HOTEL CRILLON LE BRAVE in Crillon-le-Brave, Provence

The hotel comprises 17 rooms and 17 suites, each decorated by interior designer Charles Zana with antique furniture and natural materials. Bedding is from Simmons, the inventor of the pocket spring mattress, and sheets are Garnier Thiébaut cotton sateen. The Signature Ventoux Suite features a large terrace with panoramic views of Mont Ventoux and the surrounding vineyards.

La Table du Ventoux, led by Chef Thomas Lesage, offers bistronomic cuisine focused on local and seasonal produce such as poultry from Mazan and goat cheese from Ventoux. The restaurant has a panoramic terrace with views of Mont Ventoux, open for lunch (non-stop from midday to 3pm) and dinner. On Sundays, a buffet brunch is served at €68 per person, featuring sharing dishes, regional cheeses, and a dessert buffet.

The Spa des Écuries is set in the former 18th-century vaulted stables and provides Tata Harper organic treatments across three cabins, including one double. The swimming pool completes the spa experience with turquoise water and views over the valley under Mont Ventoux. The fitness room, located in the old village chapel, is equipped with Technogym machines, Swiss balls, and yoga mats.

The hotel sits at the foot of Mont Ventoux in the hilltop village of Crillon-le-Brave, 40 km northeast of Avignon. Guests can rent bicycles (including e-bikes) to explore the surrounding vineyards and countryside, or use the nearby tennis and paddle courts. The concierge arranges visits to local markets, wine tastings at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and hiking routes up Mont Ventoux.

The hotel provides two swimming pools, including one with a view over the Mont Ventoux valley. The bar, located in the oldest house (Maison Roche), features a vaulted ceiling and pastel colors, with a panoramic terrace for evening drinks. Guests receive twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, and complimentary valet parking.

Rooms: 17 rooms and 17 suites with Charles Zana decor and Simmons bedding

Dining: La Table du Ventoux by Chef Thomas Lesage with seasonal local produce

Wellness: Spa des Écuries with Tata Harper treatments and three cabins

Location: At foot of Mont Ventoux, 40 km from Avignon

Activities: Bicycle rental (including e-bikes), tennis and paddle courts, hiking

Amenities: Two swimming pools, bar in Maison Roche, twice-daily housekeeping