Abbaye de Sainte Croix Hotel
Peaceful & traditional with stunning surrounding scenery
A charming Provencial style hotel set in a 12th century monastery with pretty bedrooms being incorporated into the former living quarters of the benedictine monks.
With just over 20 rooms the hotel offers a true sense of escapism in glorious surroundings with all the comforts. They rooms have been simply decorated with light fabrics. All rooms come with satellite TV, minibar, hair dryer, and direct telephone. Some rooms also have their own private terrace.
The restaurant serves fresh and modern cuisine and has a fantastic terrace which overlooks a vast swaythe of Provence - very romantic.
The hotel is worth a visit for the views alone.
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The neighbourhood
Perched on the rocky outcrop of Salon-de-Provence in the heart of 20 hectares of Provençal gardens, this hotel is ideally located to explore the area and offers spectacular views of the Alpilles Valley.
The pool
The hotel's outdoor swimming pool is an oasis of calm and serenity set against the backdrop of the mountains providing magnificent views.
The Restaurant
Guests will be delighted with the culinary delights served in both restaurants which offer delicious dishes based on seasonal local ingredients. The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner.
Child policy
Children of any age are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be provided at extra cost.
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La Colline Villa
Welcome to La Colline, a stunning villa built from honey-colored local stone, nestled among Provençal vineyards with breathtaking views of Mont Ventoux and the distant hilltop villages. The villa offers a peaceful setting, perfect for spending a summer day by the swimming pool, accompanied only by the gentle song of the cicadas.
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Horizon Villa, Eygalieres
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Carpe Diem Villa, Verbier
Superb 5-bedroom villa with swimming pool, ideal for 10 people, 5 minutes from the sea
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A L'orée Des Bois Villa, Menerbes
Magnificent stone-built property (165 sqm) to rent for the holidays in Ménerbes. Located on a domain of 2,1 ha not overlooked, the house is surrounded by greenery. You will also appreciate the superb view of the village, the hills and the Provencal countryside.
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Mas Des Hirondelles Villa, Eygalieres
New to the rental market: this magnificent stone mas, which has been freshly renovated in the center of Eygalières.
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Mas Malhana Villa, Maillane
Le Mas Malhana is a beautiful ancient stonehouse, perfectly renovated, ideal to spend your holidays in the heart of the Alpilles.
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Le Clos des Lavandes B&B
In the heart of the Luberon National Park, a beautiful and charming B&B welcomes you for a relaxing stay.
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La Bastide Saint Antoine Hotel, Grasse
La Bastide Saint-Antoine in Grasse sits within five hectares of lush Mediterranean gardens and olive groves. It overlooks the surrounding plains and the Bay of Cannes, offering stunning views and a feast for the senses.
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Chateau de Berne Hotel
Set deep in the lush Var region of Provence, this country house hotel is set within a 550 hectare vineyard. So if food and wine are high on your agenda, then you may well want to consider a stay in the this charming Provencal hotel.
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Renaissance Hotel
Built in 2013 this modern, contemporary five star hotel in Provence combines art work in contemporary spaces, filled with uber stylish furniture and fittings.
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Crillon le Brave Luxury Hotel, Crillon le Brave
Set in a beautiful location overlooking the Rhone valley and Mont Ventoux, this 33 bedroom hotel can be found around 25 miles North East of Avignon. There are 15 double bedrooms and 18 suites available, ranging from 25m² for the smallest standard room up to 85m² for the largest suite.
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Terre Blanche Spa & Golf Resort Hotel, Tourrettes
This hotel is set in 300 hectares and has 115 rooms plus independent suites and villas. On site you'll find a golf academy with two 18 hole courses, and a luxury spa.
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Things to do nearby
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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Provence
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Mickael Feval Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is a must-visit for any lovers of modern cuisine and cooking methods. They embrace local produce and evolve their dishes according to the seasons.
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
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Les Chenes Verts Restaurant, Tourtour
This Michelin starred restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tourtour and specialise in truffle dishes.
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La Chassagnette Restaurant
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
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Le Temp de Vivre Restaurant, Uchaux
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
Nightlife nearby
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Mistral Nighclub
The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.
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Le Cardeur Bacchus Bar
This small bar has a nice seating area outside next to one of Aix's many fountains and it catches the sun late into the evening.
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La Cave des Pas Sages
Small wine bar situated in one of the cobbled streets of Avignon that hosts regular market stalls.
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Bokao's Nighclub
With a varied musical line-up, Bokao's combines good fun and great music.
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Le Longchamp Bar & Brasserie, Isle sur la Sorgue
This place is a bar, restaurant and tabac all rolled into one, on the side of the river in the centre of Isle de la Sorgue.
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Ajmi Jazz Club
The Ajmi has played host to numerous talented international Jazz artists, and the Ajmi is classed as one of the top 3 jazz venues in France and is located in the heart of Avignon next to the beautiful Palais des Papes.
Sights nearby
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Saint Michel Church
At the centre of the town's activity, the Church of Saint-Michel opens on to a square crossed by one of the main roads.
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La Maison de Nostradamus
This museum in the old town of Salon de Provence is dedicated to Nostradamus, who was most famously known for his predictions about the future.
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Emperi Museum in the Chateau d'Emperi
An opportunity to discover Salon's heritage and view the work of contemporary artists in the regular exhibitions held at the Château.
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Le Musee du Savon de Marseille
The tour will tell you the fascinating story of soap in Provence, which starts in the Middle Ages.
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Abbaye de Sainte-Hilaire, Menerbes
The remarkable architecture and sympathetic restoration work make this one of the best Carmelite abbeys in the Vaucluse region and one that is less frequently visited by tourists.
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Calisson Museum
Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Provence
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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes
This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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Orange Golf Course, Orange
Very close to the wonderful Roman town of Orange, Golf Orange offers a 9-hole golf course that everyone can enjoy. Lessons are also available.
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Blue Green Sainte-Maxime Golf Course, Sainte Maxime
This friendly and relaxed golf club boasts fabulous views of the Provencal countryside on one side and the sparkling waters of the Riviera on the other.
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Garden Golf Course
In the heart of the rugged Vaucluse region, Garden Golf d’Avignon is surrounded by lakes, mountains and forests.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Provence
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Salon de Provence
Named for being a station on the salt route in Roman times, Salon de Provence is a main town in the Bouches de Rhône region.
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Oppede-le-Vieux
The old village of Oppede is filled with cobbled streets and dates back to around the 12th century.
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Menerbes
Another village noted for being one of the 'most beautiful villages in France', Menerbes has a wonderfully authentic feel to it and is full of historical charm.
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Robion
The old village in Robion is quite a contrast to the built up area that you approach it through, with old cobbled streets, small church and a fountain shaded by plane trees.
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Cadenet
The tiny village of Cadenet is less showy than neighboring Lourmarin, but it's also less crowded and more unspoiled by the glossy effect tourism tends to have on the appearance of Provençal villages.
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Cavaillon
Cavaillon, as with many towns and villages in Provence, has a diverse cultural heritage and you don't have to walk far to come across its old town, a first century Roman arch, France's oldest Jewish synagogue, or to enjoy the views from the St Jaques hill that overlooks the town.