A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring Mont Ventoux, its summit and the surrounding Provençal villages.
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10 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Methamis
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Méthamis, five rooms and two holiday rentals for two guests each give a contemporary interpretation of a 17th-century country house. Whirlpool baths, uncluttered décor and views over the Nesque gorges create a stay centred on well-being. One unusual room has a bed that slides out onto the terrace for sleeping beneath the stars.
Places to explore Mont Ventoux · Gorges de la Nesque · Isle sur la Sorgue
Monteux
Charming Bed and breakfast and cottage
In Monteux, five air-conditioned rooms and a holiday rental for two occupy an 18th-century farmhouse with independent entrances. Carefully furnished rooms, terraces and a summer kitchen offer freedom to enjoy the house. Provençal specialities shared at the table and advice from the hosts accompany outings between Avignon, Mont Ventoux and the Pays des Sorgues.
Places to explore Avignon · Vacqueyras · Isle sur la Sorgue · Mont Ventoux
Malaucène
Charming bed and breakfast
In Malaucène, two double rooms and a suite with a private sitting room mark the revival of a family farm. Old stonework, thoughtful décor and comfortable rooms create an intimate house surrounded by lavender and orchards. A base at the foot of Mont Ventoux for walks, cycling and exploring Vaison-la-Romaine.
Places to explore Malaucène · Mont Ventoux · Vaison-la-Romaine · Gigondas
Ferrassières
Charming vacation rental
In Ferrassières, near Sault, this 17th-century country house welcomes up to six guests in a characterful three-bedroom rental. A traditional beamed ceiling, fireplace and antique furniture furnish generous spaces for spending time together. From its elevated setting, the house overlooks lavender fields and Mont Ventoux, for a stay at the pace of Haute-Provence.
Places to explore Plateau d'Albion · Mont Ventoux · Drôme provençale · Gorges de la Nesque
Les Valayans
Charming bed and breakfast
Near Pernes-les-Fontaines, four rooms and a family suite reveal an interior decorator’s world in a farmhouse passed down through three generations. Materials, colours and selected furniture give each space its own personality. The courtyard, wisteria-shaded terrace and comfortable sitting rooms extend the welcoming atmosphere of this family home.
Places to explore Vacqueyras · Isle sur la Sorgue · Mont Ventoux · Avignon
Montbrun-les-bains
Charming bed and breakfast
Above Montbrun-les-Bains, five individually styled rooms look out over the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux. Private terraces and comfortable spaces invite guests to enjoy the panorama from breakfast until the last light. A base for walks, markets and restful moments in the lavender-growing countryside of Provence.
Places to explore Baronnies · Plateau d'Albion · Drôme provençale · Mont Ventoux
Le Beaucet
Charming bed and breakfast
In Le Beaucet, a former sheepfold houses three rooms and two independent rentals for two guests each, in a valley of the Monts de Vaucluse. Thick stone walls, private terraces and comfortable interiors set a peaceful pace. Enjoy the countryside between hilltop villages, walking paths and discoveries of Provençal flavours.
Places to explore Isle sur la Sorgue · Gordes · Luberon · Mont Ventoux
Carpentras
Charming bed and breakfast and Gites
Near Carpentras, five rooms with their own entrances and two holiday rentals sleeping two or four occupy a 19th-century Provençal country house. Generous rooms and dining corners around the house offer a choice of company or quiet. In the morning, guests gather by the fountain before heading to Mont Ventoux and the villages of the Vaucluse.
Places to explore Mont Ventoux · Gigondas · Isle sur la Sorgue · Avignon
Charming bed and breakfast and Cottages
Below the village of Sault, four rooms, including a suite, and independent houses for four to six guests combine old stonework with contemporary décor. Terraces look out over lavender fields and the slopes of Mont Ventoux. An adults-only address for walks, cycling and the pleasures of Provençal cooking.
Places to explore Mont Ventoux · Gorges de la Nesque · Plateau d'Albion · Drôme provençale
Le Barroux
Charming bed and breakfast
In Le Barroux, facing the Dentelles de Montmirail, three rooms and two spacious suites occupy an architect-designed house built around natural materials. Linen, lime plaster and selected furniture create a warm, contemporary atmosphere. Among pines, scrubland and saffron crops, this is a distinctive base at the foot of Mont Ventoux.
Places to explore Malaucène · Mont Ventoux · Gigondas · Vaison-la-Romaine
Villages, landscapes and walks
The majestic Mont Ventoux, nicknamed the "Giant of Provence", is located in the department of Vaucluse, in the heart of the region of the same name. This imposing solitary mountain, culminating at 1912 metres, is the first major elevation in the south-east of the Alps.
For centuries, Mont Ventoux has fascinated visitors, attracting intrepid explorers such as Petrarch, who was the first to climb its slopes in the 14th century. Today, it is world-famous thanks to the Tour de France cycle race, where its arduous ascent by bike is an emblematic challenge. There are three routes up the mountain: via Bédoin on the southern side, via Malaucène to the north and via Sault to the east.
From the summit of Mont Ventoux, a breathtaking view awaits travellers on a clear day, stretching from the majestic Mont Blanc in the north to the expanses of the Camargue and the Mediterranean Sea in the south. On its northern slopes, the Mont Serein ski resort invites winter sports fans to hurtle down its snow-covered slopes.
Classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, Mont Ventoux is home to remarkable biodiversity, with rare and well-preserved plant species. The Mont Ventoux Regional Nature Park was created in 2020 to protect this exceptional natural and cultural heritage.
At the foot of this emblematic mountain lie the vineyards that produce the AOC "Ventoux", offering mainly richly-flavoured red wines, but also delicate rosés and some exceptional white wines. Tasting these wines at the foot of Mont Ventoux is a must for wine tourism enthusiasts in search of authentic discoveries.
Between Malaucène and Vaison-la-Romaine, Crestet combines a walk along cobbled lanes, the bishops’ castle and the vineyard landscapes of the Ventoux appellation.
On the northern side, Brantes can be explored on foot, from its stone lanes and workshops to the old bridge over the Toulourenc, facing the gullies of Ventoux.
Mont Ventoux is very rewarding in summer, especially with early starts for cycling or hiking and evenings in the foothill villages. Spring and autumn bring milder temperatures, quieter roads and landscapes that change noticeably with altitude.
Summer works well for active stays, especially with early starts for cycling or hiking. In winter, the summit road may close depending on the weather, while the foothill villages remain accessible.
Bedoin, Malaucene and Sault are the three classic gateways to the summit and are good choices for a bed and breakfast close to the mountain.
The Comtat Venaissin, the Toulourenc valley, Vaison-la-Romaine and the Dentelles de Montmirail also make practical bases for combining Ventoux, vineyards, markets and Provençal villages.
Mont Ventoux is best experienced through its roads, villages and changing foothill landscapes.
