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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
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…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
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…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
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…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
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…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
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…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
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…
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…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
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…
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…
Welcome to Domaine des Clos, Boutique hotel in Beaucaire, located between Camargue and Provence. A family home in an 18th century winery, opens its doors wide to welcome you into its home and beautiful gardens.
David and Sandrine Ausset are both natives of the region. In the late 90’s they fall under the charm of Domaine des Clos, an old wine estate, built in the 18th century and abandoned for many years.
Age 30, they leave behind them their Parisian lifestyle with its office hours (American Accountancy Firm for David and Communications Agency managed by Sandrine) and accompanied by their 3 young children return to the country side.
Over the years, David found himself being overseer, gardener and accountant. Sandrine painter, decorator, receptionist and cook. Together, they patiently imagined, restored, transformed, the old buildings the Pigeon House, the stables, the refectory, the sleeping quarters for the grape pickers, the bread oven, the wine store-house (chai), the fountain and covered terraces and designed and planted a vast garden and swimming pool.
Charm and authenticity, with contemporary comforts, were and still are their guiding principles in the restoration and decoration of the farmhouse and its buildings. Situated in the middle of the countryside, the Domaine des Clos is located in the centre of the cultural triangle formed by Nîmes, Arles and Avignon.
Comfort Room
These 5 rooms are situated on the 1st Floor of the old building, originally inhabited by the wine-estate manager. On the same floor is a small living room with sofas, chairs and table, and a magnificent stained glass window, the perfect place to relax and consult the maps and guide books available for your perusal.
Suite Superieur
The 2 suites are situated on the 1st Floor. From the interior courtyard garden you access the 2 suites by a lovely old walnut door on the ground floor where the suites share a sitting and dining room. Its antique fireplace is an ideal place to relax next to during the winter evenings.
Cosy Rooms
Lavande and Lilas, are situated on the 1st Floor, the 2 rooms are opposite each other, separated by a small sitting room with its own private access.
Apartment Le Sud
Situated on ground and 1st floor over. Apartment non-air-conditioned. Duplex apartment of 180m2. With its spacious interiors, private garden and vine-entwined arbour you feel like you are living in your own Provencal farmhouse!
Apartment Camargue
Situated on the 1st floor this air-conditioned apartment of 75 m2 has a private terrace of 30m2. Views to the east, south and west allow you to enjoy both the sunrise and sunset over the Domaine.
Breakfast
Breakfast is held in the ‘Les Ecuries’, (the former stables) now the dining hall and during spring, summer and the balmy days of Autumn, weather permitting, you can eat outside on the terrace.
Table D’Hotes
It’s a moment of conviviality. Our speciality is Provençal cuisine, prepared using fruit and vegetables from our garden or local and seasonal products. A unique menu is prepared with an apéritif, starter, main course and dessert. Time 8pm.
Our vegetable and herb gardens supply our kitchen for the summer guest dinners and our olive groves produce a fruity olive oil to complement it. From the garden to the plate, a philosophy of well-being…
The Dinner
You’re expecting to arrive late, or you’d like to simply sit back and enjoy your day at the Domaine, we can prepare a gourmet picnic hamper for your lunch or dinner using local and seasonal products as well as the Domaine’s own fruit and vegetables during summer.
The Gardens
4 hectares of nature where you can wander between the towering alley of Cyprus’, pineapple palms ,the olive grove, or the flowering oleanders and the aromatic lavender and rosemary shrubs. Sun loungers, seats, deck chairs and picnic tables, are dispersed throughout the gardens, in shady terraces, flowering arbours, or under magnificent ancient plane trees…
Here and there you’ll find a trampoline, a baby foot, a ping pong table, a sand pit. Further afield a petanque (boules) ground or a games room to play chess, monopoly or carem in. In winter a cosy room with a fireplace beckons.
Far from the noise of the town, you’ll awaken to birdsongs, drowse in the afternoons to the chant of the cicadas and at dusk listen to the concerts given regularly by the frogs.
The Swimming Pool
The swimming pool, measuring 17m by 7m is situated at the end of the Cyprus Alley and flowering Oleanders, with a view over the olive grove. A fence of wrought iron secures its entrance. Vast sunny terrace with wrought iron sun loungers and a shaded terrace. Pool house with shower, toilet and hand basin.
