Domaine de Manville at Golf des Baux de Provence

Domaine de Manville is an 18-hole course designed by Thierry Sprecher and Anne-Laure Ricci, situated in the Alpilles mountains near the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence. The course opened in 2015 as part of a luxury hotel and estate property, integrating golf into a landscape defined by olive groves, limestone outcrops, and views toward the rocky peaks that characterize this corner of Provence. The design works within the natural contours of the terrain, incorporating the region's distinctive stone formations and Mediterranean vegetation into the routing.

The layout measures approximately 6,000 meters from the back tees and plays across rolling ground with elevation changes that reveal different perspectives of the surrounding Alpilles. Sprecher and Ricci, both experienced in European course design, shaped holes that follow the land's existing movement rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. Several holes play along or across valleys, while others climb toward higher ground where the limestone geology becomes more prominent. Water features appear on a handful of holes, and the bunkering reflects a naturalistic style consistent with the Provençal setting.

The course serves primarily resort and visiting golfers drawn to the region's cultural and culinary attractions. The Domaine property includes a hotel, spa, and restaurant facilities that emphasize local ingredients and wine. The setting places golf within a broader experience of the Alpilles landscape, where the proximity to historic sites and the character of southern French countryside shape the visit as much as the golf itself.