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Change the pace and enjoy every moment at Village Castigno, the hybrid hotel of Château Castigno - a universe with an intimate design and unique charm, preserved like a secret amidst the vineyards. In the heart of a typical French village, discover a lifestyle that is both simple and sophisticated, a surprise of a subtle blend of contemporary art, a rich historical heritage, and vineyards. The true passion of a family for the region and their commitment to organic farming has contributed to the rebirth of Village Castigno. Accommodations vary according to your desires: choose between picturesque winemaker houses consisting of one or two suites, converted stables, or a sumptuous manor with nine rooms - each place offers its own occasion. The hotel corridors transform into charming cobblestone streets, ideal for lounging on the terrace facing the vineyards and enjoying a sublime sunset over the countryside. Disconnect and finally leave behind all temptation related to technology. Carpe diem! Castigno takes pleasure in offering different surprises every day, with an exquisite range of locally produced organic wines accompanying varied culinary experiences, for a gastronomic adventure in stunning settings provided by the restaurant La Table, or in a friendly atmosphere with the restaurant La Petite Table, the place to savor delicious market tapas. To taste the flavors of the world, one can dine at long tables under the trees in the Cuisine Secrète and Nomad Kitchen. Numerous relaxation activities close to nature are offered: lounging by the pool, learning about wine through tastings of our organic wines, venturing into vineyard mazes on scooters, discovering peaceful hiking trails along ancient paths, or enjoying a picnic in a glade. Village Castigno even has its own art gallery run by a curator from the Venice Biennale, as well as a bespoke lingerie shop, Petite Pêche, run by designer Majo Rey, and a wellness center dedicated to relaxation.14 ROOMSPrivate Pool & Gardens150 hectares (including 42 of organic vineyards)Tastings of wines from Château Castigno Petite Pêche - Boutique & Wellness L'ÉpicerieART GalleryPrivate GuidesRESTAURANTSLa Table, GastronomicLa Petite Table, Tapas & Wine BarCuisine SecrèteNomad Cooking & Gipsy CastignoACCESSPrivate chauffeur & Helicopter transferAirports: Carcassonne (69 km), Montpellier (108 km), Toulouse (166 km), Marseille (240 km)TGV Stations: Béziers, NarbonneHighways: A9 / E15 exit 36This description has been automatically translated from French.

Lying on the international Cap d'Agde gulf in the Languedoc Roussillon, the Palmyra Golf Hotel **** offers you all the comfort of a charming 4 star hotel between sea and sun.The Palmyra Golf Hotel **** it's a really peaceful spot ideal for organising your seminars on the Mediterranean.For your group activities: golf lessons, water sports, go-karting, tree-climbing, treasure hunt, wine tasting and winery tour, cruise on the Midi Canal.....To relax you: the hotel has a Spa with Turkish bath, sauna, massage parlour, hair salon, body care, 2 pools 1 of them covered and heated with solarium, sports and relaxation room and free wifi access. All these lovely facilities are complemented by our high-quality partner restaurant la Pléiade found on the bay (250 covers).When it's time to leave, you'll find it difficult to leave behind the Palmyra Golf Hotel ****'s magic, which is only 800m from beaches, the port and shops.34 bedrooms available as twins or doubles (including 2 suites).Meeting rooms:- One large room measuring 125 m2- 2 smaller ones 22 and 30 m2

Along the back roads of Provence is a magical destination where every sense is awakened.Welcome to an oasis of harmony in the Gard region between the Camargue and Cévennes, where nature and well-being have given birth to a new quality of elegance.The former hunting lodge of the Duchess of Uzès lies amid parasol pines and silvery olive trees. Sun-loving fruit trees and flowers shimmer throughout the grounds of 'Hope Lodge', while the azure Carmargue sky is reflected and dispersed across the immaculate surface of the pool. Cathy and Lionel possess a love for the southern landscape, its natural resources and the art of sharing their enthusiasm. Their fruit tree orchard immerses visitors in the fragrance of apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines and apples. The proprietors leave nothing to chance in their quest to harmoniously exploit the natural wealth of their domain.The Hope Mas offers qualitative benefits in terms of services in terms of products.You will enjoy a heated covered pool with the arrival of warm weather, a covered outdoor jacuzzi, open all year, massage service, a host table every night with a made-up menu by the owners.All rooms have private terraces and upscale amenities. Side bathrooms, all are functional with unusual facilities such as jetted tubs, shower steam room or copper bath.All rooms have been designed to make you forget your everyday life, to get away, our Lodge around the natural basin with high quality services is a change of scenery !Discover the Hope Mas for a unique stay in peace. Upon crossing the portal, paradise awaits you! A warm welcome, a domain in a sublime setting, hospital region rich in history and culture.

