Domaine de Panéry

Hosting guests is clearly second nature to Olivier Ginon, founder and CEO of the event-management giant GL Events. Together with his wife, he has transformed this estate — home to 12 grape varieties, four olive cultivars (Arbequina, Picholine, Koroneiki and Arbosana), truffle grounds and wheat fields still under cultivation — into a decidedly arty retreat through a partnership with the Ceysson & Bénétière gallery. Here, everything seems guided by the singular light of the South: honey-coloured stone, soaring volumes, the scent of garrigue carried on the breeze, a Madonna erected in 1898 after the phylloxera crisis, and a monumental sculpture by Bernar Venet. Add a seasonal table overseen by chef Benjamin Dellile, piano-and-vocal concerts beneath the stars or yoga sessions on full-moon evenings, and the picture becomes clear. Creating experiences, staging them and sharing them is something they do exceptionally well.