Alpes de Haute-Provence Here your desires take over! Where to sleep HAUTE PROVENCE BEDS & BREAKFAST The Relais d'Elle in Niozelles 5 rooms and resident meals Between the Luberon and the montagne de Lure, this old bastide restored by Catherine Pensa offers a shady haven of peace and quiet. The swimming pool and terrace in the shade of the trees enable visitors to make the most of a magnificent view over the hills of the Pays de Forcalquier. 04 92 75 06 87 www.relaisdelle.com Le mas de la Rabassière in Pierrerue Peace and quiet guaranteed in the one large room available in this XVIIth-century stone Mas, between lavender fields and olive groves, with a sweeping view of the Luberon, the montagne de Lure and the Alps. 04 92 75 25 46 / 06 15 13 85 31 [email protected] Les "Vieux Murs" in Montfort When your first name is Pierre, and your surname Laroche, and you live in Montfort, "les vieux murs" (old walls) is an obvious choice of name for your house. Between Sisteron and Manosque, the gateway to the Alpes de Haute Provence, this is a delightful stop. The charming village house is reached on a road which winds through the olive trees. Located in the middle of a small hilltop village, "Vieux Murs" is filled with an indefinable charm which owes as much to the warm but sophisticated decoration of the 2 rooms as to the courteous and discreet welcome of the owners. There is a small pool for the guests to keep cool in with an incredible view of the Pénitents des Mées, a geological curiosity overlooking the Durance valley. 06 25 58 42 78 / 06 27 18 61 84 / 04 88 16 60 27 www.vieuxmurs.com La Braisse in Banon This self-catering gite can take 16 people and the owner also has rooms if needed. A beautiful stone house decorated with taste. Little extra: a « dormitory » room for the young. 06 26 70 75 79 / 04 92 73 22 45 [email protected] The Hameau de Pichovet in Vachères: High class bed & breakfast with resident meals Located in the Luberon Natural Regional Park, in the middle of remarkably well-preserved natural surroundings, Le Hameau de Pichovet offers a moment of rest and relaxation. This completely renovated hamlet has retained its style and authenticity. Near the village of Vachères and its magnificent plateau of colourful perfumed lavender fields, you will feel as if you are in a heavenly part of the world. The resident meals restaurant is located in an independent building and you can have your breakfasts and meals either in the big air-conditioned room or on the south-facing terrace overlooking the valley. An authentic and copious cuisine made from fresh regional produce will be served at the resident meal table or a table of your choice. 04 92 73 33 48 or 06 87 33 40 41 www.hameau-de-pichovet.com La Bastide de l'Adrech in Manosque 4 Rooms and resident meals In the heart of Giono country, Robert and Géraldine Le Bozec restored this superb farm with its listed three hundred years old trees themselves. The atmosphere of the 4 bedrooms is warm and soothing. Robert, a former cook, has fitted out a superb kitchen where gives lessons to visitors in love with Provence Tel 04 92 71 14 18 www.bastide-adrech.com HOTELS The Couvent des Minimes in Mane Hotel***** & Spa (by L’Occitane) A delightful hotel with 46 rooms and suites, the «House», and a Spa (by L’Occitane) which is the first to open in France, make the « Couvent des Minimes » a sublime haven of happiness. The natural honey, verbena, lemon and lavender produced on the property and transformed for the pleasure of our guests combine with the talents of the Spa therapists for a real « sensation cure ». All the rooms in the Couvent have been restyled to offer historical charm and modern comfort. Two bars, hydrotherapy treatment, indoor swimming pool, open air swimming pool…a dream in the middle of the lavender fields. 04 92 74 77 77 www.couventdesminimes-hotelspa.com The Mas du Pont Roman in Mane Hôtel de Charme 9 rooms ** Entirely dedicated to relaxation, this 18th century bastide has 9 rooms with names which ring of Haute Provence: "Olive", "Lavande", "Garrigue". Not only is there an open air swimming pool and an indoor hydrotherapy pool but also 2 saunas which are a pleasant extra for our guests’ well-being. 04 92 75 49 46 www.ifrance.com/pontroman The Bastide Saint Georges in Forcalquier Hôtel de Charme 17 rooms *** Although it was built recently, this establishment, which was designed as a small hamlet, has all the atmosphere of old residences. 