Thinking of a weekend in Provence ? Not far from Salon-de-Provence, a former Romanesque abbey, nestling at the heart of nature, awaits you ! Green tourism, you were about to to say ? Yes, but emerald green, better to evoke the luxury and sophistication that characterize the Abbaye de Sainte-Croix. Almost 50 acres of untamed nature serve as the backdrop for this hotel gem, a Member of Relais & Châteaux : 25 rooms in former monks’ cells with breathtaking panoramic views encompassing the Camargue and La Sainte-Victoire ! Sober, elegant decor giving priority to comfort and space, in a chic and enchanting ambiance. A magical atmosphere echoed in the classic French garden, the small vaulted chapel and the restaurant, where the chef reinvents southern cuisine full of lightness and flavours. For blissful getaways to the heart of a land of light and culture. Salon-de-Provence (04 90 56 24 55 and www.relaischateaux. com/saintecroix and www.garrigae-resorts.com).
