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Stay in central Gordes for village life alongside countryside outings, using La Bastide as your base for exploring the wider Luberon.

What makes it special

Ask the concierge about an outing in a vintage Citroën 2CV, a way to explore Sénanque Abbey and the surrounding Luberon countryside.

Room to consider

Book a Deluxe Valley Bedroom when countryside views are your priority, as this category faces the Luberon rather than the village.

Insider tip

Plan to accompany children under three at Airelles Summer Camp, where younger guests must have an adult with them during their visit.

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Airelles La Bastide Gordes

Terraces, hanging gardens and a broad view of the Luberon Valley give Airelles La Bastide Gordes its setting. Inside the 16th-century palace, period furniture, paintings and rich fabrics create the atmosphere of a historic French residence. The hotel belongs to Gordes as much as to the landscape beyond it: village and valley are distinct parts of a stay that can include restaurant terraces, swimming and time exploring Provence.

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Rooms

  • 40 40

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

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

Experiences

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  • Culture Culture

Facilities

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Rooms & Suites at Airelles La Bastide Gordes

Superior Village Room
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Superior Village Room

323 sqft
From 1’078 USD

An 18th-century writing desk forms an office corner within the sitting area. Art from antique dealers hangs among aged woodwork and low wall panels. Rich...

Classic Village Room
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Classic Village Room

258 sqft
From 1’098 USD

A pointed parquet pattern runs across the floor beneath low wooden wall panels. Wallpaper and small ornaments add detail around the period furniture, while paintings...

Deluxe Village Room
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Deluxe Village Room

377 sqft
From 1’306 USD

Period furniture and small antique objects sit against traditional woodwork, with paintings adding colour to the walls. The room has a sitting area and a...

Superior Valley Room
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Superior Valley Room

312 sqft
From 1’379 USD

An antique desk forms a workspace within the sitting area, surrounded by period furniture and works of art. The bedroom has a dressing room, with...

Deluxe Valley Room
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Deluxe Valley Room

366 sqft
From 1’563 USD

Hungarian-pattern parquet sits beneath wooden wall panels. Period furniture and original 18th-century art fill the room. Floral walls and curtains share a bird-and-branch print. Two...

Classic Valley Room
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Classic Valley Room

269 sqft
From 1’619 USD

Whitewashed walls and traditional woodwork surround furniture in the style of the 18th century. A writing desk stands within the sitting area, and a dressing...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

431 sqft
From 1’725 USD

Large portraits and Toile de Jouy fabrics surround the bed. Carved woodwork and aged mouldings add detail to the walls. The lounge has a sofa,...

Prestige Junior Suite
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Prestige Junior Suite

517 sqft
From 1’814 USD

A lime-washed ceiling rises above wood panelling and fine floral friezes. Terracotta tiles or hardwood floors form the backdrop to works of art and furniture...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

538–689 sqft
From 1’932 USD

Paintings and objects from antique dealers sit among period furniture and wood panelling. The interiors follow the style of an 18th-century Provençal house, with a...

Vasarely Suite
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Vasarely Suite

646 sqft
From 2’323 USD

Whitewashed walls and toile wallpaper frame the sitting room. It is separate from the bedroom and has a writing desk. Paintings in gilded frames hang...

Baron De Simiane Suite
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Baron De Simiane Suite

980 sqft
From 2’362 USD

A winter garden holds vintage armchairs and sofas beneath old stone vaults. Large windows face the Luberon, while a fireplace marks the entrance to the...

Duc De Soubise Suite
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Duc De Soubise Suite

1,098 sqft
From 4’187 USD

Raw wooden beams, lime-painted walls and pale fabrics set the tone in the top-floor suite. Antique furniture stands beneath the beams, and the separate salon...

5 Bedroom Constance Private Villa
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5 Bedroom Constance Private Villa

3,767 sqft
From 6’340 USD

Olive and laurel trees shade a garden of 1,000 square metres around this private Provençal house. The dining room and lounge form the main shared...

Staying in Gordes puts the village into your daily routine rather than making it a stop on a driving tour. You can explore its streets, browse the market and plan meals nearby, while the hotel's terraces look outward across the valley. That relationship is useful for a trip with different priorities: one day can focus on the surrounding countryside, another on the village itself.

The concierge describes excursions to Sénanque Abbey and the hilltop villages of Roussillon and Ménerbes, alongside markets and other regional experiences. Use that local knowledge to choose a few outings that interest you instead of collecting village names for an overfull itinerary.

There is plenty to keep a visit close to Gordes, too. Hanging gardens and the terrace pool make the hotel more than a base for sleeping between excursions. If the landscape is a main reason for coming, allow it to influence the room and dining choices you make. A village-facing room and a valley-facing terrace offer different ways to experience the same place.

La Bastide has 34 rooms and six suites, with antique furniture sourced across France. Wood paneling, works of art and decorative fabrics give the interiors a collected character rather than a uniform modern finish. The accommodation list distinguishes village and valley outlooks, so the view deserves attention before you settle on a category. Do not assume that every room opens onto the same broad Luberon panorama shown from the hotel's terraces.

