Baumaniere le Baux de Provence
Set amidst a backdrop that inspired Cézanne and Van Gogh, Baumanière les Baux de Provence flames gourmand passions with its two-Michelin-star restaurant. (For canvas-worthy views, reserve a table overlooking the gardens.) Locally sourced, seasonal menus are complemented by one of France’s largest wine cellars, and culinary secrets are revealed during intimate cooking classes. The elegant family-run country inn, which dates back to the 17th century, features 54 eclectic rooms ranging from rustic to modern. Mulberry trees in the manicured garden provide shaded sanctuary after a spa treatment.
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More than 60,000 bottles — including the hotel’s own label, L’Affectif — are at the reserve of head sommelier Gilles Ozello, who leads tastings in the cellar’s tasting room.