Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan, France
La Belle Vie
Gastronomic village inn
Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan, France
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Design LuxeOutside the door
Gastronomic village inn
Chef Denis Martin and his family live on site, running the inn around an informal, Michelin-starred dining room.
What it’s good at
Notable
Gard terroir shapes dinner, with Camarguais cutlery and vegetables from local market gardens.
Listed
Exposed limestone walls meet pastel furnishings and private terraces overlooking village vineyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Vineyards surround the sleepy village, and the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard is ten minutes away.
The rooms
Four bedrooms occupy the main stone house. In the garden, independent suites open onto private terraces facing the vineyards.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor pools sit among century-old olive trees in the garden, one heated and fitted with whirlpool jets.
Restaurant
La Belle Vie
The dining room opens onto a jasmine-shaded terrace. Multi-course menus draw on Mediterranean seafood and local lamb.
How it began
The limestone building served as a village house and horse stable before local stonemasons restored it in 2025.
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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.