La Bastide Rose

The exterior of La Bastide Rose portrays a humble mansion styled in the traditional provincial architecture. Its simple structure exudes a simple but warm comfort, reminiscent of visiting one's beloved grandparents. Perhaps the most striking quality of the hotel is its wondrous parkland and gardens. La Bastide Rose's green spaces are well cared for, providing a refreshing and soothing scenery to be enjoyed by everyone. It is also decorated with several art installations, done by local artists who would like to impart their creativity to the guests of the hotel.

For its interiors, the aesthetics of La Bastide Rose lean heavily toward a mix of contemporary and 20th-century vintage, and there are hints of the 19th century represented by classy antique furniture. The rooms and suites of the main building are individually themed, focusing on creating a relaxing and refreshing ambiance fitting for a country retreat. Guests looking for a much more homey atmosphere should take a look at the apartments or the riverside cottage. Both options capture the idyllic milieu of Provençal without neglecting modern comforts.

Cultural and Outdoor Experiences

As La Bastide Rose is also the former home of Pierre Salinger, there is a museum dedicated to his military service, his journalistic career, and his exploits. On exhibit at the Pierre Salinger Museum are the many photographs he took and articles he wrote, and various milestones during his illustrious career. These include his years in service to John-Fitzgerald Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, and his eventual move to France and work in Paris. Poppy and Pierre Salinger Foundations also organizes exhibitions annually at the property, taking place in both the Parc de la Bastide and at the Pierre Salinger Museum.

Outside La Bastide Rose, the communes that dot Provence are like little gems that are precious and shine in their way. In Le Thor, where La Bastide Rose is located, there's the beautiful Romanesque church Notre-Dame-du-Lac, and the monastery-fortress Château de Thouzon. The variety of industries in the region has also inspired other communes to showcase their history at local museums. There's the Musée-boutique La Filaventure Brun de Vian-Tiran at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with exhibits detailing the history of the wool industry. Over at Cabrières-d'Avignon, travelers can visit the Musée de la Lavande Luberon, specializing in the agricultural and industrial history of lavender in Luberon, as well as samples of their products.