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Looking for a place to stay in Lauris? Then look no further than Domaine de Fontenille, a luxury hotel that brings the best of Lauris to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and Domaine de Fontenille makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.
You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
For those interested in checking out Visites (2.0 km) while visiting Lauris, Domaine de Fontenille is a short distance away.
If you like Mediterranean restaurants, Domaine de Fontenille is conveniently located near La Cuisine D'Amelie and Bistrot Jeannette.
Best of all, Domaine de Fontenille makes it easy to experience some great Lauris attractions like Jardin des Plantes Tinctoriales, which is a popular garden.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Domaine de Fontenille as you experience everything Lauris has to offer.
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Domaine De Fontenille stands out for its spacious and modern rooms, adorned with comfortable beds and tasteful decorations, although a few guests have detected a damp scent. The hotel's wide array of amenities, including gourmet dining and attentive service, complement the enchanting atmosphere characterized by a magical garden and serene decor that families find delightful. The cleanliness is consistently lauded, with every corner from the rooms to the gardens maintained impeccably.
While the service is generally excellent, marked by staff professionalism and thoroughness, occasional inconsistencies surface. Despite the high regard for its offerings, some visitors suggest that further enhancements could better align with the pricing.
Atmosphere
Magical
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Spacious
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Expensive
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Immaculate
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Inconsistent
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Outstanding
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We had the most wonderful stay at this hotel. I went on a trip with my mother and mother in law, and we all felt this is one of our favorite hotels we’ve ever stayed in. The rooms and bathrooms are modern, large, clean and beautiful. The breakfast buffet is delicious with breads, smoked salmon, eggs, fruits, baked goods, and so on. The front desk staff was incredibly helpful too and spoke perfect English. House cleaning made the room spotless every night, including refilling the coffee pot and water by the bed. And as others have noted, the property itself is incredible.
A few tips- you need to rent a car, or as we did, hire a driver. We highly, highly recommend hiring Marc, who was recommended by the hotel as a private driver. He had a Tesla that was extremely clean and stocked with water and snacks, he was incredibly professional and flexible, and drove us for two days around the Luberon valley and down to the Mediterranean. Definitely ask the hotel about using his services!
Also, the hotel is ten minutes from Lourmarin, a very cute town where you can eat at restaurants, but it is about 40 minutes away from other towns in the Luberon, which is something to consider in terms of location, though we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased to hear that you, your mother, and your mother-in-law had such a wonderful stay with us. It’s rewarding to know that our modern rooms and delicious breakfast buffet met your expectations. We’re especially glad you found our front desk staff helpful and enjoyed the attentiveness of our housekeeping team. Your compliments will be shared with them—they truly work hard to ensure our guests have a comfortable experience. Thank you for your tips regarding transportation! Marc is indeed a great choice, and we’re happy to hear you had a fantastic experience exploring the Luberon Valley and the Mediterranean with him. We appreciate your insights on the location as well; it’s a lovely spot to relax while still being able to visit charming villages like Lourmarin. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future! Warm regards,
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The estate is beautiful, surrounded by nature, quiet. The decoration of the gourmet restaurant is sober, clean and the tables are without tablecloths which can surprise to see shock... The meal is excellent, well decorated and many flavors. However, the staff is really not up to the task and that is a shame.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Wonderful and attentive service from check in until check out. The grounds are beautiful and very serene… Vineyard is directly across the road and this was the best location to drive to surrounding villages and other areas. We would definitely stay again, the general manager made himself known and checked in on guests regularly. No coffee service available in the room, however if you call to the restaurant in the morning they will bring it up to you at no charge. Breakfast was a standard “continental style” set up. Would recommend to anyone with a car, it would be difficult to catch transportation without it as it’s somewhat in the country and a little more remote. Wonderful experience!!!!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful area. It’s a shame that the service and amenities are not up to this level of range and price. A buffet breakfast (rather poor...) without table service despite a large staff who seem lost and above all motivated to see you free up the space at 10:30 sharp, even on a Sunday. No room service. Not to mention the absence of hot water two days in a row (technical problems exist, the least we can do is understand that the customer has nothing to do with it and expects a little apology...). In short, real areas for improvement so that the place really lives up to the standards of the building and its prices.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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We absolutely loved this property. It is exactly as beautiful in person as it is in the photos. We stayed four nights in late October and felt that was a great time to be there. There was sun, it was warm enough to go for a dip in the heated pool, and there were no crowds to be found. We spent hours just reading by the pool and by the fountain, so relaxing.
