La Bonne Etape
Château Arnoux Saint Auban, France
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About the Hotel
An incredibly unique property, lending to a fantastic experience, La Bonne Ão/ootape is an 18th-century post house in Provence, ready to make your next trip to France one you will always remember. Family-owned and operated for generations, this 18-room boutique getaway is a true taste of the French countryside—from the modest balconies overlooking the grounds' delightful orchards, to the sparkling stone-surrounded swimming pool open for seasonal sunning. Each guest room is individually designed, with no two alike, and thoughtful care is clearly evident in the beautiful antique furnishings and authentic European déor. Considerate guest amenities such as satellite television and wireless internet access are designed to provide the utmost in comfort, while en-suite baths and air conditioning are further modern additions to this historic property. Views from the rooms and suites gaze over Provençal gardens and the majestic rolling landscape of Chemin du Lac to remind you of the remarkable character of this beautiful destination.
Location
La Bonne Etape
Chemin du Lac
Château Arnoux Saint Auban, France
04160
Nearest Airport: MRS
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Wine Cellar
- On-Site Amenities
- WiFi
- Garden
- Outdoor Heated Pool
- 18-Hole Golf Course
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- DVD Players
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Satellite Television
- Individually Designed Rooms
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Activities
- Cooking Classes
- Hiking
- Wine Tasting
- Mountain Biking
- White Water River Rafting
- Business
- Meeting Room
- Nearby
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Interests
- Food & Wine
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for La Bonne Etape
Fabulous homebase, especially for Lavendar hunting on season
Beautiful room with patio, quiet, lovely restaurant in striking distance to lavendar fields in Valensole and even Moustiers. Town itself not much to see/offer but giant grocery/hardware store (Auchan Supermarche) 5 min drive up the road to stock up on for water/snacks/fruit/wine/beer/portable steamer etc. for day trips into countryside. ((Sidebar 20 euro for steamer with Euro plug for future trips with linen shirts !!!...but no need to take on countryside tour. )Didn't use pool but looked amazing. Did garden walk where they grow fresh ingredients for Michelin restaurant which was excellent. Nice Gastropub on premises with excellent food (...to my wife's request for bunless burger/substitution, curt waiter emphatically says" Non!"...fast forward 20mins later, out comes (bunless burger. Lovely pizza place also very near premises. ( do need reservations a day or 2 in advance for all restaurants ). Saw mammatus clouds ( seems to occur near Valensole...Google it). Very little info from front desk but found very accurate website (thanks lelongweekend.com!!! ) with GPS coordinates as to where to go for best Lavendar fields. Only other criticism... they should warn you in advance, that after you sleep, they close the outer shutters on your windows making your room pitch black well beyond sunrise and if you don't know that, the next morning you can break them in your escape attempt to open things. (Sorry! )Overall, a very positive experience, would highly recommend!
D B - Toronto, Canada
Average
Room was dated and poor shower. Drinks service in the outside areas was poor. The hotel could be so much better with a tiny amount of effort.
Paargy
Outstanding
Excellent dinner and breakfast, outstanding friendliness of the owner and the complete team, very nice room - all perfect.
1824pf - Munich, Germany
Lovely hotel let down by appalling restaurant, currently Michelin 1 *
Hotel is beautiful, rooms fresh and delightful, restaurant which runs as 1 star Michelin was awful, extremely poor service, food served cold, meat elements poorly butchered, overall very disappointing experience in the restaurant,
dbiuk2025
Breathtaking
Best experience in the few years. The restaurant is over-excellent and the care for our pug (dog) was overwhelming.
philippemesot
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The food at La Bonne Etape is extremely well-executed...
-P. Wells
