Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Esprit de FranceRestored Rhone mansion
This 18th-century townhouse runs as a relaxed wine-country manor, where days revolve around courtyard tastings and quiet hillside terraces.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 18th-century town mansion with a protected wrought-iron staircase and preserved drawing rooms.
Listed
Herringbone parquet floors and antique trumeau mirrors alongside clean contemporary fixtures.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hôtel de la Villeon is elegant in a traditional way: picture gilded chandeliers that sparkle overhead and wooden floorboards that creak underfoot, drawing rooms with marble fireplaces and old-fashioned moulding.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Rhône riverfront sits steps from the front door, directly opposite the steep terraced vineyards of Hermitage.
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The rooms
Rooms keep their Point de Hongrie parquet and carved stone fireplaces, and several open onto private balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 16-meter outdoor pool sits on the upper garden terrace, looking across terracotta roofs toward the Hermitage vineyards.
At the table
A natural spring flows inside Bar Le Gabriel, and Rhône wines are poured on the leafy patio.
How it began
French writer Gabriel Faure was born inside the 18th-century mansion, which was designated a Monument Historique in 1982.
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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.