Villa Gallici, Aix-en-Provence, France
Opulent doesn't even begin to describe Villa Gallici: a traditional country house hotel that people flock to for its gourmet restaurant's refined Provençal cuisine. Interiors are delightfully lavish: rich fabrics and ornate wallpapers combined with top-notch contemporary facilities.
Out in the fragrant Florentine gardens, a refreshing pool is sheltered by cypress trees, and an adjacent 18th century pavilion hosts some of the property's most recent (and super-popular) additions: the spa, rooftop outdoor solarium and decanter-shaped wine cellar – all ideal for lazy afternoons.