L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France
Grand Hôtel Henri
Historic Provençal inn
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
TeritoriaHistoric Provençal inn
Three generations of the Toppin family have shaped this 1785 residence into a quiet village manor.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1785 residence where Empress Eugénie stayed, centered on a Carrara marble staircase.
Listed
Guestrooms display antique mirrors and classic French armchairs beneath original timber ceiling beams.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In the heart of this antique dealers' town, this venerable house, refurbished in 2015, will quickly win you over.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Antique dealers and open-air market stalls line the nearby canals, all an easy walk through the town center.
The rooms
Original mouldings and classic paintings decorate the bedrooms, with tall windows looking out over the quiet courtyard.
Hotel Bar & Lounge
Dark velvet armchairs sit beneath a cloud-painted ceiling, where cocktails and local wines are poured at the counter.
Restaurant
Le Petit Henri
Chef Olivier Bouzon prepares seasonal Provençal dishes, served under red lampshades indoors or outside on the courtyard terrace.
At the table
Floor-to-ceiling iron racks line a gravel-floored wine corridor, storing regional bottles for the dining room.
How it began
Henri Toppin bought the former inn in 1969, and his grandson now runs the hotel following a 2015 renovation.
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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.