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La Bonne Etape

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Outdoor pool
Junior Suite, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Superior room with terrace

Superior room with terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Deluxe room with terrace

Superior Deluxe room with terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace

Junior Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Chemin Du Lac, Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 4160

What's nearby

  • Sisteron Citadel - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Digne-les-Bains Thermes - 28 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Lavender Fields - 38 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Gorges du Verdon - 59 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Lac de Sainte Croix - 68 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 74 min drive
  • Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban Station - 7 min drive
  • Sisteron Station - 12 min drive
  • Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Magnanerie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Bonne Etape - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Marmite du Pêcheur - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Café des Arts - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Bonne Etape

Located near a train station, La Bonne Etape is a great choice for a stay in Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban. You can indulge in facials or manicures and pedicures, and La Bonne Etape, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1119 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Swimming pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

La Bonne Etape – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating. Reservations are required.
Bistro Gaby – This bistro specialises in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.64 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 29 for adults and EUR 11 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 14 February.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Bonne Etape Hotel Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
Bonne Etape Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
La Bonne Etape Hotel
La Bonne Etape Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
La Bonne Etape Hotel Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

Frequently asked questions

Is La Bonne Etape currently open?
The property is closed between 1 January and 14 February.
Does La Bonne Etape offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Bonne Etape does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at La Bonne Etape?
Yes, there's a pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at La Bonne Etape?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at La Bonne Etape?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Bonne Etape?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at La Bonne Etape and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and horse riding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near La Bonne Etape?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

La Bonne Etape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Great service and bistro, uncomfortable room
Excellent service from front desk and excellent food from the bistro. The property is very cool. Unfortunately our room had some issues. One was what seemed to be a faint lingering smoke smell. They had an air freshener, perhaps to mask it, but it was too strong and we put it outside. Second, the bed was hard and very uncomfortable. Lastly, plumbing issues, the shower head was spraying all over ceiling. The AC was shut off for season, but it was still quite warm in October when we stayed, so that added to the discomfort.
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hanen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Glenn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Martyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Hotel, Superb Restaurant, great friendly staff. Loved it
Salah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top notch
Amazing hotel amazing staff amazing chef amazing grounds! Will return!
cynthia, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel with pretty gardens and a nice pool.
Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Close But No Cigar
Nice spot overall but not quite the country chalet we were hoping for. The hotel itself was nice but right off the main street and a rather unattractive alley/roadway. The town it's in is nothing to speak of. Zero restaurants and nothing to see. You can drive a little to the neighboring town which is very charming. The bistro they offer as an alternative to the fine dining is not worth trying. Wifi was terrible and the pool had a light that was not secured and floating by its wires like a buoy. Didn't look terribly safe. I directed my children not to swim anymore. It was concerning to say the least.
Edward, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

3* hotel, 5* prices - and more. Avoid.
Absolute rip off. Amazed they're a part of Relais & Chateau
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!
Great place to stay. Courteous staff. Great service
Colin, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Not just "a good stop," but the best possible!
A delight in every way: pool. roomy room, Michelin-star cuisine, friendly staff!
Hartley, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well worth staying here- highly recommend.
We stayed here mainly to benefit from Michelin star restaurant. Friendly, professional and welcoming staff. Definitely worth staying here. We plan to return.
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10/10 Exceptional

