Among the
local legends that enchant visitors as they walk through its labyrinth of
little streets, the story of the Bastide de Gordes starts a new chapter, as
standard-bearer of Provencal culture over the Alpilles.
The
extensive building project involved more than 150 people for several months.
Built on the medieval ramparts, the 16th century Bastide has undergone a total
transformation, successfully in keeping with its surroundings and the village’s
history.
La Bastide
de Gordes is having a revamp
La Bastide
de Gordes, Leading Hotels of the World, closed its doors from Monday 6th
October 2014 until Friday 5th June 2015, for huge renovation and refurbishment
program. A total revamp with many new discoveries in store…
Having
undergone painstaking refurbishment work, la Bastide de Gordes hotel now boasts
ten thousand square metres of living space: 40 rooms and suites, 3 restaurants,
4 swimming pools, a 800 square meter spa, 5 conference and function rooms, –
one of which is used for weddings, opening onto French formal gardens, –
stepped gardens and 7 terraces, one of which is considered to be the most
beautiful in Europe.
In order to
preserve the beautiful views onto the valley, and create a true haven of peace
and tranquility, a large vaulted tunnel lined with bookcases was built into
the rock. This makes it easy for guests to wander from one building to another,
allowing them the privacy of walking to the Sisley Spa (which is to undergo a
total re-look next season) in their bathrobe should they so wish.
La Bastide
de Gordes is already spectacular from the outside, but from the moment you pass
through the entrance door the journey becomes breathtaking.
Resembling
a family castle passed down through the generations, the décor was thought up
by architect and interior designer Christophe Tollemer, who also worked his
magic at les Airelles, le Chalet d’Ormello and le Chalet de Pierres.
Since
January 2014, the design team has scoured the whole of France, visiting auction
houses and big antiques dealers in Paris and Italy to turn this hotel into a
castle where one truly feels at home.
No two
rooms or suites are the same. Indian stretched canvasses, typical regional
fabrics, pastoral toiles de Jouy from Pierre Frey and other prestigious fabric
designers, give the impression of entering the private home of a grandmother
from Provence, who would have collected ceramics and portraits all her life.
As a treat
for your tastebuds, renowned Chef Pierre Gagnaire will be at the helm of the
gastronomic restaurant, welcoming you to the warmest of settings. And to round
off the new developments, an elegant reception lounge overlooking the valley
will play host to your events.
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