Hotel Bastide de Lourmarin  

In the centre of Lourmarin, steps from Luberon Regional Park and a short walk to Château de Lourmarin and Le Thé dans l'Encrier. Albert Camus' grave and local cafés are within easy strolling distance. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, with free on-site self parking for road trippers.

A small, stylish property with just 19 individually decorated rooms. Rooms come with air conditioning, espresso makers, flat-screen TVs, safes and coffee/tea makers, plus daily housekeeping and multilingual staff. Expect relaxed Provençal touches and city-view windows for morning coffee.

Pamper-yourself spa offerings include massages, body treatments and facials, plus a steam room and spa center. There's a seasonal outdoor pool, sun terrace with beach chairs, bicycles to rent and a kids' playroom. Concierge and tour desk help book local outings; vending machine, newspapers and a computer station keep things easy.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout, a computer station and luggage storage. Express check-in/out and multilingual staff make short stays smooth.

On-site restaurant and room service for laid-back nights in. Full breakfast buffet is served daily from 8:30–10:00 for a fee—perfect to fuel a day exploring Provence.