A Château in Provence – Château des Alpilles Luxury Stay
Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Jill Barth · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in ProvenceI wrote the book before I’d been there, which may seem like a backwards way to craft a novel. But by the time the book had been outlined characters created, and fictional wines made, this place had begun to feel like home. My novel isn’t about this place exactly, but it is about the feeling of this place. Sometimes you need to smell the air and hear the birds to properly get it down on paper.
Continue reading here for Jill’s descriptions of Château des Alpilles. The hotel is just a short distance from the heart of St Remy-de-Provence, but a 5-star world apart. The Bon family has owned the property since 1979, and according to Jill, they have every detail covered…even the souffle. Enjoy her descriptions and photos.
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