Seriously - N15* isn't even in The Great Yelp database yet?! For shame!…read more Fantastic option right in the heart of Avignon, a five-minute (charming) walk to the Palais des Papes. Very quiet, comfortable rooms, lovely chic decor that still shows off the house's 17th-century heritage. We stayed in the Amédée Saluces suite -- comfy bed, easy to adjust the temperature during the changeable shoulder season. Of course, L'Occitane bathroom products. The owner and host, Geraldine, is lovely and happy to offer suggestions for restaurants, sights, day trips, etc. The breakfast is delicious -- fresh fruits, pastries and baguettes, cheeses, etc. -- and, while we opted for continental (always go for the chocolate croissants, I say), Geraldine always offered hot options, as well. One very small note: you can drive through the streets of medieval Avignon, and there is (very limited) off-street parking at N15, but really, the smaller the car, the better. Check out the photos on the website. Truth in advertising: totally chic yet cozy. Now book your stay and sleep well, knowing you have made a good choice. And just for kicks here's a photo of the view from our room. Very relaxing. *Maybe under No15? Nope...

I stayed at Lumani in June while traveling alone. I found the owners, Elisabeth and Jean to be…read morevery friendly and accommodating. They went out of their way to make recommendations for restaurants and helped me to book a local tour guide. It was very easy to make a reservation via email and telephone, and when I had a very early train departure, they helped me to arrange a ride. The common areas of the guest house include a wonderful courtyard with lots of seating in the shade and sun, a sitting room with tourist information, and a dining room where breakfast was served. Room Sables, where I stayed, was a small and simply equipped, but charmingly decorated, room on the second floor of the house. The room included a bed, nightstand, desk and chair, and private restroom/shower. A large window opens up over the courtyard, which helped provide fresh air during the warm weather. I had a few complaints with the lodging. The ceiling fan in the room did not work well, which meant the room was extremely warm in the warm summer nights; the garden and fountain attract many mosquitoes. Since the room was so warm, I had to leave the window open at night, and I was covered in painful mosquito bites. I'm told this is a problem everywhere in Avignon, but it made the nights a bit unpleasant. The free wi-fi did not work from the rooms, only the ground level rooms and courtyard. Finally, their website described the accommodates as self-catering and described a stocked kitchen; however, when I arrived, I found there was a sign on the kitchen door which essentially said it was off-limits to guests. Perhaps it's only available when you rent the entire house? This was a disappointment, as I enjoy shopping at markets to make my own snacks. The owners' attitude was that we should eat at Avignon's restaurants instead. I understand their perspective, but did not feel this was advertised properly. I do want to stress that the owners were very nice and very pleasant to be around. In general, I found the other guests friendly and pleasant as well.

From the owner: Un véritable havre de paix Nul doute, cet établissement ravira les amateurs de calme, de farniente…read moreet de sublimes paysages. Les chambre d'hôte font toute au minimum 30m² et portent des noms évocateurs : Les Estaques, La Gallade, Rue basse ou Le Dasset. Spacieuses, elles intègrent une douche à l'italienne et un WC séparé. Entierement non fumeur, les chambres sont mises à disposition à 16h00 et doivent être libérées avant 12h00. 30% d'arrhes non remboursables sont demandées pour toute réservation ainsi qu'un forfait ménage pour les gîtes en fin de séjour.

Don't get fooled by the photos of this place like I did. There is new management, and they are…read moreextremely rude, inhospitable, and go so far as shouting at their guests. We were treated like unwelcome house guests. Rooms are shabby, small, and not worth the money. Seriously, stay someplace else. To summarise our disappointing experience: - Polite email communication, but once we arrived and didn't speak fluent French (I always start by speaking French out of politeness, but it is a bit rusty), the man at the desk made a rude comment and his attitude cooled considerably. - We were assured by email that we could charge our electric car, which is one of the reasons we booked this hotel, but we were told on arrival that this was not possible. No effort was made to help us, even when we explained the necessity of it for being able to drive. - We have a mini dachshund (sausage dog), so not a huge or scary animal by far, and at no point were we told that he could not go into the garden. The male owner burst out of the doors when he saw me in the garden with my dog and yelled at me in front of all the other guests to get him out of there. It was shocking to be threatened, and I spent the rest of the stay in our room - I'm a seasoned traveller and no wall flower, but I did not expect this level of confrontation, humiliation, and verbal abuse. - Our room was shabby with cheap furniture, not especially clean or comfortable, and the bathroom is cramped and not vented. But there is air conditioning, which is the one plus. - Wi Fi is non-existent, and, again, the owners didn't seem to care. There were a bunch of people huddled in the lobby with their laptops and tablets trying to get online, and the owners made comments communicating their annoyance with people in that space. Another example of no service provided and guests being treated with disdain. - Pool is green/dirty, and there is a lot of potential with the garden, but it is not looked after well. Such a shame, as this could be an incredible place. I felt cheated staying here, as it does not deliver what it promises at all. The owners are clearly out of their depth, and the one consolation is they probably won't be in business for too much longer if they continue to treat their guests in such a deplorable manner. In the meantime, I strongly suggest you find another place to stay. We found La Mere Germaine to be a great restaurant, and they have rooms as well.

