Domaine des Andéols

We had a wonderful soirée last night under the canopy of the tree house with friends. The setting is superb - service attentive and friendly and the food delicious. My husband and I live close by and we arrived on foot the other side of the domaine - staff happily gave us a ride in a golf cart which was a special way to arrive at the restaurant! Additionally, we misunderstood one of the menu items and so the chef sent us out a little extra to try, when we realised our mistake! I thoroughly recommend that you book a table - we attended the Thursday night Spritz and nibbles event at Le Platane.

This was our second visit to the hotel. We stayed for 3 nights in the Maison du Voyageur, a 2 bedroom ‘house’ which is attached to the hotel, and which we had to ourselves. Check in was efficient; we arrived a little early and sat by the pool for a few minutes with a welcome drink. That the Voyageur house is eclectic is an understatement. African themed, the downstairs salon which has a double-height ceiling includes a full size palm tree, a full size tiger (stuffed), a working kitchenette with a proper fridge but no pots and pans. But also the normal comforts for a hotel suite - a comfy settee, a big TV, a fireplace, and doors opening onto a private garden with a dining table and chairs for 6, a private heated swimming pool and sunbeds and umbrella. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms, conventional except for African art on the walls, both en-suite, with one separate toilet. Note that each of the bedrooms has a bath but no shower, which we felt for a property of this quality was a serious omission. All the usual amenities were there and of high class. It was a real fun experience. Breakfast was an extensive buffet, with eggs cooked to order. Very enjoyable. All the hospitality team were caring and enthusiastic. In summary, a really high class hotel with no flaws - except the lack of a shower.

It’s the attention to detail that gets you noticed, but the lack of attention that gets noticed more. Three night stay in a “Nature” suite was pleasant enough but not exactly fabulous, unless maybe home is a city centre apartment somewhere. Patio garden overgrown, housekeeping distinctly lacking on amenity replenishment and, in keeping with many modern hotels today, motion sensor lighting that is more of a hinderance than a help. Overall staff were quite friendly but not exactly efficient, booking for a hairdresser took over an hour with no result. Two minutes on Google and a phone call later, done. Finally the restaurant. Unfortunately, my wife was ill for a few days (not due to the hotel I stress) so we did not get to try much, but the final dinner in the rather eclectic restaurant setting saw a single langoustine of shrimp proportions (at Euro 38) and duck that had to be returned as too tough to even cut. Overall very poor standard, which could also be said of breakfast. Standard motel fare I’m afraid. A shame, could be so much better.

This is a very special hotel. Glorious rooms, views, landscaping. We found it very good value for money and an excellent experience all- round

The 32 hectares domaine is an oasis of tranquility and joyful sounds of singing birds. A beautiful landscape garden surrounds the 11 independant villa’s, some with their own swimming pool, 8 ‘suites nature’ and 3 design swimming pools. And around this scenary are planted cypress trees, vineyards, fruit and olive trees, lavender and vegetables and herbs. It can be seen that the owner Olivier Massart, born in this place, is an art director who still has one of the most important world wide event management companies ‘La Mode on Images’. He shaped the fashion business in the late fifties, beginning sixties, and works since then with the most important fashion designers. The interiors of the villa’s, suites and the two restaurants are very fashionably furnished, with paintings on the walls and other objects of art. We stayed in one of those villa’s called Amis with an memorable shower. All mirrors against the walls with a glass ceiling(!) But the rest of the villa is also glamerous and very spacy with a large four-poster bed. The food in both restaurants is very good. One is of them ‘La Loggia’ is Michelin worthy. The other one is called ‘Le Platane’ because of the immense multicentennial plane tree which itself is excessible for lunch or dinner. Under it is a lovely terras where you als can enjoy the lovely food also for lunch or dinner overlooking the park. Breakfast is extensive with everything you wish for. The service is very friendly. To go short, this is an exceptional place to stay in many ways.

Since day 1st I thought that I didn’t reserve enough days to spend in that wonderful and marvelous place. The owner one of the greatest face of fashion industry put all his talent in the decoration of this dream..everything is perfect and so good taste. The staff amazing, from Alexia,Romain at the reception, so patient.Jo, Philippe, Mateo so kind..and the amazing chef ..the food is great and delicious.Best club sandwich, Provençal food, and even the Caesar salad is special and delicious. Can’t wait to go back to this paradise on earth..