As someone who always choses white over red, many of my favourite places in the world are also, perhaps not uncoincidentally, great white wine producing regions. This six room B&B between Chablis and Auxerre beckons, though not just for its proximity to Grand and Premier cru vineyards. With its ivy-clad pale render, a steep slate roof and oeil-de-boeuf windows, one might imagine yet another faux historic mashup inside, but no. Dutch expats Johan Bouman and Pieter Franssens have retained the 17th-century boiserie, beams and baroque fireplaces, but otherwise opt for an entirely modern, très pays bas fitout, commissioning pieces from the Netherlands’ hottest designers.
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