Benvengudo
Provençal farmhouse elegance. Antique furniture, warm beige tones, olive trees, pine-shaded gardens, a heated pool, and a chef-driven restaurant — it feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed by committee. Family-run without being rough around the edges.
Book a Côté Jardin room or suite for the private balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens — worth the upgrade over Bastide rooms
Why It Matters
One of the original hotels in Les Baux-de-Provence, founded by a Michelin-starred chef in 1967. It has grown from five rooms to 28 without losing its family-home character. The on-site kitchen sources herbs from its own garden and olive oil from its own estate mill (Moulin Castelas), which is a level of farm-to-fork specificity you don't find everywhere.
Benvengudo started in 1967 when Maryse and Daniel Beaupied — Daniel was a Michelin-starred chef — built one of the first hotels in Les Baux-de-Provence, starting with just five rooms. Today it's a 28-room four-star boutique hotel spread across four hectares of Mediterranean gardens, still run as a family property. The name means 'welcome' in Provençal dialect, and the current generation, Carole and Viktor, have kept the Provençal furniture Maryse hand-picked while updating the rooms to contemporary comfort.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Côté Bastide Room
Located on the ground and first floors of the main building, these are the entry-level rooms. Warm Provençal colours, antique furnishings, and access to the pool and restaurant terrace. Simple and solid — King, Queen, or twin bed configurations available, with some rooms interconnecting on request.
King, Queen, or twin beds · 24 sqm
Côté Bastide Suite
Senior suites on the first floor, close to the pool and restaurant terrace. Fits two adults and two children with a king bed plus sofa bed. Separate lounge, bath and shower in the ensuite. Simple Provençal elegance — not oversized, but very well equipped including Nespresso.
1 King bed + 1 sofa bed · 43 sqm
Côté Grande Maison Cottage
The largest and most independent accommodation on the property at 100m². Two separate bedrooms (one double, two twin beds), a spacious living room with a working fireplace, a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, and a private garden terrace. Roman shower only (no bathtub). Ideal for a family or two couples wanting a self-contained Provençal house without leaving the hotel grounds.
1 double + 2 twin beds · 100 sqm
Côté Jardin Room
A step up from the Bastide rooms thanks to a private terrace or balcony with garden views. Ground and first floor options. Provençal décor, shower-only bathroom, and the same quality mattress and linens as the other rooms. Some units connect to a Côté Jardin Suite — worth asking about when booking if you're travelling with family.
Double or twin beds · 26 sqm
Côté Jardin Suite
The roomiest suite in the main building at 43m², with a private terrace or balcony and full garden views. Comes in several configurations: King plus sitting room with sofa bed, or King plus a separate twin bedroom — useful for families. Bath and separate shower. Nespresso, and even a PS4 on request (limited units).
1 King bed + sofa bed, or separate room with 2 twin beds · 43 sqm
Côté Petite Maison Cottage
Two standalone cottage variants (Cottage 1 and 2), both on the ground floor with private terraces. Contemporary décor. Sleeps up to two adults and two children. Each has a kitchenette, making them genuinely self-sufficient for families who want to prepare their own meals. Bath and shower, Nespresso, and the same Epeda mattress quality throughout.
1 King bed + sofa bed · 40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel arranges transfers to/from Marseille airport, the TGV station, or other locations on request.
Bicycle hire arranged through the hotel for exploring the surrounding Alpilles countryside.
Manville 18-hole golf course is just 3 minutes away; Servanes 18-hole is 12km, set in the heart of the Alpilles massif. The hotel arranges negotiated rates and discounts for guests — ask reception or sign up to their newsletter for special golf packages.
Large outdoor pool heated to 26°C, open March to October, 9am–7pm. Plenty of sun loungers and shaded seating. Overlooks the Mediterranean garden. A proper pool — not a plunge pool.
Horse riding excursions arranged by the property for guests.
Annual event held around November 1st. Includes olive picking on the estate, a visit to an olive mill, olive oil tastings from the Baux de Provence valley, a special harvest dinner in the restaurant, and live flamenco music.
A dedicated pétanque area on the grounds. This is Provence — it would be wrong not to. Complimentary for guests.
Complimentary on-site tennis court. Coached tennis lessons also available at €119/hour through the wellness programme.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dedicated business meeting facilities available for corporate events and small group meetings.
Cosy sitting area in the main house with a fireplace, ideal for cooler evenings.
Ruckus WiFi internet access throughout all rooms and common areas.
Seven bucolic acres of private Provençal gardens available for weddings and private events.
Baby cots available on request. Children under 2 stay free.
Four hectares of private gardens with pines, lavender, olive trees, and secluded spots. The kitchen garden provides herbs for the restaurant; olives are harvested for the estate's own oil.
Individual reversible heating/air conditioning in all room types.
All rooms include a minibar stocked with complimentary bottles of water.
Safety deposit box and laptop safe in all rooms.
All rooms stocked with Nuxe brand bathroom amenities.
On-site parking available for guests.
Electric vehicle charging stations available on the property.
Open 9am–7pm, heated to 26°C from March to October. Pool towels provided.
Transfer booking service between the hotel and TGV station or Marseille airport, arranged through reception.
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