Luxury hotel holiday Le Domaine de Verchant Montpellier

To approach five-star Le Domaine de Verchant, you cruise under the leafy canopy of a tree-lined boulevard and watch as the sight opens up to reveal a refined country mansion. This Relais & Châteaux property is a welcome retreat just removed from the pace of Montpellier, languishing in the subdued countryside. The estate dates back to the 16th century, and the hotel's façade sits, elegant in its own simplicity, atop a sloping lawn with broad verandas perfect for surveying the views. Adjoining buildings host a more rustic façade, with rough-hewn stonework hinting at a former life as stables or outhouses. Recent renovations at Le Domaine de Verchant have enacted a transformative effect on the structure, a modern glass entryway the first telling glimpse of what's inside. Interiors are not what you might expect, filled with ultra-contemporary furnishings and a modern mix of monotone hues and vibrant colour infusions. The minimalism seen here is quite artistic, while original features such as exposed stonework, wooden beams and antique mosaics remain intact. There are 26 rooms, suites and apartments to choose from during your stay and each is individually decorated and featuring cutting-edge amenities and facilities. Their style is in keeping with the hotel's overall design, creating the perfect setting for romance. Within the grounds, a vast commune of vines contributes in the production of house red, white and rose wines. These Verchant wines form the backbone of the experience at Le Domaine de Verchant, where the restaurant's Mediterranean cuisine may be washed down with the local labels. In depth wine tasting events are also available. Other pastimes at Le Domaine de Verchant include swimming in either indoor or outdoor pools - the latter in the serene environment of the spa.