LE PRIEURE in Villeneuve-les-Avignon, Provence

The hotel is set in a 14th-century priory with a century-old wisteria arbor and a bucolic garden featuring massifs of ancient roses, a vegetable garden, and Mediterranean plants. Guests have access to a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, with poolside snack service in summer. Free parking is available on site, including an electric vehicle charging station, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle upon request.

Classic rooms (20-28 m2) are located in the historical part, blending classic elements with contemporary details, and offer either a large bed or two separate beds. Luxury rooms (30 m2) are spacious and most have a balcony, while Junior Suites (40 m2) add an adjoining sitting area. Suites (45-55 m2) are the most spacious, some accommodating up to five people with two bathrooms, and all suites feature a private lounge and a private terrace.

The hotel is in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, just across the Rhône from Avignon and a 6-minute drive to the Palais des Papes. Walking distance to the village's Saturday flea market at Place Charles David, and a 25-minute drive from the Avignon TGV station. The surrounding area offers Provençal markets, Côtes du Rhône wine routes, and landmarks like the Pontifical Charterhouse and Tour Philippe Le Bel.

The Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant is open for dinner from 7:30pm to 9pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in April and October, with Chef Christophe Chiavola's instinctive, refined seasonal cuisine featuring Mediterranean and floral notes. La petite table du Prieuré offers a relaxed lunch menu to share, with dishes like hummus from the Bourgas farm and barbecued oyster N°0. The restaurant's wine list includes selections from local Côtes du Rhône and beyond, chosen by the Chief Sommelier.

The Atrium room accommodates up to 50 people in theater style, with air conditioning, natural light, and direct access to the pool. Facilities include a flip chart, video projector, screen, and internet access, and the hotel provides turnkey solutions for seminars, study days, or product launches. Private events can be held in the restaurant room with stone walls and a fireplace, with a terrace covered by wisteria for up to 40 guests.

Location: 6-min drive from Palais des Papes

Rooms: 37 rooms, suites with private terrace & lounge

Dining: Michelin-starred restaurant by Chef Christophe Chiavola

Wellness: Large pool with garden and poolside snacks

Pet-friendly: Pet bowls and welcome for pets

Business: Meeting room for 50 with pool access