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Hotel Benvengudo

This ancient Provençal bastide is surrounded by 3 hectares (7 1/2 acres) of lavender fields and olive groves near the foot of Les Baux. From here it’s a long walk—or a short drive—to the village summit. A luxurious medley of rooms and suites dots the scented grounds (although bear in mind that Wi-Fi doesn’t reach every room and you’re charged for the capsules used in your in-room Nespresso machine). All in all, it’s a true taste of Provence, from the pétanque court to the long lavender-trimmed driveway. It also hosts a gourmet restaurant (fixed-price menus 45€–70€).