A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring the Albion Plateau, its lavender fields and the villages of Sault and Banon.
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PoolCharming 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
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
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
The Plateau d'Albion is situated between Mont Ventoux and Montagne de Lure, at the junction of the departments of Vaucluse, Drôme, and Alpes de Haute Provence. Surrounded by villages such as Sault, Banon, and Simiane la Rotonde, this is a higher, quieter and more open part of inland Provence.
The plateau grows fine lavender and lavandin. Flowering and harvest dates vary with altitude and weather. The protected designation concerns Haute-Provence lavender essential oil, not every field. Check the current calendar for lavender festivals in Sault or Ferrassières.
The villages of the Plateau d'Albion include Ferrassières, Revest du Bion, Saint Christol d'Albion, and Saint Trinit. Each village has its own charm and history to discover. Sault is the economic center of the plateau, Aurel, Simiane-la-Rotonde, and Banon invite you into a landscape of lavender, dry stone and open ridge roads. In winter, the Banon Christmas nativity scene also tells the story of local trades, from lavender distilling to charcoal burning.
In Saint-Christol-d’Albion, the Marceau Constantin Museum presents work by the locally born painter. It complements walks through the plateau’s villages, farmland and landscapes; check opening periods before travelling.
The Plateau d'Albion is a good choice for a quieter stay, with easy routes towards Mont Ventoux, Montagne de Lure, the eastern Luberon villages and Haute-Provence markets.
Flowering depends on altitude and weather, but lavender on the Plateau d’Albion is usually at its best from late June through July. Sault, Ferrassieres and Saint-Christol-d’Albion often remain in bloom a little later than the lower plains of Provence.
A bed and breakfast around Sault, Aurel, Ferrassieres, Revest-du-Bion, Banon or Simiane-la-Rotonde is practical for exploring lavender fields, villages and quiet roads. The area also works well for combining the Plateau d’Albion with Mont Ventoux, Montagne de Lure and the Nesque gorges.
Without a car, travelling between villages and walking routes can be difficult. Choose accommodation near the places you want to visit and check bus connections. Cycling suits riders used to the distances and terrain, allowing for summer heat.
