Château de Collias

A stone château in the Occitan village of Collias, looking out over the UNESCO-listed Gorges du Gardon, with a history long enough that the 18th-century façade counts as the modern wing. Eight bedrooms sit inside all that layered architecture, fitted out with every comfort you'd expect from a boutique luxury hotel. The estate's park and pool make it easy to stay put, though the Pont du Gard and Uzès are close enough to feel virtuous about visiting.