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redazione 16/03/2026

Outdoor luxury

In Provence, a charming retreat where nature, culture, and design come together to create an intense experience

The Isle de Leos Hotel&Spa MGallery, a new 5-star boutique hotel with 49 rooms, is located in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, in the heart of Provence. The result of a project by architect and designer Jean Philippe Nuel and the vision of its owner, artist Patrick Bruel, it celebrates local craftsmanship and the soul of the territory: from marble and wood sourced from the region to furnishings and objects selected from the famous antique dealers of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

«We had the opportunity to develop a new range of furniture inspired by the location with Talenti», explains Nuel. «The approach, which I would describe as quiet luxury, favors authentic materials such as wood, leather, and rope, worked in their essentiality and set in dialogue with pure, timeless lines». The pool, lounge areas, terraces, and gardens have been furnished with entirely custom-made pieces, created by Talenti exclusively for the hotel.

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