Les Petites Maisons - Hameau des Baux

The rooms and suites come in six categories, from the Classic Room to the Privilege Suite. Air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a minibar are provided in the different categories. The Superior Room and Classic Room accommodate two people, while the Deluxe Room and several suites have a sofa bed to accommodate additional guests.

Sizes range from 20 to 65 m². The Deluxe Room, on the first floor, has windows overlooking the olive groves, the hamlet square or the Crau plain. Several accommodations have terraces, including the Superior Room with Terrace. The larger Privilege Suite has an outdoor area and a sofa bed; the Family Suite includes a separate bedroom and a seating area. Beds vary by category, with large or extra-large double beds, sometimes supplemented by a sofa bed.

The outdoor areas include a garden, a sun terrace and outdoor furniture. You can also borrow bicycles, join walking or cycling tours, or take part in sports such as tennis, golf, horse riding and hiking. A seasonal heated outdoor pool is also available. The fitness centre, massages and solarium offer other ways to relax.

The property has two restaurants, a bar, an on-site café and a snack bar. Children's menus and menus for special diets are available on request; fruit and wine or champagne are also offered. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Concierge service, luggage storage, private check-in and check-out, and room service complete the facilities. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property are available.

Paradou is a village in the Alpilles, in Bouches-du-Rhône, surrounded by limestone hills, olive groves and typically Provençal landscapes. The atmosphere is rural, with stone-built villages and roads winding through fields. The area suits travellers who want to alternate walks, heritage visits and stops in villages while staying away from large urban centres.

Les Baux-de-Provence, a hilltop village known for its medieval streets and château, is 2.0 km away. In Maussane-les-Alpilles, the squares and stone houses offer a glimpse of local life. The Musée Yves Brayer displays works related to Provence and the landscapes of the Alpilles. The surrounding trails are ideal for hiking, while the minor roads attract cyclists. A car makes it easier to travel between villages and sights; the hotel's free private parking lets you leave your vehicle on site.

Spring and autumn are pleasant times for walking and visiting villages, with temperatures generally milder than in July and August. In summer, plan outings for early morning or late afternoon, when the heat eases. You can spend a day exploring the streets of Les Baux, walking in the hills and stopping in Maussane. Markets and olive products are among the local discoveries, while the evenings are well suited to dining on a terrace. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the hills and pale stone, whose colours change with the light.