Hotel Le Roi Théodore & Spa****. Visit a wonderfully preserved island and discover the Hôtel Le Roi Théodore & Spa****, the perfect destination for your kind of holiday, full of unexpected encounters and unforgettable moments. The Relais du Silence listed hotel, in Porto-Vecchio, is an oasis of tranquillity: 47 spacious rooms, gastronomic restaurant, Thalgo spa and 3 pools, including one indoor pool. A charming, zen-style hotel, protected by walls, including castle walls, with magnificent gardens boasting a variety of shrubs. Just 5 minutes from town centre and 10 minutes from the superb beaches of Saint-Cyprien and Cala Rossa. Here the words “service” and “serenity” assume a whole new meaning. Relax on the pool terrace where you can sample some of the fine gastronomic fare on offer - inventive, spicely flavoured, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. THE THALGO SPA. Happiness is not a sin, so indulge in a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the beneficial heat of a steam room and recharge your batteries with Thalgo treatments. Get away from it all with our range of world massages, eastern massage, a deep relaxing, regenerative massage or a comfortable back massage. Treatment rooms, state-of-the-art UV room, steam room and beauty treatments.

This fairytale château, between Annecy and Geneva, is simply made for pleasure. Nights fit for princes, romantic evenings... your bedroom awaits you. The Maison des Ecureuils, which dominates the horizon with its long picture windows looking out over Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc, combines comfort, luxurious fixtures and fittings, and a lodge-like feel. Guests can admire the view of the Falaises du Parmelan, the silhouette of la Tournette, glorified by Eugène Sue, and Lake Annecy set like a jewel between the Roc de Chère, Taillefer mountain and Mont Blanc. Laurence and Nicolas Odin are the owners of the property. The chefs are Cédric Perret and Marc Le Roux – Executive Chef: “Our clientele are after guaranteed value: good, locally grown, organic produce.” And Marc attends to their needs with rigour and generosity of spirit: “And, yes, we share the exact same values!” Cédric Perret, pastry chef: “I’m crrrazy about chocolate.” Cedric is our very own Salvador Dali: his over-active imaginative, hint of surrealist madness and technical expertise mean that his desserts are genuine gourmet works of art. His philosophy: fondness for food is a guilty pleasure to be shared with simplicity and love.

At a small walk from the Pont-du-Gard, the stone walls of this former seventeenth century coach house now contain an exclusive hotel completely reinvented and a gastronomic hotel.Offering an exceptional setting spanning 14 hectares to the river Gardon, la Bégude Saint-Pierre opens the doors to its one-hectare walled park of indefinable charm often associated with ancient properties.In this exceptional framework, la Bégude Saint-Pierre offers its visitors a wide range of services.The 23 rooms and suites, the 3 dining rooms, terraces lined with century old olive trees, the pool of 7 x 14 mand its shady park, the intimate and relaxing courtyard, the sheltering canopy for aperitifs and summer evening drinks ... each space is unique and calls for the Farniente, provençal term expressing a lazy enjoyment of life.

Hôtel du Castellet *****. Hôtel du Castellet, Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive hotel in heart of Provence, with 42 bedrooms and suites looking out to the south. Its chef Christophe Bacquié, one of the best cooks in France in 2004, invites you to taste his Mediterranean cuisine in the 2-star gourmet restaurant. Enjoy the casual atmosphere offered by our San Felice bistrot and try its dynamic and traditional southern cuisine. Treat yourself to a Cinq Mondes treatment in our wellness areawhich comprises steam room and indoor pool. Or just embrace the beauty of our grounds from our gazebos or around our golf course.Special wellness and relaxation package from 835 € for 2. This rate includes one night in double bedroom with upgrade and privileged welcoming, with breakfast - dinner at our gourmet restaurant, beverages not included - 1 hour of relaxation and wellness per person. - Personalised welcome in bedroom - Free access to hotel facilities: heated indoor pool, steam room, gym, tennis court, fitness trail and outdoor pool.

A lakeside haven of wellbeing... Less than 1 hour from Lyon, in heart of Ardèche Verte and Côtes du Rhône vineyards, the Auberge du Lac is a 4* haven of peace overlooking Lake Ternay in a beautiful natural setting planted with cedar trees, combining a welcoming house between lake and mountain with all mod cons. 12 bedrooms tastefully decorated with a floral theme, making this house a huge bouquet. Our young chef Rémi CHAIZE, « Maître Restaurateur », will prepare a tasteful and innovative cuisine, changing with the seasons and served in a colourful setting with southern accents or on the terrace overlooking the lake in warm weather.

