Bastide Saint Georges

Peachy provençal property in the Luberon hills

You couldn't find a more appealing little place for soaking up the relaxed provencal lifestyle than Bastide Saint Georges, just outside the Luberon village of Forcalquier.

Know It All

Hit the spot
A mile from the medieval small town of Forcalquier.

Come here for..
● Chic simplicity in the Luberon. ● A refreshingly un-touristy corner of Provence. ● A nicely relaxed vibe.

Amenities
There's an outdoor pool – nicely heated in the cooler months – a flower-hung terrace for breakfast or drinks, and a restaurant.

Good to know
It feels more like a relaxed villa than a hotel.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
17 rooms and one apartment.

Special features
Most rooms have a private terrace or little garden. The whole ethos here is to make yourself at home.

Pillow Talk
Bed down in Amélia, done up in shades of gold and gunmetal. Or stable down in Bergère, with its chic lamps and driftwood tables.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
The Bastide's terraced restaurant looks out towards the Luberon hills. Virtually everything on the menu comes from local suppliers, and chef Joel Juglaret makes full use of the region's natural larder, with locally reared pork and lamb and home-grown produce. Tuck into croustillant de Banon aux herbes du marché, or grilled monkfish served with a mushroom coulis and tian of vegetables.

Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10:30am.

Room service
Available morning and afternoon.

Activities

See & do
There's no need to rush around here: play pétanque while sipping an aperitif or rent a bike and pedal off into Forcalquiers.
Head west and explore the hilltop villages of the Luberon, or venture to historic Avignon. See the lavender fields in full bloom in early July, and wander around nearby Apt or the the village of Saint Michel l'Observatoire, where you can cross the River Largue to reach the ruins of the 12th-century priory at Carluc. Further afield are the spectacular Gorges du Verdon, while you're just a two-hour drive from both the Alps and the resorts of the Riviera.

Diary Dates
May
The Luberon jazz festival kicks off in late May with gigs in a number of the area's towns and villages.