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Domaine de Fontenille
Lauris, France · Fontenille Collection · Grand Luxury
The bastide at Domaine de Fontenille has made wine in Lauris since 1638, a cliff village above the Durance at the foot of the Petit Luberon, looking toward the Alpilles and Sainte-Victoire. Alphonse de Savornin's 1850 house reopened as a hotel in 2014 and became the founding Fontenille property: 39 organic vineyard hectares, olive groves, and Michelin Two Keys in 2025.
- Opened 2016
- Rooms from 377 sq ft (35 m²)
About Domaine de Fontenille
- The original bastide belonged to the Savornin family from 1638; the present Provencal house took shape in 1850 under Alphonse de Savornin.
- After years of disrepair it reopened as a hotel in 2014, the first house of the Fontenille group.
- Michelin Two Keys in 2025.
- Lauris sits 7 km from Lourmarin's market and 14 km from Silvacane Abbey; dye-plant conservatory terraces mark the village chateau.
- Entry-level rooms start at 377 sq ft (35 m²).
History
Domaine de Fontenille is a wine estate and hotel in Lauris, in the Luberon region of Provence. The original bastide on the property dates to 1638, when it belonged to the Savornin family; the current Provençal house largely took shape in 1850 under Alphonse de Savornin.
After falling into disrepair, the domaine was restored by new owners and opened as a hotel in 2014, becoming the founding property of the Fontenille group. Set among vineyards and centuries-old plane trees, it pairs the estate's winemaking heritage with a refined country-house hotel.
The setting
Domaine de Fontenille sits on Route de Roquefraiche in Lauris, a village perched on a cliff above the Durance valley at the foot of the Petit Luberon, with views to the Alpilles and Sainte-Victoire. The bastide at the estate's core dates to the late 16th century and has been a wine domain since 1638, its 39 organic vineyard hectares and olive groves sustaining the working agricultural identity that lends the property genuine authenticity. Lauris hosts a unique European conservatory of dye plants on its 17th-century château terraces, testament to the region's dyeing heritage. Château de Lourmarin — the first Renaissance château in Provence — lies 48 minutes by transit, anchoring Fontenille as a serene gateway to the southern Luberon. 7 km from market town of Lourmarin. 14 km from Silvacane Abbey.
Restaurants and bars
- La Cuisine d'Amélie — Restaurant · Contemporary Provençal bistronomic
- La Terrasse d'Amélie — Restaurant
Experiences
- Cellar tours and wine tastings — Cellar tours, wine tastings, vineyard walks and picnics offered as an immersion in the estate's vineyards.
- Harvest morning (Matinées Vendanges) — Take part in the grape harvest alongside the estate teams, discover the winery's secrets, and enjoy a tasting and picnic.
- Well-being break experiences — Tailor-made experiences: sunrise yoga, Luberon bike rides, vineyard picnics, Durance canoeing, village visits and outdoor massages.
- Summer culinary evenings — In summer, dinners in the rose garden, brazier dinners and jazz evenings at La Cuisine d'Amélie.
- Nature immersion — Natural stone swimming pool, permaculture vegetable garden and outdoor sports across 35 hectares of vineyards and gardens.
- Une escapade à Fontenille day retreat — A day-long retreat of relaxation at the founding house, with nature, gourmet pleasures and Provençal life.
Amenities
- Pool
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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