Le Vallon is a luxury resort in St Remy (Provence, France). We stayed recently with mixed results…read more On the positive side, our villa was clean, spacious, and beautiful. It was perfect to lounge around the pool and soak up the southern France sun. It was expensive, but not out of step with competitors. Shuttle service connected the villa with the "main campus" resort and provided easy access to St. Remy, itself a charming town and perfect for a stay in the south. Room service was limited but still provided options for in-villa dining. Breakfasts were easily the best. The downside, however, is that, even with the shuttle, the villa is disconnected from the resort and too far to walk to town. We should have simply rented a great house in St. Remy. Disappointment over the isolation was eased because, frankly, there was hardly anything drawing us to the resort. The restaurants are average at best, the gym is an abject embarrassment, and. . . that's it. There is really nothing else at the resort. Furnishings are tired and in desperate need of a full facelift. The concierge was extremely unimpressive - not particularly responsive and a real challenge to work with. My advice is simply to rent a house in St. Remy.

Dirty - they fold back dirty towels and place them on the racks…read moreRoom phone did not work during whole stay although i reported it 2 times. Unsecured wifi caused lots of spam text and emails I had a change my drink 3 times, they did not know how to make a simple martini. And more hick ups. Not worth the price.

This was a meal which could have gone disastrously wrong. We were pretty tired from having flown…read moreinto Marseille and then driven to our hotel earlier in the day and we had not planned to eat out anywhere fancy (nor were we in the right state if mind to do so). However, we were offered a table at La Cabro d'Or at check in and in a moment of weakness said yes, convincing ourselves that it needn't be a food extravaganza - we could, say, skip the starter right? Needless to say, upon arrival at La Cabro d'Or (just a short stroll from our hotel bedroom), ideas of this kind disappeared from our mind. We were presented with an two menus - an a la carte and a tasting menu inspired by olive oil produced in the area immediately surrounding the hotel with each dish featuring a different olive oil (including the deserts). We opted for the later and were treated to a very special meal with perfect service from our waiter who seemed to always be at hand when we needed him but otherwise left us to enjoy the food in peace. The food itself was delightful, the highlight being a lamb dish which featured perfectly cooked and tender lamb accompanied by a series of 'pastilles' hitting different olive and fruit notes. We had worried when we ordered that the olive oil inspiration for the menu might become too much of a focal point for each dish. However, we need not have been concerned. While one could trace the olive oil theme through the menu, it was never a dominating presence. In short, this restaurant is highly recommended!

We ate there last night on a recommendation and a subsequent phone call from the staff at Bistrot…read moreDecouverte for our first anniversary. Enchanting old chateau building with period decor. Stunning grounds with a fairy tale entrance. The food was first class , delicious succulent flavors , and very beautifully presented. A special occasion destination . The owner came over to say hello to us and sent over two glasses of complimentary dessert wine for our anniversary.

This is the nicest property I have ever had the pleasure of staying at. The staff is exceptional,…read morewarm and incredibly helpful. They even helped us with our TGV trip during the rail strike. I would go back in a heartbeat.

We were on a 3 day bike ride through Provence and we definitely mixed in great food & drink. This…read morehotel was pre-chosen by the biking company my amazing fiancé chose. Beautiful hotel and the rooms are adorable - we were so glad we had a ground floor room! overlooked the courtyard and within 30 paces to the great pool - great water temps. Try and time your stay for the Wednesday outdoor market - this was one of the best we had ever seen! hotel Gounod is perfectly situated in the heart of it. Such friendly and multi lingual staff. The breakfast was beautifully appointed with fresh yogurt, cheeses, jams and honey and bread. How much more can I eat?! apparently a LOT. The room we had was smartly decorated too - loved the brown/white color scheme. What a gem - don't miss this one!

Great hotel, right across from the attractions of St. Remy…read more The hotel has interesting religious themed decor, with statues of Mary and Jesus throughout and even in the rooms. The room itself is actually spacious compared to all the other places I have visited in France. There is plenty of room to maneuver around the bed. The room is very clean, as is the bathroom with a rain shower head. There are bathrobes and dispensers for soap. There is a computer in the lobby with Internet access. The wifi was spotty and difficult to connect to from the room. But once the connection was established in the lobby, my phone didn't lose it. The breakfast is pretty standard but good, with lots of fresh fruit, bread, cheese, cereal and fresh squeeze OJ. I would recommend Hotel Gounod.

From the owner: A coeur des Baux de Provence, une étape de charme Au fond du vallon de la Fontaine, à l'entrée du…read moreVal d'Enfer, "La Riboto de Taven" est une de ces auberges provençales de charme dans laquelle il fait bon séjourner ou simplement venir se restaurer dans un cadre magnifique. La devise de Jean Pierre Novi, Christine et Philippe Theme est de "vous recevoir comme si vous étiez des amis". L'auberge est située près du village des Baux dont vous admirerez les rochers creusés depuis la piscine ou le jardin fleuri. Les 6 chambres et suites de standing sont discrètes et confortables, qu'elles soient troglodytiques (le splus belles) ou dans le vieux mas restauré du XVIIème. Côté carte c'est une cuisine raffinée et familiale, proposé dans le cadre d'un menu du marché.

