Douceur des Mées

Douceur des Mées offers several double rooms, a family room and a separate cottage. The double rooms sleep two people and measure 15 or 19 m². Some have a private bathroom, while the 15 m² Deluxe Double Room shares its bathroom. Several categories have a pool view, and facilities include a coffee machine and a sauna.

The 25 m² family room sleeps four people. It has a balcony, a bathtub and a fully equipped kitchen, but shares its bathroom. For groups, the cottage comprises four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a patio. It can accommodate up to ten people and has a private swimming pool. Bed configurations vary by category; check the details for each room to find the facilities that suit your stay.

The shared areas include a sun terrace, a second terrace and a shared lounge with a TV. The outdoor swimming pool is a place to enjoy the sunshine, while the sauna and massages add to the wellness facilities. A restaurant and an on-site café offer dining options, and children's menus are also available. Room service is among the services on offer.

Free public parking is available on site, along with a charging station for electric vehicles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house. Bicycle hire lets you explore the surrounding area, where activities include cycling, hiking, fishing and horse riding. A shuttle service, including to the airport, is also available. Family rooms and a high chair provide practical facilities for stays with children. The tennis court, film nights and sun loungers add to the options on site.

Les Mées is in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, amid the landscape of the Durance Valley. The village is known for the Pénitents des Mées, a long succession of narrow, upright rock formations overlooking the surrounding area. The quiet roads and open landscapes in this part of Provence attract travellers who enjoy combining walks, rural heritage and outdoor activities. The village centre is a place to stop and explore the local streets and squares.

The Pénitents des Mées are the area's most distinctive walk; the Jean Millet Viewpoint offers views of these rock formations and the valley. In the village, Porte Baudouine and Notre-Dame des Oliviers Church give you a glimpse of the local heritage. Wine lovers can also visit Cave des Pénitents. Nearby Peyruis has the remains of its castle. Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban and Malijai railway stations serve the area; a car makes it easier to travel between the villages and sites in the valley.

Spring and autumn are pleasant times for walking in the area, with temperatures often milder than in July and August. In summer, plan walks for early morning or late afternoon, and leave time to enjoy the swimming pool. You can combine a walk near the rocks with a visit to the surrounding villages and a stop in the centre of Les Mées. Hiking trails and country roads also let you explore the Provençal landscape at a leisurely pace.