La Bastide de Moustiers Hotel, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Perfect for those that are looking for an active holiday, in a remote setting but also love their food.

A remote location away from the big towns and cities with lavender fields and olive groves in abundance. If you are looking to get away from it all, you couldn't pick a better spot.

Tall pines provide refreshing shade from the midday sun. The pool has lovely views of the surrounding vineyards and includes a small stone changing room. Sun loungers and parasols are available for guests use.

Just next to reception, the hotel's bar is small but what it lacks in size it makes up for in variety; you should be able to source your favourite tipple here. Slightly 1920's in style, with green lampshades hanging from the ceiling, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a lovely log fire.

A gastronomic experience, the cuisine makes full use of the hotel's gardens with plenty of fresh home grown vegetables and herbs. The menu changes daily so you'll be spoit for choice during your stay. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner but it is popular so we strongly advise you make reservations.

• La Bastide de Moustiers is Alain Ducasse’s romantic hillside hideaway, and along with its obligatory wow-factor restaurant, the hotel showcases local craftsmanship, from the sheets to the teacups. The surroundings are spectacular – verdant fields, a dramatic gorge, limestone cliffs and a turquoise thermal pool nearby – and you could easily lose a day in the Bastide’s gardens. - Mr & Mrs Smith
• This has to be one of the best Hotels I have ever stayed at, the location is right on the edge of the Verdun Gorge. The setting is idyllic. The service was first class throughout the two day stay. All our party of eight, agreed that you would want to return to this hotel. Most staff spoke English very well, which is useful for explaining the menu. This Hotel is a gourmet's delight. Our second night in the restaurant was even better than the first (different Chef?) but the food was to die for on both occasions. - Tripadvisor

You can check-in to your rooms at 4:00 p.m. If there is availability, they can be flexible.

You need to be out of your room by 12:00 p.m. However there is some flexibility depending on availability.

By Air

Marseille is the nearest airport to the hotel, approximately 1hr30mins away.

By Train:

The cloaest train stations are 1hr30mins away and are Aix-en-Provence, or Marseille

By Car:

Follow the A7 / E17 until exit 18 for the A51. Exit the A51 for the D6 towards Valensole. Stay on this road and follow signs for Moustier-Sainte-Marie.

There are no restrictions on children staying at the hotel. Cots will cost an additional €25 or extra beds are €45. Babysitting can be arranged with a local nanny.