The words “ultramodern castle” aren’t a contradiction when you experience this expertly renovated château in Languedoc, which is also one of the best wine producers of the region.
Here you have the best of both worlds; old stone arches are a cunning counterpoint to sleek, modern furniture. Playful textiles pop against clean and classic lines. Your guests will never forget the time they’ve had, sipping cocktails by the grand piano or exploring the timeless 3-hectare park.
You’re invited to taste the wines that are produced on-site, which regularly win awards and have been well-reviewed in wine magazines bettane+desseauve and La Revue du Vin de France. There are 60 hectares of grapevines on this vast property, 40 km south of Montpellier (the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region). If you’re in need of more activity than a stroll through the vines – and the 100 hectares of garrigue – have a swim in the 13m pool, or play tennis on the private court.
This holiday château is quiet and secluded, 4km from the nearest town of Montagnac. Dozens of wineries dot the landscape here, all the way down to the Mediterranean Sea. Have a gorgeous day at the beach in Mèze (12km), where you can slurp the best oysters in France with shallot vinegar.