Old-world Provence in the heart of Saint-Paul-de-Vence

A 5-star Relais & Châteaux inside a 16th-century Provençal residence

Expect intimate rooms, Mediterranean character, and village views

For romantic escapes and travellers who prefer timeless over trendy

Our tip: reserve one of the hotel’s suites for their private terrace on the valley

A hideaway woven into the medieval village of Castillon-du-Gard

Historic stone houses meet contemporary interiors

xpect sun-filled terraces, a beautiful pool, and views

Intimate, peaceful, and unmistakably South of France

Our tip: stay for dinner and give yourself a full day by the pool

Understated luxury in the heart of historic Uzès

Set across three beautifully restored 17th-century townhouses

Expect elegant rooms, stone details, and a peaceful courtyard

For romantic weekends, design lovers, and slow stays

Our tip: stay for dinner and explore Uzès early

A tiny medieval village with Provence written all over it

For slow travellers, and anyone chasing quieter Provence

Quiet, intimate, and removed from the tourist circuit

The village overlooks vineyards and the Provençal countryside

Our tip: wander without a plan, then stay for a long lunch

A quiet Provençal village surrounded by lavender fields

Small, authentic, and far removed from Provence’s circuit

For slow travellers, food lovers, and quieter Provence.

Stone houses and narrow streets keep it beautifully local

Our tip: visit on market day and buy some of Banon's cheese

A small village hidden between hills and olive groves

Expect shady squares, greenery, and a much slower pace

Its unusual troglodyte caves are carved directly into the cliffs

For slow travellers and Provence beyond the obvious.

Our tip: visit the caves, then stay for lunch in the village.

A hilltop village with front-row views over the Côte d’Azur

Expect local life, mountain scenery, and few crowds

The surrounding hills are made for hiking and slow afternoons

For nature lovers and quieter Riviera escapes

Our tip: walk up to the Baou for panoramic coastal views

One of Provence’s most compelling art detours

Set on a vast estate in Le Muy

Expect works by major names in minimal and conceptual art

Architecture, sculpture, and nature become the experience

Our tip: plan ahead, visits are seasonal and require advance booking

A psychedelic detour into the world of Op Art

The building was conceived as part of the artwork itself

Expect monumental works of colour and optical illusion

Bold, immersive, and unlike the usual Provençal art stop

Our tip: give the monumental installations time

Provence from the vineyard straight to the plate

Set inside organic wine estate Château Mentone

Seasonal Provençal cooking from the estate and local producers

Expect vegetables from the garden, olive oil, and organic wines

Our tip: go on Sunday, when the wood-fired rotisserie takes over

A hidden table surrounded by vineyards and olive trees

Expect seasonal Mediterranean cooking shaped by local produce

Intimate, relaxed, and made for lingering lunches

For wine lovers, slow lunches, and quieter Provence

Our tip: book outdoors and pair lunch with the estate wines

1-Michelin-starred restaurant among the vines

Expect produce from Peyrassol’s own garden and farm

Contemporary artworks surround the dining experience

For art lovers, foodies, and very long vineyard lunches

Our tip: book the terrace overlooking Peyrassol’s old vines