Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoAix-en-Provence, France
Château de la Gaude is an 18th-century Relais & Châteaux estate in Aix-en-Provence set within 17 hectares of historic gardens and vineyard. The property combines a listed mansion with contemporary art exhibitions, French gastronomy, and wine tasting alongside traditional and Japanese cuisine.
Check availability Official websiteWe do not publish prices or ratings: rates change daily, so please check them with the hotel or our booking partner. We may earn a commission from partner links.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons (credited in the video). Every fact shown is verified by our editorial board.
The Château de la Gaude sits on the Route des Pinchinats in Aix-en-Provence, with views toward the Sainte-Victoire mountain. The main building is a three-story bastide built in the eighteenth century and listed as a historic monument since 1963.
The estate spans 17 hectares of formal gardens, also classified as historic monuments. The grounds feature a yew maze, ponds, fountains, terraces, and chestnut-lined driveways. The property includes a working vineyard producing AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence wines and a chapel.
The hotel offers 17 rooms and suites distributed between the main château and estate farmhouses. Room types include Classic Rooms (22 sqm), Deluxe Rooms (35–40 sqm), Duplex Suites (60–73 sqm), Château Prestige Suites, Family Suites, and Mademoiselle Suites. All rooms feature air conditioning and modern minimalist décor.
The Château de la Gaude operates four restaurants. Le Art serves authentic Provençal cuisine, while Kaiseki showcases Japanese gastronomy. Wine tastings feature the estate's own AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence bottlings. The hotel also offers cooking classes led by its chefs and picnics in the vineyard.
The property features a spa dedicated to wellness services, including a sauna, hammam, hot tub, beauty center, and massage treatments. A heated outdoor pool and fitness room are available. The estate also offers a library and meeting facilities with three rooms accommodating up to 300 people.
The hotel provides access to activities including wine tasting, group cooking classes, yoga, biking, hiking, horse riding, jogging, and petanque. A 9-hole and 18-hole golf course are nearby. The property functions as a residence for contemporary artists and regularly exhibits works, notably by Philippe Pasqua.
The Château de la Gaude is designed for wine enthusiasts, culinary travelers, and families seeking a countryside retreat in Provence. The property welcomes children with family suites, kids' menus, babysitting, and activities suitable for families. It also accommodates groups and events.
Editorial verification: Hotel Château de la Gaude is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is located on the Route des Pinchinats in Aix-en-Provence, with views toward the Sainte-Victoire mountain.
Yes, Château de la Gaude is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
The Château de la Gaude has 17 rooms and suites, including Classic, Deluxe, Duplex, Château Prestige, Family, and Mademoiselle suites distributed between the main building and estate farmhouses.
The hotel operates four restaurants including Le Art, which serves Provençal cuisine, and Kaiseki, featuring Japanese gastronomy. Wine tastings and cooking classes are available, along with picnics in the vineyard.
Yes, the property features a dedicated spa with sauna, hammam, hot tub, beauty center, and massage services, as well as a heated outdoor pool and fitness room.
Yes, the hotel welcomes children with family suites, kids' menus, babysitting services, and family-friendly activities on the estate.
Built in the eighteenth century, the main château and its formal gardens have been listed as historic monuments since 1963. The estate spans 17 hectares and functions as both a hotel and residence for contemporary artists.
Hotel Château de la Gaude is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hotel Château de la Gaude is in Aix-en-Provence, France. Address: Saint-Eutrope, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
| Location | Aix-en-Provence, France |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint-Eutrope, Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/chateau-de-la-gaude/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_la_Gaude
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hotel data: Wikidata (CC0), OpenStreetMap (ODbL), official websites.