Le Vallon de Valrugues Hotel Spa & Villas

Accommodation ranges from double rooms to suites and multi-bedroom villas. The rooms and suites have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; several also include a coffee machine and minibar. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden. Suites offer a range of layouts, with a lounge area, terrace, spa bath, jacuzzi or private swimming pool, depending on the category.

The villas offer more space and are designed for stays with family or friends. They have a kitchen, lounge and terrace; several have a private swimming pool, and some include a barbecue or dishwasher. Sizes range from 24 m² for a double room to large-capacity villas. Bed arrangements vary from room to room, with double beds, single beds or sofa beds.

The dining facilities include a restaurant, bar and on-site café. You can have breakfast in your room, choose from children's menus or request menus adapted to a specific diet. The snack bar and minibar provide further dining options, while wine and champagne are also available.

Outdoor facilities include a garden, terrace and outdoor furniture. The spa and wellness centre feature a hammam, sauna, hot tub and treatments, alongside a fitness centre and yoga classes. Swimming pools, sun loungers and parasols are also available. For getting around, the hotel offers a shuttle service, free parking and a charging point for electric vehicles. Reception is open 24 hours a day; you will also find a concierge service, luggage storage and room service. Family rooms and facilities for guests with reduced mobility are available.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a small town in the Alpilles, with old lanes, lively squares and pale stone façades. You can explore its centre on foot, passing shops, café terraces and Provençal houses. The scenery changes quickly as you leave the streets behind: olive groves, pines and limestone hills surround the town. It suits travellers looking to combine heritage visits, walks and trips into the Provençal countryside.

The old town is home to monuments and museums, including the Musée Estrine, dedicated to modern art and Vincent van Gogh. The ancient remains of Glanum and the Antiques site recall the region's Roman history. The Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery is associated with Van Gogh's stay and can be visited in a setting marked by gardens and the Alpilles. Les Baux-de-Provence, a hilltop medieval village with its château and Carrières de Lumières, is 10 km away. The centre of Saint-Rémy is accessible by free shuttle from the hotel.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks in the Alpilles, when temperatures are milder. In summer, plan visits for early morning and take a break during the hottest hours; markets and squares are then lively. Hiking routes offer a chance to explore the hills and paths lined with olive trees, while a day can combine the historic centre, Glanum and a stop at Les Baux-de-Provence. The wine-growing region and Alpilles scenery also make for lovely stops in autumn.