How a Prominent Wine Family Turned Its Fortunes Around Thanks to Asparagus
Less well-known than their château in Fargues, the Uza farm in the sandy plains of the Landes region is to white asparagus what a grand cru is to Sauternes: a must-have on gourmet tables. It also marks a new chapter in a family saga that has spanned 500 years.
From the Landes to the Cévennes, from the Périgord to the Corsican peaks, some hotels seem to have been designed for those who prefer to count stars rather than sheep. From 5-star establishments to high-altitude refuges and historic estates, here are ten ideas for dreaming with your eyes open.