17 rooms, each with their own décor, have air- conditioning and a minibar. Swimming pool and restaurant complete our guests’ stay. Tel 04 92 75 72 80 www.bastidesaintgeorges.com Auberge Charembeau in Forcalquier Comfortably installed inside the imposing walls of an 18th century farmhouse, Auberge Charembeau offers two styles of accommodation in 24 warm, welcoming and comfortable rooms: Traditional hotel: 2 or 3 person-rooms with breakfast or Residential Hotel: 2 to 4 person room with kitchenette. 04 92 70 91 70 www.charembeau.com La Bonne Etape in Château Arnoux Relais et Châteaux**** ” Unique in the world: the delicious lavender-scented honey ice cream served in it’s bee hive Jany Gleize, Maître de Maison, presents the property: Countless generations of the Gleize family have looked after this 17th century post house. The balconies, the mosaiced walkways in the gardens and the little almond-green shutters are the work of Jany, the latest in the line. In the kitchen he reinvents the Provencal recipes of his grandmother Gabrielle, with an emphasis on tradition and flavours. Sweets enjoy pride of place, in honour of Jany’s father, Pierre, a confectioner. Sample the delicious lavender-scented honey ice cream served in it’s bee hive. An organic kitchen garden offers the best produce the land offers. Much more than simply a great place to stop off, this is a voyage for the senses and a natural stepping stone to reaching perfect happiness. 04 92 64 00 09 www.bonneetape.com THE VERDON BEDS & BREAKFAST The "maison des collines" in Allemagne en Provence 4 rooms and resident meals Françoise and Frédéric wanted to make their dream come true. Both of them were from the region, and wanted to set up a place to welcome visitors and allow them discover their beautiful countryside. With its back to the hills where they played as children, nestled in natural surroundings, the house, built by Frédéric and decorated by Françoise, is a haven of peace in the land of lavender. There are 4 soberly-decorated rooms in a contemporary style, each with its own outside access. 04 92 72 07 38 or 06 88 79 69 09 www.lamaisondescollines.com La maison du Bois doré in Montagnac-Montpezat 5 rooms and resident meals Nestled between fields of lavender and forests of oaks, this former bee house has been completely restored by Claude and Thomas. For those in search of complete peace and quiet, it is located on the little commune of Montagnac, in an exceptional setting and can be accessed on a dirt track off the main road. Each of the 4 rooms, with their resolutely colourful contemporary decoration has its own entrance and private garden 06.86.97.01.86 www.lamaisonduboisdore.monsite.orange.fr Château du Grand Jardin in Valensole Let yourself be swept away in a stay in this enchanting little romantic Napoleon III château built on the ruins of an XVIIth century manor house by the Fresse de Monval family. You will be welcomed with warmth and simplicity to the pays de Giono on the edge of the typical village of Valensole (300 m from the village centre) steeped in history and famous for its lavender, in an old-fashioned atmosphere. More than two centuries after his death, this prestigious building still retains the spirit of the admiral de Villeneuve, the hero who was so stricken by the tragedy of Trafalgar and Napoleon’s tempers. It is filled with peace and quiet and you will find a well-earned rest in a cheerful atmosphere and has two suites and three bedrooms which are full of personality. The resident meals table with a refined « candlelit » dinner or more simply, a « quick » dinner is a must. 04 92 74 96 40 www.lechateau-valensole.com La Bouscatière in Moustiers Sainte Marie Bed & Breakfast 4 rooms This house is in the middle of the village of Moustiers Sainte-Marie, which bears the "Plus beaux villages de France" label in Haute Provence. The house, opposite the XIIth century church, was built in 1765 and renovated in 1905 by M. Achard, Compagnon Maréchal- Férrant du Tour de France who built the oil mill on the ground floor. The house got its name Bouscatière from the time when it was used to store the moulds and firewood for Féraud, a famous Moustiers potter (Bouscatière means the place where wood is stored). 04 92 74 67 67 www.labouscatiere.com HOTELS Auberge de la Ferme Rose in Moustiers Sainte Marie The owner, Kako, has decorated the hotel in a very personal style in a marriage of his collection of 1950s objects; paintings by his grandfather, a famous southern painter, and amusing furniture among which you can see the tables, chairs and benches from the former Noailles Brasserie in Marseille. The twelve rooms are really pleasant, light and cheerful, with delightful bathrooms or shower rooms decorated with Salerne-ware tiles.