Fodor's Expert Review Villa Saint-Ange

Five 18th-century country cottages house this elegant hotel's unusually spacious guests rooms, where the decor mixes Empire-style wallpapers, Asian carpets, gilt moldings, marble-top desks, and heavy drapery with contemporary velvet chaises longues and modern bathrooms. The quiet, stately grounds transport you to another era and place, as though tucked away in the countryside rather than the heart of Aix. A beautiful gourmet restaurant, lounge, sprawling outdoor terrace and bar area, and a luxurious swimming pool heated year-round make this a true standout and Aix's most stunning hotel.