Regions of France

La Maison d'Uzès A member of Relais & Chateaux, Uzès, Gard, Languedoc The white stone historic town of Uzès, a designated Ville d’Art , lies halfway between Nîmes and Avignon and has become one of the rising stars of the region - a once sleepy backwater has been regenerated. In its narrow streets discover the Maison d’Uzes, a 17th century period property with 9 rooms and suites that radiate from the majestic central staircase, and which is home to the Michelin-starred cuisine of Chef Christophe Ducros. Make sure you catch market day and afterwards relax in the150 m² grotto spa. Château de Riell A member of Relais & Chateaux Molitg-les-Bains, Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc In an unspoilt valley in French Catalonia, looking out at the snow-topped mount Canigou, you will find the Château de Riell, perched among parasol pines and oleander trees. This castle hotel is made for hedonists, with its baroque interiors and a restaurant whose highlights are local and respectful of nature. Revitalise yourself among the trees, in the swimming pool-greenhouse of the Molitg Roman thermal baths. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking and mountain biking. 39 ...& up country ...to the foothills of the Pyrenees Le Vieux Castillon Castillon-du-Gard, Near Uzès, Gard, Languedoc Located in one of the most beautiful villages in Gard, Castillon-du-Gard, A small medieval village overlooking the valley of Gardon (famous for the Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct), Le Vieux Castillon is a splendid, authentic location which invites its guests to relax. With its period tiles and Gard stone staircases, enjoy losing yourself in the world of this very special retreat, where 18 medieval homes, linked through time by walkways, massive steps, suspended bridges or shaded patios, host the 34 rooms and suites of the hotel. A striking focal point is the superb open-air swimming pool (heated from May to October) that offers an exceptional view over the Gard and Mont Ventoux vineyards.