Hotel Le Pigonnet is an idyllic, 18th century country house surrounded by glorious gardens just minutes from the city walls of Aix-en-Provence. Set in tranquil gardens with beautiful flowers, age-old trees and stunning fountains it provides a peaceful refuge.

The atmosphere here is tranquil and distinctly homely with a crackling fire in winter and the sound of çicadas on the terraces in summer. The elegant rooms are Provençal in style peppered with Italian and French objets d’arts and antiques.

Spend the afternoon lazing on a rattan chair beside the pool or reading a book in a shady corner of the garden. Later, wander into Aix with its myriad of fountains and boutiques, then sit with a drink as you ‘people watch’ at the famous ‘Les Deux Garcons’ on Cours Mirabeau, before returning for gourmet nouvelle cuisine.

All rooms at Hotel Le Pigonnet are fully air-conditioned and are equipped with satellite television, wi-fi internet access, a safe, mini-bar and a daily turn-down service. Every bathroom has luxury towelling robes and matching slippers as well as a range of wonderful products. The hotel offers a full baggage service and room service is available until 11 o’clock at night.