The Hotel IMPERATOR is situated in the heart of the Roman city.In the city center of Nimes. The Hotel IMPERATOR's 60 rooms and suites are spacious and are spread over three floors. They have pleasant views over the Imperator's gardens the Jardin de la Fontaine or the Assas area.The IMPERATOR's restaurant provides food lovers in with fine cuisine influenced by the South of France. All year round tables are set out under the roof of the large conservatory with a spaciousness that opens out onto the gardens. The IMPERATOR's restaurant has a refined cuisine that marries tradition and creativity. Menus evolve with the changing seasons and according to the whims of the markets. The wine bar has a number of fine and subtle wines. The hotel has a private garage and coach parking spaces. The Hotel IMPERATOR has been a member of Hôtels & Préférence since 2013.Several criteria have enabled the IMPERATOR to become one of the 13 establishments affiliated with this prestigious network:Art Deco architecture and its exceptional gardenIts artistic spirit with its legendary guests over the past 80 yearsIts role in the history of the city of NimesIts refined gastronomy with its subtle Provencal accentsIts lifestyle favorable for the standards of relaxation, that southern France is renowned for.

Set in a lovely park through which the river Aude flows, this fortified castle, listed as an historical monument, offers a legendary hospitality.Its modern comfort is skillfully combined with the splendor of its past.The refined standing of the 23 rooms et 12 junior suites is perfectly associated with the medieval decoration of the Château des Ducs de Joyeuse***; all of them with private bathrooms, some with a four-poster bed or a Renaissance fireplace.The restaurant is decorated with medieval tapestries and shields; in this felted atmosphere you can taste dishes and wines, symbols of our regional gastronomy.Lit by natural day light through large windows overlooking the park, 3 reception rooms feature majestic fireplaces and à la française ceilings and can accommodate from 50 to 95 guests.

Located in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, in a green setting bordered by the river, the Grand Hotel de la Muse et du Rozier welcomes you in an exceptional natural environment. All rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of the Tarn and are decorated in a contemporary style where the 'nature' spirit predominates. In the restaurant, the cuisine is refined and inventive; during fine weather, meals are served on the terrace overlooking the river. For relaxation, on site, you can choose between lounging by the heated outdoor pool, playing billiards, canoeing from our private beach, or enjoying massages and facial treatments in our beauty area. In terms of sightseeing, its location at the confluence of the Gorges du Tarn and La Jonte makes the Grand Hotel de la Muse et du Rozier the ideal starting point to discover the treasures of the region. Many hiking trails are also accessible from the hotel, allowing you to discover the exceptional beauty of the surrounding landscapes.This description has been automatically translated from French.

This charming Château de Varenne **** is a hidden gem in the tranquil countryside of Provence - yet only 9km from Avignon, 8km to Chateauneuf du Pape and at 25 minutes from Pont du Gard.A central stone staircase with magnificent wrought iron balustrade, vaulted arches, marble fireplaces, parquet flooring and wine cellar are exceptional features of the château. Relax in the comfortable lounge, drawing room or on the terraces.Accommodation is in 11 beautifully decorated bedrooms and 2 suites, wifi.

Chateau l'Hospitalet is situated in the heart of a wine estate cultivated with biodynamics methods in the Clape natural space near Narbonne.The 3* hotel, the fine dining restaurant, the wine cellar and the art gallery celebrate the work of local artists and the South France Art Living.The contemporary spirit and design of the 38 rooms is authentic and sophisticated. At the restaurant l'Art de Vivre, the Chef Laurent Chabert proposes a menu which reflects completely our terroir and features only fresh seasonal produce. Plates and menus composed are supplemented by an unique experiential Gerard Bertrand wine pairing through the wine buffet and the sommelier service. One of the eleven Gerard Bertrand states in Languedoc Roussillon; the wine cellar invites you to discover South French wine.

In the uplands, where the horizon stretches away to infinity, indulge in moments of absolute relaxation with nature. This charming abode has succeeded in preserving its soul across time and will take you away the Beast of Gevaudan's meeting.A nature stay, ode to conviviality, leisure and Legend In the midst of grounds planted with hundred-year-old sequoias, the Château d'Orfeuillette**** offers 18 elegant, customized bedrooms and a heated outdoor pool. During a week-end or a nature vacation stay, you will appreciate the quality of service and the warm welcome offered by its host, who will be happy to provide you with information on the region s attractions and the reputed history of the Beast of Gevaudan For the first time, discover its true copy stages in this wonderful background A fantastic atmosphere!!!

2 km from Etang de Thau and 1 km from Abbey de Valmagne, on hearth of vineyard of 20 ha, old building end XIX renovated with 3 gites overlooking vineyard. The gite Tilleulis situated on ground floor overlooking park and pine wood : kitchen/dining area, lounge, 1 bedroom (1 bed 160X200cm), 2 bedrooms (2 beds 90x200cm), shower/wc, wc, laundry, heating and air conditioned included, wood stove, beds made, final cleaning on request, dryer, TV. Terrace (72m²) overlooking vineyard, shared park (1 ha), garden furniture, barbecue, parking, shared swimming pool. Surface area : 102m². TOURIST ATTRACTIONS : abbey of Valmagne 1 km, Bouzigues and Meze (oyster beds in Etang de Thau) 7km, Sète (fishing port, home of Brassens and Paul Valery), Pèzenas, Montpellier, the mediterranean sea (Marseillan, Frontignan).

