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Follow the road past sun-drenched Provençal vineyards, punctuated by cypress trees, pines, and flourishing wine cellars, and a magnificent architectural jewel appears on the horizon — an Italian-style château with grandeur to match the generations of Provençal dynasties who once called it home. Heavy iron gates open onto 22 hectares of gardens, leading past an elegant cour d’honneur and French gardens filled with the serene sound of trickling fountains. At the end of the grand driveway lies Château Bel Esprit, a magnificent 17th-century château just 20 minutes from Aix-en-Provence.
Set at the heart of a 300-hectare vineyard, Château Bel Esprit offers something for every member of the family, from extensive outdoor spaces perfect for burning off younger guests’ energy, to a tennis court, boules court, and the opportunity to enjoy a private wine tour of the estate or a spot of truffle hunting. For those seeking quiet relaxation, a large 21m x 7m swimming pool awaits within the French gardens, while a Jacuzzi is tucked away on one of the tower terraces, offering 360-degree views across the valley. The château’s impeccably maintained French gardens and organic vegetable garden even supply the kitchen directly, ensuring the freshest, most local ingredients in every meal.
With its authentic blend of period detail and modern comfort, and its refined décor throughout, Château Bel Esprit offers six Prestige Rooms, two Junior Suites, and three Suites to choose from, each named after figures connected to the estate’s history.
Every carefully decorated room, ranging from 30 to 75m², reflects a different chapter in the château’s story, spanning styles from 1850s English and magnificent Louis XIV to 18th-century, Napoleon III, Spanish, Provençal, and Italian-Venetian influences. Each room enjoys an exceptional view over the Alpilles and the surrounding estate, parkland, and vineyards. Every bedroom is equipped with a queen- or king-size bed, air conditioning, satellite TV, iPhone dock, Wi-Fi, minibar, Nespresso machine, safe, and hairdryer.
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GROUND FLOOR
Large kitchen
Elegant dining room
Smoking Room
Orangery (perfect for breakfast)
Music & Library Room
Seminar room equipped with wall mounted screen, video-projectors, computer connection, WiFi, PA system and Nespresso machine
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: ‘Augustin Pyrame de Candolle’ junior suite with king-size bed, furniture that belonged to the Countess of Candolle, bathroom with shower and bath, separate WC and superb views over the park and the nymphaeum
Bedroom 2: ‘Pierre Robineau de Baulieu’ suite with authentic décor, Louis XVI period wallpaper and furniture, dressing room, separate salon, ensuite bathroom with shower and bath, separate WC and views over the French gardens
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 3:’Pierre de Pontleroy’ prestige room with king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, separate WC, dressing room and views of the lower courtyard and vines.
Bedroom 4: ‘Joseph-Pierre Pitton de Tournefort’ prestige room decorated in 1850s English style with king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, separate WC, dressing room and views of the lower courtyard and vines
Bedroom 5: ‘Horace-Benedit de Saussure’ prestige room with authentic 1900s décor, king-size bed, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, separate WC, dressing room and views over the Alpilles and main courtyard
Bedroom 6: ‘Alexandre Le Grande’ prestige room decorated with Louis XIV period furniture and with queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, separate WC and outstanding views of the main courtyard of the chateau
Bedroom 7: ‘Olivier de Serres’ prestige room with Italian décor and 18th century furniture, queen-size bed, spacious ensuite bathroom with bath and large jet shower, separate WC and romantic views over the main courtyard and nymphaeum
Bedroom 8: ‘Bérengère D’Alamanon’ prestige room furnished with 18th century Provençal furniture, blue and yellow colour scheme, queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom with shower and bath, separate WC and magnificent views over the gardens and the vines
Bedroom 9: ‘Pierre D’Oraison’ junior suite decorated in 18th century Italian style with period furniture, queen-size bed, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, separate WC, dressing room and separate living area
Bedroom 10: ‘Guillaume de Jullien’ junior suite with 18th century Italian-Venetian atmosphere, king-size bed, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, separate WC, separate study and incredible view over the gardens through a 12th century Cistercian
triple-lancet window
Bedroom 11: ‘Pierre D’Alamanon’ suite with authentic 17th century Spanish décor, mezzanine with king-size bed, bathroom with ‘Azulejo’ glazed tiles, shower and bath, and two living areas with a single bed.
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