Extraordinary Experiences in Provence
The Villa Baulieu estate lies within a unique landscape studded with lavender fields, olive groves, hillside vineyards and ancient villages. In a region that boasts 300 days of sunshine per year, guests at the Villa can enjoy the very best of Provence through a selection of exclusive and immersive activities.
Dive into Provence’s winemaking heritage
The history of winemaking at Baulieu dates back almost two thousand years, and today the estate continues to honour this historic legacy and cultivate the rich terroir beneath its feet. Guests can explore the vineyards by bicycle or by jeep, and can even take part in the grape harvest during September and October.
After a “wine safari”, head to the Baulieu winery to visit the beautiful cellars, whose cool stone walls are home to both modern equipment and antique barrels. Here you’ll learn all about the process of how wines are blended and aged, and enjoy a guided tasting with Baulieu’s expert sommeliers.
A trove of culinary delights
Of course, the fruits of the vine are not the only treasures produced at Baulieu – for lovers of fine foods, the estate is also home to an 800-tree truffle grove, where you can join Baulieu’s specially-trained Border Collies to go out in search of the “diamond of gastronomy.”
Baulieu is also home to around a hundred beehives, and guests have the opportunity to learn all about the art of beekeeping – and of course, to sample the estate’s organic, delicately flavoured honeys, imbued with the unique aromas of local flora such as lavender and thyme.
Explore the secrets of Provence
Ideally located in the heart of the Luberon valley, and just 40 minutes from the Mediterranean coast, Villa Baulieu is the perfect base from which to explore the local region and its many cultural, culinary and natural treasures. From the quaint cobbled streets of Aix-en-Provence to the calanques of the côte d’Azur, all the secrets of Provence lie on your doorstep.
How you explore is up to you: fly over the landscape in a private plane, gaze over the olive groves from a hot-air balloon, or enjoy a chauffeured ride along sweeping country roads in a luxury classic car…whichever option you choose, the Baulieu staff will help you plan an unforgettable experience.
