Auberge de Cassagne Spa Hotel
Small, chic hotel in the converted farmhouse building of Cassagne Castle
The Auberge de Cassagne consists of a converted family home, the Château de Cassagne (1850), plus it's outbuildings which have been transformed to provide luxurious accommodation close to the historic city of Avignon.
The style of the hotel is traditional Provencal with pretty floral fabrics and French country furniture.
The rooms and suites are within a U shaped building that encloses a tranquil courtyard. The courtyard and terrace are full of flowers and greenery, providing a peaceful and natural setting.
The hotel restaurant is internationally acclaimed thanks to it's Master Chef of France, Philippe Boucher. Undoubtedly it is expensive, but the experience of such heavenly flavour combinations is worth every penny.
The extensive grounds offer a heated swimming pool, spa (with treatments, hamman, sauna & fitness room) and pretty gardens.
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The Restaurant
Chef Philippe Boucher is reputed for his Provençal style cuisine and use of quality local products from the region. The restaurant has a cosy setting and in fine weather meals can be enjoyed on the terrace.
With a fine selection of wines you can be sure of a wonderful gourmet experience.
Directions
By car
From the A7 motorway:
Take the Avignon Nord (No.23) exit.
When arriving on the A7, take the Avignon Nord (No.23) exit, drive around the roundabout and follow signs to "IKEA" - "Golf du Grand Avignon" - "Morières les Avignon", the path is signposted to the Auberge (4 kilometers).
From the A9 motorway:
Take the Remoulins (No. 23) exit.
Follow signs to Avignon.
At the end of the Pont de l'Europe bridge, turn right towards the A7, then turn right towards "Centre Historique Barthelasse" and continue straight ahead. Take the tunnel towards "Carpentras-Le Pontet" and follow signs towards the A7.
At the roundabout leading to the A7 motorway, turn immediately right (before the access road to the motorway) towards "IKEA" - "Golf du Grand Avignon" - "Morières les Avignon".
The path is signposted to the Auberge (4 km).
From Avignon:
Take the N7 towards Carpentras-Le Pontet.
At the centre of Pontet: Turn right towards the town centre, and continue along Avenue François Lascour /D62 for 1 km.
Turn right: Allée de Cassagne for 500 meters
Child policy
One child under 4 years stays free of charge in a child's cot/crib.
One older child or adult is charged EUR 20 per person per night in an extra bed.
The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Avignon
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Skydive Pujaut Activity Company, Pujaut
This company offers several forms of discovery and progress to practise free fall. Whether you want to make your first parachute jump or move up the discipline, you will find all the necessary information and guidance.
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Centre Equestre d'Avignon Horse riding
Le Centre Equestre d'Avignon offers a wide range of activities for riders of all ages and abilities
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Le Petit Train d'Avignon
You will discover the city's most beautiful sites: the Popes Palace, classified as worldwide heritage by the UNESCO, the "Rochers des Doms", the old medieval streets and shopping areas, the town's picturesque quarters, and not to forget the famous "Pont d'Avignon"
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Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene
This company offers all kinds of activities, from climbing and pot-holing to canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata.
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Garden Golf Course
In the heart of the rugged Vaucluse region, Garden Golf d’Avignon is surrounded by lakes, mountains and forests.
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Caneton swimming pool, Sorgues
There are two swimming pools here - an indoor one for winter and outdoor one for summer.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Avignon
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
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La Cour d'Honneur Restaurant
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
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Cloitre Saint-Louis Restaurant
Situated in a vaulted room by the beautiful cloister of a 15th-century monastery, this restaurant serves refined traditional French cuisine. They also have a carefully selected wine list.
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Auberge De Cassagne Restaurant
In each of his dishes, Philippe Boucher places Provence centre stage. Thanks to different associations of spices and carefully selected products, he offers a regional and gourmet menu.
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La Mirande Restaurant
A grand and luxurious dining room with a beautiful garden terrace and gourmet dishes are offered at this Michelin-starred restaurant.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Avignon
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Bokao's Nighclub
With a varied musical line-up, Bokao's combines good fun and great music.
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La Cave des Pas Sages
Small wine bar situated in one of the cobbled streets of Avignon that hosts regular market stalls.
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Ajmi Jazz Club
The Ajmi has played host to numerous talented international Jazz artists, and the Ajmi is classed as one of the top 3 jazz venues in France and is located in the heart of Avignon next to the beautiful Palais des Papes.
Sights nearby
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Coca-Cola Museum
Collector Michel Houche, has filled his house in Avignon, with over 4000 different pieces of Coca Cola memorabilia, creating a unique collection which tells an interesting story behind the brand.
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Ile de la Barthelasse
The perfect setting for a Sunday walk or a family bike ride is just a short ferry trip away from the city centre of Avignon on the Ile de la Barthelasse.
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Rocher des Doms
Located in the heart of Avignon, these wonderful gardens provide great views over the city and a place to escape for an hour or two of peace and quiet. With a pond, fountain and swans, and lush vegetaion it is a charming place to unwind.
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Cathedral Notre Dame des Doms
With the arrival of French pope Clement V, Avignon was transformed into a religious and artistic centre. The grand Notre Dame cathedral has existed since the twelfth century, but the current building has been subjected to a number of alterations. The eye-catching gold statue of the Virgin Lady on the top of the tower is six metres in height and weighs 4,500 pounds.
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Palais des Papes
This magnificent building was built for Pope Benedict III in 1335 as a residence and a 'grand project'. It's the largest Gothic palace in the world (at 15,000 square metres) and is in the top ten most visited monuments in France (over 650,000 visitors per year).
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Petit Palais museum
The Petit Palais museum owes its name to the familiar name of the Archbishops Palace in which it is installed, name that it was given by reference to the great neighbouring palace: the Palais des Papes.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes
This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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International Pont Royal Golf Course
This beautifully maintained golf course offers superb views over the Alpilles and Luberon, the Durance valley and the mountains of Trévaresse.
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Barbaroux Golf Course, Brignoles
Created by US architect Pete & PB Dye, Barbaroux is a favourite course in the region and has been voted in the top 50 courses by Golf World European.
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Orange Golf Course, Orange
Very close to the wonderful Roman town of Orange, Golf Orange offers a 9-hole golf course that everyone can enjoy. Lessons are also available.
Towns nearby
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Villeneuve les Avignon
Just across the Rhône river from Avignon, Villeneuve les Avignon offers a quieter place to base yourself but still be only a stone's throw from Avignon.
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Caumont sur Durance
Caumont sur Durance lies midway between Avignon and Cavaillon on a small plain near the Durance river.
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Châteauneuf du Pape
Châteauneuf du Pape lies in the heart of the Vaucluse region, 19km to the north of Avignon and 10km south of Orange. It is of course, most famous for the wine it produces, but the village itself is also worth a trip, with its pretty medieval lanes and ruined castle.
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Velleron
Velleron is a small town with around 3,000 inhabitants and can be found around 25km to the east of Avignon, not far from Isle sur la Sorgue.
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L'Isle sur la Sorgue
L'Isle sur la Sorgue is a small Provencal town that sits on the edge of the Luberon and to the east of Avignon. It is most famous for its antiques markets and arcades which draw thousands of visitors every year.
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Pernes les Fontaines
A charming little town, full of fountains and some quite grand manor houses that reflects its history as a former capital of the Comtat Venaissin (the region surrounding Avignon).