Fodor's Expert Review Château du Domaine St. Martin

Occupying the site of an ancient Knights Templar fortress and set amid 34 acres of private greenery designed by Jean Mus, this hilltop domain has 180-degree panoramic views, complete with a helicopter pad. Along with Hotel Eden-Roc, it is part of the luxury Oetker Collection. Inside are light, airy public salons (where afternoon tea and rare Champagnes are offered) and luxurious guest quarters that include two- and three-bedroom villas accented with beautiful antiques. But Le St-Martin, the Michelin-star restaurant, with 8,000 bottles on the wine list, is perhaps the best reason to come here: chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois's creations are superb, and the panoramic terrace views over Old Vence to the Baie des Anges are eye-popping. On the last Friday of every month, there's a wine tasting at the underground Les Canthares.