Updated October 2026
L’Orangerie was the relaxed terrace restaurant at Airelles La Bastide de Gordes. The original visit captured its Provençal setting, lunch dishes and wide views across the Luberon. Airelles now presents this dining room as La Table de La Bastide, so the restaurant name, chef and menus have changed. This review keeps the earlier experience intact and adds the practical details readers need today.
L’Orangerie Gordes review: current status
L’Orangerie is no longer listed in the current Airelles restaurant collection. The space is now promoted as La Table de La Bastide, led by Chef Pierre Marty. Its menu still centres on Mediterranean flavours, local produce and the terrace view that defined the earlier restaurant.
La Bastide is seasonal. The official hotel and restaurant pages currently state that the property will reopen on 22 April 2027. Anyone planning a visit before then should check directly with Airelles.
Location, hours and reservations
- Address: La Bastide, 61 Rue de la Combe, 84220 Gordes
- Telephone: +33 4 90 72 18 80
- Email: restaurants.labastide@airelles.com
- Official information: La Table de La Bastide
The published seasonal service hours are breakfast from 7:30am to 11am, with an earlier finish on Sunday. Lunch runs from noon to 2pm. Dinner is served from 7pm to 9:45pm. Sunday brunch runs from noon to 2:15pm. Hours can change with the hotel season, so confirm them when booking.
Setting and atmosphere
The strongest reason to dine here remains the location. Tables sit above the Luberon Valley, and the terrace makes the most of the view. Inside, the hotel uses antique furniture, art and patterned fabrics to create a formal Provençal setting.
The original visit found a polished but comfortable dining room. Lunch suited the setting particularly well because daylight opened up the valley views. The photographs below show the hotel interiors, terrace and dishes from that earlier L’Orangerie service.
Food and value
The earlier restaurant focused on seasonal Mediterranean cooking. Presentation was refined, and the meal included carefully plated courses and dessert. Those genuine observations remain useful, but they should not be treated as a description of the current menu.
La Table de La Bastide now publishes dishes that change with the season. Recent examples include local vegetables, Mediterranean fish, lamb, tartare prepared at the table and desserts made to order. Current prices should be checked on the official menu before booking.
This remains a luxury hotel restaurant. Part of the value comes from the setting, service and view. Travellers who prefer a less formal Riviera meal may also find the La Bastide de Mougins review useful. For another historic art filled dining room, see the La Colombe d’Or review. The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild guide is another strong option for gardens and Riviera views.
Things to know before booking
- Reserve well ahead during the hotel season.
- Ask for a terrace table if the view is important, but remember that weather can affect seating.
- Treat the photographs and original meal notes as historical. The restaurant identity and menu have changed.
- Check the hotel’s opening dates before travelling to Gordes.
- Allow time to walk through the village before or after lunch.
L’Orangerie Gordes photographs
Frequently asked questions
Is L’Orangerie still open in Gordes?
Airelles no longer lists L’Orangerie under that name. The current restaurant is La Table de La Bastide.
Can non residents book the restaurant?
Availability and access rules can vary by season. Contact the restaurant directly before making a special trip.
Is the terrace guaranteed?
No. Terrace seating depends on availability and weather. Add the request when reserving.
The Brief Review verdict
The original L’Orangerie offered a memorable combination of refined Provençal food and one of Gordes’ finest views. Today, readers should book it as La Table de La Bastide and expect a different menu. The location remains the main draw, while the seasonal closure makes advance planning essential.