PERFECTION IN PROVENCE: LE CHÂTEAU DES ALPILLES + THE BEST FRENCH BEAUTY LINE
I recently returned from an incredible two week trip to France with my mom, aunt and cousin, starting in the South of France and ending in Paris. More on that later, but I want to begin at the beginning with the charming hotel where we spent our first night before heading out on our adventure up the Rhône River: Le Château des Alpilles in St. Remy.
We were there in early November when the weather was just changing – it was sunny and cold but not freezing. Perfect, actually.
Most of the visitors to this region come during the summer months, but I thought our timing was perfect. The leaves were changing, it wasn’t crowded, and we were able to enjoy all the delicious French winter meals like Coq-au-vin and butternut squash soup. The picturesque town of St.-Remy is within walking distance from the hotel; it was lovely to walk around, have lunch and just take it all in.
Le Château des Alpilles is a family owned hotel, run by mothers and daughters (how fitting for our trip). There’s a pool, tennis courts, massage room, electric bike rentals, plus so much sightseeing (vineyards, museums, restaurants) very nearby. The grounds alone are worth the visit.