Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Le Galinier, Provence
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location On the edge of Lourmarin village, a 2 minute walk from the centre.
Annual opening 1st April to 3rd January
Closest airport Marseille Provence Airport
Distance from airport 55 minutes by car
Closest railway station Aix-en-Provence TGV
Distance from railway station 45 minutes by car
Hotel facilities and services
Bastide and outbuildings, Bacheto Restaurant, spa, outdoor swimming pool, landscaped gardens, pétanque court, breakfast terrace, honesty bar, yoga sessions, private parking, and bicycle rental.
Complimentary
Wi-Fi
Land sports
Cycling and pétanque
Out and about nearby
The village of Lourmarin lies just a short walk from the hotel, with its Friday morning market beneath the plane trees, Renaissance château, and narrow streets lined with galleries, boutiques, and café terraces. The château, dating from the 15th century, hosts concerts and cultural events throughout the summer months. The neighbouring village of Cucuron, with its large étang, provided the setting for scenes in the film ‘A Good Year’ and hosts a popular Tuesday morning market. Bonnieux sits perched on a hillside to the north, its 12th century church offering sweeping views across the Luberon valley towards Lacoste, once home to the Marquis de Sade and now known for Pierre Cardin’s restored château. The ochre village of Roussillon, with its vibrant earth-toned houses and the Sentier des Ocres walking trail through former quarries, lies within comfortable reach. The Abbey of Sénanque, a 12th century Cistercian monastery surrounded by lavender fields, provides one of Provence’s most photographed scenes, particularly when the lavender blooms in late June and July. Wine enthusiasts can explore estates throughout the Côtes de Luberon appellation, whilst the antiques market in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, held every Sunday, draws collectors and browsers to its riverside setting along the Sorgue canals. Gordes, one of France’s most beautiful villages, sits 40 minutes away by car.
Sports nearby
Golf, horse-riding, cycling, and hot air ballooning.
We had a wonderful holiday which exceeded our expectations. Great hotels with a good itinerary. We wouldn't hesitate to use your services again.Mrs J, June 2025
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Holiday Code EXH46870
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Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to Le Galinier, Provence
The four-star Le Galinier sits at the very edge of Lourmarin, one of France’s most beautiful villages, set within the Luberon countryside. This 18th century bastide has been carefully restored to preserve its original stonework, shuttered windows, and the honey-coloured façade typical of Provençal houses. The property comprises the main bastide and several outbuildings, all set within landscaped gardens where ancient plane trees provide shade over gravel paths and lawns. Lavender and roses border the terraces, whilst the swimming pool offers views towards the Luberon hills. The 16 rooms, suites, and apartments, spread throughout the many buildings, each have an individual style, with a blend of vintage furnishings, Provençal fabrics, and contemporary comforts. Thick stone walls, terracotta floors, exposed beams, and whitewashed surfaces feature throughout. Breakfast is served on the terrace during warmer months, featuring local pastries, breads, cheeses, and seasonal fruits. Guests can dine at the hotel’s sister property, Le Moulin, where the Bacheto restaurant looks out over the village square and château. Bicycles are available for exploring the surrounding countryside, and the hotel can arrange wine tastings, guided walks, and visits to local markets and attractions. The Luberon’s network of hilltop villages, vineyards, ochre quarries, and Roman sites all lie within easy reach, making Le Galinier a practical and enchanting base for those wishing to explore this corner of Provence at a relaxed pace.
Room descriptions
Le Galinier has 16 rooms, suites, and apartments, all with Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, private bathrooms with shower and/or bath, hairdryer, and welcome amenities.
We had a wonderful holiday which exceeded our expectations. Great hotels with a good itinerary. We wouldn't hesitate to use your services again.Mrs J, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH46870
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 Le Galinier, Provence
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Le Galinier you can fly to Marseille Provence Airport and collect a hire car for the hour’s drive to the hotel. Alternatively, you can take the TGV train to Aix-en-Provence and collect a hire car from there. Le Galinier can also be visited as party of a self-drive or fly-drive touring holiday of Provence. If preferred, we can arrange for private transfers to and from the airport or train station. A car is, however, useful for exploring the villages, markets, and vineyards around the hotel, although Lourmarin village itself is within easy walking distance.
Additional information
Children: Le Galinier welcome children and families. Baby cots are available on request. Some of the larger suites and apartments are particularly suitable for families, with multiple bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens.
We had a wonderful holiday which exceeded our expectations. Great hotels with a good itinerary. We wouldn't hesitate to use your services again.Mrs J, June 2025
From about
Holiday Code EXH46870
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 Le Galinier, 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.
