In the lavender-scented hills of southern France where Van Gogh found inspiration, Provence's château hotels and vineyard retreats continue to enchant artists, writers, and Hollywood elite seeking authentic French sophistication. Sip wine on the same sun-dappled terraces and rose-covered courtyards that have hosted generations of creative luminaries.
The experience at Hotel Les Palmiers centres on a bar and landscaped gardens. Its well-placed setting in Saint-Tropez keeps the destination firmly in view.
Set in Nice, Club 55 takes a restrained approach to the stay. This hotel works as a practical base, with the character of the destination doing most of the work.