
Exposed stone walls frame global travel artifacts and private terraces over the valley.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Guest rooms are cheerfully decorated with nature photography, colorful mosaics, and eclectic art and objects from all over the globe.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a wooded hillside outside Faugères village, overlooking the valleys near Cévennes National Park.
The rooms
Eclectic travel artifacts and colorful mosaics decorate the rooms, and every one opens onto a private terrace over the valley.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two heated infinity pools sit on a stone terrace lined with daybeds, looking out across the valley.
The spa
Timber-lined treatment rooms open sliding glass doors to the trees. The spa also holds a sauna and an outdoor whirlpool tub.
At the table
Tables on the pool deck serve plancha-grilled dishes, and the indoor lounge bar has a stone counter and open fireplace.
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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.