Crillon-le-Brave, France
Hôtel Crillon le Brave: Hilltop Provencal village sanctuary of 9 stone houses overlooking Mont Ventoux with La Madeleine dining and Spa des Écuries
Perched majestically atop a medieval honey-stone hilltop village in the heart of the Vaucluse region of Provence, France, Hôtel Crillon le Brave opened in 1989 as a unique architectural sanctuary. A member of Relais & Châteaux and Maisons Pariente, the 34-room retreat encompasses nine interconnected 17th-century village houses meticulously restored by Parisian architect Charles Zana. Cobblestone pathways, shaded olive terraces, a heated outdoor swimming pool framing unobstructed panoramas of the iconic Mont Ventoux, and fine Provencal gastronomy at La Madeleine create an authentic French countryside dream.
Arrival introduces travelers to the peaceful soul of Provence: personal hosts greet guests in the stone village square with a chilled glass of AOC Ventoux rosé and fresh local olives. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating quintessential Provencal wine, cycling, and lavender pursuits: renting professional road bicycles to ascend the legendary 1,912-metre summit of Mont Ventoux, touring the world-famous vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Vacqueyras (20 minutes away), browsing the morning markets of Bedoin and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, exploring the lavender fields of the Luberon, and reserving a sunset table at La Madeleine.
Village living balances cycling adventure with deep relaxation: the Spa des Écuries is housed within the village’s former 18th-century vaulted stone stables, offering holistic treatments by Bamford. The heated outdoor swimming pool overlooks vineyards stretching to Mont Ventoux. Dining spans refined modern Provencal gastronomy at La Madeleine (directed by Chef Thomas Moretto), casual bistro classics on the panoramic terrace at La Table du Ventoux, and pastis tastings at the Village Bar.
Accommodations comprise 34 rooms and suites distributed across the historic stone houses ranging from 30 to 100 square metres. Each room features antique terracotta floor tiles, Charles Zana contemporary furnishings, king beds, and limestone bathrooms with soaking tubs.
Cyclists, wine connoisseurs, and romantic travelers seeking 17th-century Provencal stone village romance, Mont Ventoux panoramas, and Charles Zana aesthetics should book Hôtel Crillon le Brave without hesitation. Travelers seeking bustling city party centers should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,150 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 920 reviews.
First day
- Drive up the winding hill into the stone village and check into your historic house suite.
- Step onto your terrace, take in the breathtaking view of Mont Ventoux, and head to the heated pool.
- Dine on refined Provencal gastronomy on the terrace of La Madeleine.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 2.1k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Living Inside a 17th-Century Provencal Village
Guests revere the honey-stone village houses, Charles Zana decor, Mont Ventoux views, and tranquil pool.
La Madeleine Dining & Spa des Écuries
Reviewers consistently praise Thomas Moretto’s Provencal food, the vaulted stable spa, and Maisons Pariente service.
Guests Warn
Hilltop Village Seclusion
Visitors love the peaceful absence of cars and commercial noise.
Authentic Stone Architecture
Travelers celebrate the seamless blend of historic stone with modern design.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Two MICHELIN Keys
MICHELIN Guide
Relais & Châteaux Provencal Hilltop Landmark
Relais & Châteaux
In the stay
- Full access to the heated outdoor swimming pool, sun loungers, and fitness room
- Complimentary use of the village pétanque court and walking trail maps
- Full buffet and cooked-to-order gourmet Provencal breakfast daily and high-speed wireless internet
Usually extra
- –La Madeleine multi-course degustation dinners and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine pairings
- –Spa des Écuries Bamford organic treatments, guided bicycle climbs of Mont Ventoux, and truffle hunting
Good to Know
- The hilltop village sanctuary features 34 rooms across 9 stone houses in Crillon-le-Brave, designed by Charles Zana.
- Includes La Madeleine restaurant, La Table du Ventoux, Spa des Écuries in vaulted stables, and heated pool overlooking Ventoux.
- Located in Crillon-le-Brave, a 40-minute drive from Avignon TGV Station or 75 minutes from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Editor's Note
Book a Junior Suite with views of Mont Ventoux and the olive groves, and enjoy an evening glass of AOC Ventoux wine on the stone terrace of La Table du Ventoux during golden hour.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026