Experience a Top-Rated Virginia B&B

Our wine cellar, and the surreal story of what happened inside it on November 19, 2025, was featured in The Wall Street Journal. The piece recounts a calculated theft targeting some of the rarest bottles in our cellar carried out by two individuals posing as event planners. Thanks to the quick instincts of our sommelier, Christian Borel, and the extraordinary response of our staff and an on-site guest, the suspects were confronted before one was detained and the other fled the scene. We’re grateful for the coverage, and for the opportunity to share not just what was taken, but the care and relationships that built this cellar over decades.

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We are honored to be recognized by the Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards with a Best of Award of Excellence for 2026. This award is for restaurants with wine lists that “display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation […] these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.”
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“Innkeepers, Celeste and Chef Alain Borel should be very proud of themselves. They have created a place where guests feel like they are visiting an Inn in Provencale. Everyone we encountered during our stay was amazing. From the time we checked in to the time we checked out, the service was impeccable all the way around. It is nice to have an experience like this ever so often to make one feel special.”

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“The Stewards of Virginia Wine Awards […] recognizes businesses that go above and beyond to share the best of the Commonwealth, whether through by-the-glass offerings, themed flights, seasonal events, or dedicated staff education.”

The Judge’s Award recognizes the top five nominees who achieved the highest scores for excellence in promoting Virginia Wine.
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“A quaint French-style inn and restaurant, L’Auberge Provençale nestles among wooded countryside that transitions into a tapestry of amber and crimson in fall. Dining here amid fall light and rustic décor enhances the ambiance—an ideal romantic or indulgent autumn escape.”
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We’re proud to once again be recognized in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards for the caliber of our wine program at L’Auberge Provençale. The Best of Award of Excellence is reserved for restaurants that demonstrate remarkable breadth across winegrowing regions or vertical depth of top producers, paired with thoughtful presentation and a personal commitment to the guest experience.
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L’Auberge Provençale Inn and Restaurant in Clarke County is reviving the ancient art of foraging by offering seasonal classes that teach participants how to identify and use wild ingredients in cooking. Led by foraging expert Clay Morris, these courses provide hands-on experience in gathering natural foods and incorporating them into unique dishes, emphasizing the value of local, sustainable sourcing. Read the full article to learn more.

We are proud to be honored with the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence again this year. This award recognizes restaurants with extensive wine lists of at least 350 selections from diverse regions and celebrates excellence in wine service, staff training, and hosting wine events, making these restaurants top destinations for wine enthusiasts.
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“Can’t make it to France this year? L’Auberge Provençale is a French country inn located in Clarke County, Virginia. Surrounded by charming small towns like Berryville and Millwood, it’s also near Veramar Vineyard and Naked Mountain Winery. You won’t want to miss the restaurant while you’re here — it’s one that people come in from far and wide to visit.”

We are proud to once again receive the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024 from Tripadvisor. This places us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide!

We’re honored to once again be awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, which acknowledges wine lists that display an excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. The restaurants they award are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.

“Experience the good life of the French countryside – without hopping on a plane – at L’Auberge Provençale… with its bucolic setting and charming French touches at every turn, it’s easy to pretend you’ve been whisked away to Europe…”

We’re honored to be awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, once again since 2008. It acknowledges wine lists that display an excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation.

“If you’re looking for a European bed-and-breakfast but you’re not interested in hopping on an eight-hour flight, L’Auberge Provençale is a little closer to home and will give you all of the splendor of the French countryside.”

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“L’Auberge Provençale brings the feel of a French bed-and-breakfast to the quiet town of Boyce, Virginia. There are 11 individually styled guest rooms on the property, featuring attractive amenities like working fireplaces and jetted tubs. The restaurant has held a Best of Award of Excellence for nearly 15 years, featuring a wine list led by wine director Christian Borel.”

“These wine lists display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.”

We are proud to once again receive the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2021. This places us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide!

“The pandemic pushed owner Celeste Borel to rethink her business on multiple fronts. She temporarily added a takeout component. The four dining rooms in her well-appointed country inn each lost some tables to allow social distancing, but she added others out on the porch and terrace overlooking the surrounding pastures and Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance.”

Based on a full year of consistently receiving great traveler feedback on Tripadvisor, L’Auberge Provençale was recognized with the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award. This places L’Auberge Provençale in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.

“You’ll feel as though you’ve been whisked away to the French countryside upon arriving at L’Auberge Provençale Bed and Breakfast in Virginia’s wine country, about 90-minutes from Washington, D.C. This romantic B&B offers an authentic Provençale experience, from the elegant décor to the meals (featuring locally sourced ingredients) and award-winning wine list.”

“These wine lists display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.”

“This cozy B&B in Virginia offers both a French bistro and a much more formal indoor-outdoor dining room setting. It’s a family-run joint, with an epic weekend brunch that includes fluffy omelets, razor-thin crepes, and Virginia-baked ham. If you’re looking to stay the night, rooms have outdoor entrances and new safety procedures for social distancing.”

We are thrilled to be honored as Small Business of the Year by Top of Virginia Regional Chamber! “The purpose of the “Greater Good Awards” is to celebrate outstanding individuals and businesses for the contributions they make to the quality of life and economic stability of our region through genuine community commitment, dedication to excellence, and ethical and creative business practices.”

