We recently stayed at the Oustau de Baumaniere during our trip to France. While we had read many great reviews about the restaurant, we had not seen much information about the hotel. Now we know why. The hotel is merely adequate. For the price we paid, I expected significantly better service and accomodations. The rooms are tired, boring and small and the service is just terrible. The restaurant is very good and Les Baux is breathtaking. If I ever did this trip again, I would stay in one of the suites in the caves at Riboto de Taverna -- That is a fabulous place!

We stayed 2 nights at the Oustau de Baumaniere during our week driving through the Provence. Personally, I think Les Baux is one of the most beautiful places on earth and Oustau de Baumaniere is the perfect hotel complimenting this location. The first night we stayed at the hotel, we also had dinner at the Michelin 2-star restaurant run by star chef Jean-Andre Charial. The meal was just out of this world, with everything prepared to perfection and all the vegetables grown on the property. At the end of the meal, Mr. Charial came around to talk to the guests and people even asked for his autograph! He's that well known in the region. The following morning we had breakfast on the terrace (same location as the dinner but with the sun shining and different table setting, the atmosphere changed but equally wonderful); fresh croissants, pain au chocolat, home made confiture, butter, fresh squeezed juices, yogurts, everything you'd expect from a French country breakfast. After breakfast, we just sunbathed by the pool and walked through the garden, the surroundings are beautiful.

Our room was very spacious and elegantly decorated. The bathroom was very stylish with marble and designer fixtures. We took pictures for ideas to renovate our own bathroom back home. I really can't complain about anything. Le Baux and Oustau de Baumaniere were the highlights of our Provence getaway.

Price-wise it's not for the faint-hearted. Dinner for 2 was about 500 euros with a wine arrangement. The room was about 400 euro per night. But believe me, it is worth it!

My wife and I just spent 4 nights at Ousau de Baumaniere. Overall, it is a very charming hotel in a spectacular part of Provence. There are 3 buildings and two of them are more than 400meters away from the main building. The staff were professional but lacked any real local knowledge so do your homework and dont expect any real conceirge service. The rooms were very nice and comfortalble. The restaurant is superb, however, extremely expensive. Even thought the food was excellent, I do not believe that it warranted the $450 bill!! There were many other restaurants that we dined at where the food was just as good for half the price. As a matter of fact, just next door is the La Riboto de Taven which is also amazing.

Go to this place and have lunch. This is as good as it gets for the finest food in the world. Nothing in the US can touch this restaurant. Even if you arrive in jeans they will treat you like you are dressed like the other elegantly dressed patrons. They are very gracious. Be prepared for 100+ euros for two but if you can afford it -do it. You wil not be disappointed. Be sure to look at the winelist. Perhaps you would like a 1918 Chateau Margaux or an 1870 Lafite Rothschild, no prices on those.