his elegant hotel in a stone building with an annex is a minute's walk from both the 12th-century Saint-Émilion church and Maison du Vin de Saint-Émilion wine school.

Upscale rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks, as well as desks, minibars and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms offer balconies. Suites add lounges; some have private terraces and/or gardens.

A sophisticated, Michelin-starred restaurant features wood-beamed ceiling and chandeliers. There's also a bar with a terrace, plus elevated gardens overlooking the village. Wine tastings and classes can be arranged.