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The best 4-star hotels in Provence
From elegant bastides to historic châteaux, discover our selection of 4-star hotels in Provence that embody the very essence of the Midi. All the more reason to succumb to the call of the cicadas and the sun.
1. Towards Aix | Auberge La Coste
The hotel? We already know about Château La Coste, Irish collector Paddy McKillen's visionary hybrid project combining art, wine and nature, and the sumptuous Villa La Coste, the emblematic adjoining hotel. Now comes Auberge La Coste, its more accessible little sister and 4-star hotel in Provence. Just a few minutes from Aix-en-Provence, in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, this new address revisits the spirit of the relais of yesteryear. Housed in an ochre-toned Provencal bastide, Auberge La Coste offers 76 rooms and suites; the ground-floor Calades rooms open onto the cobbled courtyard or vineyards, while the Mazet Terrasses rooms offer an exclusive view of Frank Gehry's Pavillon de Musique, with an intimate terrace and interiors blending solid oak, carved stone and contemporary furniture. A stone's throw away, over 40 works of art are unveiled along a 4-kilometer trail through the hills, to be explored freely or on a guided walk.
What about the table? It's hard to compete with Hélène Darroze's Michelin-starred table, chef Francis Mallmann's Argentinian grill, Vanina's Italian terrace and Tadao Ando's waterfront canteen. Clever: in the face of this dazzling offer, Auberge La Coste plays for simplicity. Upstairs, La Rôtisserie offers authentic, sincere cuisine in keeping with the spirit of the place. The menu is full of pleasant surprises, featuring local, seasonal produce. Juicy, fragrant roast chicken is the undisputed star. On the first floor, the Bar de l'Auberge changes atmosphere: a modern tavern with dark wood, burgundy leather and brass accents. On the menu, comforting pub-style classics: fish and chips, gourmet burgers, and, on some Sundays, a convivial roast to share. And because Paddy McKillen, the estate's Irish boss, keeps an eye on things, there's always a chilled Guinness to round off the experience.
Auberge La Coste
From €185 per night
2750 route de la Cride, 13610 Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
2. Luberon | Domaine Perréal
The hotel? Nestled among the rolling hills of the Luberon, Domaine Perréal reflects a Provence that never seeks to seduce, but always succeeds. The sober, powerful 19th-century mas is reminiscent of houses from another century, where every stone has a story to tell. The 15 hectares of AOP Ventoux and IGP Vaucluse vines - worked biodynamically - evoke an infinite respect for the land. The 4 gîtes and 4 charming suites reconcile the authenticity of the terroir with discreet but impeccable comfort. Conceived as refuges, the gîtes blend the rusticity of noble materials - rough stone, weathered wood - with contemporary touches that carefully avoid excess. Each space seems to breathe the light of the South, with openings onto landscapes and 2 swimming pools, perfectly integrated, that invite you to relax.
What about the table? Here, even the chef couple, Maxime and Lucia, cook as they would paint a fresco: with local produce, precise know-how and an intention to honor the place.
Domaine Perréal
From €230 per night
Lieu-dit les Boussicaux, 84490 Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt
3. Alpilles | Hameau des Baux
The hotel? In the Alpilles mountains, just a few kilometers from Les Baux-de-Provence, this boutique hotel resuscitates the authentic charm of the hamlets of yesteryear, with a village square shaded by plane trees, a murmuring fountain and a delicately restored chapel. The 21 rooms and suites spread between the main mas and several mazets combine the intimacy of small Provencal houses with refined comfort. Most open onto private terraces overlooking the 5 hectares of olive groves and garrigue. Designed as a refuge, the Hameau des Baux also offers a heated swimming pool, a brand-new tennis court and vintage convertible escapades in the Vallée des Baux.
What about the table? The soul of the place also vibrates in its two restaurants. At L'Allegria, chef Julie Chaix sublimates market produce in a menu as concise as it is demanding. At La Petite Guinguette, you can enjoy simple, convivial cuisine in the hamlet square, lulled by the song of the cicadas and the lapping of the fountain.
Les Petites Maisons - Hameau des Baux
From €209 per night
285 Chemin de Bourgeac, 13520 Paradou
4. Château-Arnoult | La Bonne Étape
The hotel ? Between Sisteron and Manosque, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, you're in the heart of authentic Provence. This Relais & Châteaux-rated family home, a former 18th-century coaching inn, has been run by the Gleize family for four generations. It offers 18 characterful, comfortable and quiet rooms, with beautiful views of the mountains, the garden or the swimming pool. Nearby: the Pays des Mées, Montagne de Lure, Plateau de Valensole, Luberon, Gorges du Verdon..
What about the table? On one side, La Bonne Étape, a Michelin-starred restaurant since 1964, where local chef Jany Gleize perpetuates the family heritage with a cuisine inspired by the wonders of the kitchen garden, and on the other, Bistro Gaby, a warm and relaxed alternative to the 4-star Provence hotel.
La Bonne Étape
From €199 per night
Chemin du Lac, 04160 Château-Arnoux
5. Les Baux-de-Provence | Du Côté des Olivades
The hotel? A century-old olive grove, at the foot of the Château des Baux-de-Provence: this is the virtuous setting for this hotel in the south of France, offering access to the simple pleasures of the Midi: strolling through the village square, discovering the local shops, going to the market on foot or by bike... The Belgian founders have created 10 rooms, not one more, to guarantee an intimate atmosphere. Each room has a balcony or terrace with a view of the Alpilles.
What about the table? Nancy Bourguignon, a passionate self-taught chef who owns the place with her husband André, serves Provençal cuisine that perfectly embodies the soul of the house: simple and full of flavor. Each dish celebrates local produce, sublimated with precision and generosity.
Du Côté des Olivades
From €238 per night
1 chemin de l'ancienne voie ferrée, 13520 Paradou
6. Vaucluse | Château de Massillan
The hotel ? Just a stone's throw from Orange and Avignon, Château de Massillan, built in the 16th-century, was once the residence of Henri II and Diane de Poitiers. Nestled in a 10-hectare park, it houses 32 elegant rooms and suites, designed according to the principles of feng shui. Behind this project: Didier Perréol, self-taught entrepreneur and pioneer of organic farming in France (he introduced quinoa to Europe after discovering it in Bolivia in 1989) and his wife Marie express their commitment to well-being in every detail of the château, from the exceptional spa to the heated indoor and outdoor pools.
What about the table? A committed table for a nature-filled weekend, featuring the organic kitchen garden and the riches of the terroir: wild herbs, seasonal vegetables and local produce in the spotlight.
Château de Massillan
From €145 per night
730 chemin de Massillan, 84100 Uchaux
7. Luberon | Domaine de Fontenille
The hotel ? In the Luberon Natural Park, Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher fell in love with this former bastide nestled in the heart of a winegrowing estate. The property has been transformed into a 4-star hotel in Provence, complete with wine storehouse and tasting room. Each of the 21 rooms and suites of the Domaine de Fontenille, adorned with works of art, faces the gardens, with a heated outdoor pool shaded by hundred-year-old cedars.
What about the table? La Cuisine d'Amélie treats guests lunch and dinner to a bistronomic menu that follows the seasons.
Domaine de Fontenille
From €251 per night
Route de Roquefraiche, 84360 Lauris
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