Nestled in the heart of the world's most prestigious wine region, Château Grand Barrail Hotel & Spa**** in Saint-Emilion, just 3 hours from Paris by high-speed train, is reopening its doors to guests after several months of renovation work.

The hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is housed in a 19th century "architectural folly". It has 46 bedrooms including 5 suites, divided between 4 buildings: the Château, the Residence, the Well-Being Centre and the House of the Vineyards. You can eat under the Rotunda or in the Moorish Lounge with its stained glass and frescoes inspired by a voyage the owner once made to Arabia.

The hotel has a spa and medical service that is the only one of its kind in France, proposing the very latest anti-age, slimming and relaxation techniques under the watchful eye of a doctor specialising in beauty and anti-age treatments.

There are 3 seminar rooms for 30 to 80 people, and also an outdoor heated pool.

> Prices: from €290 per night.

> Bookings:
Château Hôtel & Spa Grand Barrail****
Tel: +33 (0)5 57 55 37 00
www.grand-barrail.com