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Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
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Cocos Hotel Antigua
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Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Azulik Tulum
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Cavo Tagoo Santorini
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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
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Cliveden House
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Laucala Island Fiji
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Palazzo Navona Rome
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Kudadoo Private Island
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At the heart of an exceptional wine estate, in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, the Domaine de Fontenille welcomes you in its bastide in Aix-en-Provence, converted into a luxury hotel and its Michelin-starred restaurant.
The series of rooms on the ground floor opens again on the park and the Durance valley, and 19 rooms have been fitted out on the upper floors.
Two restaurants, including a gourmet restaurant, Le Champ des Lunes, welcome both hotel guests and guests. The vaulted cellar of the seventeenth century was transformed into a reception room.
A voyage back in time
An imaginary, dreamlike journey where eras mingle and time stops. A noble, reinvented house dating from the 18th century, protected by centenary cedars, surrounded by springs and woods.
Mirrors reflect back childhood memories and the sweetness of Provence… Family portraits, antique busts and convertibles stand alongside contemporary art. An invitation for a voyage out of time, or at least to another time, traced through the centuries of Fontenille.
Fontenille “Art de vivre”
Domaine de Fontenille’s 19 rooms and suites are all unique : bright rooms facing the gardens, blending different styles, classicism tinged with the warm rays of the South, fluid and poetic contemporary lines.
Most of these rooms face south onto the majestic cedars of the Park and the Luberon hills, some have a private terrace. King size beds, roomy bathrooms, contemporary work of art: everything is designed for comfort in a refined and discreet luxurious environment.
Contemporary art is a constant presence around the Domaine de Fontenille – each room in the hotel is decorated by at least one piece created by an artist shown nationally or internationally. These works of art are either from the owners’ own collection or from artists represented by La Galerie Particulière, Paris-Brussels.
Gastronomy in Fontenille
Our Chef manages the « star-rated » gastronomic restaurant (Le Champ des Lunes), the Bistro (La Cuisine d’Amélie) and the Domaine’s breakfasts menu. He works with the products of the Luberon and with the best local producers.
The decoration of the room and the terraces is refined: tables and chairs « Jean Prouvé » and « Charles Eames » by Vitra, wall coverings in ceram sandstone by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina.
LE CHAMP DES LUNES
nLe Champ des Lunes, the Domaine de Fontenille’s One Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, offers a modern, produce focused cuisine: respect for the seasons, promotion of Luberon products, quality and traceability which bring the weekly menu to life.
The wine list is particularly focused on Rhone wines, but it also offers the best names from other regions. Small, “favorite” producers rub shoulders with some rare references and prestigious vintages. Prices are deliberately controlled in order to better share our love of wine and wine makers.
Opening hours from July, 15th to Sept, 15th 2020 : From Thursday evening to Sunday evening + Monday evening and Wednesday evening, from 12:30 to 1:30 and from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
Opening hours from 1st September to 1st November 2020 : From Thursday evening to Sunday evening. Exceptional openings on: August 31 for dinner, September 9 for dinner, September 16 for dinner and September 17 for lunch.
LA CUISINE D’AMÉLIE
The restaurant La Cuisine d’Amélie can be found on the southern terraces of the country house, in the shade of hundred year-old plane trees. This restaurant proposes a simple but inventive cuisine centered on the flagship products of the region.
The menu is constantly changing depending on the seasonality of products and the inspiration of the Chef. Come and taste our numerous dishes. Mix and match, share your plates, enjoy our Fontenille wines ! Gault & Millau 14.5/20. The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 12.30 to 2.30 pm and from 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
BREAKFAST
Every morning, our Chef Benjamin Pâtissier offers you a tasty breakfast with the flavours of Luberon. On the large terrace overlooking the park, or in the bistro dining room, enjoy the chef’s generous and creative cuisine.
Discover a wide selection of fresh, seasonal products: cheeses by Josiane Deal (Best French Artisan), cured meat from the village, a multitude of homemade pies and cakes, artisanal jams, eggs and various fruits.
All of it served with several fresh fruit juices and hot beverages. An endless wonder for your taste buds! We adapt to all diets with gluten free and lactose free options.
Wellness
The wellness center of the Domaine de Fontenille sees itself as the means to stop time. Our philosophy remains true to that of the hotel, combining nature, beauty and tranquility.
