Le Vallon de Valrugues
Family-owned Provençal estate with polished, classically elegant interiors — think marble, statues, and wood floors — softened by the warmth and informality of a family home. Cicadas, olive trees, and rose gardens do their part. Feels genuinely residential rather than corporate-luxury.
Request a Deluxe Room with a south-facing Alpilles view — not all Deluxe Rooms have it, but the team will note it if you ask at booking
Why It Matters
Multi-generational family ownership (the Gallon family) gives this five-star an authenticity that larger chains can't fake. Chef Alexandre Fabris has held a Michelin star since 2019. The property is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and an exclusive Hilton Hotels & Resorts partner. The Van Gogh Suite — 110 sqm with a 100 sqm terrace and private heated infinity pool — is legitimately one of the more spectacular suites in the South of France.
A Greco-Roman-style bastide 800 meters from the center of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, sitting at the foot of the 50,000-hectare Alpilles Natural Park. The Gallon family has run this place for generations, and you can feel it — warm service, genuine family atmosphere, and no pretension despite the five-star rating. Sixty-six rooms, suites, and private villas with heated pools, two restaurants including a Michelin-starred kitchen, and a 600 m² spa round out a property that earns its top-tier billing.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Comfort Room
The entry-level category, and still a proper five-star room. 24 sqm with all the standard features: air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen satellite TV. No terrace, but a well-appointed base.
24 sqmDeluxe Room with Terrace
Same footprint as the Comfort Room at 24 sqm, but with a private south-facing terrace. Some overlook the Alpilles massif — worth requesting specifically at booking.
24 sqmDeluxe Suite with Terrace
Custom-decorated suites ranging 34–45 sqm, each with a lounge area and private terrace. The size variation reflects individually styled rooms rather than a cookie-cutter approach.
40 sqmJunior Suite
Renovated in 2022, these 33–38 sqm suites add a proper lounge area and sleep up to 4. Good step up for a longer stay or when you need room to spread out.
35 sqmMas Sarah
The largest property at 280 sqm with five bedrooms and a 2,000 sqm garden. Located within the hotel grounds. Private heated pool. Sleeps up to 12 (10 adults max). Villa check-in is at 4pm.
280 sqmPrestige Suite
One of the hotel's finest rooms at 57 sqm, with a large terrace and a magnificent Alpilles view. Sleeps up to 5. The terrace here is a genuine feature rather than a token balcony.
57 sqmRosemary Suite
70 sqm luxury suite with a 35 sqm tree-lined private terrace and — the headline feature — a private outdoor heated spa and jacuzzi. Sleeps up to 5. Couples who want spa privacy without booking a villa should look here first.
70 sqmVan Gogh Suite
The prestige address on the property. 110 sqm suite with a 100 sqm terrace, a private heated infinity pool, one main bedroom, and a kids' room. Legitimately one of the more extraordinary suites in the South of France.
110 sqmVilla Aurélie
130 sqm two-bedroom villa (with sofa beds) for up to 7 guests. Private heated pool and a 1,200 sqm enclosed garden. Full five-star hotel services included: daily cleaning, concierge, spa access, free chauffeur.
130 sqmVilla Aya
175 sqm three-bedroom villa sleeping up to 8 (max 6 adults). Private heated pool operational May to late September. 1,000 sqm garden. Air conditioning and WiFi throughout.
175 sqmVilla Clémence
240 sqm villa with four rooms plus a children's room, private heated pool, and a 3,000 sqm garden — the largest garden footprint on the property. Panoramic views. Sleeps up to 10.
240 sqmVilla Léoni
200 sqm villa with three rooms plus a children's room. Private heated pool, 1,500 sqm garden, and terrace. One of the larger family-oriented villas, sleeping up to 10.
200 sqmVilla Manon
180 sqm four-bedroom villa for up to 8 adults. Private heated pool and 1,500 sqm garden. Good pick for larger groups who need the fourth bedroom.
180 sqmVilla Marie
140 sqm two-bedroom villa for up to 7 guests with a 1,800 sqm garden and private heated pool. The largest garden of the smaller villas — good for families who want outdoor space.
140 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Direct access from the property into the Alpilles massif trail network. The concierge can help arrange bikes.
The hotel sits at the start of trails into the 50,000-hectare classified Alpilles park. Walking directly from the property, guests can access hiking trails through protected landscape sheltering over 120 animal species.
Accessible via the hotel's connection to local Alpilles trail networks. The concierge can arrange.
A complimentary chauffeur service runs to and from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence town center (and anywhere guests need to go) from 7am to midnight, 7 days a week. No reservation required.
Free for children aged 4–12 from 1pm during school holidays and summer break (Wed–Sun, 11:45am–6pm). Supervised by activity leaders. Program includes crafts, outdoor games, trampoline, pétanque, ping pong, Molkky, water games, and themed weekly activities. Lunch add-on available at €25 per child.
Live music at the Bar de Valrugues every Friday evening in winter, and Tuesday and Friday evenings in summer. A good reason to eat in on those nights.
A magician performs every Monday evening from June 1 to September 30. Unusually fun for a five-star hotel and a genuine crowd-pleaser for families.
Reception rooms accommodating up to 160 guests, all with natural daylight, in a garden of over one hectare. Suitable for seminars, weddings, anniversaries, and corporate incentives. 25 minutes from Avignon, under an hour from Marseille.
Heated outdoor pool with a seasonal poolside bar (June 1–September 30) serving smoothies, ice creams, and milkshakes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Served daily 7:30am–11:00am in the restaurant or delivered to your room.
Free for children 4–12 from 1pm during school holidays and summer, with paid lunch option.
Located in the 600 sqm spa. Open to hotel guests from 9:30am to 1am.
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