My wife and I are on vacation and staying beside Les Baux. We've now eaten here three times, and…read morehave been impressed by the warm reception, extra-friendly service, and excellent food. On our first drop-in, they served us dinner even though they weren't open for dinner yet. Maybe they could see how famished we were. I had the aioli, and the fish it came with was cooked better than any I'd ever had. The second time we went, they remembered us, and served us waffles with ice cream. Delish. The third time, we brought a friend, and though they hadn't seen us in only a couple of days, they told us they missed us. So sweet. They even through in complimentary aperitifs. Our friend had a special request for a vegetarian dish, and they made him a beautiful salad with aioli and black rice. His starter, a cream of cauliflower soup, was heavenly, as was the fish soup I had. My wife had the tiramisu for dessert, and I had the moelleux au chocolat. Both were excellent. Lastly, I also highly recommend the aperitif de noix. Sumptuous and refreshing. Hats off to Yves and the rest of the crew for making us feel welcome and feeding us so satisfyingly. Nos remerciements les plus sincères!

The Location: in the hill-top village of Les Baux de Provence…read more The Room: A charming, good-sized queen-bed room called La Dame a la Licorne. Furnished with period-appropriate pieces. Enough space for international travelers to unpack comfortably. Lovely views over the village rooftops. While there was an air-con/heating unit, we didn't need it during our stay as the weather was temperate enough to enjoy open windows. The bathroom was a good size and innovative in design for a relatively compact space. The shower pressure was excellent. For amenities only liquid soap in a pump dispenser was in the bathroom. Be advised that there is no lift which will be an issue for those who cannot negotiate stairs. The lovely hosts do assist with luggage. The Staff: Ute and Benoit are totally charming - happy to chat and provide advice/assistance. Food: Continental breakfast was delicious and substantial - consisting of yoghurt, breads/pastries, fruit platter, coffee, and juice. We had dinner at a local restaurant which is literally a pleasant three minute walk from the hotel. Parking: Parking instructions, and parking permit, are emailed to you upon acceptance of your reservation. You need to print the permit and leave it on the dashboard of your car. While you can drive into the village between 7pm - 10am, the streets are quite narrow and some may find it challenging. Outside of these hours you will need to carry your luggage over the cobblestone streets to reach the hotel. Overall Impression: A unique, charming hotel for an overnight stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return!

From the owner: Au coeur des Baux Adossée au château des Baux-de-Provence, la demeure d'Ute et de Benoît laisse les…read moreportes de ses 3 chambres d'hôtes toujours ouverte. Outre sa position centrale au cœur des Alpilles, la particularité du lieu est de proposer une Suite semi-troglodyte, puisque l'un de ses murs appartient au flanc calcaire de la montagne. A l'arrivée des chaleurs estivales, la terrasse ensoleillée du lieu est idéale pour profiter de la vue sur les Baux et du temps qui passe...

We stayed two nights here during our Provence bike tour and I think this was our favorite hotel…read moreduring the tour, mostly because of the pool. The weather cooperated and we had a most excellent pool day our second day here. It's not a big or fancy place, but the rooms face a lovely courtyard with tables and chairs for relaxation and dining. The staff was very friendly and helpful and it had a very chill, relaxed vibe. It was also a short convenient walk from the center of town, which meant we got to see quite a bit of St Remy de Provence, a lovely little tourist town. STEPH JUDGEMENT: Quaint and idyllic, with a nice pool.

From the owner: Un deux étoiles au milieu des muriers A Saint-Rémy de Provence, le Canto Cigalo dispose de 20…read morechambres calmes et ensoleillées. Au Sud, les chambres donnent sur le jardin de muriers et le massif des Alpilles.

Stayed here during the off season (November) so it was very quiet and uncrowded…read more The hotel arranged for a driver to pick us up from the airport and also to deliver us to Arles upon our departure. This was arranged beforehand and for a fee. Since we were arriving from the States we arrived around noontime. We asked if our room was available. The woman who checked us in told that check in time was 3pm. I asked if there was anyway our room would be ready before that. Then she said that she would check. Good news, it was! Odd that she was so reluctant to provide a room since the hotel was basically empty. We were driven to our room by the hotel from the reception. The room was quite pretty and a had a beautiful terrace with a stunning view. We laid down and caught a few winks of sleep. Hubby got and tried to take a bath.....no hot water. He called down to reception. They sent someone up. He checked the water then said he had to check the machine. A long while later they called to say the machine was broken and gave us the choice of staying and hoping they could get to work or move rooms. We moved. Now we had a much larger room but no view. It was a trade off for sure. It was close to the breakfast restaurant though. Breakfast was not included but a very nice European buffet. Included breads (all sorts), yogurts, eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, cheeses, fruits, nuts, smoked salmon and jams. The hotel grounds are gorgeous even in the cool and drizzly off season. I would love to return sometime during its glory months.

From the owner: Luxe au pied des Alpilles C'est aux Baux-de-Provence que vous accueille l'Hôtel 4 étoiles L'Oustau…read morede Baumanière. Dans un cadre calme et dépaysant, cet établissement de luxe offre depuis 1945 tous les équipements pour passer un séjour des plus agréables. Côté cuisine, les gastronomes trouveront leur bonheur au restaurant étoilé de l'Oustau de Baumanière.