Avignon
Nicknamed the City of Popes due to the presence of popes from 1309 to 1423, it is currently the capital of the Vaucluse department. Avignon is one of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts and historic center. For this reason, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Opposite the hotel stands the Palais des Papes: the largest Gothic palace in the world. It features 25 visitor areas with priceless decorations and frescoes, open all year round:
- The Saint Bénezet Bridge, better known as the Pont d'Avignon, is a major witness to the history of Avignon.
- Notre Dame des Doms is the cathedral located next to the Palais des Papes; it is topped by a gilded lead statue of the Virgin Mary.
- The Jardin des Doms, a natural refuge, is a place to stroll with magnificent views of old Avignon, the Rhône, and the countryside stretching as far as Mont Ventoux.
Provence
Staying in Avignon means being at the crossroads of all the wonders of Provence. Between hilltop villages, lavender fields, lush vineyards, and ancient sites, the region reveals a unique cultural and natural richness. In just a short time, you can go from a Roman city to a wild mountain range, from a medieval village to a sun-drenched countryside.
- The Pont du Gard: a Roman aqueduct classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an architectural masterpiece spanning the Gardon River.
- Nîmes: the quintessential Roman city, famous for its arenas, the Maison Carrée, and its southern traditions.
- Arles: between its ancient amphitheater and the legacy of Van Gogh, a city of art and culture at the gateway to the Camargue.
- The Camargue: a vast wild territory, kingdom of pink flamingos, white horses, and bullfighting traditions.
- The Luberon: hills and perched villages such as Gordes, Roussillon, or Bonnieux, offering landscapes of lavender fields and blazing ochres.
- Mont Ventoux: the “Giant of Provence,” a paradise for cyclists and hikers, with breathtaking panoramic views.
- Les Baux-de-Provence: a medieval village perched on a rocky spur, ranked among the most beautiful in France.
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: a city of artists and charm, surrounded by olive groves and known for its ancient heritage.
- The Alpilles: a small Provençal mountain range with luminous landscapes, ideal for walks and the discovery of wine estates.