The staff was universially kind and professional. We are so grateful to the front desk and winery staff who helped us sort out shipping wine back to the States when we realized we were going to have a snafu with our flight going through Canada.
Breakfasts were a huge variety of baked goods, cheeses, muselis, etc. On the weekend they also offered eggs made to order, I don't know if they do this every day during the main season. I was surprised there weren't more hot dishes, but we were very content with what was available and throughly enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace every morning.
The lamb at their more casual restaurant, La Cuisine d'Amelie was insanely good - highly recommend. We had a not-great experience at the Michelin restaurant on site though and would recommend sticking to the more casual one or any of the great restaurants a short drive away.
Sound does travel in from the terrace and the hallways at night - we didn't find this bothersome, but if you're particularly sensitive to that you might just want to pack ear plugs.
Highly recommend staying here if you're in the area! We would love to return someday soon.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Dear Emma, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our property. We are thrilled to hear that you absolutely loved your stay and that the beauty of the property lived up to your expectations. It's fantastic to know that late October proved to be an ideal time for your visit and we are delighted that you found the surroundings conducive to relaxation. Our team is overjoyed to receive your compliments , we understand that unexpected challenges can arise during travel, and we are pleased that our front desk and winery staff were able to assist you in sorting out the wine shipping matter efficiently. We appreciate your feedback about the hot dishes, we offer eggs made to order every day and we'll certainly consider expanding our options based on your suggestion. It's also wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the culinary experience at La Cuisine d'Amelie, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We apologize for any disappointment with the Michelin restaurant and appreciate your honesty. We value your input, and we will use it to make necessary improvements. We are truly honored by your high recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you back someday soon. Warm regards,
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It was wonderful, post Covid , to be back, for the third time, at this delightful small hotel. Nothing has changed. The excellent bedrooms, bathrooms and public rooms are well maintained and you will never tire of meals taken on the terrace under the giant plane trees. However, an establishment of this quality should never rest on its laurels and there are some, albeit small, areas for improvement. Firstly, though most of the staff are excellent, there are some recent, younger members who are not at the level expected in a Relais & Chateaux member. Secondly, the grounds need some attention. The roses need dead heading and the area around the pool is getting a bit scrubby. However, these are minor quibbles that can easily be rectified – and we will return.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Stephen W, We would like to thank you for sharing your experience and your feedback. We well noted all your remarks to improuve our service and you hope we could welcoming you soon for another stay in the Luberon. Best regards,
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Domaine de Fontenille was the perfect base from which to explore the Luberon mountains and valley. This traditional 18th century bastide has been tastefully updated, and offers multiple terraces and patios from which to comfortably enjoy the serene outdoor environment. The property is sprawling, with beautifully landscaped gardens, vineyards and wooded trails. Our room had a private terrace with cafe table, cafe chairs, two Adirondack chairs and flowering plants. The bedroom featured a very large king sized bed, huge bathroom with soaking tub , shower and double sink, plush robes, a fridge and minibar /snacks and a welcome tray of small pastries and a bottle of the Domaine’s Rose. We also did the complementary wine tasting at their tasting room across the road, and enjoyed sampling all of the wines. Breakfasts were ample, featuring fresh baked sweet breads, brioches, pastries, clafoutis, fruit crumble, charcuterie, jams, self boil eggs, and various fresh juices. A peaceful and beautiful way to start and end each on the day on the terrace, beneath the towering plane trees and overlooking a mossy fountain with its resident frogs. We also ate dinner in the restaurant twice, which was delicious, but offered too limited a seasonal menu for more than a couple consecutive nights. I would suggest they have one different daily special for guests who stay a few nights. The pool is heated and was mostly pleasant, but when we were there, we were swarmed with gnats that live in the muddy grass surrounding the pool. It was also impossible to keep one’s feet and shoes clean and management might consider pool decking to upgrade the pool area. Parking is also up a dirt hill in the woods, though staff will happily attend to your needs and valet park your car. Staff was uniformly friendly and helpful. While we stayed here we also visited the towns of Lourmarin, Roussillon, Cucuron, Apt, La Bastidonne, and Silvacane Abbey. The Domaine was a comfortable and convenient base for our visit to this beautiful region .
