Tired of reviews that read like marketing pieces? Cognoscenti Magazine discriminating articles are written by our professional editors only after they have stayed at the hotels, eaten at the restaurants, tasted the wines, and conducted the interviews. All reviews are in PDF format.

Provence, France
Steer clear of the crowd and come discover why Provence continues to seduce.

Oustau de Baumaniere
Les Baux de Provence


Modernity and tradition co-exist in remarkable contrasts at this famous Relais & Chateau in Les Baux de Provence.
Read the article
Best of Cogno
One Year After!

La Bonne Etape

Jany Gleize keeps the magic alive at La Bonne Etape. An authentic experience of French haute cuisine and leisured lodging.
Read the article
Best of Cogno
One Year After!

La Chassagnette

To the tune of a gurgling fountain, we began a series of courses of impeccably fresh bio food at this fine Camargue restaurant.
Read the article

Mas des Herbes Blanches
Gordes


Approaching Le Mas des Herbes Blanches
in Joucas with its remarkable yellow-brown walls made the traditional way, mortar-free, and the trimmed, fragrant hedges, you are getting the feeling: you are going to like this place.
Read the article
Cabro d'Or
Les Baux de Provence


With its pastoral landscape and ducks and goats, La Cabro d'Or sings of sweet, lazy summer days.
Read the article
Hotel Jules Cesar
Arles


Set in a 17th century Carmelite convent only a few steps from the center of historic Arles, Hotel Jules Cesar offers an international clientele comfortable lodging along with fine food and wine.
Read the article

Riboto de Taven
Les Baux de Provence


No place better conveys classic provencal charm than the well-run "Riboto de Taven" set against the cliffs in Les Baux de Provence.
Read the article
La Bastide de Tourtour
La Route des Vignobles


Winemakers, luxury hotels (including the exclusive Bastide de Tourtour) and gastronomic restaurants such as Bruno in Lorgues have brought their expertise on the Route des Vignobles, a unique Provencal touring experience.
Read the article
Grand Hotel Nord Pinus
Arles


The Grand Hotel Nord Pinus has become the hip place to stay in Arles.
Read the article

La Petite Auberge

La Petite Auberge, provides an unusually restful experience along a pine-flanked road near Tourtour in the Var.
Read the article
La Bastide de Voulonne

The Bastide de Voulonne is part of the fast-growing guest home segment of the hospitality world, and it does it with charm and comfort.
Read the article
Domaine Valmouriane

This 4-star hotel is ideally situated between Les Baux de Provence and Saint-Remy de Provence.
Read the article

HOME