Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to La Bastide de Tourtour, Provence.
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location Tourtour
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Nice Airport, Marseille Airport
Distance from airport 1.5 hours from Nice Airport, 1.5 hours from Marseille Airport
Closest railway station Gare TGV Aix-en-Provence stop, Les Arcs-Draguignan TGV Station
Distance from railway station 1 hour 20 minutes from Gare TGV Aix-en-Provence stop, 45 minutes from Les Arcs-Draguignan TGV Station
Hotel facilities and services
Spa (indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, hammam, indoor sauna, laconiums, outdoor sauna, Nordic bath, fitness room), Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Range with TRACKMAN simulator, Swimming Pools, Pool Table, Tennis Court, Petanque Court, Private Parking, Heliport.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi, Parking, Access to Spa
Land sports
Golf, Tennis, Petanque
Out and about nearby
About a 45 minute drive away, the Gorges du Verdon provides not only beautiful scenery but also an opportunity to go canyoning, rafting, and canoeing, or to make use of the pedal boats, paddle boats, and electric boats. For other scenic views, guests can also visit the Lac de Saints-Croix, the third largest lake in France. Furthermore, there is the Sillans-la-Cascade, with its 42 metre high waterfall, plus many hikes and walks to go on, such as at The Verdon Regional Nature Park and the Sentier de l’Imbut. For a greater exploration of local culture, there are also many Provencal villages to visit, such as Tourtour, Villecroze, Bauduen, Cotignac, and more. Moreover, truffles are in ample supply in Aups and Maison de la truffle. Olive trees surround the Chateau de Taurenne, and the family estate of La Tulliere is known for its jams (offering 50 varieties). Guests interested in cheese and farm animals can visit the Ferme La Pastrourelle, about 20 minutes away from the hotel by car, and lovers of wine may wish to visit Chateau Thuerry in Villecroze, Chateau Rasque in Taradeau, and Chateau La Calisse.
Sports nearby
Golf (15km), Horse riding (15km), Rafting, Canoeing, Canyoning, Pedal/Paddle/Electric Boating.
I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 7 nights
From about
£1,490
Holiday Code FE79
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to La Bastide de Tourtour, Provence.
Set amidst oleander, lavender, pine and olive trees in a tranquil and serene four-hectare park, the lofty elevation of La Bastide de Tourtour at 650 metres above sea level allows for unrivalled panoramic views stretching some 180km over the picturesque hills and villages of Provence in one direction and the seaside resorts of the Cote d'Azur in the other. This stunning setting makes for the most heavenly and atmospheric culinary experiences, featuring the very best of Provencal cuisine. In warmer months dinner is is served on the vast terrace in the cooling shade of mulberry and plane trees, or in intimate vaulted restaurant. A large veranda gives panoramic views from the restaurant even in winter months. Relaxation and recreation are at the forefront here, with guests having free access to the Spa, and with the putting green, tennis court, and pétanque court within easy reach. The Bastide offers 23 beautifully appointed rooms, each with pre-requisite stunning views. Individual in style and decoration, the rooms have a comfort, elegance and sophistication that lends them naturally to longer stays, with a wide range of amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen television, mini-bar and safe. Not only that, the surrounding area is a haven of natural beauty, with the Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Saints-Croix nearby, and there are many charming Provencal villages to explore. Likewise, the area is a cornucopia for those who love truffle, wine, jam, and cheese.
Room descriptions
La Bastide de Tourtour has 23 rooms. Each room comes with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, mini bar, safe, office area, bathtub or shower, bathrobe and flip flops for the SPA, hairdryer, flat screen TV.
I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 7 nights
From about
£1,490
Holiday Code FE79
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to La Bastide de Tourtour, Provence.
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to La Bastide de Tourtour, you can travel in a number of ways: flight to Nice airport or Marseille Airport and then a hire-car, flight and then train and hire-car, self-drive with your own car, train from London to Les Arcs-Draguignan and then a hire-car. You do need the use of a car to explore this area.
Additional information
Children: Children over the age of 16 can access the spa.
I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Cindy-Marie was simply fantastic and her knowledge, kindness and humour was all that I could have asked for. This was a first class experience. Thank you for making it all happen.Customer on Tuscan wine tour, June 2022
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard room for 7 nights
From about
£1,490
Holiday Code FE79
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to La Bastide de Tourtour, Provence.
About Provence
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to Provence, the land which is the ancient province of the Romans, offers a rich tapestry of landscapes, culture and traditions. From the sunflower fields of Van Gogh`s Arles, to the sandy marshes of the Camargue, from the Cezanne like landscapes of Aix inland to the olive groves and lavender beds that surround the perched hill top villages, and finally to the dramatic coastline of the azure Mediterranean where the sandy beaches, craggy corniches and fishing villages have been transformed into a sophisticated holiday playground you experience a multitude of contrasting and complementary senses and images. The perfumes of lavender, thyme, rosemary, citrus, pine and olive mingle in the air and the light is bright and clear. Add to all these sensations a wonderful climate, good food and local wine and unlimited sporting and sightseeing activities and you can understand why Provence is not just an ideal holiday destination but a romantic way of life. Provence still has miles of open road across country, tiny, sleepy villages, dramatic hills and craggy peaks, beautiful, sense enriching panoramas and aromas all waiting for you to explore and enjoy.
Highlights of Provence
Cultural highlights include santons, Souleiado Provençal fabrics, herbs and lavender, wine and olive oil, melons and pastis, boules and berets.
Provence Climate
Average air temperatures in Centigrade: January: 12.2, February: 11.9, March: 14.2, April: 18.5, May: 20.8, June: 26.6, July: 28.1, August: 28.4, September: 25.2, October: 22.1, November: 16.8, December: 14.1. Source: Direction de la Meteorologique de France.
