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The Skinny Built as a priory in 1032 by Benedictine monks and later transformed by a 19th-century baron into his noble home, Chateau St. Philippe still has a regal air. It doesn't hur that your every whim — spa services, expert-led wine tours, and custom-fit bikes — is at your command.
The Look This alpine castle combines original details — peaked turrets, vaulted ceilings, exposed stone and wood beams — with mod cons, like the tricked-out game room and provate screening rom and high-end appliances (like a Lacanche Volnay range) in the spacious stone and marble kitchen.
Would Suit The pampered set. The most challenging activity for guests: choosing from the private chef’s gourmet repertoire. Duck with balsamic figs or roasted quail with wild rice couscous? It’s good to be the king.
Room to Nab Each of ten bedrooms has its own unique charms. Some have fireplaces, stone window seats or niches for reading or writing. Some have sleigh beds, while others have romantic canopy beds.
The Wow The fairytale-like setting, on 17 acres lush with apple, cherry and lilac trees.
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This 11th-century chateau is in the foothills of St. Jean de la Porte in the majestic French Alps.
10 bedrooms, accommodating up to 20 guests, offer a variety of beds — sleigh, iron or canopy — while most of the 13 baths are cleverly integrated into roomy, en-suite nooks.
A dozen spaces for leisure include gardens, screening room and cavernous dining room.
The Savoie region is synonymous with cheese, wine, Olympic skiing, mountain sports and healing hot springs. The neighboring town of St. Pierre d’Albigny has a medieval castle, a vineyard and a popular recreational lake. Bucolic Annecy, cultural Chambery and the hot springs of Aix-les-Bains are within a half-hour drive.
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