4 secret hotels in Provence that only insiders book
Looking for a break from the daily grind? These hotels in Provence offer much more than just a bed: they offer an experience, an elsewhere.
Les Andéols: art and nature in the heart of the Lubéron
In the hills above Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Les Andéols stands like a daydream. This estate comprises several houses, each different from the next. You can sleep in a book house or an orange house. Art is everywhere: designer furniture, contemporary works, sculpted gardens. The atmosphere is serene. Silence is king. The restaurant, perched between sky and lavender, favors local produce. We eat facing the valley, a glass of rosé in hand. Service is discreet but efficient. Here, every detail tells a different story of Provence.
Le Phébus: Michelin-starred gastronomy in the heart of Gordes
Le Phébus & Spa, in Joucas, is seductive first and foremost for its views. The Lubéron hills stretch as far as the eye can see. Then there’s chef Xavier Mathieu’s gourmet restaurant. A Michelin-starred chef, he combines local produce with masterful technique. His dishes tell the story of the region with subtlety.
Le Phébus is also an art of well-being, embodied by its top-of-the-range Spa with large bay windows opening onto the gardens. Outdoor Jacuzzi, heated pool, hammam, sensory shower, light-filled relaxation room: everything here invites you to unwind. Treatments are by Ila and Végétalement Provence, for a regenerating interlude based on natural products. The Spa, open to both resident and non-resident guests, extends the sensory experience beyond the table.
Le Hameau des Baux: relaxed luxury in a private village
Located between Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane and Arles, Le Hameau des Baux is an epicurean’s haven. It offers a highly inspired version of contemporary luxury. It’s the perfect opportunity to rediscover the hotel business in a whole new way. Art is everywhere, and so is well-being. Heated swimming pool, garden of Mediterranean essences, open-air yoga classes, massages under the olive trees, ultra-equipped fitness room… Everything here invites you to reconnect with yourself.
But the Hameau goes further. Aboard a vintage convertible or electric bike, guests can explore the surrounding area – Saint-Rémy, Eygalières, Fontvieille – at their own pace. Far from standardized hotels, each experience is conceived as a beautiful escape, on a human scale.
📍 Le Hameau des Baux – 285 chemin de Bourgeac, 13520 Paradou
Le Prieuré: an elegant interlude on the outskirts of Avignon
Just a stone’s throw from Avignon, Le Prieuré Baumanière cultivates a rare elegance, between monastic serenity and gastronomic refinement. Nestled in a former 14th-century convent, this Relais & Châteaux hotel combines history, hospitality and Michelin-starred cuisine, in the heart of a fragrant garden.
Located in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, in a village steeped in history facing the City of the Popes, Le Prieuré Baumanière is one of the great houses of soul. Behind its discreet facade backing onto the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, this five-star Relais & Châteaux seduces with its shady priest’s garden, wisteria trellises and timeless atmosphere.
📍 7 place du Chapitre, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
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