Honestly, their social media team is SO bad, we almost did not book here because so many other…read moreplaces nearby had stunning pictures of rooms, the grounds, etc. which looked a LOT better! Coquillade's seemed to hype DJ nights and restaurant menus. (Ironically, The only part of our stay we didn't enjoy was the restaurants ... and thankfully there were no DJs/dance parties while we were there!!) We looked at Airelles Bastide in Gordes and Crillion la Brave in Vaucluse ... we weren't blown away by either of the rooms and for our stay, the dates were not available. We stumbled upon an article in a travel magazine, which stated this was one of France's top resorts and despite not much information to go on ... we booked it. Long story short ... great decision! It was a highlight of our trip. Before getting into the specifics ... I will just say that while we were there, it just felt like home. We only had 3 days, but by the second day, the staff knew us by name and we felt that we could wander around the property freely, which we loved. There are walking trails which lead you past lavender lined walkways, fields of clover, vegetable gardens and unspoiled hills and forest. While we HATED the lobby (it felt like a high end golf club ... or conference center hotel) and did not love any of the restaurants ... the room was fantastic and cozy. There is not much to do around this hotel. In Provence, literally everything closes at 9 p.m. It is impossible finding something to eat at 10 p.m. and after 9 or 10 ... there really is nothing to do at this resort. The pool is closed, it feels like a ghost town ... luckily the rooms are great. We were upgraded to a suite and were in love! So much space to spread out ... a beautiful bathroom with dual vanity, separate tub and a steam shower. The bed was comfy and there was a small patio overlooking the vineyard. I am a cigar smoker and loved this view. We also had a big window, floor to ceiling, which opened and each morning we laid in bed and looked out over the winery and tall pointy trees. Each day, sweets and treats were left for us ... bignets, candied oranges and our mini-bar was stocked each day with waters, local beer and little jars of nuts ... all of this was included in the room cost. A very underrated feature ... unlike tye US, there was no resort fee! The breakfasts were amazing, and also included! Relais y Chateau properties focus on local foods ... much of the fruit, vegetables and honey were grown on property. The cheese plate was amazing! And they had a hot egg station, sausage and anything you could want for breakfast (except for Mimosas). While you are basically in the middle of farmland, it's a 15-30 minute drive to some great towns. Of course Gordes gets all the glory being ranked one of the most picturesque towns in the world. (We found it overrated.) Rossillion was our favorite town nearby. Its an instgram dream. We did not see Lacoste which is also nearby ... but the concierge recommended a few great, local restaurants. One was a roof deck restaurant, which was very cool. The other was Clover Gordes ... very expensive and fancy but essential for the Provence experience. Onsite, we had 2 dinners ... mostly because it was far to drive elsewhere at night. Both were average at best ... and expensive, although not shockingly so. The restaurants need work here ... thai and Italian at a French resort. Blah. We did have pizza at the pool one day, which I will admit was good Neopolitan style pizza. The pool was super warm ... although a bit crowded. It was huge though, most other resorts feature narrow pools for dipping ... this one seemed more for recreation. The landscaping is breathtaking here. All the gardeners deserve a raise. Hedges of wonderful smelling jasmine ... flowers ... and of course the lavender hedges. We were not there for the flowering but even so, we snapped a little bud off here and there to smell before we went to bed at night. The rows look wonderful with the tall, pointy green trees. The only downside to the grounds is its a bit hard to relax in the room in the morning/afternoon because there are lots of hedge trimmer, leaf blower and other machinery sounds as the groundskeeping staff keeps the property looking beautiful. Overall, we loved our stay. 5-stars and then some. Even though nights were boring, we could have stayed an entire week. It felt like home. Driving or biking, know that you will need to take some day trips ... but losing yourself in the French countryside is what this place is all about. If you want to be more in the action/closer to town, maybe Arielles Resort in Gordes would be better for you. However, if we were to return to the area, we would stay here again!

Wow! Amazing place in which entirely exceeded our expectations. We stopped here for a couple nights…read moreon our honeymoon and it was well worth the trip. First they kindly greeted us upon arrival with upgrading us to one of their junior suites with a view overlooking the vineyard and French countryside. They added a special touch with hearts laid out on the bed and some tasty chocolates. Between the spa (best massage I have ever rec'd), the stunning views, the staff, the pool, the bike rentals and incredible paths, and the restaurants we absolutely enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended and a big thank you to Le Coquillade for making this a stop on our honeymoon we will never forget!