A village outlook keeps Gordes itself in focus. A valley category places more emphasis on the countryside, which may be worth prioritizing if quiet mornings in the room are part of your plan. Both belong to the hotel's identity; the useful choice is personal rather than simply choosing the largest room available.

Private outdoor space is category-specific. The One-bedroom Terrace Suite, for example, has a private terrace looking over the valley, a large dressing room and a bathroom with a shower and double sink. It is worth considering when time outside your own room matters, but the details of that suite should not be taken as a description of every room. Ask about the exact layout and outlook you intend to reserve.

La Table de La Bastide gives local produce a Mediterranean direction. Its menu is shaped by the seasons, with vegetables, wild herbs, fish and meats forming part of the restaurant's description of Provence on the plate. The terrace looks across the Luberon; indoors, velvet armchairs and candlelit corners create a more enclosed dining setting. Choose the setting as carefully as the menu if the evening is an important part of the stay.

At Clover Gordes, Jean-François Piège brings vegetables and cooking over flame into the same restaurant. Its pergola-shaded terrace overlooks the valley, while the kitchen draws on regional ingredients. That gives a meal here a different focus from La Table de La Bastide without losing its connection to Provence.

La Bastide de Pierres takes you into the village. Facing the chateau and a short walk from the hotel, it is an Italian trattoria with a shaded terrace, vintage decor and a recognizable green facade. It offers a change of mood as well as cuisine.

The hotel's dining collection also includes Beefbar. With several venues to consider, make restaurant plans around the actual dates of your stay rather than assuming that every setting follows the same schedule. A longer visit gives you room to try different styles, while a short stay may call for choosing the meal and terrace that matter most to you.

The spa draws its atmosphere from nearby Sénanque Abbey. Burgundy stone vaults, natural colors and soft lighting give it a more sheltered character than the bright terraces outside. Its indoor pool, hammam, sauna and treatment rooms provide a reason to make wellness part of the visit without needing a full day devoted to treatments.

Guerlain treatments sit alongside a fitness studio, with personal training offered by request. Discuss the experience you want before building it into the day's plans, whether that means a treatment or a guided workout. The spa is an alternative to an active outing, not an obligation to turn the vacation into a program.

For swimming outdoors, the terrace pool is framed by olive trees, cypresses and pale dry-stone walls. Children have a separate pool within Summer Camp, while the spa has its own indoor pool beneath vaulted ceilings. These are different settings, not interchangeable experiences. Think about which one your party expects to use and confirm any relevant arrangements when planning the stay.

The family offering is more specific than a general welcome for children. Summer Camp has a dedicated pool, games areas and activities such as baking, painting and treasure hunts, supervised by professional activity leaders. It accepts children aged three and above; younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Those details matter when planning time for adults and children, particularly for families traveling with more than one age group.

Teenagers have their own social space with a pool table, arcade games and darts. That gives older children something beyond the activities designed for younger guests. Ask how the program fits your dates and your children's interests, rather than expecting every family member to follow the same routine.

Match the plans to the visit you actually want. Market browsing, an abbey excursion and a meal at Clover Gordes can each be a focus in their own right; they do not all need to fill the same day. Confirm the hotel's operating dates and the arrangements for the restaurants and activities you intend to use before fixing the wider itinerary.

A menu built around local produce is one way to read this part of Provence. Another is the pale stone around the pool, or the wood paneling in an individual room. At La Bastide, the landscape has these smaller expressions as well as its broad valley view. Paying attention to them gives Gordes more substance than a single photograph taken from a terrace.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Clover Gordes pairs vegetable-focused dishes with wood-fired cooking, giving you a way to explore Provençal produce without leaving La Bastide for dinner.

The indoor spa pool sits beneath vaulted ceilings, giving you a sheltered place to swim when you want a break from the sun.

Garden games such as cricket give families and friends something to play together, adding a shared outdoor activity between sightseeing and meals.

Location of La Bastide de Gordes

61 Rue de la Combe, 84220 Gordes, France

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What to Know About Airelles La Bastide Gordes

Is Airelles Gordes La Bastide a good luxury hotel?

Yes. Airelles Gordes La Bastide is one of the strongest luxury stays in Provence for views, dining, service, and atmosphere. The hotel is a Palace retreat in Gordes, with 40 rooms and suites, Luberon views, restaurants, pools, spa facilities, and family comfort.

Where is Airelles Gordes La Bastide located?

Airelles Gordes La Bastide is in the hilltop village of Gordes, in the Luberon area of Provence. The address places guests above the valley, with access to village lanes, lavender country, olive groves, markets, and scenic drives.

How many rooms and suites does Airelles Gordes La Bastide have?

Airelles Gordes La Bastide has 34 rooms and 6 suites, making 40 rooms and suites in total. This small scale helps the hotel feel intimate, personal, and more like a grand Provencal house than a large resort.

What are the rooms like at Airelles Gordes La Bastide?

Rooms and suites have antique furniture, period fabrics, carved wood, warm colors, and views over Gordes or the Luberon valley. The style suits travelers who want historic charm, comfort, and a strong sense of place rather than a modern city look.

Which room should I book at Airelles Gordes La Bastide?

Book a valley-view room if the Luberon panorama is your main reason for staying in Gordes. Choose a suite if you want more space, a more residential feel, or extra comfort for a longer Provence stay.

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