06/04/2026
Some people collect cars or watches — I collect hotel stays.
Even as a child, grand hotels held a special fascination for me. The quiet elegance of true hospitality, the perfectly polished silverware I could see myself reflected in — those early impressions stayed with me.
Today, I have the privilege of travelling to some of the most beautiful hotels. What I seek is no longer grandeur, but places with a sense of coherence — thoughtful concepts, carried by a warmth and sincerity that feel entirely genuine.
High above Bonnieux, I found exactly that at Capelongue. A harmonious boutique hotel spread across five buildings, where terracotta, wood, linen and handcrafted Provençal ceramics define a quiet, understated aesthetic. In the morning, as you open the shutters, there is no doubt where you are — the light, the view, the stillness. And then, the effortless ease and genuine kindness of the people who bring this place to life. Provence at its most beautiful. No polished silverware — and yet a place that quietly stays with you.
We stayed in Deluxe Room 212 with terrace — a small secret, overlooking the church tower of Bonnieux in the distance and the rolling hills of the Luberon.
