Grignan, France
La Ferme Chapouton
Restored stone farmhouse
Grignan, France
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Les Maisons du Clair de la PlumeRestored stone farmhouse
The 1760 farmstead runs as an unhurried country inn, centered around a lively bistro terrace and quiet walled gardens.
What it’s good at
Notable
Facing the Renaissance château, serving seasonal Drôme Provençale produce from local farms.
Listed
Understated contemporary furnishings set against preserved eighteenth-century stone walls and fireplaces.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s a storybook escape, a 1760-vintage farm that’s evolved into a splendid little hotel with 13 exquisite rooms, a plentiful supply of bucolic outdoor space.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Grignan’s village center and its Renaissance château are a short stroll away, surrounded by Drôme Provençale lavender fields.
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The rooms
Bedrooms are uncluttered and bright, with Italian walk-in showers and windows looking out toward Mont Ventoux or the château.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated saltwater pool sits in the garden behind an old rabbit enclosure, facing the hilltop château.
Restaurant
Le Bistro Chapouton
Tables sit beside an open stone fireplace indoors, and a glass-enclosed veranda looks out onto the garden terrace.
How it began
Painter Nicolas de Staël made the farm his holiday home after marrying publisher Françoise Chapouton in 1946.
Grignan
More like this
Le Clair De Plume
“Dispersed village hideaway”
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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.