During my travels, here are some of the hotels/auberges I
really enjoyed. Keep checking in for updates...info on Tuscany region in Italy ...
Canada
Ontario
Arowhon Pines, Algonquin Park
Joanne Kates, the well known food critic is the owner's daughter and it shows in the quality of the meals, beautiful
spot, restful, not really a family place, more for couples or older
children.
http://www.arowhonpines.ca
Muskoka Soul, Lake Muskoka
Muskoka Soul is a private lakeside retreat on Lake Muskoka. Built in 2006, this extravagant 4-season Post and Beam haven is the collaborative creation of builder, design team and vision of the owners.
http://www.muskokasoul.com
France
Champagne:
Champagne Gosset
Champagne Gosset - the oldest wine house in Champagne, Aÿ: 1584
http://www.Champagne-Gosset.com
Bretagne:
Hotel Ty Mad - Plage St-Jean, Treboul 29100 Douarnenez
Picasso stayed there and Max Jacob lived there for 2 years. Has a gallery and a nice small beach very close by
http://www.hoteltymad.com
Loire Vallée/Chinon
Château de Marcay - Marçay - 37500 Chinon
Great castle experience, try the diner in the interior court yard.
http://www.chateaudemarcay.com
Le Clos d'Ussé, Ussé-7 rue Principale, 37420 Rigny-Ussé.
Very welcoming people, nice auberge.
tel:02-47-95-55-47
Dordogne/Lot:
La Rivière- M. René GRAVES - 46400 AUTOIRE
Great value for the money and a charming, rustic stop
on the way to Rocamadour and Lascaux.
http://www.lariviere-autoire.com
Provence
Mas de Cure Bourse 84800 - L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Fantastic Provence experience, Amazing food , Beautiful decor. L'Isle-sur-la Sorgue has also a lot of Antique Shops.
http://www.masdecurebourse.com
Hostellerie Le Beffroi 84110 VAISON LA ROMAINE
Hotel in the medieval village, area known for roman ruins
http://www.le-beffroi.com
Hotel Saint-Christophe - 2 avenue Victor Hugo - 13100 Aix-en-Provence
Well located,in the heart of Aix, cours Mirabeaux.
http://www.hotel-saintchristophe.com
Cote-d'Azur
Hotel l'Aiglon -7 Avenue de la Madone - 06500 MENTON
Very calming, away from the rush of Nice..located in
Menton close to the Italian border
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/aiglon/