Although Hotel Les Bories is a recent addition to the Luberon landscape, having been built in 1967, the estate it stands on is much more ancient. These traditional dry-stone houses are called "bories" by the locals, built using techniques developed over 2000 years ago, with the last ones added in the 18th century. Many of the hotel's accommodations and facilities are situated within these houses, providing a rustic yet deeply cultural experience for guests. Moreover, the hotel's location is quite suited for cultural trips to nearby historic sites and museums, and outdoor adventures out on the mountains and rivers of Luberon. And for the pet parents, the hotel is pet-friendly, so bring your fur babies along for your holiday.
Hotel Les Bories features an estate of 8 hectares (19.77 acres) of lush groves of olives, cypresses, and green oaks, as well as gardens filled with lavender and other aromatic flora. Amidst this greenery are many eye-catching stonework houses, mostly modernized but standing proudly with their heritage features intact. The hotel itself was built in 1967, yet these borie dry-stone houses are part of a community said to be thousands of years old. The largest cluster of these bories can be found near the hotel, in an open-air museum known as the Bories Village. Unlike the bories in the museum, however, the ancient stonework at Hotel Les Bories has been integrated beautifully and seamlessly into the establishment. You'll come across halls and rooms with ancient timbers and stones lining the ceiling and walls while enjoying comforts such as air-conditioning, blending the ancient and the modern.
Design and Architecture
By bringing together ancient stonework and modern architectural conventions, Hotel Les Bories has created a unique identity as a hotel that makes it stand out. Many guestrooms and suites are decorated in contemporary styles, featuring stylish and luxurious furniture and fixtures. Yet when you step outside to the patio or garden, you can see that these suites were set within a dry-stone borie. Some areas of the hotel that are distinctly modern are the spa and pool area, as these were constructed with current prevalent tastes in aesthetics in mind.
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
Sauna
Fitness centre
Garden
Terrace
Family rooms
Spa and wellness centre
Air conditioning
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Room service
Bar
Sauna
Fitness centre
Garden
Terrace
Family rooms
Spa and wellness centre
Air conditioning
Swimming Pool
Parking
Free parking
Parking on site
Private parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Free parking
Parking on site
Private parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Breakfast in the room
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Bar
Pets allowed
Pets allowed
Meeting/banquet facilities
24-hour front desk
Business centre
Babysitting/child services
Laundry
Valet parking
Fax/photocopying
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
24-hour front desk
Business centre
Babysitting/child services
Laundry
Valet parking
Fax/photocopying
Luggage storage
Tennis court
Games room
Solarium
Massage
Hiking
Cycling
Hammam
Indoor pool
Indoor pool (all year)
Horse riding
Tennis court
Games room
Solarium
Massage
Hiking
Cycling
Hammam
Indoor pool
Indoor pool (all year)
Horse riding
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Garden
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Garden
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Pets allowed
Internet services
Internet services
Horse riding
Horse riding
WiFi
Free WiFi
Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi
Internet services
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Sun umbrellas
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit available
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Contactless check-in/check-out
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Gourmet Restaurant
Featuring a menu of Provence delicacies and French favorites curated by Chef Ewen Martin , the restaurant serves gourmet treats made with fresh ingredients and seasonal products.
Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Bories' Bistrot
Deceptively simple yet rich with complex flavors and textures, the menu items of The Bories' Bistrot will make you want to return for each meal time.
Opening hours: Daily: 12 pm - 2 pm (Lunch); Sunday - Monday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Dinner)
Pool Club
Open seasonally every summer, the Pool Club lets guests enjoy alfresco meals while admiring majestic views of the valley.
Reservations: Booking a table is recommended and can be done through their reservation platform on the official website.
Hotel Les Bories is eager to live up to your expectations of having an unforgettable destination wedding set in Provence. There are plenty of historic churches in the area for your Catholic wedding, and you can also hold a private ceremony for non-traditional ceremonies. Once you've made your vows, head on over to Hotel Les Bories, which will host a gorgeous reception in your name.
Collaborate with the gourmet chef for the reception's exceptional menu, and consult with the pastry chef on how you wish your personalized wedding cake will look. The sommelier will also be happy to assist you with finding the right celebratory vintages for your special day.
Cultural and Outdoor Experiences
Hotel Les Bories is perfectly situated far enough from any communes, but still conveniently accessible should you need to drop by the town. This balance between seclusion and convenience provides guests with plenty of opportunities to enjoy Luberon's incredible geography and vistas. Rent an electric bike and explore the scenic country roads, or go off-road mountain bike rental instead. If you're looking for something romantic, book a horse-drawn carriage in Mollégès, or a river cruise on the Rhone in Avignon.
Culture vultures will be thoroughly satisfied with the number of historic sites to visit here. Luberon is dotted with villages of dry-stone houses and troglodyte cave homes, some are said to date back around 2000 years. Old churches such as Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque provide a spiritual oasis, while castles such as Château de Gordes impress with their imposing and stalwart countenance.
Other Celebrations
Since you're planning a trip to such a majestic region, it would be a good idea to celebrate a special day such as an anniversary or birthday along with it. Hotel Les Bories can arrange private venues for commemorating such events, and they are more than happy to assist you with personalizing the affair.
Secluded Romanesque abbey sitting in the Sénancole river valley (5-minute drive)
Cultural museum detailing Provence's traditional olive agriculture and olive oil industry (12-minute drive)
Millennium-old fortress that once protected the region and then converted into civic buildings (4-minute drive)
The nearest airport to Hotel Les Bories is Avignon – Provence Airport (AVN), 31 minutes by car from the hotel.
The nearest railway to Hotel Les Bories is L'Isle-sur-Sorgue—Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Station, 21 minutes from the hotel by car.