Domaine de Verchant Domaine de Verchant

Granted by the Bishop of Montpellier in 1582, Domaine de Verchant now embodies a new French Country, one where doilies and toile are swapped for polished concrete, glass, and a life-changing spa.

Arriving at the Domaine de Verchant, the stone and plaster exterior will make you feel as though you should have trotted up on horseback. The pebbly-soiled heritage vineyard framing the gardens adds to the illusion, but the second you enter the white tunnel leading to reception, you're jolted into a modern day design paradise.

Comprised of acres of park, old-world vineyards, a spa house, 26 rooms and suites, and a private house, this charming piece of French romantic history has been entirely evolved into an edgy-yet-serene wonderland of style.

A recent addition to the hotel, LA PLAGE contains a large outdoor pool and restaurant with al fresco dining area. It provides a fantastic venue to spend a perfect summer's day.

As you swing the door wide into your room, light glints off translucent glass panels and chrome bedside lamps, casting crooked shadows up the old stone walls. A sea-foam hued chaise adds coziness, and a freestanding white bath begs to be drawn. But you're stomach gets the better of you, and you opt to first visit the restaurant, clad in stone, chrome, and bright red accents. Better visit the spa as well, which was recently extended to 2,000 square feet in size, and includes a fitness center. Your private bath can wait.