Horse Riding HotelsDomaine du Mas De Pierre
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Domaine du Mas De Pierre Overview
First Impressions
The moment you turn off the main road and wind up through the olive groves to Domaine du Mas De Pierre, you know you’ve found something special. This five-star retreat sits on a hillside just outside the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and honestly, the approach alone is worth the trip — stone walls, lavender hedges, and those incredible views over the Côte d’Azur that make you want to pull over and just stare.
The Grounds and Equestrian Experience
What sets this place apart isn’t just the luxury (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s how they’ve woven horseback riding into the fabric of the experience. The stables are beautifully maintained, tucked into terraced gardens where you can actually hear the horses nickering as you sip your morning coffee. I mean, the riding trails wind through ancient olive groves and up into the hills behind the hotel, offering those postcard-perfect glimpses of the Mediterranean that you’d never find on your own.
Accommodation and Amenities
My room faced southeast with a private terrace — and you know what, waking up to that view of the coast never got old during my stay. The interiors strike this perfect balance between Provençal charm and modern comfort, with stone walls, exposed beams, and bathrooms that feel like personal spa retreats. There’s something refreshing about a luxury hotel that doesn’t try too hard; everything here feels effortless and authentic.
Dining and Local Flavors
The hotel’s restaurant serves what I’d call elevated Provençal cuisine — think locally sourced ingredients prepared with serious skill but without the pretension you sometimes get at high-end places. Actually, some of my best meals were simple lunches by the pool, watching the staff tend to the herb garden that supplies the kitchen. The wine list leans heavily into regional bottles, which makes perfect sense when you’re surrounded by vineyards.
Why Guests Love It
Look, there are plenty of five-star hotels along this stretch of coast, but few manage to feel this connected to the landscape and local culture. The combination of exceptional horseback riding, genuine Provençal atmosphere, and that knockout location — just a short drive from the galleries and cafés of Saint-Paul-de-Vence — creates something pretty remarkable. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to extend your stay, not because there’s so much to do, but because there’s something deeply satisfying about settling into this particular corner of France.
Hotel Highlights
Reviews
Staff: 9.5
Comfort: 9.8
Location: 9.4
Free WiFi: 8.2
Facilities: 9.7
Cleanliness: 9.7
Value for money: 8.8
Noda from United Kingdom (26 October 2025)
Everything was beautiful
What could be improved: Nothing
Andy from United Kingdom (24 October 2025)
Beautiful location and supreme comfort and staff
What could be improved: We had to leave after a week
Andra from Romania (30 September 2025)
The resort has a beautiful landscape design, completed by the location views.
The staff is very nice and welcoming.
Gilles from Israel (13 September 2025)
The best in Vence
Michael from United States (12 September 2025)
The resort, the staff and the amenities were all exceptional.
Fenella from United Kingdom (29 August 2025)
Food was lovely, staff wonderful, gardens very pretty and we enjoyed the entertainment. We had a beautiful and very well appointed suite which completely suited all of our needs.
Szilvia from United States (28 July 2025)
We loved our room with private garden terrace. I enjoyed relaxing by their three pools and the staff was very friendly and eager/confident in speaking to us in English. The bed was very comfortable and the room was super clean and tended to. The staff was very attentive to all of our needs and very helpful in answering our questions and...
Erwin from United States (7 July 2025)
Very peaceful and relaxing environment. Multiple swimming pools for all ages, beautiful gardens, very nice apartment-style rooms with privacy balcony, superb breakfast buffet.
Jean from India (6 July 2025)
All of it
What could be improved: Nothing
Fabrizia from United States (2 July 2025)
Everything
What could be improved: Nothing
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Arceau le Pontil: 1.7 km
- Porte Saint-Roch: 3.3 km
- Tour de l'Esperon: 2 km
- Aqueduc des Moulins: 2.1 km
- Porte de Saint-Paul: 3.3 km
- Porte de Villeneuve: 3.2 km
- Château Musée Grimaldi: 3.4 km
- La Chapelle des Pénitents: 2.5 km
- Église Collégiale Saint-paul: 1.9 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de Protection: 3.4 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Lis Orto: 150 m
- Restaurant Les Mûriers: 850 m
- Restaurant Sarl Boucherie Beltrando: 750 m
Top attractions:
- MAMAC: 17 km
- Massena Square: 16 km
- Picasso Museum: 13 km
- Lascaris Palace: 17 km
- Garibaldi Square: 18 km
- Albert 1st Gardens: 17 km
- Castle Hill of Nice: 19 km
- Promenade du Paillon: 16 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Domaine de l'Étoile: 8 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Serre Beach: 5 km
- Cros de Cagnes: 5 km
- Hippodrome Beach: 5 km
- Grand Large Beach: 5 km
- Plage des Bouches du Loup: 5 km
Public transport:
- Train Cagnes-sur-Mer: 4.2 km
- Train Le Cros-de-Cagnes: 5 km
Closest airports:
- Monaco Heliport: 39 km
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport: 9 km
- Cannes – Mandelieu Airport: 28 km
Domaine du Mas De Pierre Rooms
- Estimated price from: $462. Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $554. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $692. Prestige Deluxe Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $738. Junior Suite with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $784. Junior Suite Fleurs with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $784. Prestige Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $923. Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $1,154. Suite Fleurs with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $1,154. Prestige Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
- Estimated price from: $1,384. Suite with Spa Bath with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
Facilities
View:
- View
General:
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Solarium
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Aerobics Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Badminton equipment
- Water park
- Kids' club Additional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Table tennis
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- 2 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- View
- Fitness centre
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
3 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free!Pool 2 - indoor Free!Pool 3 - outdoor Free!:
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool cover
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 25 per day.:
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Wardrobe or closet
House Rules at Domaine du Mas De Pierre
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Domaine du Mas De Pierre Location
route des Serres, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
