Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoChâteau de la Gaude sits on a 17-hectare 18th-century estate ten minutes from Aix-en-Provence city centre. The Sainte-Victoire mountain overlooks the property, which features formal gardens classified as historic monuments since 1963, a working vineyard, and contemporary art exhibitions.
Check availability Official websiteThe hotel is located on Route des Pinchinats in Aix-en-Provence. The Sainte-Victoire mountain overlooks the property, creating a distinctive natural landmark. The secluded 17-hectare estate sits on the same road as Château de la Mignarde, another listed château located further north.
The formal gardens are classified as historic monuments, with designation dating to 1963. A French formal garden features a yew maze, ponds, and fountains. Terraces and floral avenues—described as a haven for butterflies—wind through the landscape. The driveway is bordered by chestnut trees on each side, and walking paths allow exploration of the full 17-hectare grounds.
The 18th-century main building and its formal gardens are listed heritage monuments. A chapel stands on the property. The estate operates a working vineyard producing AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence wine. The hotel serves as an artist residence and regularly exhibits contemporary art by resident and visiting artists, notably those of artist Philippe Pasqua.
Nine-hole and eighteen-hole golf courses are nearby. The estate's size and setting support hiking, horse riding, and biking. Rooms are distributed between the main château and farmhouses across the grounds, allowing guests to experience the full breadth of the property and its cultural offerings.
The hotel is on Route des Pinchinats in Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, ten minutes from the city centre.
The property spans 17 hectares of grounds, including formal gardens, vineyards, and open landscape.
The formal gardens were classified as historic monuments in 1963. They feature a yew maze, ponds, fountains, terraces, and butterfly-filled floral avenues.
The Sainte-Victoire mountain overlooks the property, visible from much of the estate.
The estate serves as an artist residence and regularly hosts contemporary art exhibitions. It also includes a working vineyard, chapel, and chef-led culinary activities.
Back to the Hotel Château de la Gaude overview for photos, map, address and verification, or see the full guide above.
Sources: relaischateaux.com · en.wikipedia.org
No prices or ratings: rates change daily. We may earn a commission from partner links.