Named for the owner's grandfather, a baron, who discovered the village in the early 1900s, this luxury inn passes on the baron's aristocratic taste. Antiques and collectibles from old farmhouses and châteaux, and a large number of suites contribute to the private ski mansion feel. Rooms, outfitted with hand-carved headboards and richly textured fabrics, are named for wildflowers. South-facing rooms (many with a balcony) look out on the French Alps backlit by the afternoon sun. To work out those après-ski kinks, visit the spa's infinity pool that takes in the same breathtaking view. The epicurean menu at Apartement ($$$-$$$$) has imaginative dishes like lamb with a ratatouille canneloni, while the more classic Grenier ($-$$$) serves hearty stews and cheese dishes.
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