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The property belongs to the Saut family, whose ties to Les Baux help explain its agricultural character. Olive trees, pale stone, and the surrounding hills remain part of daily life here. The estate's farm supplies produce to the kitchens alongside ingredients from local growers. Rather than separating the hotel from its setting, the gardens and golf course retain visible connections with the landscape.

Inside, individually decorated rooms combine contemporary furnishings with artwork and fabrics in a more domestic style. The inner courtyard, shaded by mature plane trees, gathers the main hotel around its fountain and swimming pool. The bar occupies an older building, preserving another part of the estate's fabric. A stay moves between these shared spaces and the quieter privacy of a room, suite, or villa.

Classic Rooms measure 25 square meters and have twin or queen beds, a shower room, a Nespresso machine, and a Bose sound system. They are the most compact category. Deluxe Rooms offer 30 to 40 square meters, with balconies looking over the pool and courtyard. Their bathrooms have both a bathtub and a separate shower, an important distinction if a bath or outdoor sitting space is part of your room choice.

The 55-square-meter Junior Suites are on the first floor and have living space overlooking the courtyard and pool. Manville Suites are the same size but include a loggia and small balcony. Terrace Suites, also 55 square meters, extend the sitting area outdoors; most are on the ground floor, with another on an upper floor. The specific layout is worth confirming when step-free access or a ground-floor terrace matters.

The Prestige Suite pairs 55 square meters of interior space with a 26-square-meter terrace. Its living room includes a sofa bed, making the sleeping arrangement different from a suite with a second bedroom. Family Loft Suites are duplexes of 60 to 90 square meters with two bedrooms and two toilets. These overlook the courtyard and pool, with a bathtub and separate shower. Families can therefore choose between extra sleeping space in a lounge and two distinct bedrooms.

The nine villas are additional to the main hotel's 30 rooms and suites. Deluxe Villas have three en suite bedrooms across 220 square meters, with a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas, a fireplace, and a furnished deck. You can prepare a simple meal at home or use the hotel's restaurants, which makes this accommodation useful for a multigenerational stay or a week with friends.

A four-bedroom Deluxe Villa category also measures 220 square meters. Its ground-floor bedroom and bathroom are designed for guests with reduced mobility; individual requirements should still be discussed before booking. Prestige Villas have three en suite bedrooms and terraces overlooking the villas' swimming pool and the Alpilles landscape. Pool views are not a promise of a pool for exclusive use, so the villa category and outdoor arrangement deserve as much attention as the bedroom count.

Chef Lieven van Aken leads L'Aupiho, the hotel's Michelin-starred dining room. His cooking draws on vegetables grown on the estate and on influences from Flanders, bringing his own background into a Provençal setting. The menu follows the produce rather than a fixed list of signature dishes. For guests planning a food-focused visit, a reservation here is best arranged alongside the stay.

The Bistro is the more casual alternative, with seasonal dishes using regional ingredients and produce from the estate's agroecological farm. Olive oil from the area accompanies bread kneaded and baked on site. It gives golfers somewhere to sit down after a round and other guests an option for a less formal meal without leaving the property. The two restaurants share attention to ingredients but serve different occasions.

Breakfast takes place in the glass-roofed winter garden, and Sunday brunch is another part of the hotel's dining life. The bar has a zinc counter and original perforated brickwork, with a fireplace and seating for a drink or a quiet read. Its cocktails offer a change from the restaurant wine lists. The room's retained architectural details give it a character distinct from the brighter courtyard.

The spa covers 600 square meters and includes a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and ice fountain. A relaxation area, fitness room, and yoga space complete the facilities. Access is arranged in advance, while children use the indoor pool during designated family periods rather than having unrestricted access to the thermal facilities. The property also has two outdoor pools, with use depending on the season and conditions.

Treatments include Esthederm facials and the hotel's own signature products using ingredients such as maritime pine, olive oil, and royal jelly. Yoga, Pilates, and fitness coaching can be arranged with professionals. These options allow a non-golfing guest to plan a separate morning while another member of the party is on the course, before meeting again for lunch.

The 18-hole course stretches over approximately 5,500 meters. Geometric greens echo agricultural plots, with olive groves and stone walls tying the layout to the surrounding countryside. The golf operator holds an Ecocert label, and its approach includes attention to water resources and existing habitats. An academy provides instruction for children, beginners, and experienced players, so a visit need not depend on everyone already playing at the same level.

The children's club welcomes ages three to twelve for nature-led play, making things, and gardening. Its schedule centers on weekends and school holidays, rather than daily childcare throughout the year. Beyond the club, the estate offers a cinema room, a fitness trail, and pétanque. Visits to the agroforestry farm provide a closer look at the growing methods behind some of the food served at the table.

Les Baux-de-Provence and the Alpilles give the stay an easy focus for outings, from the hilltop village to walks in the surrounding countryside. The concierge can advise on routes and arrange contact with bicycle and electric-bike rental providers in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Avignon TGV station is around 30 minutes away by car, and Marseille Provence Airport approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Transfers can be organized by the hotel, allowing arrival by train as well as by air.