Fodor's Expert Review Villa Gallici

Bathed in the lavenders, blues, ochers, and oranges of Aix, rooms here are adorned in the most gorgeous Souleiado and Rubelli fabrics, conjuring up the swank 19th-century Provence colonized by Parisian barons and dukes. Little wonder this former archbishop's palace has become the darling of shelter magazines everywhere. Standing serenely apart from the city center on the outskirts of town (offering great views over the pink roofs of Aix), this hilltop garden retreat has a gastronomic restaurant, pool, and spa, so you may not need to leave.