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City Hotels in Avignon — 6 of Our Favourites

Discover and book your perfect Avignon hotel

There is a vast choice of hotel accommodation in Provence to suit all budgets and tastes.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Provence Hotel Guide.

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1. La Mirande Hotel

Location
Avignon

La Mirande is a 5 star 'grand dame' luxury hotel that has been decorated with 18th century interiors, period tapestries and chandeliers.

The 20 bedrooms use antique wall hangings and Indienne fabrics along with modern fittings to create a luxurious and relaxing haven for guests.

The public areas include terraces and gardens with plenty of secluded nooks and crannies - a welcome tranquility after the bustle of the city.

The hotel also runs a cooking school with some of the best chefs in the region. Courses are offered in both French and English. At the end of the class you are able to invite your partner and friends to join you in tasting your creations.

The gourmet restaurant provides fresh and creative cuisine with a Provencal theme, and the bar offers old-school cocktails in a delightful salon.

Cloitre St-Louis Hotel, Avignon double bedroom

2. Cloitre Saint-Louis Hotel

Location
Avignon

Originally a 16th century Jesuit seminary, the Cloitre Saint Louis is set in a peaceful cloister within Avignon's old town.

The hotel has 80 bedrooms and you can choose from a traditional or contemporary style room. All their rooms include air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi access and safe as standard.

Unusually for a city centre hotel, it boasts an outdoor swimming pool, which is located on the roof and enjoys fantastic views of the centre of Avignon. There is also a tranquil garden which provides a peaceful haven from the bustling metropolis.

Private parking at the hotel is available for a surcharge of €12 per day (€15 during July).

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3. Europe Hotel

Location
Avignon

The former residence of the Marquis of Graveson, the Hotel d'Europe is a luxury residence in the centre of Avignon.

The 16th century building is located one of Avignon's prettiest squares, with restaurants, cafes and galleries on your doorstep. It provides that perfect combination of being centrally located yet still peaceful, relaxing and full of charm.

The hotel has 39 elegant rooms and five spacious suites that feature period furniture and luxurious comfort, with modern conveniences such as wifi and satellite television.

The hotel also has a beautiful terrace which is perfect for enjoying a glass of wine (or two) and soak up the Provencal atmosphere on warm summer evenings.

Chateau de Varenne, Avignon exterior

4. Chateau de Varenne Hotel, Sauveterre

Location
Avignon

This charming hotel is housed in a former XVIIIth century residence, on a beautiful green three-hectare estate above the small village of Sauveterre in the heart of Provence.

Looking out over the wonderful view of the Rhone valley, the hotel offers comfortable and luxurious accommodation in a peaceful setting. 11 bedrooms and 2 suites are all furnished individually with period furniture and equipped with air-conditioning, king size beds and ensuite bathrooms.

The chateau grounds are home to landscaped gardens with a natural spring and ornamental fountains, an outdoor swimming pool and a tranquil terrace where you can enjoy breakfast or relax with a drink. There is also a play area for children with swings and a slide.

Breakfast can be served in the dining room or on the terrace and consists of fruit juices pressed by the local farmer, homemade jams, honey produced by a beekeeper from Roquemaure, and fresh bread, croissants, pains au chocolat, fougasse delivered by the village baker.

The hotel is an ideal base from which to visit Avignon, Pont du Gard, Saint Rémy de Provence and Châteauneuf de Pape wine cellars. The surrounding countryside offers lots of outdoor activities and the hotel itself has marvellous views of Mont Ventoux and Luberon.

The château is well equipped for conference and business trips, with a seminar room that can be configured however is required and equipped with WiFi, video projector and sound system.

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5. La Banasterie B&B

Location
Avignon

Situated close to the Popes' Palace, this small beautiful 16th century residence provides sumptious accommodation in the heart of Avignon.

There are 2 characterful rooms and 3 charming suites which are lavishly decorated and most have terraces. All rooms have bathroom amenities and wifi.

The house has a relaxed Asian-Ibizan feel to it, with rooms connected by way of an interior courtyard.

It is a fabulous house with a great location and helpful, friendly hosts.

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6. Le Limas B&B

Location
Avignon

A mere stone's throw from the Palais des Papes, Le Limas is a charming bed and breakfast that is welcoming and comfortable.

It is situated in the historical centre of Avignon in an 18th century town house which has been totally renovated.

It offers four contemporary air-conditioned rooms, all with en suite bathrooms.

On the top of the house there is a terrace which offers splendid views over the Palace and will help to make your stay here a truly unforgettable experience.