Visit Arles, Nîmes or even Avignon during your stay!
The key sites not to be missed!These 4 sites classed UNESCO World Heritage sites are all less than 30km from Domaine des Clos: Le Pont du Gard 22kms, Arles and its roman and romanesque monuments 20km. The historic centre of Avignon and its magnificent Papal Palace and Avignon Bridge 27km!
But not to be forgotten:
- The montagnette is 12mins drive, Nîmes with its splendid Roman architecture and its contemporary buildings and fountains is 20mins away,
- the Baux de Provence and St Rèmy de Provence are at 25mins,
- the Alpilles and the Camargue 30mins, historic Uzès at 35mins,
- the Luberon at 45mins,
- Isle sur Sorgue and its antiquaires at 55mins
- and the bay of Marseille, and Montpellier and Aix en Provence at an 1 hour’s drive.
The less well known….
- The Carrieres de Lumieres in the Baux de Provence with its spectacular multi-media show (unique in the world!),
- the troglodyte abbey of St Roman, the 17th and 18th century mansions of Beaucaire,
- the Royal castle of Tarascon and the Souleido Museum,
- the Abbey of St Gilles,
- the Chateau of Avignon in the Camargue,
- the Van Gogh Foundation in Arles and
- the Foundation Luma and the Abbey of Montmajour.
And the not to be forgotten…The numerous festivals which are organized throughout the Spring and Summer seasons:
- July: the festival of Performing Arts in Avignon
- July to September: The International Photographic Festival of Arles (Les Rencontres de la photographies à Arles)
- July : the Musiques du Sud in Arles, a week of Southern music
- From June to July : Pop concerts in the Nîmes Arena
- You can also enjoy some local colour with the
Sports and activities
- Rental of canoes on the Gardon River and under the Pont du Gard
- Via ferrata and speleology in the gorges of the Gardon
- Horseriding, hiking, walking and VTT in the Montagnette, the Alpilles and Camargue
- 4 wheel drive safari in the Camargue
- Visit to the Camargue by paddle-steamer and boat from Saintes-Maries or Aigues-Mortes
- Tennis in Bellegarde
- Karting in Beaucaire
- Riding school in Beaucaire
- Sailing Lessons in the Rhone, mono-hulls, catamaran etc
- Hot air ballooning
- Driving circuits for both cars and bikes in Lédenon
- Jet ski hire in Bellegarde
- 7 golf courses within easy reach including : Golf de Beaucaire, Golf de Nîmes-Campagne, Golf de Nîmes-Vacquerolles, Golf de Domaine des Manville in les Baux de Provence, Golf de Servanes in Mouriés…
Activities for all the family
- Le vieux Mas (the old 18th century farmhouse and farm). Situated in the Beaucaire plain. Children will experience a day full of fun activities during their visit to the farm. The visit is lively and animated.
The médiévales at Baux de Provence
Reconstituted medieval encampment with Gladiator shows, archery-crossbowmen, sword-fights….
Le musée du bonbon «Haribo» à Uzès
The museum tells the story of the creation of its famous sweets (lollies). At the end of the visit there is a shop where of course the ‘bonbons’ can be bought.
Descent from Gardon on canoe-kayak
Departure from Collias, arrival Remoulins with a passage under the Pont du Gard, certainly the best way to admire this magnificent Roman aquaduct classed World Heritage by UNESCO.
La grotte des Demoiselles
Spectacular dimensions 120m long by 52m high and the richness of its stalactites and stalagmites which adorn it have given it the name ‘the underground cathedral.
La visite de Manades en Camargue
Visits to Manades (ranches) can include a welcoming committee of guardians (traditional cowboys of the Camargue) on horseback, followed by a visit to the ranchon tractor sitting on hay bales or by horsedrawn carriage.
Le petit Train à Vapeur des Cévennes
Departure from St Jean du Gard, traversing a scenic route with arrival at the Bambouseraie of Anduze, a private botanical garden specialising in the growing of bamboo.
Le Moulin de Daudet à Fontvieille.
The windmill where Alphonse Daudet known for his Tartarin trilogy was inspired to write Letters from my Windmill.
