Hôtel Crillon le Brave

​This little off-the-beaten-track gem is a real charmer, with a vibe that’s more large country house than hotel. There’s also everything you could wish for when planning your dream Provençal experience: décor that’s as divine as the surrounding lavender fields, scrumptious food, a heated pool, diminutive spa and all kinds of off-site activity (a visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape tops our list).

Accommodation is scattered throughout the 17th- and 18th-century buildings (most of which started out as family dwellings) – the generously sized Classic category offering the best value, and the gorgeous two-bedroom La Sousto House ideal for small groups.