# Domaine de Manville

Les Baux-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône (Provence) · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation.

- Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/fr/les-baux-de-provence/wellness-retreat/domaine-de-manville
- Book direct: https://www.domainedemanville.fr/reservation
- Their site: https://www.domainedemanville.fr
- Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Domaine%20de%20Manville%2C%20D27%2C%20Les%20Baux-de-Provence%2C%20Bouches-du-Rh%C3%B4ne%20(Provence)%2C%20France

## Our read

The water is the reason to come, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel.

## Come here for

- Being told what happens next, instead of planning it
- Bathing culture over treatment menus
- Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds
- Plant-based eating without negotiating

## Skip it if

- You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into
- You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable
- A trip without meat on the menu would frustrate you

## The place

Domaine de Manville is a five-star luxury estate hotel at Les Baux-de-Provence, set within the Alpilles Regional Nature Park between Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The property occupies 70 hectares of olive groves, garrigue scrubland, and pine forest at the foot of the Baux rock outcrop. One of Provence's most iconic landscapes. And combines a wellness spa, 18-hole golf course, and Provençal estate dining within a cohesive countryside retreat. The Domaine de Manville Spa offers Provençal-inspired treatments using plant-based oils, aromatherapy formulations derived from local lavender and thyme, heated indoor-outdoor pools, hammam, sauna, and fitness facilities. The treatment menu includes deep-tissue massages, face and body rituals using Mediterranean botanical actives, and multi-day wellness programmes. Rooms and suites are designed in contemporary Provençal style. Natural stone, warm linens, private terraces with garrigue and olive views. For North American wellness travellers planning a Provence retreat, Domaine de Manville offers a rare combination: world-class spa and golf, authentic garrigue landscape, proximity to the stone villages and lavender fields of the Alpilles, and the culinary richness of a region that includes Les Baux itself (Michelin-starred Oustau de Baumanière is 2 km away), Arles, Saint-Rémy, and the Camargue.

## What it is like

- 70-hectare Alpilles estate: Olive groves, garrigue, and the limestone rock of Les Baux-de-Provence form a 70-hectare natural sanctuary around the hotel.
- Provençal botanical spa: Indoor-outdoor pool, hammam, sauna, and a treatment menu built on Alpilles lavender, olive, and wild herb actives.
- 18-hole garrigue golf course: One of Provence's most scenic golf courses. Fragrant garrigue, Alpilles rock, and olive trees on every hole.
- Les Baux-de-Provence village: One of France's most beautiful villages. Medieval castle ruins, cliff-edge views, and Provençal artisan shops 800 m from the estate.
- Provençal estate dining: Gourmet cuisine using the estate's olive oil, local farm produce, and Baux-de-Provence AOC wines on a garrigue-view terrace.

## Ways to stay

- Provençal Estate Room · From ~€380/night. Confirm on domainedemanville.fr · https://www.domainedemanville.fr/reservation
- Wellness & Provence Break · From ~€700 per couple. Verify on domainedemanville.fr · https://www.domainedemanville.fr/offres
- Golf & Spa Package · See golf + spa packages on domainedemanville.fr · https://www.domainedemanville.fr/offres

## Best seasons

- April–June for lavender country in bloom, warm days, and comfortable spa weather
- September–October for harvest season, truffle country, and golden Provençal light
- March and November for solitude, olive harvest proximity, and off-peak rates

## Stay lengths

- 2–3 night Provence estate spa break
- 5–7 night Alpilles circuit with golf and wellness days
- Week-long slow Provence retreat based at the estate

## Getting there

Domaine de Manville is on the D27, Les Baux-de-Provence (13520), Bouches-du-Rhône. By car from Avignon: 30 min via D570 / D99. From Arles: 25 min via D17/D27. Train to Avignon TGV then car hire is the simplest route from Paris. Marseille-Provence airport: ~60 km / ~50 min.

## Questions

**Where is Domaine de Manville located?**
The estate is on the D27 road in Les Baux-de-Provence (13520), Bouches-du-Rhône, in the Alpilles Regional Nature Park. 25 km from Arles, 12 km from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and 30 km from Avignon.

**What spa treatments are offered at Domaine de Manville?**
The spa menu includes Provençal botanical massages (lavender, thyme, olive), deep-tissue and Swedish massages, body wraps with Mediterranean plant actives, and face treatments. See domainedemanville.fr/spa for the full current menu.

**Is the golf course on the estate?**
Yes. The 18-hole golf course is laid out in the natural garrigue and olive landscape of the estate. Resident guests have preferential tee-time access; non-residents can also book. See domainedemanville.fr/golf for rates and booking.

**How close is Oustau de Baumanière?**
Oustau de Baumanière. One of France's most celebrated Michelin three-star restaurants. Is approximately 2 km from Domaine de Manville, also at the foot of Les Baux. Domaine de Manville's concierge can assist with reservations.

**How do I get to Domaine de Manville from Paris?**
TGV Paris to Avignon (~2.5 hrs), then car hire for the 30-minute drive to Les Baux-de-Provence. By car from Paris: approximately 700 km / 6 hrs via A7 Autoroute du Soleil. Marseille airport is ~60 km.

**What activities are available near Les Baux-de-Provence?**
The hilltop village of Les Baux (800 m from the estate), Carrières de Lumières immersive art space, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence market, Arles Roman ruins, Camargue flamingos and horses, and Alpilles hiking and cycling trails are all within easy reach.

**Can I visit the estate olive grove?**
Yes. Guided and self-guided olive grove walks are part of the estate experience. The hotel produces olive oil from the estate trees. Olive oil tasting and producer engagement can be arranged through the concierge.

**Is Domaine de Manville suitable for a wedding or celebration?**
Yes. The estate is a popular venue for weddings, anniversaries, and private celebrations. Contact reservation@domainedemanville.fr for event enquiries.

## How far to trust this

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.
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