We'd just flown in from San Francisco, endured a second flight from CDG to Nice and a few hours drive on jet lag to get to Aix en Provence. All was washed away in the wonder we felt when the Chateau de Meyrargues came into view. An idyllic first place to stay after a long trip, the hotel sits high above the village. One truly feels like nobility in antiquity at this place. What appears to be sacred artifacts dating from the time of the chateau decorate the interior and it resembles more a museum than a place to chuck your bags for a couple nights. Although it was a few minutes drive to our ultimate destination, Aix, the location turned out to be superb. It offered the charm and peace of the countryside, a satisfying retreat from a busy day visiting Aix. Dr. Maurice Binet, the proprietor, was extremely helpful and courteous.
- Chateau De Meyrargues Hotel
