Heritage Design
Château de laGaude
“Sculptural vineyard citadel”
Villa Gallici
“Provencal baroque heirloom”
Hôtel Le Pigonnet 5 étoiles - Esprit de France
“Provençal garden bastide”
Local
La Bastide Bourrelly
“Gastronomic country bastide”
Hôtel Le Pigonnet 5 étoiles - Esprit de France
“Provençal garden bastide”
Les Lodges Sainte-Victoire Hotel & Spa
“Provençal bastide showpiece”
Château de Fonscolombe
“Aristocratic vineyard refuge”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
Villa La Coste
“Modernist vineyard hideaway”
Château de laGaude
“Sculptural vineyard citadel”
Château de Fonscolombe
“Aristocratic vineyard refuge”
Michelin Keys
Editorial mentions
Villa Saint-Ange Hotel Spa
“Provencal garden estate”
Boutique Hôtel Cézanne
“Provençal courtyard townhouse”
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix-en-Provence - Centre Ville
“Contemporary urban bastide”
Hôtel Aquabella & Spa Aix en Provence
“Rampart-side spa hotel”
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre - MGallery
“Provençal courtyard hotel”
La Bastide Bourrelly
“Gastronomic country bastide”
Hôtel Sainte Victoire Vauvenargues
“Provençal mountain retreat”
Design
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix-en-Provence - Centre Ville
“Contemporary urban bastide”
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre - MGallery
“Provençal courtyard hotel”
Villa Saint-Ange Hotel Spa
“Provencal garden estate”
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Boutique Hôtel CézanneProvençal courtyard townhouseDesignSocialLocal$$C
Château de FonscolombeHeated outdoor swimming pool built around the historic stone bassin du curé, plus a dedicated children's swimming pool.HeritageLuxeLocal$$$$ Château de laGaudeHeated outdoor pool overlooking the vineyards open seasonally from May through OctoberDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$G
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre - MGalleryHeated seasonal outdoor swimming pool heated to approximately 25°C in the interior courtyard patioDesignClassicLocal$$H
Hôtel Aquabella & Spa Aix en ProvenceSeasonal heated outdoor pool set along the medieval ramparts in the garden.WellnessHeritageLocal$$ Hôtel Le Pigonnet 5 étoiles - Esprit de FranceOutdoor swimming pool in the gardens, open seasonally from May to OctoberDesignHeritageLocal$$$ Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix-en-Provence - Centre VilleContemporary urban bastideDesignClassicLocal$$ Hôtel Sainte Victoire VauvenarguesSouth-facing seasonal outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a stone-paved sun deck with loungers.DesignLuxeLocal$$$L
La Bastide BourrellyOutdoor swimming pool heated seasonally, set within private gardens with sun loungers.DesignLocalHeritage$$$ Les Lodges Sainte-Victoire Hotel & SpaHeated indoor spa pool, heated outdoor infinity pool, separate adult-only Zen pool, and private heated pools in select villas.LuxeWellnessLocal$$$$V
Villa GalliciHeated outdoor swimming pool in the gardens surrounded by sun loungers and cypress trees; select specialty suites feature a Roman-style plunge pool or private jacuzzi.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$$ Villa La Coste15-meter heated outdoor lap pool lined with shaded cabanas; select suites with private slate plunge pools.LuxeDesignResort$$$$ Villa Saint-Ange Hotel SpaHeated outdoor mirror pool measuring 28 metres in length, bordered by sun loungers and an outdoor whirlpool bath.DesignLuxeWellness$$$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.
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.
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.