Now, this is all about living life as if you were in 17th France: bold, fanciful and frilly. The 16th-century castle reopened in 2022 under the design hand of Jacques Garcia (Hotel Costes, The Peninsula Paris), and it’s a big nod to days gone by. It’s a bit fun, exceptionally spoiling and packs a personality punch – each room is also named after mistresses of France’s royalty. Detail goes a long way, as does friendly service with a bit of cheeky flair, like asking them to open the pool late into the evening…