From the owner: L'hôtel Mas de l'Oulivié est situé entre Arles et Avignon à 2 kilomètres du village des Baux de…read moreProvence, village classé parmi " Les Plus Beaux Villages de France " dans un lieu chargé d'histoire. Le Château des Baux perché sur un éperon rocheux, " Baoù " en provençal, protégé au titre des Monuments Historiques, offre un panorama exceptionnel. Au pied des collines escarpées des Alpilles, nous vous invitons à découvrir le dépaysement au Mas de l'Oulivié, un hôtel de charme aux allures de maison particulière et au décor délicieusement provençal. L'hôtel vous propose de séjourner dans l'une de ses 25 chambres et 2 suites, toutes différentes, ouvrant sur le jardin ou la campagne et ses rochers aux mille visages qui se transforment au gré des lumières. De nombreux loisirs s'offrent à vous : piscine paysagée, tennis, terrain de pétanque, espace bien-être pour modelages et soins esthétiques, découverte de la Provence et du Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles (location de vélos, randonnées, promenades à cheval ou en calèche) ou encore circuits thématiques pour découvrir la route du vin et de l'olive.

From the owner: Dans un Mas Provençal Aux portes d'Arles, cette auberge 3 étoiles bénéficie d'une situation…read moreexceptionnelle entre la Camargue et le Massif des Alpilles. Au calme des jardins, les 25 chambres à la décoration sobre sont confortables et raffinées. La piscine est un lieu idéal pour profiter du farniente et se laisser emporter par la Provence. L'accueil chaleureux et convivial aide beaucoup pour passer un séjour agréable.

This was a meal which could have gone disastrously wrong. We were pretty tired from having flown…read moreinto Marseille and then driven to our hotel earlier in the day and we had not planned to eat out anywhere fancy (nor were we in the right state if mind to do so). However, we were offered a table at La Cabro d'Or at check in and in a moment of weakness said yes, convincing ourselves that it needn't be a food extravaganza - we could, say, skip the starter right? Needless to say, upon arrival at La Cabro d'Or (just a short stroll from our hotel bedroom), ideas of this kind disappeared from our mind. We were presented with an two menus - an a la carte and a tasting menu inspired by olive oil produced in the area immediately surrounding the hotel with each dish featuring a different olive oil (including the deserts). We opted for the later and were treated to a very special meal with perfect service from our waiter who seemed to always be at hand when we needed him but otherwise left us to enjoy the food in peace. The food itself was delightful, the highlight being a lamb dish which featured perfectly cooked and tender lamb accompanied by a series of 'pastilles' hitting different olive and fruit notes. We had worried when we ordered that the olive oil inspiration for the menu might become too much of a focal point for each dish. However, we need not have been concerned. While one could trace the olive oil theme through the menu, it was never a dominating presence. In short, this restaurant is highly recommended!

Stayed here during the off season (November) so it was very quiet and uncrowded…read more The hotel arranged for a driver to pick us up from the airport and also to deliver us to Arles upon our departure. This was arranged beforehand and for a fee. Since we were arriving from the States we arrived around noontime. We asked if our room was available. The woman who checked us in told that check in time was 3pm. I asked if there was anyway our room would be ready before that. Then she said that she would check. Good news, it was! Odd that she was so reluctant to provide a room since the hotel was basically empty. We were driven to our room by the hotel from the reception. The room was quite pretty and a had a beautiful terrace with a stunning view. We laid down and caught a few winks of sleep. Hubby got and tried to take a bath.....no hot water. He called down to reception. They sent someone up. He checked the water then said he had to check the machine. A long while later they called to say the machine was broken and gave us the choice of staying and hoping they could get to work or move rooms. We moved. Now we had a much larger room but no view. It was a trade off for sure. It was close to the breakfast restaurant though. Breakfast was not included but a very nice European buffet. Included breads (all sorts), yogurts, eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, cheeses, fruits, nuts, smoked salmon and jams. The hotel grounds are gorgeous even in the cool and drizzly off season. I would love to return sometime during its glory months.

From the owner: Luxe au pied des Alpilles C'est aux Baux-de-Provence que vous accueille l'Hôtel 4 étoiles L'Oustau…read morede Baumanière. Dans un cadre calme et dépaysant, cet établissement de luxe offre depuis 1945 tous les équipements pour passer un séjour des plus agréables. Côté cuisine, les gastronomes trouveront leur bonheur au restaurant étoilé de l'Oustau de Baumanière.