I'll let the photos do the talking for this one. The Luberon region of France is absolutely…read morestunning. It's made up of three majestic mountain ranges, with hilltop villages and hiking trails and farmland throughout. It's no wonder that L'Auberge's free wifi account is named "Enjoy Nature Instead". If you want to explore the region in an appropriately rustic way, but still enjoy all the luxuries of French life (rich food, cheap wine, running water) L'Auberge des Seguins is the perfect home base. It's a converted farm, nestled in the valley beneath towering cliffs, with old stone cottages coverted into "hotel" rooms. Since you are in the middle of nowhere, breakfast & dinner are included in the room rate: 130 euros for 2 people. An amazing deal. There's a pool on site, hiking trails that literally leave steps from your room, a "Buvette" (bar) on site, and a big house that is now the main dining area & kitchen. It has a covered patio, where you'll sip local wines, and enjoy healthy-ish meals like whole trout & quinoa, bay-leaf wrapped goat cheese, and ratatouille. There are all kinds of tourists here: French, German, American, Dutch. Most of them are the serious outdoorsy types, hitting the road early for a hike, then congregating around the table for dinner time. Come here to explore, indulge, and re-engergize. It's France like very few people see it, and now...it's on Yelp!

If there were sixth star I would give this place one! I hesitate to write too glowing of a review…read moresince there aren't any on here and this place is so good that it seems like an undiscovered paradise! This small hotel has only a handful of two-floor units, each its own structure that blends old world exteriors with modern design elements inside. The grounds are beyond amazing with views of the countryside everywhere you go. The sprawling grounds manage to feel small and intimate. Staff go out of their way to be helpful. The only snafu the entire time was a dinner that went on for hours and hours and we thought we were just being impatient Americans, but they apologized to us for how long it was taking and to other tables around us. When we arrived we had not just a small fruit plate, but a huge overflowing basket of the ripest tastiest fruit I have ever had, all grown on the property. You must make time to enjoy a massage here in a small hut on the property, to wander around and greet the chickens, check out the gardens and lay by the infinity pool. This place is heaven on earth and one of my favorite places I have ever stayed!

From the owner: In the heart of the Luberon, perched on hill top, surrounded by olive groves and fields of…read morelavender, stands Domaine des Andéols, authentic, calm and luxurious family home. This extraordinary property is composed of ten warm and beautiful, modern, calm and independent houses, some with terrace or garden. Each is a unique blend of originality, charm and comfort, made of an amazing private collection of rare and unusual objects.

LBdG is one of the best hotels in the world, period…read more It's located on the top of the hill over looking the beautiful village of Gordes. Everything was top notch!! They made sure that my stay was more than just relaxing and comforting. They made sure everything I requested was done in a snap. From the first step into the hotel, the concierge to the front desk, they greeted me with smiles and warm welcomes. They kept my car clean and ready at all times and my room was spotless with fresh towels throughout the day. From room service to dining restaurants, the service and the food were just exquisite beyond my highest expectations. Big shout out to the concierge and everyone served me throughout my stay. I am a customer for life!! I had the hotel all to myself to the last day of October 27 before the closure for the winter months. What an unforgettable and unbelievable experience!! As far as I'm concern, even if no one can speak any English here, their actions have met all of my expectations and more LOUD & CLEAR. I love you LBdG!! Best to none!! The experience was EPIC!!

The bastides is a palace ( above 5 star) and as such everything should be 5 stars…read more This review is about the bar so it is not about the rooms nor the Michelin starred restaurant pierre gagnaire: In the afternoon after a walk in Gordes on a hot day we stopped at the terrace to have a drink The beers are expensive at $20 for 2 and we had to insist for some nibbles (we asked for peanuts; response from the waiter : "let me see what I can do "as if it was the first time such a simple request is made. He came back with a few salty biscuits ). At this price and in this class of hotel this should not even be a request . 3 star because the view from the hotel is amazing I will come back to stay in the hotel and try the main restaurant Hopefully I will be able to update my review

From the owner: Entre Gordes et Ménerbes, vous apercevrez une élégante demeure datant du XVIIIème siècle. Une ferme…read morede pays restaurée dans le respect de la pure tradition du mas en Provence. Nichée au cœur de 23 hectares de vignes, La Bastide de Marie s'épanouit forte de racines authentiques et vous offre un cadre propice en été au farniente sous le soleil d'Epicure. On accède à la maison en empruntant une allée bordée de cyprès, d'oliviers centenaires et de lavande au parfum envoûtant. Dans une ambiance intimiste où règnent calme et volupté, vous séjournerez au cœur de notre vignoble. D'ailleurs, si vous le souhaitez, vous pourrez participer, sécateur en main, à la vie du vignoble et à une dégustation dans les caves du Domaine de Marie, où est entreposé le fruit de cette terre fertile. La Bastide de Marie, une destination privilégiée pour les amoureux d'un Luberon rêvé.

We ate at the hotel restaurant 3 nights in a row because the food was just that good. The location…read moreof the hotel is quite perfect for exploring the hills of the Luberon. It was out of the crowded tourist area, and gave us a safe place to park the car. The breakfast was pretty standard European breakfast, but did have scrambled eggs for my egg-loving husband. We highly recommend this hotel to others!

