Forget the hotel lobby. Casa Ideale is a 1970s modernist villa where architecture, art, design and great food all happen under the same roof. Set among a hectare of gardens just outside Arles, Villa Bank was designed by Émile Sala in 1973 and is now home to just five suites, tucked into its wonderfully sculptural curves. Inside, collectible pieces by Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Gaetano Pesce and Ettore Sottsass sit alongside 67 photographs from Carla Sozzani’s collection. Add We Are Ona’s culinary magic, a pool and plenty of Provençal sunshine, and suddenly Arles has a rather compelling new place to check in.

We know Arles isn't Marseille, but we truly encourage you to make the trip just for La Chassagnette. Found between acres of vineyards sits this enchanting Michelin-starred restaurant, where you can dine innovative French cuisine under the grapevines.