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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A few kilometers from Avignon, the Vieux Castillon opens the doors of an exceptional place of Provencal images, nature songs and bewitching perfumes. It’s the time for a break in the heart of a village emblematic of authentic and gentle Provence… Castillon-du-Gard.
In the heart of the village of Uzès classified as a “city of art and history”, La Maison d’Uzès continues the spirit of the Old Castillon. Hotel Relais & Châteaux is located in one of the listed three-hundred-year-old houses of the village.
The rooms open onto the rooftops of the old town and Provencal gastronomy can be enjoyed in a sheltered patio… A new enchantment… A calm place where relaxation and harmony allow you to let go of a Provencal stopover.çale.
There is no delicate stay without a moment to yourself… In a fresh and intimate setting, the Spa by L’Occitane welcomes guests of the Vieux Castillon to let them appreciate the wealth of treatments made from the plants of Provence and the land of the sun.
The hotel is a splendid, authentic location which invites its guests to relax. Push open the door and appreciate the subtle reminders of history which make this hotel a historic marvel dedicated to the French art of living.
With its period tiles and Gard stone staircases, enjoy losing yourself in the world of Le Vieux Castillon… Eighteen medieval homes, linked through time by walkways, massive steps, suspended bridges or shaded patios, hosting 33 rooms and suites which make up the hotel.
The colours are found between the walls, in the decoration and surrounding nature, forming a welcoming mix of warm stone and refreshing marble.
Rooms & Suites
Provence is the ideal location to recharge your batteries and breathe in the natural aromas. The rooms are carefully designed so that these moments of relaxation continue on from one day to the next.
Terrace Suites
Offering a view of our patios and cobbled streets, our Terrace Suites are composed of a large private terrace overlooking the rooftops of the village, and benefit from a particularly careful decoration in the spirit of authentic Provence.
Suites
Natural colors, stone niches and cocooning materials dress to perfection the different living spaces of our authentic Suites. A haven of wellness and comfort, a real home away from home with all the required services and the ineffable charm of Provence.
Junior Suites
A mix of natural materials and contemporary touches, a selection of fine and delicate fabrics, welcoming and comfortable bedding, and soft colors.
Our Junior Suites are places where you feel like a privileged guest. It combines all of these elements so that you can enjoy your stay in delicate and careful comfort to relax and have fun.
Superior Rooms
In these natural and plush rooms, the straight and sophisticated lines of the stone furniture reflect the modern elegance at the heart of a site bursting with history. The absolute comfort of these rooms and their pleasant dimensions are just some of the aspects that ensure a pleasurable and relaxing stay.
The aromas of Provence and a mix of flavours
With sophisticated décor at the heart of a Renaissance building, the restaurant offers a gourmet menu for dinner and a snacking menu for lunch. It is accessed via a small bridge over the old village, where you can view the gargoyles and copper and glass lanterns.
La Table du Castillon
Sharing and conviviality will be at the heart of the restaurant’s bistronomic and gourmet dishes, every lunchtime from Wednesday to Sunday. In the evening, from Wednesday to Sunday, a more gastronomic menu awaits you. 3, 4 or 6-course menus are proposed for a real culinary experience.
The Pool Bar
Overlooking nature, our bar is part of the joy of staying at Le Vieux Castillon. For those who like to relax by the pool in the peaceful calm of sunny days, and then enjoy a glass there in the evenings when the night draws in. The fresh and inventive cocktails can be sipped here in the magic of an idyllic setting.
Chef Sullivan le Ternuec
Even though he proudly claims his Breton origins, the career path of the new chef of the Vieux Castillon, Sullivan LE TERNUEC, has taken him from his first jobs to Mediterranean cuisine: from Nice to Eze, via Juan les pins and Propriano in Corsica, his cuisine has continued to evolve as he has met chefs and producers from the South of France.
The Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Jean Luc L’HOURRE, took him under his wing in 2012 and accompanied him in his career until his last position as Chef at the Boutique Hotel Origins Luxury Lodge in Costa Rica.
Back in France, he naturally chose the Gard and more particularly the Table du Castillon to express his creativity while enjoying the richness and variety of local Provencal products.
His generous cuisine is of Mediterranean inspiration due to his background and his encounters, he loves the moments of conviviality and exchange with customers before and after the service and willingly accepts to share with them his passion for the profession in all simplicity.
Spa by L’Occitane
This spa opens up the doors to the large herb garden of Provence. A calm and peaceful place, entirely dedicated to wellness through treatments dedicated to beauty and internal balance. A jacuzzi and hammam are also available.
L’Occitane offers body and facial treatments, massages and beauty treatments in rooms, alone or as a couple, to people who appreciate the effectiveness and richness of the brand’s products.
Feeling beautiful and recharging your batteries – body and soul are both important at Le Vieux Castillon. A magical moment just for you.
The Swimming Pool
Reserved for hotel guests, the open-air swimming pool (heated from May to October) offers an exceptional view over the Gard and Mont Ventoux vineyards. Comfortably settled down while sipping a cocktail, this is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh air and relax whilst doing nothing at all.
The Cosy Patio
At Le Vieux Castillon, the patio is a magical place. The pleasant scent of fig and the ineffable song of the cicadas cocoons us like a healing chant.
Cushions, Berber footstools, a small area for reading or dreaming, the patio reinvented for comforting calm moments is the very heart of Le Vieux Castillon. Breathing in the wonderful aroma of the plants, you will truly understand the dream of life in Provence.
Cinema Paradiso
Who doesn’t enjoy an open-air screening? Next to the swimming pool and comfortably settled down, the night-time cinema offers a screening in a unique setting between the sky and endless horizon.
A classic experience which creates a feeling of fullness and wellness…This experience is offered when weather conditions permit.
Weddings
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional weekend for an exceptional event! Privatize the time of a weekend our hotel and enjoy all our services just for you… to take full advantage of this important moment.
Seminar
Le Vieux Castillon supports you in the organization of your seminars and workshops. It offers a beautiful meeting room with natural daylight and with a capacity from 10 to 80 people.
The material is available free of charge throughout the stay. The meeting room is equipped with: overhead projector, slide projector, screen, flipchart. Other material and assistance are available on demand.
Castillon-du-Gard… Nature in the south
A small medieval village overlooking the valley of Gardon and its scrub, between vines and cherry trees. Formerly the residence of the Uzès bishop, it was taken over during the religious wars, passing between the hands of Catholics and Protestants like treasure…
But now Castillon is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in Gard: its position in two hundred-year old olive groves, its paved, narrow and winding streets, the old ramparts, its mullioned windows, its expressive gargoyles… Plenty to remind us that time has passed and left a wonderfully unique memory.
