Two palaces, one old monastery, a village by Mont Ventoux and vineyards with rooms. Eight hotels in inland Provence, from Gordes to Forcalquier, in facts.
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Inland Provence has its own hotel tradition. This rarely involves large hotels by the sea, but rather old farmhouses, monasteries and village houses that have been converted into hotels, often with their own vineyards, olive groves and kitchen gardens. Many are located in the Luberon and the Alpilles, a few hours' journey from the Riviera but in an entirely different landscape.
Here are eight properties that are often mentioned when Provence's best country hotels are listed. We describe what we can substantiate – location, distinctions and what makes the property special. Prices, number of rooms and seasons change and are available from the hotels themselves. The property market in the villages can be found on VERA PI's map of Vaucluse.
8 places
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- 01Airelles Gordes, La BastideHotel · Gordes
- 02Villa La CosteHotel · Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
- 03L'Oustau de BaumanièreHotel and restaurant · Les Baux-de-Provence
- 04La MirandeHotel · Avignon
- 05Crillon le BraveHotel · Crillon-le-Brave
- 06Coquillade ProvenceHotel · Gargas
- 07Domaine de FontenilleHotel · Lauris
- 08Le Couvent des MinimesHotel · Mane
The two palaces
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide
The palace in Gordes
The hotel is situated in the old village of Gordes, on the cliff above the Calavon valley, with terraces and views over the Luberon. It holds the Palace distinction from Atout France and belongs to the Airelles hotel group, which also has palaces in Courchevel and Saint-Tropez. From the hotel you can walk straight out into the village's alleyways.
- Distinction
- Palace (Atout France)
Insider tipA car is needed for outings in the Luberon.
Villa La Coste
The palace on the art vineyard
Villa La Coste is located on Château La Coste, the vineyard north of Aix-en-Provence where Tadao Ando, Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano have built, and where an art walk runs between the rows of vines. The hotel holds the Palace distinction. According to the Guide Michelin's 2026 selection, Hélène Darroze's restaurant at the hotel has closed.
- Distinction
- Palace (Atout France)
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
Insider tipThe art walk on the estate takes a couple of hours.
The Alpilles and Avignon
L'Oustau de Baumanière
Three stars at the foot of the cliff
Baumanière is located in Val d'Enfer below the cliff village of Les Baux, with rooms in old stone houses and a garden. The restaurant has three stars in the Guide Michelin 2026 and is one of four three-star restaurants in Bouches-du-Rhône. The closest neighbour is the Carrières des Lumières, the art in the old quarry.
- Michelin 2026
- Three stars
Val d'Enfer, Les Baux-de-Provence
Insider tipBook a table at the same time as the room during the summer.
La Mirande
The town palace behind the Palais des Papes
La Mirande is located on a small square just behind the Palais des Papes, in an old town palace furnished with antiques. It is one of the few luxury hotels within Avignon's city walls and a good choice for those who want to experience the festival in July at close hand. The restaurant appears in the Guide Michelin 2026 as a recommendation.
- Location
- Next to the Palais des Papes
4 Place de l'Amirande, Avignon
Insider tipDuring the festival in July, the hotel is booked well in advance.
The Luberon and Mont Ventoux
Crillon le Brave
A village as a hotel
The hotel is made up of a group of old stone houses in the small village of Crillon-le-Brave, at the foot of Mont Ventoux. The rooms are spread across the houses, and the terraces have views over the plain towards the Dentelles de Montmirail. It is a good base for Ventoux, the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and the market in Carpentras.
- Location
- At the foot of Mont Ventoux
Rue de l'Église, Crillon-le-Brave
Insider tipMont Ventoux is one of the cycling world's most famous mountains.
Coquillade Provence
A whole hill of vineyard
Coquillade is set on a hill in Gargas, near Roussillon, surrounded by vineyards and with views over the Luberon nature park. The hotel is built like a small Provençal village with several houses, restaurants, pools and a spa, and it has a centre for cycling tours in the Luberon.
- Location
- Gargas, near Roussillon
Chemin de la Coquillade, Gargas
Insider tipRoussillon and the ochre cliffs are a few minutes away by car.
Domaine de Fontenille
Vineyard and hotel in the southern Luberon
Domaine de Fontenille is located in Lauris, a short drive from Lourmarin, in a restored bastide with a vineyard. The rooms are situated in the main building and in the old stables and wine cellars. The wine is produced on the estate and can be tasted on site.
- Location
- Lauris, southern Luberon
Route de Roquefraiche, Lauris
Insider tipLourmarin, with its castle and Camus's grave, is close by.
Le Couvent des Minimes
The monastery in Haute-Provence
Le Couvent des Minimes is located in Mane, near Forcalquier in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in a former monastery with terraced gardens. The hotel has a large spa with L'Occitane, whose origins lie in the area, and the lavender fields around Forcalquier often bloom until the beginning of August.
- Building
- Former monastery
Chemin des Minimes, Mane
Insider tipForcalquier's Monday market is one of the larger ones in the area.
At a glance
Hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Village | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Airelles Gordes, La Bastide | Gordes | Palace |
| Villa La Coste | Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade | Palace, art and architecture |
| L'Oustau de Baumanière | Les Baux-de-Provence | Three Michelin stars |
| La Mirande | Avignon | Behind the Palais des Papes |
| Crillon le Brave | Crillon-le-Brave | Village houses near Mont Ventoux |
| Coquillade Provence | Gargas | Vineyard on a hill |
| Domaine de Fontenille | Lauris | Bastide with vineyard |
| Le Couvent des Minimes | Mane | Former monastery |
Read more about Gordes and the Luberon, Château La Coste and Les Baux-de-Provence. Property prices in the villages can be found on VERA PI's pages about Gordes and Les Baux-de-Provence. More destinations can be found among metromode.co's destinations.
