Forcalquier, France
Hôtel La Bastide Saint Georges
Contemporary stone bastide
Contemporary stone bastide
Century-old olive groves surround the stone estate, which strips traditional Provençal country living down to clean, quiet essentials.
What it’s good at
Notable
Olympe Architecture shaped the interiors around lime plaster coats and rustic oak beams.
Listed
A heated indoor relaxation basin complements a traditional hammam and Omnisens body treatments.
Listed
Provençal tables outside Forcalquier plate Sisteron lamb confit alongside regional Banon goat cheeses.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At the edge of Forcalquier in the Luberon, La Bastide Saint Georges offers a tranquil base among olive groves and gardens.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The ancient Roman Via Domitia corridor runs past the grounds, and medieval Forcalquier sits two kilometres away.
The rooms
Private terraces look out across the gardens, and select suites add heated plunge pools with massage jets.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden loungers and parasols line the stone terrace around the heated pool, bordered by mature olive trees.
The spa
Large windows bring daylight to the heated indoor pool and whirlpool bath, joined by a traditional hammam and sauna.
Restaurant
Casa Gia
The covered terrace looks out across the gardens, serving seasonal Mediterranean dishes under woven pendant lights.
At the table
An open-air pavilion bar sits beside trimmed garden topiaries, and morning brings an indoor buffet with fresh juices.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.