Château de la Gaude

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"At Château de la Gaude I breathe in a perfect microclimate on lush lawns sheltered from the mistral; vines and olive trees frame evenings when we dine under a canopy of pines, and mornings when we have fresh coffee and a brioche with figs by the pool while guests chat over glasses of rosé." - Rachel Donadio Rachel Donadio Rachel Donadio is a Paris-based writer and former European culture correspondent for The New York Times. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic, Vogue, and Travel + Leisure, and she’s made regular appearances on news programs like NPR. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines