We’ve fallen to the charm of these these venerable old houses, their plane trees and the old-fashioned charm or designer elegance of their guestrooms. They are the chosen few that COTE Magazine recommends.
Les Agassins 4* – Avignon-Le Pontet
This huge old Florentine-style country house is set in a park with gardens and a pool. A great place to settle in for a moment of quietude and Latin charm. Part gastronomic restaurant.
Lieu-dit Le Pigeonnier - Tél. 04 90 32 42 91 - www.hotel-agassins.com
Auberge de Cassagne 5* – Avignon-Le Pontet
A superb 19th-century country house where you can soak up Provençal luxury in the sauna, hammam, massage rooms and pool. 43 well-lit rooms. Gastronomic restaurant.
40 avenue Victor Hugo - Tél. 04 42 91 11 11 - www.cezanne.hotelaix.com
Le Cloître Saint-Louis 4* – Avignon
Peace and quiet are the keywords in this 16-century former cloister where the grandeur of the past meets up with contemporary simplicity. The magnificent vaulted restaurant looks out to the courtyard and cloister. Swimming pool on the roof.
20 rue du portail Boquier - Tél. 04 90 27 55 55 www.cloitre-saint-louis.com
Hôtel d’Europe 5* – Avignon centre
This magnificent 16th-century house steeped in history enjoys a prime location in Avignon town centre. The luxurious, spacious rooms and suites have kept their Provençal flavour. Gastronomic restaurant.
12 place Crillon - Tél. 04 90 14 76 76 - www.heurope.com
Hostellerie Les Frênes – Montfavet
This Napoleonic country house set in a shady park boasts 18 tastefully renovated rooms and suites. Pool, fitness space, whirlpool tub and the Jardin des Frênes Mediterranean restaurant.
645 avenue les Vertes Rives - Tél. 04 90 31 17 93 - www.hotel-les-frenes.com
Grand Hôtel 4* – Avignon
A modern hotel that pays tribute to Provençal traditions. Just below the city walls, with 122 spacious, comfortable rooms. Pool and solarium on the roof.
34 boulevard Saint-Roch - Tél. 04 90 80 98 09 www.avignon-grand-hotel.com
La Mirande 5* – Avignon centre
Small, elegant, historic luxury hotel in the heart of Avignon, with the Palais des Papes in the background. A romantic refuge where you’ll feel deliciously away-from-it-all, even in the garden. Gastronomic restaurant.
4 place de la Mirande - Tél. 04 90 14 20 20 - www.la-mirande.fr
Le Prieuré 5* – Villeneuve-les-Avignon
Contemporary touches enhance the Grande Epoque style of the 38 rooms and suites in this elegant hotel. The restaurant serves delicious, delicate gastronomic cuisine.
7 place du Chapitre - Tél. 04 90 15 90 15 - www.leprieure.com
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