Characterful chateaux and villas, often with staff and chefs on call.
Classic Saint-Rémy -- a twelve-sleeper for the long courtyard lunch.
Another Saint-Rémy favourite -- six bedrooms, a pool, and shade to spare.
A colonnaded Roman-style pool near Avignon -- theatrical in the best way.
An elegant house over the sea near Positano -- lemons and long views.
Tucked between Amalfi and Ravello, a short walk above Atrani.