La Colombe d'Or
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
St-Paul-de-Vence is the kind of pretty Provencal town you’d imagine to come with a soundtrack by Jean Sablon or Edith Piaf, perhaps. Opened as a boîte by the Roux family in 1920, the auberge-style La Colombe d’Or holds legendary status. It was here, in the hills of the French Riviera that artists, writers and creatives took refuge during the Second World War. The phrase ‘if walls could talk’ is apt. In exchange for room and board, the likes of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró and Paul Chagall would use their art as payment, and the vestiges of prior guests live on on the walls today – with the family adding to it along the way. Aside the wonderful display, at heart, it’s a rustic space suffused with bonhomie and an organic sense of self. Rather than being ruled by fine-tuned frills and fancies, individually designed rooms lean into a vintage vibe with balconies dressed simply with café-style furniture. Whether lounging poolside or dining on the leafy terrace, listen out for the clack of pétanque boules brought in on warm breezes for added sense of place. Come dinner, expect a roll call of classic country fare in the dining room.
Key Information
- Rooms: 25
- Starting Rate: $445
- At the Hotel: Pool, pet friendly, gardens, terrace, art collection
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Location
Place du Général de Gaulle, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 6570
