The Top Hotel Near Maison M. Chapoutier
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A 16th-century stone château in the Drôme lavender country, converted into a 32-room boutique hotel where the vibe is "aristocratic country house" without the stuffiness. Rooms range from cozy doubles in the Bastide to full castle suites, and the estate keeps you busy with pétanque, cooking lessons, a spa, and a gourmet restaurant. The crowd wears linen, reads actual books, and has nowhere to be.