Luxury hotel holiday La Maison d'Uzes Uzes, Languedoc

La Maison d'Uzès Hotel is a five-star luxury Relais & Châteaux housed in a former 17th century mansion at the heart of historic Uzès. From the cobblestones and narrow alleyways of this walled town, the hotel's noble façade betrays a grand heritage as the former home to an aristocratic family. The building has undergone many reincarnations before opening in 2013 as a hotel after a lengthy four-year spell of renovations. Where the honey-coloured stone exterior retains the ambiance of a bygone era, to step inside is to step into a whole new world. The interiors of La Maison d'Uzès Hotel are fresh and delightful, with white walls providing a blank canvas for bold splashes of colour. You can see this particularly well in the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Table de la Maison d'Uzès, where the simple whites are uplifted with cheerful blues and purples. The effect is a mix of contemporary installations and original features. The dining experience here is an innovative interpretation of traditional French cuisine, as crafted by the chef depending on what is fresh and ripe on the local market stalls. Thus, seasonal vegetables, herbs and sun-ripened fruits are the staples of the menu, as complemented by regional wines. The 10 boutique guestrooms and suites are accessed off an exquisitely crafted stone staircase that winds its way around the centre of the building. Each room is thoughtfully designed and beautiful views over the Old Town's ancient rooftops add a touch of romance. After a day wandering the alleyways, the refined Le Spa by [comfort zone] is the destination for relaxation, located in the ambient Roman vaults.