I love this hotel - very clean with spacious rooms, breakfast included, great service, beautiful…read morepool and yard too! It is well located for a walk into town and the receptionist is great about helping make reservations for lunch & dinner in area restaurants. I look forward to staying here again!

We chose this hotel because it is in a good, central location from which to explore the Luberon…read moreregion and because it lies a little outside of the village, so driving there and parking is easier. Plus, it just looked pretty in the photos! We were very happy here, although there were a few little kinks. The main problem is that it is hard to find. The address they gave us would not compute for our GPS, so we input the GPS coordinates they provided instead. Those coordinates directed us up the hill and straight into the center of the village...exactly what we were trying to avoid. When we called to get directions, the woman we spoke to did not speak enough English to help us. If you get lucky you will come across one of the signs they have posted and can follow those to the hotel. Once you find it, though, it is a lovely place...just as pretty as expected. We were there in July, and so much lavender was in bloom that everything smelled like soap...wonderful. The property backs up to some ochre cliffs, so you can have yourself a little hike right from your room. The rooms are minimally decorated, but very spacious and comfortable. Parking is on-site and easy. Wi-fi is strong. Breakfast is not included in the price, but it was really delicious, and I strongly recommend you eat there if you need a good breakfast in the morning, as there aren't many better options in the village. We had one dinner at their restaurant, and it was very nice, although in the case of dinner, there are, actually, many better options in the area. Overall this is a lovely and affordable hotel, and we were very happy with it.

This restaurant and hotel are a destination. The hotel is beautifully decorated in Provence style…read morewith beautiful views of the mountains from their pool. The rooms are spacious, beautiful and comfortable. It is a beautiful, serene place to get away from the bustle of town. Valentina, our concierge, showed us to our room, recommended beautiful sights to see, and was very welcoming and nice. The breakfast and dinner were exquisite. From the tomato and goat cheese appetizer to the main courses of Chimichurri crusted lamb and Sirloin pork our tastebuds were continuously wowed. We hope to visit again someday.

We had a lunch reservation for 12:30 on a Wednesday in July. It was their first seating. Well, we…read moredidn't really need the reservation because there was nobody there... When we left there were two other parties there. The server/hostess was very friendly and spoke enough English. We went with the fixed menu. The food was good but we didn't feel like it was all appropriate for the weather. We sat outside near the pool and had some shade, but it was still really hot outside. One of the mains came with a side of the baked potatoes. We could barely get through it. - Trofie pasta with pesto - Cheese in a beggar's purse with salad - Fried fish with asparagus - Pork with cheesy potatoes Getting there: We had gps (a Garmin, not Google Maps) and it brought us to a dead end that was 5 minutes away... If you see signs for la Ferme, follow them.

Let me establish a context for this review. We have eaten at some of the best restaurants in France…read more(e.g., Jamin, L'Esperance) as well as North America (e.g., The Maisonette, Charley Trotter's, Truffle, Silk). We do not think of ourselves as food snobs BUT we do appreciate quality ingredients that are carefully prepared. Now for our story. We arrived in Provence the evening of October 2, 2019 tired and hungry. We found this restaurant and the menu looked intriguing. Not many items (4-5 appetizers, 4-5 main courses, 4-5 desserts). We decided to give it a try, knowing that posted menu items can be delightful or mundane, depending on the care and quality of the chef. It would be an understatement to say that we were blown away. We were so impressed that we made reservations to return on October 8 to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The meal, yet again, was absolutely incredible. We ordered a more expensive tasting menu as we wanted a cheese course. We thought that meant choosing one of the options on the menu. However, that was not the case. The chef-owner asked if we had any food allergies or aversions and then went back and prepared food that was not on the menu. Including a couple of courses above and beyond the tasting menu we ordered. In two nights, we had nine courses. Each course was lovingly prepared with fresh, high quality ingredients. While I cannot single out a course that was head and shoulders above the others, that is because all of them were exquisite. Personally, I loved the smoked salmon appetizer as well as the zucchini palate teaser. A special dessert cake for our second trip also was to die for. In my opinion, while the menu options are small, the quality of the preparation makes this place a very affordable alternative to some of the best restaurants we have ever been to. Should we find ourselves back in Apt, we definitely will dine there again.

My family and I traveled to France for one month and just happened to come across this restaurant…read moreduring lunch time. Instantly we became big fans... so much we ended up coming in three to four time a week. The menu happens to be set, however, David, the owner, will accommodate to whatever your needs may be. This was incredible as we had our three children with us!! (Yes this place is very kid friendly) The wine selection is fabulous and they do have a full bar! Overall our experience was amazing and we will definitely be going back when we return next Summer! Thank you to David and Bruno, the chef, for making our dining exposure wonderful during our stay in France!!!