Must-see hotels in Vaucluse

  • Hôtel Burrhus

    Vaucluse

    From the outside, this looks like a classic town hotel: shutters, stonework and a prime spot on the town square. But inside, surprises await: the arty…

  • Hôtel La Mirande

    Avignon

    The address to sleep in Avignon en luxe. It's located literally in the shadow of the palace, and stepping inside feels more like entering an aristocrat's…

  • Metafort

    Vaucluse

    Wow. This palatial pad pulls out all the stops in terms of architecture, design and out-and-out luxury. It's in a 17th-century village house in Méthamis,…

  • Les Remparts

    Vaucluse

    A grand cru B&B to match Beaumes-de-Venise's finest wines. Built into the old town walls are five huge, luxurious rooms, each individually themed after…

  • Les Florets

    Vaucluse

    A super hotel 2km outside Gigondas, with a modern-meets-heritage feel blending burnished wood, antique armchairs, attractive decor and minimal clutter…

  • La Prévôté

    Vaucluse

    If you're looking for inspiration on how to renovate a period building, this sexy chambres d'hôte is a case study. A 17th-century convent perched above a…

  • Les Jardins de Baracane

    Avignon

    This 18th-century house near place des Corps Saints is owned by an architect, so it's been sensitively and tastefully renovated. Wood beams, stone walls…

  • Le Mas Julien

    Vaucluse

    Out in the countryside between Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this delightful farmhouse is the stuff of Provençal dreams: wisteria-clad façade, gorgeous…

  • Carré Cardinal

    Vaucluse

    Pretty rooms in this renovated historic building across from the Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction are kitted out with creamy linens, flat-screen TVs and…

  • Ferme le Dégoutaud

    Vaucluse

    This 16th-century working farm, 2.5km northeast of Suzette, has simple, spotless rooms of stone and wood, and self-catering cottages surrounded by…

  • Le Domaine des Tilleuls

    Vaucluse

    A favourite stop-off for cyclists and hikers heading for Mont Ventoux's summit, this fine country hotel makes a perfect base in Malaucène. Once a silk…

  • Le Clos Saint Sourde

    Vaucluse

    What a place: a ravishing marriage of modern style and rustic Provençal architecture (a couple of the cavernous rooms even have troglodyte-style walls…

  • Château de Mazan

    Vaucluse

    A regal place to stay: an 18th-century mansion once owned by the licentious lothario Marquis de Sade. Today it's anything but seedy; the palatial rooms…

  • Les Terrasses by David & Louisa

    Vaucluse

    Riverside location, cute rooms, friendly owners and screamingly cheap rates – what's not to like about this little hotel? Okay, the rooms are small, but…

  • Château Juvenal

    Vaucluse

    Five kilometres west of Beaumes-de-Venise, this wine estate is from a bygone age. Its grand rooms are a showpiece of 19th-century elegance, from their…

  • Hôtel des Pins

    Vaucluse

    An unexpected surprise near sleepy Bédoin: a smart, sophisticated hotel with a gorgeous garden and a fine outdoor pool. Rooms are a mixed bag, but more…

  • Péniche Le Hasard

    Avignon

    Avast, landlubbers: how about spending a night on a riverboat? This lovingly restored péniche bobs on the river about 2km from the old town. Two rooms…

  • Hôtel Le Glacier

    Vaucluse

    This hotel doesn't look like much from outside, but surprises await inside: all of the 33 rooms have a different feel, some in cool blues and checks,…

  • Hostellerie Le Beffroi

    Vaucluse

    This hotel on the narrow streets of the old town wins hands-down for atmosphere, but you might not feel so enthusiastic once you've lugged your luggage up…

  • Le Colbert

    Avignon

    One of several hotels on a shaded side street off rue de la République, this pleasant, old-fashioned hotel has 15 rooms decked out in art posters and…

  • La Banasterie

    Avignon

    Heritage meets contemporary at this B&B, offering five spacious rooms in a building behind the Palais des Papes. It's stylish, and there are treats like…

  • Hôtel du Poète

    Vaucluse

    A charming – if rather expensive – hotel in the middle of the village, renovated from a former mill. Rooms are attractive and rather feminine; more…

  • Domaine de Cabasse

    Vaucluse

    A working wine estate and part of the Logis chain, Domaine de Cabasse also offers a good range of rooms in its shuttered lodge building. It's definitely…

  • Hôtel de l'Horloge

    Avignon

    A refined choice: a spacious and well-run hotel in a lovely building near the town hall (and its clock, hence the name), handily placed just off Avignon's…

  • Hôtel Saint Jean

    Vaucluse

    An attractive option with bags of Provençal character, half-built into the hillside of the Colline St-Eutrope. Inside, there are checked fabrics and cosy…

  • Le Manoir

    Vaucluse

    As the name hints, this is an old manor house in Mornas, 12km north of Orange, that's been turned into a graceful Logis hotel, and many of the rooms still…

  • Le Limas

    Avignon

    This chic B&B in an 18th-century townhouse, like something out of Vogue Living, is everything designers strive for when mixing old and new: a state-of-the…

  • Hotel Central

    Avignon

    As its name suggests, this efficient hotel is right in the heart of things, smack bang beside the main thoroughfare of rue de la République. It's modern…

  • L’Évêché

    Vaucluse

    There's atmosphere galore in this rambling, regal B&B in the old medieval city, once the bishop's residence. Rooms are huge and packed with period detail,…

  • La Bastide Bleue

    Vaucluse

    This humble inn is a real bargain, with seven pretty rooms in Provençal shades of blue, yellow, orange and green – including three family-sized rooms. It…

  • Hôtel Arène

    Vaucluse

    Yes, we know it's a Best Western, but this old-town hotel doesn't feel like a chain: all 40 rooms are individually decorated, and some have quirky…

  • Hôtel Mignon

    Avignon

    Cute by name and nature, this little hotel is a sweet place to stay. Its slightly faded rooms are good value and the location on Avignon's smartest…

  • L'École Buissonière

    Vaucluse

    Five minutes north of Vaison, in the countryside between Buisson and Villedieu, hosts Monique and John have transformed their stone farmhouse into a…

  • Espace de l'Hers

    Vaucluse

    This old wine estate makes a fittingly upmarket place to stay in the middle of the Rhône's most upmarket appellation. Renovated in 2015, it has four…

  • Hôtel Boquier

    Avignon

    It sits on a rather shabby side street, but the owners' infectious enthusiasm and the colourful rooms at this small hotel compensate; try for themed rooms…

  • Thym & Romarin

    Vaucluse

    Four cosy rooms and a button-cute gypsy caravan are on offer at this friendly B&B, which also has a great pool and a perfect location near the village…

  • Hôtel du Fiacre

    Vaucluse

    Frills, swags and canopies abound at this grand old dame of a hotel, where the old-style decor takes its cue from the 18th-century architecture…

  • Villa de Margot

    Avignon

    A charming, quiet old-city address, this 19th-century private home, converted into an elegant guesthouse, has a walled garden and rooftop views. Rooms are…

  • Hôtel l’Herbier d’Orange

    Vaucluse

    On a quiet, tree-shaded square, this simple hotel makes a pleasant-enough base in Orange, with 20 bright, colourful rooms, livened up with jolly fabrics…

  • Autour du Petit Paradis

    Avignon

    Live like a local in a 17th-century stone house converted into a small apartment-hotel. Scrupulously maintained, each has a kitchenette, ideal for…