Hotel Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence, France
Home to extravagantly manicured, ancient chestnut tree-lined gardens with a blooming rosary arcade, contemporary rooms with a Provençal flair, and a well-regarded gourmet bistro restaurant, Le Pigonnet is a secluded slice of paradise, 15 minutes from Aix.
Paul Cézanne's favourite spot here was the gardens, where he painted his beloved Mount Sainte Victoire, and they will no doubt be the focus of your stay too: whether lounging by the heated pool, in a garden nook, or sipping Champagne in casual-chic Côté Jardin's cocktail bar.