$$$, Arles
Fodor's Review:
With sculpted greens, a horse and carriage at your disposal, sweeping fireplaces, and fluffy four-poster beds, this château is a step back in time -- yet has all the modern conveniences. Each of the large rooms is named after a famous writer -- George Sand, Baudelaire -- and when you sit outside breathing in the fresh night air, you may feel inspired to start scribbling away; unless, of course, you prefer the lazy indulgence of another glass of vintage wine.
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