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Sjtam, It has been a pleasure to welcome you to le Domaine de Fontenille and we thank you so much for taking the time to write a tremendous review regarding your experience among us. We are delighted to hear you spent a memorable stay with us. Please be assured that your compliments have been shared with our staff. We greatly value and appreciate such feedback that encourages our teams in their continuous efforts to offer a wonderful time to our guests, also we take notes of all your suggestion. We look very much forward to welcoming you back ! Best regards,
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My husband and I has a very enjoyable stay at Domaine De Fontenille. Such a beautiful property set in breathtaking surroundings. We enjoyed eating delicious local produce in both on-site restaurants, treatments in the spa, lounging by the pool, drinking fantastic wine/cocktails on the terrace, walking in the grounds and visiting the very sweet donkeys.
The property is also very well situated for exploring the many beautiful villages and towns of the Luberon, particularly if you have use of a car.
The only "drawback" per se is such quality comes at a price - so definitely a special type of trip (highly recommend for a honeymoon for example), but in my view, well worth the expense.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Dear CaitlinO89, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Domaine De Fontenille. We are delighted to hear that you and your husband had such an enjoyable stay with us. It’s fantastic to know that you appreciated the beauty of our property and the breathtaking surroundings. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed dining in our on-site restaurants and relaxing by the pool. These are exactly the kinds of experiences we hope to create for our guests, and we’re so pleased that they resonated with you. We’re also glad that our location allowed you to explore the charming villages and towns of the Luberon. The region is indeed a gem, and having a car certainly makes it easier to discover all it has to offer. We appreciate your candid feedback regarding the cost. We understand that the quality of our offerings comes at a price, and we’re grateful that you found the experience well worth the expense. We look forward to welcome you back to Domaine De Fontenille for another unforgettable stay. Best regards,
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The setting of the restaurant is magnificent and dining outside is a delight, however the chef's proposals prove to be quite disappointing: the dish "guinea fowl and potatoes" is presented as "at home" without any research or originality / the dessert "roasted apricot" is actually half an apricot with a few crumble crumbs. It's much better for the vegan black rice dish, both tasty and original. Be careful with the carafe of (purified) water: it costs money but you learn that at the end! During this period of high heat you can see your bill skyrocket with bottles at 6 euros all the same! We might appreciate being informed in advance. Young and warm staff.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Nice building with great garden. Service mixed Restaurant unfortunately not recommended, is not freshly cooked, service in the restaurant disastrous, they were glad to leave the area quickly. House needs new management.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Room Tip:Â Lassen Sie sich nicht hier von RELAIS&CHATEAUX Standards blenden, sollte hier herausgenommen...
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The hotel has a charming casual restaurant as well as the michelin starred one. On a nice day they set up tables & chairs overlooking the beautiful garden. Walking in the garden is a treat - when we were there almost no one else sat or walked in it - a mistake in my view. The local village has no restaurant of any charm but Lourmarin & Ansouis are short drives away & both have charming cafes. Cucuron is a little longer drive away & that also has some lovely places to eat. The staff at the hotel recommend a place in Ansouis which was great.
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