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Choose this Alpilles base if you enjoy countryside walks, with regional routes to explore independently or with a guide between days at the estate.

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Ask about visiting the estate's agroforestry farm to learn how permaculture shapes its growing practices, adding context to the landscape around your stay.

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Consider the Family Loft Suite for its two-bedroom duplex layout, allowing parents and children to sleep separately while staying in one suite.

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Reserve spa access in advance: hotel guests use 45-minute sessions, so booking ahead helps you fit a visit around other plans.

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Domaine de Manville

Domaine de Manville is a five-star country hotel in Les Baux-de-Provence, set below the limestone hills of the Alpilles in southern France. The former agricultural estate has 30 rooms and suites, nine separate villas, an 18-hole golf course, and a 600-square-meter spa. L'Aupiho, its Michelin-starred restaurant, gives food a central role in the stay. Courtyard rooms suit a few days in Provence, while the villas provide kitchens and several bedrooms for families or friends spending longer together.

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Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Golf Golf

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant

Rooms & Suites at Domaine de Manville

Classic Room
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Classic Room

280 ft2 - 377 ft2
From 523 USD

Indulge in the Classic Room, a delightful retreat that offers a perfect balance of comfort and charm. Spanning from 26 to 35m², these rooms provide...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

323 ft2 - 431 ft2
From 618 USD

Experience true luxury and comfort in the Deluxe Room, a spacious haven designed to delight your senses. Located on the upper floors, these elegant rooms...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

570 ft2
From 668 USD

Welcome to the Junior Suite, ideally located between the hill and the courtyard with a swimming pool, offering a unique and distinctive experience. The Junior...

Manville Suite
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Manville Suite

538 ft2
From 795 USD

Discover the Manville Suite, a luxurious haven situated between the hill and the shaded courtyard, offering a serene and captivating ambiance. Some suites, with a...

Junior Suite with Terrace
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Junior Suite with Terrace

570 ft2
From 929 USD

Experience the Junior Suite with Terrace, a haven of tranquility and charm. The ground floor suites feature a delightful terrace that opens into the courtyard...

Loft Duplex Family Suite
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Loft Duplex Family Suite

646 ft2 - 969 ft2
From 987 USD

Embrace the comfort and space of the Loft Duplex Family Suite, designed for the perfect group stay. Ideal for a couple and two or three...

Suite Prestige
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Suite Prestige

592 ft2
From 1’179 USD

Indulge in the Suite Prestige, a prestigious retreat offering a truly remarkable experience. This opulent suite opens onto a large terrace overlooking the courtyard, providing...

3 Bedroom Deluxe Villa
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3 Bedroom Deluxe Villa

2300 ft2
From 1’504 USD

Welcome to the 3 Bedroom Deluxe Villa, a truly exceptional accommodation option that offers unparalleled luxury and comfort. Each 2300-square foot villa can accommodate up...

3 Bedroom Prestige Villa
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3 Bedroom Prestige Villa

2300 ft2
From 1’759 USD

Indulge in the 3 Bedroom Prestige Villa, a luxurious and spacious accommodation option that offers breathtaking views of the golf course. Each 2300-square foot villa...

4 Bedroom Deluxe Villa
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4 Bedroom Deluxe Villa

2300 ft2
From 2’926 USD

Discover the 4 Bedroom Deluxe Villa, a luxurious and expansive retreat designed for larger groups. This 2300-square foot villa can accommodate up to 8 people,...

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The private screening room has reclining red chairs, offering friends or families a place to gather for a film beyond their own accommodation.

L'Aupiho draws on produce from the estate's vegetable garden, connecting a restaurant meal with the crops grown in the surrounding Provençal landscape.

The golf academy welcomes beginners as well as experienced players, making the estate's 18-hole course relevant to travelers at different stages of learning.

Location of Domaine de Manville

LES BAUX DE PROVENCE

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What to Know About Domaine de Manville

What is the best time of year to stay at Domaine de Manville?

The best time to stay at Domaine de Manville is spring or autumn. April to June brings flowers, markets, mild weather, and beautiful light across the Alpilles. September and October are excellent for warm days, wine and olive-oil country, and a calmer post-summer atmosphere. July and August are lively but hot, so the pool becomes especially important. Winter can be quieter and very atmospheric, particularly for spa, gastronomy, and village visits without peak-season crowds.

Is Domaine de Manville good for couples?

Yes. Domaine de Manville is excellent for couples who want romantic Provence without a heavily staged atmosphere. The combination of Alpilles scenery, Michelin-starred dining, spa time, golf, gardens, and nearby villages makes it ideal for slow, elegant travel. For the strongest couples' stay, plan one dinner at L'Aupiho, one relaxed meal at the Bistro, a spa treatment, and time for Les Baux or Saint-Remy. The hotel works best when you leave space in the itinerary rather than treating it only as a base.

Is Domaine de Manville good for families?

Yes. Domaine de Manville is very good for families because it offers space, pools, private houses, a cinema room, golf, countryside access, and a calmer setting than many village hotels. Families can enjoy the estate without needing to schedule every hour. The private houses are the best option for families who want more independence. Couples with one child may prefer a room or suite, but larger families and multigenerational groups will usually appreciate the residential setup.

Does Domaine de Manville have a swimming pool?

Yes. Domaine de Manville has swimming pools as part of its resort-style facilities. The pool setting suits the Provence rhythm particularly well: slow mornings, warm afternoons, and quiet downtime between village visits and dinner. For summer travel, the pool is more than a nice extra. Provence can be hot, and having a proper hotel pool makes the stay much easier, especially for families and guests planning longer days in the Alpilles.

Is Domaine de Manville good for a spa break?

Yes. Domaine de Manville is a strong choice for a Provence spa break because the spa is part of a broader estate experience: treatments, pool time, quiet gardens, golf, countryside walks, and refined dining. It feels restorative without becoming a clinical wellness retreat. The hotel works particularly well for travellers who want to slow down between busier Provence sightseeing days. A good itinerary might alternate markets and villages with spa time and relaxed meals on the estate.

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