CHATEAU DU GRAND JARDIN in Valensole, Provence

Chateau Du Grand Jardin occupies a 17th-century castle in the Verdon Natural Regional Park. The well-kept gardens include a sun terrace and an outdoor dining area. Inside, the château has a lounge area with a piano.

Each of the five guest rooms is individually decorated with period furniture and opens onto garden views. Spread across the second and third floors and reached by a comfortable staircase with no elevator, the rooms contain no television; some include a terrace or a fireplace. Private bathrooms come with a shower, sink, toilet, and hairdryer.

Breakfasts, prepared by the hostess and included in the room price, are served from 8am to 10am in the ground-floor reception room. The spread includes homemade pastries and jams, croissants, cheese, yogurt, fruit, coffee, and juice. Valensole village center, 300 meters away, has four restaurants.

The château is 300 meters on foot from the center of Valensole and within the Verdon Natural Regional Park. The Verdon Gorges, Europe's largest canyon, lie 29 kilometers away near Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Canoeing and hiking activities are accessible in the region, and Canyon Parc adventure park is nearby.

The château welcomes families with one child under 2 years. Free private parking with secure access is available on site. The 24-hour security includes CCTV in common areas and outside the property, and a no-smoking policy applies throughout.

Property: 17th-century castle in the Verdon Natural Regional Park

Rooms: Five period-furnished rooms with garden views and no television

Dining: Hostess-prepared breakfast with homemade pastries and jams

Location: 300 meters from Valensole village center, 29 kilometers from Verdon Gorges

Family: Accommodation for one child under 2 years

Parking: Free private parking with secure access on site