TREATMENTS AND SPA
Our practitioners will do their utmost to provide relaxation and comfort with their bespoke body and facial treatments, as well as meeting specific individual needs.
Our Beauty Treatments combine the quality of our natural products with aromatherapy principles, providing benefit and harmony for a sensory experience that should not be missed.
SPORT & RELAXATION
Domaine de Fontenille offers a unique space to receive care, enjoy the hammam, play sport or simply escape for the day to relax. Sport enthusiasts can walk along the trails through the Domain’s vineyards, go to gym, go horse riding in the Luberon valleys and mountains, or dive into the 20 meter heated pool.
We offer our clients the opportunity to discover or re-discover Yoga with an experienced teacher in the heart of our park. Valid every Saturday, from 9am to 10am, during the months of July and August, we invite you to reserve your place with the reservation service.
A DAY TO DELIGHT THE SENSES
Your choice of a 50-minute treatment. Lunch in our «bistronomique» restaurant, La Cuisine d’Amélie, or our gourmet restaurant, Le Champ des Lunes. 175€/person (Upon reservation)
For any SPA treatment, access to the heated outdoor swimming pool is included for the day. This applies for our external guests. This does not apply for accompanying persons.
In the heart of Luberon, an exceptional vineyard
In the heart of Provence, overlooking the Durance Plain on the southern slopes of Luberon, the Domaine de Fontenille is among the few provincial proprieties that have retained their original appearance.
Bordered by the Luberon foothills and mountains and the Montagne Sainte Victoire, this country house, characterized by its classical architecture, lies within its landscaped grounds protected by cedars and plane trees, surrounded by wild landscapes and vines as far as the eye can see.
SINCE 1638
Built between the late 16th and early 17th century, the fontenille country house appeared on the cadastral plan in 1638 with 12 hectares of vines.
The property gradually expanded to reach 35 hectares in 1748. Stronghold of the Savornin family from 1640, Alphonse de Savornin added a manor house to the existing buildings in 1850.
The main entrance, ornamental lake as well as the main trees in the park date from this period. His granddaughter, Amélie, continued to develop the park. She was Fontenille’s last occupant before the war.
THE VINEYARD RENOVATION
Laurence Berlemont, oenologist, agronomist and a specialist in Provence wines, began restructuring the Domain in 2013 with the aim of restoring the Domain to its original size: 35 hectares of vines in one geographical area around the Domain.
As an advocate of sustainable farming, the Domain has been converting itself to organic farming since 2014, and benefits from the latest wine making techniques in a new wine cellar with traditional architecture.
The wine tasting shop opens onto Fontenille’s vineyards and cedars. In 2016, the shop will also offer Tasting and Oenology Courses.
THE TERROIR
The Domaine de Fontenille enjoys exceptional terroir. The vines draw their strength from the clay, limestone and stony soil. The slightly steep slopes provide perfect sunshine and better water drainage. The Provence Mistral naturally cleans the grape.
The vine is tended so as to minimize treatments and ensures that the grapes obtain the best possible maturity while respecting natural cycles. Good wine depends primarily on the quality of the grape.
Le Grand Potager at Fontenille
At over 8,000 m2 anything goes. See how vegetables are grown each step of the way and learn about the roles trees, water and beneficial insects play in the process. Get to know the different species of fruit and vegetables, aromatic herbs and flowers.
Discover composting techniques as well as the different phases of waste decomposition and come to grips with how ecosystems actually work and the consequences humans’ actions have on nature.
ECO-GARDENING
Due to the crop diversity available as well as the architecture and elements inspired by permaculture, a visit to the Domaine grounds is not only a pleasant experience but also an educational one, with experimental and educational considerations developed by the Ivory Foundation.
Walks can be organised which focus on farming practices arising from permaculture, agricultural ecology and agricultural forestry with the aim of getting visitors interested in ecological gardening, conservation and the environment.
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIMENTAL GARDENING
The Grand Potager (literally the Large Vegetable Patch) is where the fruit and vegetable used in the Domaine de Fontenille kitchens and restaurants are grown (organic only please!).
A wide variety of edible and decorative flowers are also grown, which guests will most likely have seen either in their bedrooms or as garnishing at the restaurants.
