Aix-en-Provence, FranceCalas
La Bastide Bourrelly
Gastronomic country bastide
Calas Aix-en-Provence, France
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local HeritageOutside the door
Gastronomic country bastide
Chef Mathias Dandine turned this former coaching inn into a country manor centered on long lunches beneath the plane trees.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored boiserie and limestone flagstones meet custom brass lighting and botanical fabrics.
Notable
Provençal gastronomy served beneath centuries-old plane trees beside an outdoor boules pitch.
Listed
A two-century-old village coaching inn reimagined into a contemporary country manor.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms and suites are modern and elegant, with bright white interiors, fine wood details, botanical patterns, retro-inspired decor, and spacious marble bathrooms with walk-in showers.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The quiet hamlet of Calas lies just outside, where walking trails and a historic château sit steps away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have marble walk-in showers and botanical prints. Select rooms open onto private garden patios.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The seasonally heated pool sits in private gardens lined with sun loungers, overlooking the village church tower.
The sauna and gym
Inside, a wood-lined dry sauna sits beside a herbal tea lounge. An adjacent fitness room holds workout machines.
Restaurant Gastronomique Mathias Dandine
The Michelin-starred dining room serves seasonal Provençal cooking, opening onto a wooden deck sheltered by a pergola.
At the table
Breakfast arrives on the sunny courtyard terrace among terracotta pots, and Le Bar pours aperitifs throughout the day.
How it began
The building was a family-run coaching inn for two centuries, hosting village banquets and weddings before its 2023 revival.
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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.