A VERY SPECIAL HOTEL
Never have we been treated with such care and devotion at a hotel! We didn't realize that this hotel is a member of the "Relais & Chateaux" group, so we were rather stunned when we saw the sign as we left the parking lot on arrival. The hotel was stunning and welcoming to say the least. Our room was large and well furnished (with character). Beds were very comfy. There were beautiful views from our room window, as this hotel was in a quiet part of the town with many trees. Landscaping around the hotel was lush, well kept, and lovely. We walked in the back "vegetable and fruit" garden, and then met the head Chef coming down the stairs in the hotel. He was very welcoming and friendly as well. "Nicholas" took care of us from start to finish and couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome. The food was unusually delicious. We would stay here again any time we were here, or even if we were at some distance. Thank you so much La Bonne Etape for providing us with a spectacular stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous dining and setting
We probably had the best meal ever - a must to eat in the gourmet restaurant! Their lavender honey ice cream for dessert was to die for. Our room was also fantastic with french doors that opened to a view over the pool and the hillsides beyond. Service was excellent. It was perfect!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, friendly staff, beautiful hotel.
Best service ever, romantic balcony setting, pool was awesome. We will definitely be going back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Has always been excellent, now even better
I have stayed at La Bonne Etape many times over the past 15 years. The hotel has always been excellent, and it is well maintained and clean. the staff is courteous and friendly. I speak French, but my son does not and the staff speaks English which is a plus for him. The breakfast is always fresh and the coffee great. The location is very good off the main street, so there is no traffic noise. Of course both of the restaurants are great. which one you cloose depends on whether you are in the mood for a quicker great meal or a fantastic gourmet dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all around
Having arrived late the courtesy extended was exceptional. Superlatives all around. A wonderful & very relaxed stay,wrapping up our 2 weeks in Provence. Alps en haut a wonderful holiday destination. Thankyou
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great time at "La Bonne Etape"
We travelled to France in November 2013 and stayed one night at "La Bonne Etape" for a romantic getaway. We had a great time, and the culinary experience for dinner at the restaurant was amazing. Jany Gleize put together incredible menus. The entire staff was courteous and friendly. Service was flawless. We are already planning to come back during the summer or late spring. Highly recommended!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

classic luxury with fantastic restaurant
I have stayed at La Bonne Etape probably 15 times during trips to Provence and the French Alps visiting family. The hotel staff are always very courteous and helpful. The rooms are large and each has unique antique furnishings. The location is away from any traffic, so there are normally no sounds to disturb sleep. The gourmet restaurant is terrific, and the other restaurant is also very good. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for good value at a nice hotel with good restaurants.
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6/10 Good

OK for Passing Thru on One-Night Stay
PROS: (1) This hotel has 2 GREAT restaurants (a bistro & a fine dining restaurant). (2) The pool is well-maintained and an extremely pleasant aspect of this property. CONS: The hotel itself is in need of a complete systems replacement. Air conditioning was not working during our entire stay. Plumbing is extremely outdated. Bathrooms additionally should be updated. (Bathroom in our room was decorated with old red and gold - colored marble slabs. Fixtures and plumbing were 1980's vintage.) The beautiful one acre garden on this property is unkempt and choked with weeds (although still spectacular). SUMMARY: This property could be a really great and relaxing oasis if the deferred maintenance were addressed. This town has very little going on, and is not worth visiting as a specific destination.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful service & great restaurant
The staff were incredibly nice and helpful - and the restaurant was divine!
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Great Staff and Service...
Stayed one night at this great little hotel well finished with charming decor. The room was in the ground floor garden with it's own entrance again nicely finished with brick flooring antique furniture and a good sized bathroom. (Balcony rooms were also available.) The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive, especially in the restaurant which is a must. Great creative food and some good wine. The breakfast was very nice too. Proprietor/Chef Monsieur Gleize is a charming host and runs a very well thought out polished and yet un-intimidating establishment. There isn't really much to see or do in Chateau-Arnoux-Saint-Auban itself, but the surrounding area has some good places to visit such as Sisteron and the Ganagobie Priory.
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6/10 Good

Charming hotel, but ......
This hotel is charming with lovely grounds and sparkling pool. It also has a gourmet restaurant with a great reputation. Unfortunately we did not eat here. We had a ground floor room overlooking the pool area. It was very nicely furnished but the bed was very small (I doubt it was a full double) and the bathroom only had a hand held shower in the bath. I understand that other rooms (more expensive) did have showers. This was one of the more expensive hotels on our trip so we were somewhat disappointed in our room.
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