Baumanière Les Baux de Provence is a famous country hotel in the Val d’Enfer, the rocky valley just below the medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence in the Alpilles. The estate sits within the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, and the Château des Baux and the Carrières de Lumières, the former quarry where huge images are projected onto the stone walls, are both about five minutes away on foot. It has around 54 rooms and suites spread among stone buildings and gardens, which keeps the feel of a country house rather than a resort. The facilities are those of a top-tier property. Three outdoor pools with loungers and umbrellas, a full spa with five treatment rooms, a steam room and sauna, a gym with yoga classes, an outdoor tennis court, a library and landscaped gardens fill the days, and the two restaurants, L’Oustau de Baumanière and La Cabro d’Or, make the hotel a destination for dining in its own right.
Location and getting around
This is a rural setting, so a car is the practical way to visit Arles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Avignon and the Camargue, all within roughly an hour. Free self parking and free valet parking are both offered. Arles train station is about nineteen minutes away by car, and Marseille Provence Airport about an hour. Bicycles can be rented, and an electric car charging station is available.
Rooms
Categories run from classic and luxury rooms, some with terraces, to junior suites and suites. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and stone-and-linen interiors that fit the setting. Cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the room rate, a pleasant touch at this level. Extra beds are available for a fee, and pets are accepted for a nightly fee.
Who it suits
Couples celebrating a special occasion, food lovers who want a restaurant of note on site, and travellers who like a hotel as much as the sights. Families with young children are welcome, though the pools need adult supervision for the youngest. Guests who want a lively town evening should consider staying in Arles or Avignon instead.
Good to know
Reserve restaurant tables when you book the room, since the dining rooms fill, especially in summer. Cards are accepted, but cash is not. A city tax is charged per person per night, and check-in runs from the afternoon until midnight. The village of Les Baux is very busy in the middle of the day, so visit early or late, and use the hotel as your quiet retreat in between.
Making the most of the stay
The Carrières de Lumières is a short walk away and makes a good rainy-day or evening outing, while the pools and gardens suit the hottest part of the afternoon. Many guests combine a night here with the market at Saint-Rémy or a morning in Arles, then return for dinner, so it is worth planning at least two nights.
Why stay here
- ✓Alpilles Regional Natural Park setting
- ✓About 54 rooms and suites
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Spa with five treatment rooms
- ✓L’Oustau de Baumanière and La Cabro d’Or restaurants
- ✓Free cooked breakfast
- ✓Free parking and valet
- ✓Tennis court and bicycle rental
Good questions
How far is Baumanière from the village of Les Baux?+
The Château des Baux and the Carrières de Lumières are about five minutes away on foot, so you can walk to the village from the hotel.
Is breakfast included at Baumanière Les Baux de Provence?+
A cooked-to-order breakfast is normally included in the rate, but check when you book.
Do I need a car to stay at Baumanière?+
A car is the easiest way to reach Arles, Saint-Rémy and Avignon. Free self parking and free valet parking are both available.
