The upscale family-run hotel, Baumaniere is set on 20 hectares of park land and lies 1 km from the medieval Château des Baux de Provence and village. Discover 53 opulent suites, elegant rooms, and villas along with a gastronomic restaurant with three Michelin stars. It offers spa services and retails fashion items, home goods, and gourmet foods in its boutiques.

An iconic Provence institution, the hotel was founded in 1945, when Raymond Thuilier purchased an abandoned and relatively, isolated provençal mas tucked into the dramatic,  hillside called the Baumanière.  At the time, this area of Provence was considered “Le Val d’Enfer” or the valley of hell, due to the rugged shape of the surrounding limestone rocks and difficult to access location.

Today it’s a haven of peace and escape for French politiciens, celebrities, famous writers and artists, revered for its natural beauty, exclusivity and Michelin-starred cuisine.

Set at the foot of the fortified hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence Raymond set out with the mission to carve out a gastronomic inn and haven of peace in this dramatic setting. L’Oustau de Baumanière became the first Relais & Chateaux property achieving a coveted 5-star status with its luxury hotel and 3-star Michelin cuisine.

Raymond’s grandson, Jean-André Charial, a young 24-year old rising Michelin starred chef in his own right, decided to join in the family business and continues to lead the hotel today with his wife Geneviève, continue the family tradition of running the property with the help of two highly talented chefs who carry on the legendary gastronomic experience including Glen Viel, the current 3-star Michelin chef of Oustau Baumaniere.

The property boasts a fine wine collection started in 1945 featuring over 60,000 bottles along with the reputable bistrot, La Cabro d’Or.