Set beneath Les Baux-de-Provence’s incredible cliffs, this high-end retreat offers spa indulgence, indoor and outdoor pools and immersive natural beauty.
Key Highlights
- A spectacular retreat, seamlessly carved into the limestone beneath Les Baux-de-Provence
- Stunningly beautiful interiors blend raw stone, reclaimed timber and artisan design for a truly atmospheric stay
- Unwind in the vast lounge beneath the rock of spend time in the spa with a heated indoor pool and sauna
- Soak up the surrounding nature as you swim in the outdoor heated pool and dine under the stars with a Kamado grill
- Just a short drive from the medieval charm of Les Baux-de-Provence or follow hiking and biking trails through Les Alpilles straight from the house
- Explore other wonderful parts of Provence from the art galleries of Saint-Rémy to Arles’ Roman sites
House Interiors
Ground Floor
- Bedroom 1 (31m2) with king-size double bed, desk, Smart TV and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink and toilet
First Floor
- Living room carved into rock with large sofa, bench and armchairs. Doors open to garden
- Kitchen and dining area (52m2), fully-equipped including Lacanche gas stove, dishwasher, double fridge, ice-maker, wine fridge and Nespresso coffee machine. Doors open to garden
- Hallway with guest WC and spa access
- Bedroom 2 (31m2) with king-size double bed, Smart TV and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink and toilet
First Floor Spa (57m2)
- Indoor heated salt-water swimming pool (3.5x6m, depth: 1.4m), available and heated all year
- Armchairs (x4)
- Sauna
- Walk-in shower
Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 (32m2) with king-size double bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink and toilet
- Master Bedroom (50m2, carved into rock) with king-size double bed, armchairs and open en suite bathroom with copper bathtub, walk-in shower, double sink and toilet. Private balcony (with stairs leading to property’s gate) with sun bed and small table with chairs
Please note a fifth bedroom is due to be added by Spring 2026 – watch this space for updates and details.
Outside Grounds
- Salt-water swimming pool (10x3.5m, depth: max 1.4m) with pool safety alarm. Open approximately April to October and heated (max 29C) approximately May to September
- Poolside garden with sun beds (x5)
- Al-fresco dining table for up to 10 guests
- Kamado Japanese style barbecue
- Beautiful grounds (on different levels)
- Parking for 4-5 cars
Carved into the limestone cliffs just beneath the picture-perfect village of Les Baux-de-Provence, Le Joyau du Berger is a rare fusion of elemental beauty and refined living. Crafted by the owners behind some of Oliver’s Travel’s most prestigious abodes, this former shepherd’s shelter has been reimagined with poetic restraint, where raw stone walls, handmade ceramics and reclaimed timber meet artistic design and understated luxury. Here, in the heart of Les Alpilles, the house seems to grow from the very rock, offering a retreat that is both grounded and spectacular.
Stepping into Le Joyau du Berger feels like entering a world apart. Five air-conditioned, en-suite bedrooms unfold across three levels, with the master suite carved beneath the cliffs themselves, complete with a copper bathtub in the room. The living spaces breathe with character and calm, from the bespoke kitchen to the grand salon, where vintage seating is arranged beneath the imposing limestone rock.
Wellness is woven into the very fabric of the house. A vaulted spa beneath the rock invites long hours of repose, with an indoor heated pool and sauna offering sanctuary from the summer sun. Outdoors, the salt-water heated pool is so beautifully positioned, while evenings are made for slow dining beneath the stars, with a Japanese-style Kamado grill and a table set for ten.
Surrounded by verdant nature and hiking paths that thread into the Alpilles, the house sits just minutes by car from the centre of Les Baux-de-Provence. Lose yourself in its medieval lanes, indulge in the shade of the mulberry trees at gastronomic La Cabro d'Or, or explore the markets of Saint-Rémy and the galleries of Arles. Every experience here is shaped by Provence’s timeless and romantic rhythm.
- Please note a fifth bedroom is due to be added by Spring 2026 – watch this space for updates and details.
- This is a beautiful and unique setting, carved into the rock – small children will need to be supervised across the different levels (inside and out).
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Included
- Chef/Cook Available
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Transfers Available
- Babysitting Available
- Butler Available
- Massages Available
- Tours Available
- Personal Trainer Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Extras included at this property:
- Daily cleaning (four hours per day)
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Extra housekeeping
- Private chef
- Butler service
- Fridge-stocking
- Babysitting
- Local tours
- Car hire and/or transfers
- Massage and spa treatments
- Personal trainer
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
