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La Grande Bastide: Traveller Reviews

632 Chemin des Deportes, 13290, France
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La Grande Bastide
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A comfortable B&B in Provence”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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La Grande Bastide is 20-30 mins away from Aix-en-Provence. If you;re interested in seeing Provence by car, I would really recommend this place. Make sure you have your GPS with you and everything is easy. The town of Gardanne is a special mention here for the Sunday market as is Miramas le vieux, a veautiful little village perched on the top of a hill with some fantastic ice-cream! Both these places are 30 mins away from the B&B.

Marie was really helpful and her breakfasts were hearty - the fruits were to die for.

The rooms are simple, with basic amenities included. The place is best if you have a car and want to have this as a base to explore Provence.

There's also an adorable dog, and if you're a dog-lover, nothing like it!


Did I forget ot mention that this place is amazing value or money !
Would recommend this place whole-heartedly - away from the mad rush of Aix (try finding a parking between 9 and 11 am) and yet in the heart of Provence.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place to stay outside of Aix”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011
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Pros: Very nice owner. They have a great dog too. Breakfast was delicious - Croissants fresh bread, good jams, good coffee, yogurts and fruit. Huge room and bathroom. Clean.

Cons: No A/C, but as long as you know this going in it is no problem. Also, make sure you arrive in daylight and follow the directions closely. The place is a bit off the beaten path, but easy enough to find as long as you follow the directions.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Minnesota
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“a comfortable stay in Provence...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2010
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person found this review helpful

Our 6-night stay at this bastide was a very laid-back, relaxing experience. Marie was the perfect hostess, visiting us during breakfast, but not in an intrusive way. Breakfast, by the way, was an absolute joy, served on the patio right outside our room- a generous selection of fruits and cheeses, baguettes and croissants, and of course, cafe au lait and a wide selection of teas. Marie's son Guillaume, whose English was very good, was very available to help with luggage, and to provide advice about the area. Ventoux, the resident, friendly pooch was well behaved, and a pleasant companion. Our room on the upper level was spacious and had a patio overlooking the fields. The bastide is close to the village of Les Milles (a very good restauarnt there was "Au Millois Gourmand"), and a few km SW of Aix-en-Provence, quite accessible by car. All in all, it was a great stay, and we will return.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Strasbourg, France
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“accueil charmant, bonne adresse”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful
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  • Stayed April 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Claye Souilly, France
1 review
“"Excellente adresse..."”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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632 Chemin des Deportes, 13290, France
Price range (per night):* 77 AUD

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