3 Best Hotels in St-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence

Philippe Roussel, a descendant of the 17th-century owners, has filled his château with lovingly polished antique family furniture, buffed the red clay floors to their original shine, and ensured that guest rooms are light and airy and bathrooms are equipped with all the modern trinkets. The restaurant, La Belle Diane, serves tempting set menus and à la carte dishes.

Reached via a lane lined with majestic plane trees and set on 8 acres of luxuriant parkland, this gracious five-star manor (it's not exactly a château) dates from the Middle Ages and is one of St-Rémy's dreamiest spots—and that's saying a lot in this château-saturated territory. Stay in one of the sophisticated, beautifully decorated rooms in the mansion or in one of the smaller outbuildings—including a chapel and farmhouse—some large enough for just two people yet all done up tastefully and lovingly with a modern-elegant style. The heated pool, clay tennis courts, spa, sauna, and hammam are welcome amenities, as are the excellent restaurant and spectacular dining room, with a large terrace under ancient sycamores. The châtelaine of this family-run establishment, lovingly maintained by three generations of women, is warm, gracious, and always ready to go the extra mile for her guests.

This hotel, set in three 17th-century buildings and featuring a fabulous rooftop pool and lounge, is a model of contemporary refinement, with bright, spacious suites that have soaring ceilings, tasteful artwork, ample marble baths, and gorgeous color palettes that offset the building's creamy stone. Its elegant aesthetic extends to a gastronomic restaurant—the recent recipient of a Michelin star—and wine bar, featuring a connoisseur's selection of Provençal, French, and other choice wines, that can also be enjoyed on the hotel's rooftop terrace with views over St-Rémy. As refined as it is, the owners' laid-back, welcoming vibe puts guests at ease.