There’s so much to love about Provence, a region in southeastern France, beguiling travellers as much for its glamorous seaside, as for its bucolic countryside that’s characterised by its vast sweep of grassy vineyards and fragrant lavender fields punctuated by Provençal farmhouses, Roman aqueducts and old chateaus dating back to the 16th century. Meanwhile, clusters of medieval villages drenched in warm sunlight sparkle from one distant hill to another.
Address: 61 Rue de la Combe, 84220 Gordes Domaine de Fontenille, Lauris The historic wine estate that sits adjacent to the property’s 87 acres of vines and new cellar, has been carefully restored to its original glory, now forming a hotel-restaurant with contemporary elements that are tastefully integrated in the spirit of quiet luxury. There is something palpably elegant in the 19 effortless rooms designed to eschew any distractions from its natural environment.