The best of Provence — theguardian.com

Arriving at the spectacular-setting of the Hotel des Gorges du Verdon is a relief after a series of nerve-jangling hairpin bends on the D952. All is sparkling, modern, eco-friendly and full of the greens, gingers and lavender tones of the Gorges region. It's a short walk to the start of the route des Crêtes (for serious walkers), but it's just as good to watch them leave from the terrace and stay for a dip in the hotel pool. • +33 4 92 77 38 26, hotel-des-gorges-du-verdon.fr, doubles from €161.50 B&B, or €1,050 a week

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