We're so glad that we didn't book a hotel in the centre of Avignon during the hot august month. With an average day temeparture of around 34°C it's nice to be able to kickback in the luscious garden or around the swimmingpool area. Mind you it's not an easy drive to Avignon you definitely need a good gps to find your way around le Pontet which functions as a bedroom community for the area. The only drawback is that the hotel probably used the same decorator as Louis XIV when he built Versailles. I think it's a French thing and it's defintely too kitschy and pompous for our taste. The second drawback that there's not enough room around the pool. If you arrive in the afternoon all the seats are taken. But other than that we really enjoyed our stay here
set in what looks to be a residential areas on the outskirts of Avignon it is a surprise to see how large and private the property is once you enter. we received a very friendly welcome from the owner who checked us in and provided a light lunch even though we were outside of their lunch serving times. It has a large terrace dappled with tree shade. Lunch gave us clue to the quality of the food offer here so we opted to dine in which was the right thing to do. We had the tasting menu - absolutely superb. The room was spacious with a separate sitting room, tea and coffee, fridge facilities. Modern bight bathroom, separate bath and shower/double basin. pretty pool area too.
The location of this hotel is a little of of the way, in a outer suburb of Avignon; but that location has its advantages for sightseeing in the surrounding areas. Besides, the hotel itself is a gem. It's completely Provencal kind of relaxing, and everything is in tip top shape. And that's even before eating in the restaurant. We came here 30 years ago and came back again because we remember the food. We were not disappointed. We still marvel at the guinea fowl with foie gras.
I chose this old farm turned hotel because it was best situated for taking our car for day trips west, east and south to visit greater Provence. It is also conveniently located to take a wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape. I did not have time for the spa so I cannot comment. Their breakfasts are great but extra to to the room rate. The dinner venue is absolutely delicious but it is not a place that you go every night. Awesome wine selection. We stayed 4 nights and easily visited Les Baux, Il Sur la Sorgue, Founraine Valcluse, and Chateauneuf de Pape.
We only stayed here for one night on our way across France. It was a fantastic choice of accommodation and from the moment you arrive everything is what you would expect from an SLH property. Pleasant staff, great rooms and amazing food. Dinner was exceptional. Warm and welcome all in all a great stay.
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