“Virginia is for lovers” — and once you visit, you’ll see why. While checking out Virginia’s local wine scene, stay at L’Auberge Provençale. The inn has warm hospitality, delicious food, and some of the rooms have private patios, aromatherapy steam showers, and fireplaces. Each room is individually decorated with French country antiques and original artwork, making it feel as though you’ve been transported to Provence.”

“These wine lists display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.”

“Since opening 38 years ago, this elegant inn has become a Shenandoah Valley fixture. But changes are afoot in the 11-guest-room property, 70 miles northwest of Washington. The menu and decor at its lauded fine-dining restaurant, La Table Provençale, has morphed from old Provence to Paris chic. Adieu, escargots with Roquefort cream. Bonjour, farm egg with brioche. A new bar/bistro serves casual fare such as charcuterie and steak frites. But the farm-to-table ethic remains, with herbs, fruits, and vegetables picked from the inn’s garden.”

“These wine lists display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.”

We are proud to be recipients of the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award after earning a Certificate of Excellence for the last 5 years straight!

Bringing a French Twist to the Table

“L’Auberge Provençale is a quintessential French Country Inn and Restaurant located in picturesque White Post, Virginia. Owners Alain and Celeste Borel have created a remarkable Provence experience in their nationally acclaimed, four diamond rated establishment. Stepping into L’Auberge Provençale I felt like I was transported to the luxuriant French countryside.”

Epicurean Extravaganza

Then there’s Chef Richard Wright. Born in the Philippines, Wright graduated from culinary school and cut his teeth on New York’s Le Bernadin, owned by three-Michelin Star chef Eric Ripert, for five years. “I’d like to take the philosophy of the owners along with my own and elevate our food and give it a modern approach,” Wright said of L’Auberge Provençale…

White Post among the list of top ten

The bed and breakfast has been in the town for 37 years and has won numerous awards for its service, wine selection, and world renowned chefs. Borel says the inn provides people with a break from the hussle and bussle of life.

You might think you’re arrived at a French country inn when you check into L’Auberge Provençale, a bed-and-breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley. The area is ideal for vineyard lovers and nature-seekers with all its wineries, Shenandoah National Park and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

There’s a special menu for Valentine’s Day, as well as the weekend before and after the holiday. For a meal to remember, spring for the tasting menu for two, paired with wines by sommelier Christian Borel or choose the five-course prix fixe menu. Even better, the property’s romantic packages includes a couples massage, cooking classes and more.

Chef Wright of L’Auberge Provençale

Born in the Philippines, Executive Chef Richard Wright started his career in New York City at the famed Gotham Bar and Grill. Soon after he was recruited by the three Michelin star chef Eric Ripert to his Manhattan mecca, Le Bernardin. After five years at Le Bernardin, Chef Wright began to crave for a different atmosphere, so he left the city for the countryside…

To Day-Tripping from Washington DC

Spend a Weekend in Provence The French countryside is not so faraway — in fact, it’s about an hour west of DC. La Table Provençale is a French-inspired restaurant located on the grounds of a colonial inn surrounded by fruit orchards as well as herb and vegetable gardens.

Touches such as aromatherapy showers and fireplaces lend a romantic air to this sun-splashed inn. La Table, the on-site restaurant, plucks vegetables from its gardens and fruit from its orchard for the French-inspired menu.

Take a road trip to the Shenandoah Valley

This restaurant and historic inn is the perfect weekend getaway, located in the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley and in close proximity to several vineyards and small-town destinations, like Paris, Middleburg, and Winchester, Virginia.

Where to celebrate Valentine’s Day in NoVA

Escape to White Post this holiday and treat your partner to this special Valentine’s Day tasting menu. Anyone who stays at the bed and breakfast will also receive a complimentary heart-shaped cake.

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Though located in Virginia, this B&B recreates an authentic Provençale experience. Innkeepers Celeste and Alain Borel like to say, “Escape to Provence. No passport required.” Whether in a premier guest room or elegant suite, guests are transported to the South of France with the faux walls, Provençale fabrics, antiques and reproductions.

It’s hard to say what I love best about L’Auberge Provençale, an oh-so-French country inn located in the small town of White Post, Virginia. Perhaps it’s the cushy bed waiting in my guest room. Or it could be the in-house restaurant’s world-class cuisine and impeccable service. I’m fond, too, of watching the sun climb over the Blue Ridge Mountains and spill into the Shenandoah Valley.

Shenandoah Valley Region Winners 2016

Best of Virginia: Third Place for Best Bed and Breakfast

Once you step into l’Auberge Provençale, you’ll want to cozy up to the warmth of the steady fire in the hearth of the sitting room of this revered historic inn. The rich ochres of the fabrics and faux-painted walls envelop you in Provençal style.

Situated up a lonely highway in the middle of the Virginia countryside, the decadent French meals served at L’Auberge Provençale will surprise with the rustic French flavors of the rural Provençale region, while still remaining undeniably refined.

With A Winery Just A Mile Away

At L’Auberge Provençale we also have many fine local wineries in the area surrounding our Bed and Breakfast, they include Delaplane, Linden, Fox Meadow, Chataueu O’brien, and RdV.

It’s all about romance at this 260-year-old inn that could as easily be in the French countryside as in the Shenandoah Valley. Which is why on any given night couples are celebrating—anniversaries, first dates, post-baby and empty-nest getaways.

L’Auberge Provençale brings an air of French sophistication to the Virginia wine country.