Former village of the Château de Ribaute, now private, quiet and located 6 km from Béziers, the Hameau de Ribaute consists of a group of houses, some of which are medieval. Situated around a small square and a path, four of them border the park of the Château. All have the charm of stone; harmoniously restored, they form a unique and warm ensemble.The Gardeners' House: two beautiful bedrooms with lime-washed walls, a very sober atmosphere. Old tiles, faded colors of quilts, and two superb bathrooms create a monastic ambiance...The Essential: Single-storey house with a large terrace overlooking the generous nature of the park. A single open space for two, delicate and refined, the materials provide a clean atmosphere of discreet luxury.Oustau del Limbe: Authentic medieval house carefully restored, with a precise use of materials (lime, concrete, raw wood) in a sober atmosphere of discreet luxury. Vintage and designer furniture gives elegance and renewed dignity to this house, now ready to welcome large families with serenity and happiness.High House: the largest and highest, this house dominates the park of the Château de Ribaute. This authentic medieval house remains intact on the outside, so one cannot suspect the volumes bathed in light thanks to a 9-meter-high atrium featuring a contemporary staircase leading to the 3 suites: The Nest for 2 people, The Balcony for 4 people, and The Perched for 2 people.The infinity pool is clad in black glass paste and basalt, measuring 24m x 6m. A pool house, gardens, beaches, and terraces surround the pool and create a setting conducive to tranquility. The park of the Château de Ribaute, over 8 hectares, is a

Located on the largest sand dune in Europe ranked Grand National Site, the 2 contemporary Anaiak villas offer all the advantages and comfort of a luxury hotel whilst giving privacy and discretion. Each 270 m² villa has a high quality fitted kitchen, a large living room with terrace, 5 bedrooms (bathroom, toilet) and a large private terrace with access to beach. The layout of the villas and the 10 bedrooms are ideal for large families and friends. All the Anaiak staff will be at your service during your stay. Our rates include fresh lines, cleaning, maintenance of technical equipment, internet and private concierge (for any trips, excursions). Additional services can also be provided.

A secret exotic estate, twixt sun and shade. High in the Catalan countryside, halfway between Font-Romeu and Perpignan, sits the Riell Castle facing Mont Canigou. Superb, charming, exclusive estate with harmonious feel, delicious gourmet cuisine, exotic gardens and extravagant atmosphere. Facilities include swimming pools, tennis courts, private club, beauty and health spa. Admire the infinite view and enjoy the scent of pine trees and holm oaks from the unspoilt hilltops. This is the authentic Mediterranean countryside with its untamed flora, sun and coolness. Admire the snow-covered Mount Canigou and lake or explore the old village with its small square where Catalan accents abound. And if you’re feeling adventurous, climb up to the battlements where you’ll find a pool and terrace with magnificent view. Discover. The roof-top pool and the castle gardens and terraces, the perfect place to relax any time of day. Enjoy the beautiful grey marble pool, nestled between vineyards and larch trees, overlooking the buttress.

Situated in the foothills of the Clape mountains near Gruissan, one of the most beautiful small fortified ports in the Mediterranean, the Château le Bouïs is ideally placed right at the heart of the Perpignan, Carcassonne, Montpellier triangle.With its view of the sea ant the vineyards, the Estate Château le Bouïs stands proud above the surrounding countryside.Awash with light and vibrant colors, this charming venue offers you tradition and first class service. The Master's House, called « La Maison des Demoiselles » has been completely renovated and beautifully decorated in a historic atmosphere. It consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 suites, which one has a generous terrace on roof with a view 360° on the sea, Clape and the Pyrénées. In a more rustic and bucolic decoration, the old steward's house, first building on the Estate in the eighteenth century and called

South of Montpellier, by the sea and garrigues, this magnificent Renaissance castle of the 18th century with its 9th-century chapel is protected by 160 hectares of land, including 60 hectares of vineyards, and is nestled within a 3-hectare French-style park. It has recently been renovated by a renowned international architect, harmoniously blending history, decidedly contemporary elements, and designer furniture. It houses 10 bedrooms, most equipped with bathrooms, including three master suites, a vaulted living room and dining room, and a sumptuous reception hall with a grand piano. The castle also offers a swimming pool with a summer kitchen, a tennis court, and opportunities for wine tasting (the property produces regularly awarded wines appreciated by professional critics, including the Revue du Vin de France, Bettane and Desseauve, etc.). Bed linen and towels are provided. Part-time cleaning service and park maintenance included. Breakfast included. Tennis court and swimming pool available.This description has been automatically translated from French.