Château de Massillan

"This beautiful 16C castle stands in extensive grounds surrounded by vineyards. The food aims to enhance the estate’s organic cottage garden and orchard produce. You can wash down your meal with a biodynamic wine from the Domaine de la Guicharde, which also produces the olive oil used in the kitchen. Slick, smiling service. In summer, take a seat in the courtyard adorned with a fountain, overlooking the garden." - Michelin Inspector

Château De Massillan, a Design Boutique Hotel Uchaux, France

"The Chateau de Massillan is located in the heart of Provence on 24 acres of parkland. It offers free Wi-Fi and has a swimming pool. The Chateau de Massillan has spacious guestrooms, all with views of the surrounding parkland. All of the rooms have views of the surroundings and some have large terraces that open onto the central courtyard. The hotel’s restaurant serves modern French cuisine with an extensive choice of wines. In summer guests can dine on the outside courtyard by the fountain. The Chateau de Massillan is just 10 minutes from the Autoroute du Soleil and accessible from 4 airports – Avignon, Marseilles, Montpellier and Nimes." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

Chateau de Massillan (Uchaux, French Riviera / Provence) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Normally, book a 16th-century château hotel, and you know what you’re getting into — food and wine, postcard-perfect scenery, and rooms that look a bit like a museum exhibit, drafty and full of creaky antique furniture. The surprise at the Château de Massillan is that while the food, wine and scenery are just as you’d expect, the interiors are chic and contemporary, designed by someone with a 21st-century eye." - Tablet Hotels

Chateau de Massillan | Best places to stay in Provence

"Life is sweet here, in this peaceful 16th-century chateau, immersed in a 10-hectare park with majestic trees and a lake. Once owned by Henri II’s lover, Diane de Poitiers, it’s now an eco-friendly hotel. Most rooms are in two outer buildings: contemporary and calm in design, with an eye on sustainable materials and fabrics. There’s an outdoor pool and organic spa, as well as a gourmet restaurant specialising in organic produce from the château’s own gardens. It’s a lovely place for relaxing – almost too much so, so leave time for both touring the surroundings and relaxing by the pool. Bikes are available to borrow if you want to explore the surrounding Cote du Rhone vineyards. Bear in mind, it’s 20 minutes north of the town of Orange, in the north of Provence – some distance from the southern hubs or Aix and Arles. It’s a gorgeous countryside retreat for soaking up the rural Provence ambience and culture, but not your base for sightseeing. " - Dana Facaros