Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue is where Les Bains Gardians places you between wild horses and a day trip to Arles for the art. Not Marseilles, not the usual South of France: something more surprising and interesting than either.

A six-suite noble building in the village of Vallabrègues in the south of France, with architectural features going back to the 14th century. The owners, an architect and a designer, have created warm, considered interiors: stone walls, contemporary furniture, and a beautiful garden. A discovery for those who appreciate intelligent, unhurried design and the quieter side of Provence.