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Our favourite rooms: The junior suites at the front of the house enjoy views over the terrace and the swimming pool.

Oustau de Baumanière - Provence - France

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Smith card offer: A recipe book by the Michelin-starred owner and chef Jean-Andre Charial

L'Oustau de Baumanière

Provence, France [view map]

Style: Chic country retreat
Setting: Rocks and ruins of Les Baux

Set among the villages and vineyards of Provence, where Van Gogh and Cézanne found their inspiration, L'Oustau de Baumanière is famed for its French cuisine. The rooms of this boutique hotel are light and airy bending the hotel's 17th-century origins and handmade furniture with modern-day surround-sound extras.

Need to know

Rooms: 30, including 14 suites.
Rates: €230–€550; Continental breakfast is €22.
Check-out: Midday.
Facilities: TV, wireless Internet access. In-room massages can be arranged.
Poolside: There’s an outdoor pool in front of the main terrace.
Also: There is a tennis court, and guests have access to the grounds of the whole estate.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: With two Michelin stars, the restaurant at Oustau de Baumanière is world-renowned. The menu features caviar, foie gras and a dazzling array of premiers grands crus. Lunch is 12h30–14h; dinner 17h30–21h30.
Dress code: Refined sophistication.
Top table: Near the window overlooking the terrace and garden.
Room service: A room-service menu is available 12h–15h and 19h–22h.
Hotel bar: Drinks are available from the restaurant, 09h–00h. Try the estate’s own wine, L’Affectif.

Other facilities

Children: This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home!
Weddings: This hotel is suitable for weddings click here for more info.

Smith card offer

A recipe book by the Michelin-starred owner and chef Jean-Andre Charial

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