Château de la Gaude

The accommodation comprises double rooms, several suites and a family room. The Classic and Deluxe Rooms are designed for two people and have a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar and a coffee machine. The suites offer more space; some have a seating area with a sofa bed, and several overlook the garden or inner courtyard. The Family Suite accommodates four people and has two beds. Floor areas and facilities vary by category.

Other details set the rooms apart: the Mademoiselle Château Suite has both a bath and a shower, while the Prestige Château Suite overlooks the garden. The Unusual Double Room and the Petite Maison Double each have a terrace, and the former also has a balcony. The Suite has a terrace facing the garden. All bathrooms are private; bathrobes, slippers and toiletries are provided in several categories. A separate villa with a private pool is also available.

Château de la Gaude brings together spaces to relax and services for different moments of your stay. The spa and wellness centre include a sauna, hammam, massages and beauty treatments. A gym and changing rooms are also available. Outside, the garden, sun terrace, sun loungers and parasols provide places to enjoy time by the pool. The pool bar completes the facilities.

Three restaurants, a bar and a snack bar offer a range of dining options. Breakfast can be served in your room; children’s menus and menus for special diets are available on request. Private parking is free and includes an electric vehicle charging station, valet parking and spaces for guests with reduced mobility. The reception is open 24 hours a day; concierge, luggage storage, currency exchange and room service are also available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Aix-en-Provence is a Provençal city of streets lined with historic façades, shaded squares and fountains. Château de la Gaude is in the Pinchinats area, away from the busy streets of the centre, amid estates, gardens and bastides. This address suits travellers who want to alternate restful time in leafy surroundings with city visits. You can explore the old town on foot, passing markets, town houses and café terraces, while the countryside around the city invites you to go for a walk.

Aix-en-Provence’s centre and Saint-Sauveur Cathedral offer a glimpse of local architecture and history. Atelier Cézanne preserves the painter’s world, while Terrain des Peintres offers a viewpoint associated with his landscapes. Musée Granet displays art collections in a former convent building. The gardens and bastides nearby also make for a walk in the Pinchinats area. You can visit a local wine estate on an excursion, while the neighbouring village of Venelles is another option for a day out beyond the centre. Aix-en-Provence station is 5 km away; Marseille-Provence Airport is 24 km away.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for long walks, with temperatures often milder than in summer. In the warmer months, plan city walks for the morning or late afternoon, and spend the sunniest hours in shaded areas or by the pool. You could spend a day exploring the market and lanes of the centre, visiting a place connected with Cézanne, then returning to the estate to enjoy the garden. If you like landscapes, set aside another outing for the villages and Provençal hills nearby; a car makes excursions beyond Aix easier.