Hotel Crillon le Brave

The rooms and suites at Hotel Crillon le Brave accommodate two guests in the rooms, while some suites can sleep up to four. They include a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a coffee machine. Views vary by category: some overlook the village rooftops, while others face the Ventoux mountains.

The Deluxe, Superior and Prestige rooms differ in size and bathroom facilities. Prestige rooms have a bath and a shower; Superior Ventoux rooms combine mountain views with a bath. Junior Deluxe Ventoux Suites offer a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed. Deluxe Ventoux Suites and Prestige Ventoux Terrace Suites have a separate living room and a sofa bed; the latter also has a terrace. Bed configurations vary by category.

Hotel Crillon le Brave brings together several spaces for relaxation and activities. The outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre are complemented by massages and beauty treatments; the gym lets you keep up with your workouts. The garden and furnished terraces provide outdoor spaces. The restaurant, bar and snack bar offer several dining options, including children’s menus and options for specific diets on request. A buffet breakfast is served on site, and breakfast in the room is also available.

The 24-hour reception, concierge service and luggage storage make your stay easier. The hotel arranges bicycle and car hire, cycling tours, walking tours and cooking classes. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy hiking, cycling, canoeing and horse riding. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Valet parking, on-street parking and an electric vehicle charging station round out the practical services; parking may incur an additional charge.

Crillon-le-Brave is a stone-built Provençal village perched on the slopes of Mont Ventoux. Its narrow streets and old houses create a peaceful setting, while views open out across the hills and landscapes of the Comtat Venaissin. The village suits travellers looking to combine rural heritage, walks and cycling trips in countryside shaped by vineyards and olive groves.

Saint-Romain Church and Château de Crillon le Brave are in the village, a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. Bédoin, 3 km away, is a popular stop for cyclists preparing to climb Ventoux; its narrow streets and squares also offer a place to pause before an excursion. The natural area of the hills around Lac du Paty, 2.8 km away, has walking trails through wooded surroundings. Carpentras, with its historic centre and markets, can be reached by car; its railway station connects the town to the regional rail network. A car makes it easier to travel between villages, wine estates and hiking trailheads.

The cooler months are well suited to hiking and visiting villages, while spring and autumn make it possible to explore the roads of Ventoux by bike in often milder conditions. In summer, early starts are preferable for sporting outings, especially on the mountain slopes. A day might combine a walk around Crillon-le-Brave, a wine tasting at an estate and a detour to Bédoin. The landscapes change with the seasons, from verdant vineyards to the golden colours of late autumn.