The Perfect Northern California Getaway To Take If You Have Been Dreaming Of Europe

Vacation dupe! Wishing you could go on a European vacation but it’s just not in the cards right now? This French-style boutique hotel in wine country is the perfect dupe to make you feel as though you’re in the heart of France. This is the Northern California getaway to take if you've been dreaming of a European vacation.

Located in the heart of downtown Healdsburg lies Hotel Les Mars.

This boutique hotel transports guests to the romance of European living. Perfectly situated minutes away from Michelin-star dining and renowned wineries, this 16-room gem is the epitome of sophistication and luxury.

The hotel brings old-world charm to downtown Healdsburg.

With its limestone facade, wrought ironwork, and the 17th and 18th-century antiques visitors can find on the property, Hotel Les Mars is truly one of a kind in Northern California.

There are 16 guest rooms, each with a gas fireplace and a whirlpool.

The rooms and the hotel feel luxurious without being pretentious. With an average of 500 square feet per guest room and 20-foot vaulted ceilings, you won’t be short on space to stretch your legs and relax at the end of an activity-filled day.

Enjoy brunch or dinner in the hotel's restaurant, Chalkboard. This farm-to-table restaurant gets many of its ingredients from the restaurant's own 4-acre organic farm that's located at Chalk Hill Winery.

So not only do you have a convenient dining option downstairs from your room, but an excellent one, too!

Just like on a European vacation, you can explore the town of Healdsburg on foot from this luxury hotel.

Allow Les Mars to serve as your posh base as you wine and dine your way through the city.

To continue the French theme of this trip, visit the Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg.

This bakery serves boxed lunches to-go if you want to have a picnic at a winery, as well as excellent breads and pastries.

Perhaps you want to take a trip around the world (within Healdsburg’s culinary scene, that is).

If so, visit the local Italian and Spanish eateries, too, which are big hits with locals and visitors.

Guests at Les Mars enjoy a truly indulgent experience. The small details make a stay at this boutique hotel feel very special. We love the turn down service that includes chocolate truffles and white roses.

So save your vacation days, and book a night or two at Hotel Les Mars where you can have a European-inspired vacation without getting on a plane. Indulge in this luxurious Northern California getaway where the allure of Europe meets the charm of Healdsburg's wine country.