“Built in 1894 for the Duke of Santo Mauro, contemporary interiors blend with French architecture. Think creaking wooden floors and a stone staircase for princesses to sweep down. The 51 rooms are wonderfully spacious, with beds like football pitches. There is a pool and a fitness room in the quiet basement and the library is now Faisandé, a book-lined nook for breakfast or supper. Dine outside in the garden in summer.”
