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FRANCE

Monastery stay

“I used ‘The Guide to Lodging in France’s Monasteries.’ Maison Lacordaire [above] was my favorite. It’s composed of two renovated villas surrounding the Chapelle du Rosaire, the last work of Henri Matisse.”

La Maison d’Accueil Lacordaire, 466 Henri Matisse Ave., Vence Cedex, France; 011-33-4-93-58-03-26, perso.orange.fr/maison.lacordaire/. Doubles from $46.

ROD GOLDEN

Santa Barbara

VIRGINIA

Jefferson’s land

“Natural Bridge Hotel is in one of the most beautiful settings you will ever see. Gracious Southern hospitality, old-world hotel charm. Elegant hotel dining at fair prices. Thomas Jefferson was the first owner of the land.”

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Natural Bridge Hotel, P.O. Box 57, Natural Bridge, VA 24578; (800) 533-1410, www.naturalbridgeva.com. Doubles from $48.

MARILYN VON KUHLBERG

Upland

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