Montignac-Lascaux, France
Hotel restaurant de Bouilhac
Restored royal-physician townhouse
Restored royal-physician townhouse
This honey-stone townhouse once belonged to Louis XV's royal physician, and it now runs as an intimate hotel with hands-on owners.
What it’s good at
Notable
Antique armoires and Firbeix terracotta tiles sit beside understated contemporary furniture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Hôtel de Bouilhac is a 17th-century stunner, impressively well preserved and stylishly converted into a luxurious little boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Vézère river flows a short stroll away, and the prehistoric Lascaux caves are scarcely a mile up the road.
The rooms
Antique armoires stand on chestnut parquet floors beneath beamed ceilings, framed by views over the village rooftops.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath a glass conservatory roof, with a counter-current swim system facing exposed rock.
Restaurant
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Chef Nick Honeyman cooks contemporary Périgord dishes, served in the paved limestone courtyard or beneath historic stone vaults.
The two standouts here are the historic atmosphere and the flawless taste of the interior design—Marie-Christine Meloen, who did the decor, is one of the best-known interior designers in Southwestern France.
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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.