Alpilles, FranceLes Baux-de-Provence
Hotel Restaurant Benvengudo
Provençal country house
Les Baux-de-Provence Alpilles, France
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Luxe ClassicOutside the door
Provençal country house
Benvengudo means welcome in Provençal, and the estate keeps to an unhurried rhythm of afternoon pétanque and shade beneath olive trees.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s a classic country-house hotel, set on seven acres of parkland and gardens, in the shadow of the Château des Baux-de-Provence.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The medieval Château des Baux stands on the cliffs above, and footpaths lead straight out into the rocky Alpilles.
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The rooms
Classic Provençal antiques furnish the bedrooms, and windows look out on Mediterranean gardens and the rocky peaks of the Alpilles.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 26°C from March to October, set on a stone terrace facing the Alpilles.
Tennis and massage
An outdoor tennis court sits on the grounds, and therapists give massages in quiet corners of the garden.
Restaurant Benvengudo
Chef Julie Chaix cooks regional Provençal dishes with garden herbs, served beside the stone fireplace or out on the terrace.
How it began
Maryse and Daniel Beaupied opened one of the area's first hotels in 1967 with just four rooms, and their family still runs it today.
Alpilles
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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.