LE PONT DE L’ORME

We stayed at Pont de l’Orme for two nights during our South of France vacation, and it was exactly the kind of relaxing pause we needed. Julia and Julian have been running the place since this spring, and they are incredibly welcoming hosts—you really feel looked after!

We stayed in room number 5 “Estragone”, which had a charming fireplace detail and a huge bathroom. The property itself has lots of outdoor spaces where you can unwind with a book or a glass of something in the shade of the trees, also the views of the mountains. It’s peaceful and has a very calming atmosphere!

A special highlight was the food. We had dinner there one night and it was one of the best meals of our trip—highly recommend not skipping it. They host resident chefs from different places and work with local producers for seasonal ingredients and regional wines. Breakfasts are homemade and really nourishing, with lots of thoughtful touches, like seasonal fruit plate and custom eggs order.

We will definitely come again!

So, where to start? First of all - the area, the hotel and restaurant is located next to the famous Mt. Ventoux - a bike riders paradise, while itself being surrounded by hills, valleys, lavender and ancient towns. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. So is the territory - if you can imagine driving/riding up to a classical Provencal manor through a beautiful tree-lined road and ancient sandstone gates - you are spot on, this is it. The hotel itself is a gorgeous classic manor with multiple details that any lover of charming pieces would love, coupled with flowers, vines and shrubbery that make the whole building drown in greenery. The rooms, well furnished and equipped, accessible through doors and AC furnished, with comfortable beds and pillows, good facilities and drowning in greenery. The lower floor contains the restaurant, indoors, a tasteful dining room with beautiful ancient fishbone parquet floors, dreamy lighting and a fireplace ambience; although likely you would be on the terrace overlooking the fields, shaded by beautiful ancient trees and branches. The food - breakfast: fresh fruits, yogurt, fresh from the bakery croissants, bread, eggs (2 options) and coffee is all you need to get your day started. Now to end your day we have the gem of a dinner: three course meal for a very reasonable price with food that combined creative renditions of classics (e.g. fig leaf Panna Cotta with buckwheat popcorn and lavender syrup), dazzling French staples of steak and rustic potatoes or bouillabaisse and the best mussels ever. Paired with local wines (all within 30 minutes drive from the property) from whites to refreshing rosé and even natural reds. Note: the menu rotates weekly! All of this is hosted by unbelievable hosts Julia & Julian speaking French, English, German and I will be honest, you will be challenged to find kinder people, more attentive and supportive to your needs and comfort. I wish them all the success and look forward to coming back to the place many more times, it was simply painful to leave! Oh, and there is a pool for a dip throughout the day!

What a magical place! From April this year the place is run by Julia and Julian and they truly are making a difference. The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable; the territory is gorgeous - green, quiet and with a spectacular view; the breakfasts are incredible and they are truly going above and beyond to make everyone’s stay a dream. They also are just the loveliest people and are very easy to chat with, and their dog is the friendliest pup in the world. We especially loved the restaurant - high quality seasonal dishes and some amazing chefs that Julia and Julian invite monthly from all over the world to keep a great variety and a creative bar high. I loved the fish and the deserts especially (fig leaf panna cotta was my favorite). Finally Julia is a professional published photographer and offers a photo shoot opportunity in the area - I used this chance to have a fantastic professional couple photoshoot with my husband in the lavender fields ????????

Mit den neuen Besitzern ist der alte Charme wie eingekehrt. Das Bed and Breakfast ist liebevoll eingerichtet, das Restaurant hat sein altes Niveau wiedergewonnen. Frische, regionale Speisen im Angebot, ausgewählte Weine aus der Region und ein freundlicher, netter Service.|Das Objekt liegt am Fuße des Mont Ventoux, perfekte Ausgangslage um die Region und die Lavendelfelder zu besuchen.

Seit acht Jahren besuchen wir in Malaucène Ponte de l’Orme als Zwischenstopp auf unserer Reise an die Côte d‘Azur. Die neuen Besitzer, Julia und Julian, hießen uns herzlich willkommen. Liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer, inzwischen klimatisiert, köstliches, regionales Essen, der erfrischende Pool, regionale Weine, ein liebevoll zubereitetes Frühstück, das keine Wünsche offen lässt, sowie der herrliche Ausblick von der Terrasse runden das Gesamtbild ab. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder. Versprochen!