Vaison-la-Romaine, FranceCrestet
La Verrière
Medieval winery priory
Crestet Vaison-la-Romaine, France
Opened
2005
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Medieval winery priory
Secluded in high vineyards, the priory functions as a private country redoubt centered around medieval stone halls and estate wine.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored medieval stone bedrooms feature forged ironwork by Salvador Dalí's blacksmith James Vich.
Notable
A restored ninth-century priory that once housed Knights Templar and medieval glassmakers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Housed in a medieval priory and surrounded by vineyards, La Verrière looks, and feels, like a typically picturesque Provencal retreat.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Limestone crags of the Dentelles de Montmirail surround the estate, and hiking trails wind directly into the Mont Ventoux biosphere.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their medieval stone walls and timber beams, each painted in tones inspired by local lavender and wild poppies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 20-meter heated infinity pool and hot tub sit below the stone priory, looking out over hillside vineyards.
At the table
Dinners in the vaulted hall and on the terrace come from a seven-meter Bonnet range. The tasting room pours estate vintages.
How it began
Xavier Rolet bought the priory as a roofless ruin in 1993, when a fig tree was growing through the stone floor.
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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.