From the owner: Sur la route des vignes, à deux kilomètres du centre de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Sommellerie est un…read morehavre de paix. Cette ancienne bergerie du 17ème siècle, aux murs épais et au caractère typiquement provençal, dispose de 16 chambres et d'un restaurant ouvrant sur le jardin ombragé et la piscine. La terrasse, bordant l'arrière de la demeure, offre dès les premiers beaux jours, un cadre idéal pour des déjeuners d'affaires ou des moments conviviaux. L'ensemble permet également d'accueillir des événements familiaux (baptêmes, anniversaires...) ou des rencontres professionnelles dans un cadre au charme manifeste.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Amazing owners willing to go above and beyond to ensure…read morewe had the best stay for our honeymoon. Breakfast was spectacular and I'd highly recommend the room with the terrasse. Many days we would lounge with a book and relax. This place will always have a special place in our hearts for the both of us. If you're looking for amazing owners with extensive knowledge of the area, a perfect location and a historical building with modern finishes, this is the place to book!

From the owner: L'Albiousse, a unique boutique guest house in the centre of the historical market town of Uzès.read more

What a dream-like bed and breakfast. This place truly embodies everything that you think of when…read moreyou imagine yourself in the south of France. Upon our arrival, we were immediately consumed with the overall aesthetic and attention-to-detail that was given on this beautiful villa. This place had a true French vibe--all the way down to the mini cooper in the driveway, surrounded by terra cotta potted plants and a private, well secured courtyard. The rooms make you feel as though you've lived in France your entire life and you open up the windows to hear the sound of church bells. Our room had a back terrace with clear, open views of the sky. To me, this place is a must. If you find yourself in Avignon, you have to stay at the Villa Margot and enjoy the care taking by Meris. Her welcoming "petit fille" dog and roaming kitty were a great companion in the villa.

Somehow this review I wrote back in 2014 didn't get finished. I post it here now and apologize for…read moreit's being so late!! Go for the food - find a little magic. Alice and her husband chef Bernard have created an oasis just outside Saint Remy. It's a totally beautiful place - garden, art gallery, restaurant, with touches of great detail and care. Nothing has been overlooked, all blend into a perfect evening of dining. On arrival you are shown to either the lower patio or garden for aperitifs. You'll already feel relaxed and happy. Alice brings out her menu book - she has lovingly hand-written every menu for each day - and describes each dish. The menu is short - as it should be - and includes local ingredients, including things from their garden. Their wine expert helps you plan your evening wines. Again, a short list of terrific wines, most available by the glass. We had 3 or 4 flights, beginning with Champagne and ending with a Cote de Beaune with the cheese course. By the way, Alice and the waitstaff all speak perfect English, except for one young lady, who was so sweet you were almost glad she didn't. Delicious and interesting amuses were brought out with out Champagne, and your contentment level goes up another notch. For dinner you move to the upper patio or garden, just outside the gallery room. It's truly lovely - the art gallery begins to glow around sunset. Everything is of a piece - the teardrop (or artist's palette) shaped tables, the china, the candelabras, the table hangers for the ladies' handbags. We were dressed up a bit, but the locals were very casual. Food was uniformly delicious, langoustine entree, tuna and John Dory mains, dessert and cheese course. The tuna was impeccable - beautiful presentation, accompanied by local garden ingredients like baby wild asparagus and baby radishes, perfectly cooked. Service was gracious yet casual. I hope Alice and Bernard are still providing a beautiful experience. It was for us.

We were sent here by our boutique hotel proprietors Nick and Andrea from La Maison du Paradou, who…read moreare fantastic and have not steered us wrong in 2 separate visits. The husband and wife proprietors of Mas l'amarine were surprisingly young and yet executed flawlessly! She was the front person and just delightful. He was the chef and was concerned and accommodating to our individual dietary needs. The decor is very modern in an chateau setting, which for us and our friends was a fun departure from the usual Provençal experience. The kitchen was apparently open by European standards but not at all by American standards...in fact couldn't see it from the dining room. I mention only because apparently some old school patrons have been put off by the decor and close kitchen arrangements. In my opinion you would be missing out on an exceptional meal by judging by those narrow standards. The presentation of the food was beautiful and our table ordered each entree option. The lamb with smokey herbs was truly memorable. The venison was amazing and both the sea bass and red snapper were exceptional. The fresh seasonal mushroom starter was exceptional as well. The desserts didn't disappoint either!! Can you tell that we were delighted by everything?? Anyhow, point is, if you are in the area, it is a MUST visit if you want a great foodie experience. Again, it is NOT quintessential Provençal food or interior design...but that should be a draw not a distraction!! Enjoy!!!