Chateau de la Pioline  

Just outside Aix-en-Provence’s center in a lively shopping district, minutes from the Vasarely Foundation, Cours Mirabeau, Paul Cézanne University and Pavillon Noir.

A 4-star boutique with 31 individually decorated rooms. Rooms boast iPod docking stations, minibars, 36-inch flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Décor leans warm and Provençal; exact room features vary by category.

Seasonal outdoor pool for lazy afternoons, a cozy library, bar, two restaurants and a café for casual bites. On-site perks include free self-parking, concierge, laundry/dry-cleaning and an elevator. Wake up to sunlit Provençal mornings and unwind by the poolside.

Conference space with meeting and presentation facilities plus wedding services. Limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers and complimentary Wi-Fi make business travel easy.

Two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge. Breakfast is available daily for a fee and menus highlight local Provençal flavors and regional dishes.