Medieval watchtower guesthouse
Owners Hervé and François run the fortified stone residence as an intimate guesthouse, serving nightly dinners overlooking the Cévennes.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Exposed medieval limestone walls meet Christian Lacroix fabrics and contemporary furniture.
Notable
A thirteenth-century fortified gatehouse and medieval watchtower overlooking the Cévennes foothills.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its most unique feature might be its rooftop terrace, with a commanding view of the countryside — this part of the house was once a watchtower.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Martignargues crowns a quiet hillside sheltered from mistral winds, overlooking the Cévennes foothills just west of Uzès.
The rooms
Bedrooms retain their thick medieval limestone walls. Select suites add private terraces with hydromassage tubs.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Hot tub and sauna
A circular rooftop hot tub heats to 37°C, and an indoor infrared cabin warms to 55°C.
At the table
Breakfast is served beside open windows over the valley. Four-course dinners use olive oil from the local Paradis Mill.
How it began
The building began as a thirteenth-century fortified gatehouse, later serving as a silkworm nursery and the village grocery.
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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.