Benvengudo

Benvengudo offers six accommodation categories, from the Double Room – Bastide Side to the detached houses. The double rooms accommodate two people and include a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The Garden Side version adds a balcony or terrace overlooking the greenery. The larger suites can accommodate two adults and two children; they feature a large double bed and a sofa bed.

The Petite Maison has a kitchenette and an outdoor dining area, while the Grande Maison has two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a private terrace. Sizes range from 22 to 100 m². Depending on the category, you will find a bath, coffee machine, kitchenette or kitchen with a dishwasher. Room descriptions mention ground-floor or first-floor locations for some categories, as well as access to outdoor areas.

The outdoor areas include a garden and a sun terrace with sun loungers, parasols and pool or beach towels. The heated outdoor pool provides a place to relax between visits. Massages are available, including back, foot, hand and head massages, as well as spa and wellness packages. Cooking classes, themed dinners, walking tours and bike tours are among the activities on offer.

The restaurant serves meals with Provençal influences; there is also a bar, snack bar, children's menus, and wine or champagne. Continental or buffet breakfast can be served in your room. Free private parking is available on site, with an electric vehicle charging point and spaces for guests with reduced mobility. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Pets are allowed on request, and a supplement may apply.

Les Baux-de-Provence is a hilltop village in the Alpilles, known for its pale stone lanes, old houses and castle ruins. The surrounding landscape combines limestone ridges, pine forests and olive groves, with roads winding through the hills between Provençal villages. Benvengudo is set in this rural landscape, away from the village's busiest streets. The area suits visitors drawn to medieval heritage, walks and the landscapes of southern France.

The Château des Baux-de-Provence overlooks the village and its surroundings; its ramparts and ruins tell the story of the fortified stronghold. In the village, the Musée Yves Brayer displays works, including paintings of Provençal landscapes. The Carrières de Lumières, set in former stone quarries, host artistic projections in vast underground halls. Arles, with its Roman amphitheatre and historic centre, makes a good day trip. The Antiques site, near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, is home to two notable Roman monuments. A car makes it easier to travel between the different sites and villages of the Alpilles.

In spring and autumn, temperatures are often suitable for exploring on foot and walking in the hills. In summer, plan visits to the village and castle for the morning or late afternoon, when it is cooler. Markets and local producers offer a chance to discover olives, olive oil and regional specialities. You can combine a visit to the castle with a walk through the lanes and a stop in Arles or Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The Alpilles are also suited to walking and cycling, depending on the season and weather.