France: Airelles La Bastide, Provence

A Cliffside Palace in One of France’s Most Beautiful Villages

Resting atop the medieval, cliffside village of Gordes, officially recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, La Bastide de Gordes is a 16th-century palace carved directly into the rock face and built on 12th-century ramparts, woven right into the village's fortifications. The 34 rooms and 6 suites mix historic atmosphere with antique furnishings sourced from across France and views over the village, valley, or Luberon massif, while La Maison de Constance offers a private four-bedroom house with its own garden and pool for larger families or groups.

Dining ranges from Pèir, chef Pierre Gagnaire's one-Michelin-starred restaurant, to the Mediterranean-focused La Table de la Bastide, Italian-leaning La Bastide de Pierres, and Beefbar, served across settings that include a terrace overlooking the hanging gardens and a stone-vaulted dining room. The Airelles Spa by Guerlain offers a hammam, sauna, four treatment rooms, and an indoor pool, alongside a sunny outdoor Terrace Pool. Families are genuinely well looked after here, with a dedicated Children's Kingdom, a games room, an on-site animator, a separate kids' pool, and babysitting on request. Just outside the village, the 12th-century Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque offers a quieter detour through lavender fields.

Life at La Bastide de Gordes

• 34 rooms and 6 suites with antique furnishings and views over the village, valley, or Luberon massif

• La Maison de Constance, a private four-bedroom house with its own garden and pool

• Pèir, chef Pierre Gagnaire's one-Michelin-starred restaurant, plus three additional dining venues

• Airelles Spa by Guerlain, with a hammam, sauna, four treatment rooms, and an indoor pool

• An outdoor Terrace Pool and a separate kids' pool

• A dedicated Children's Kingdom with a games room, on-site animator, and babysitting on request

Why Domaine de Chalamon, Why Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

• Built directly into the village's 12th-century fortifications, a genuinely rare setting

• Michelin-starred dining from Pierre Gagnaire without leaving the property

• One of the most complete family programs among Provence's luxury hotels

• Steps from the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque and its lavender fields

Ideal For: Families wanting a genuine kids club and multiple room configurations alongside Michelin-level dining, couples seeking a historic, cliffside setting in one of France's most beautiful villages, and travelers who want to pair luxury with easy access to Provence's lavender country.

Gold Coast Travel Perks

Unlock Fora or Fontenille Family Program amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:

• Complimentary breakfast for two per bedroom

• $100 dollar food & beverage credit

• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability

• Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability

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