Chateau de Massillan Hotel, Uchaux
Chateau full of character surrounded by world famous vineyards
Chateau de Massillan is a small luxury hotel with a gourmet restaurant located in Uchaux.
The 16th century castle was once a hunting lodge for Henry II and now provides 12 bedrooms for visitors to the Vaucluse area. Each bedroom features a mix of antique and contemporary furniture, luxury linens and spacious bathrooms.
The restaurant has an excellent reputation and provides French cuisine and an extensive wine list - no surprise as you are in the heart of Cote du Rhone wine region!
With extensive gardens, terraces and a swimming pool, the Chateau de Massillan is a superb luxury rural retreat.
The neighbourhood
A small picturesque village which is close to the town of Orange, just 8km to the south, or Seguret which is 18km away.
The pool
Situated in a courtyard surrounded by greenery, making it a little bit of a tranquil oasis. There are plenty of sun-loungers available for everyone.
The Bar
Drinks are available throughout the hotel's grounds.
The Restaurant
It has an excellent reputation and provides French cuisine and an extensive wine list - no surprise as you are in the heart of Cote du Rhone wine region!
It is open every day except Monday for lunch and dinner (between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.).
As such a popular venue, we strongly advise making reservations where possible.
Things to do nearby
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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
Restaurants nearby
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant
Located in Avignon
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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L'Autruche Restaurant
Small restaurant where you will never eat the same thing twice. Their menu is solely based on what good fresh ingredients the local market has to offer in the mornings.
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La Chassagnette Restaurant
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
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Cote Sud Restaurant, Uchaux
The Cote Sud has a charming sophisticated interior and includes a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your food when the weather is warm enough.
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La Cour d'Honneur Restaurant
Located in Avignon
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
Located in Avignon
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.
Nightlife nearby
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La Cave des Pas Sages
Located in Avignon
Small wine bar situated in one of the cobbled streets of Avignon that hosts regular market stalls.
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Le Cardeur Bacchus Bar
Located in Aix-en-Provence
This small bar has a nice seating area outside next to one of Aix's many fountains and it catches the sun late into the evening.
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Mistral Nighclub
Located in Aix-en-Provence
The Mistral is Aix-en-Provence's answer to those looking for a trendy night out listening to the latest DJ's.
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Ajmi Jazz Club
Located in Avignon
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.
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Le Scat Nightclub
Located in Aix-en-Provence
The Scat Club plays live music every night, and not just jazz the club plays pop, rock, funk and R'n'B.
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21 Chai d'Oeuvre Bar, Saint Remy de Provence
Located in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
This bar is located in the centre of Saint Remy de Provence. It has a good selection of wines by the glass, as well as bottles and champagne. They even serve charcuterie and cheese plates.
Sights nearby
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The Fortress, Mornas
Located 6.0 km away
This fortress dominates the town of Mornas below, rising up from the 137 metre tall cliffs.
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Château Suze la Rousse
Located 7.3 km away
Originally a defensive fortress, this impressive château was built in the 12th century on a rocky outcrop overlooking the surrounding plains.
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Triumphal Arch, Orange
Located 9.9 km away
The "Arc de Triomphe" or Triumphal arch is an impressive Roman structure on the old city limits of Orange.
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Orange Cathedral
Located 10.4 km away
The cathedral of our lady of Nazareth, or Notre Dame de Nazareth, lies in the centre of Orange not far from the river.
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Museum of Orange
Located 10.6 km away
Located across the street from the Theatre Antique, you'll find this small museum housing many of the Roman artefacts found at some of Orange's best archaeological sites.
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Theatre Antique, Orange
Located 10.7 km away
Orange boasts the best preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the western world.
Towns nearby
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Mornas
Located 6.3 km away
You can't fail to miss Mornas as you drive down the motorway into the Vaucluse region. As the cliffs rise up to your left you can see the imposing fortress perched on top, overlooking the town below.
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Suze la Rousse
Located 7.4 km away
Another medieval town that is dominated by its castle, Suze la Rousse is full of charming cobbled streets and ancient stone buildings.
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Orange
Located 10.4 km away
Driving from Lyon south on the Autoroute A7 towards Provence, you may notice the signs for Orange, the first major town in the region.
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Pont St Esprit
Located 12.1 km away
Best known for its 12th century bridge with 19 arches, Pont St Esprit sits by the Rhône as it starts its journey through Provence.
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St Paul Trois Chateaux
Located 13.3 km away
St Paul Trois Chateaux is located to the north of Provence in the Drome region. It's renowned for the production of black truffles whose quality is strictly controlled.
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Rasteau
Located 15.5 km away
The home of AOC Rasteau wines, the village of Rasteau is tiny and can be covered quite easily in an hour's walk.
Directions
By Air:
The closest airport is Avignon (40 minutes) alternatively there is Marseille (an hour and 15 minutes), Montpellier (an hour and 20 minutes) and Nîmes (an hour).
By Car:
The hotel is close to both Orange and Avignon, 10 minutes from the A7. Take exit 19 (Bollène) and follow signs to Nyons and Vaison-la-Romaine. When the D12 to Uchaux appers on your right, follow this for 10km, after which you’ll arrive in Farjon; turn right at the church, and the hotel is a kilometre down the straight road.
By Train:
The closest train station is at Bollène-la-Croisière, which has direct links to Avignon and Marseille. It’s eight kilometres from the hotel.
Child policy
Children of all ages are welcome. Rooms 10, 19 and 23 can accommodate an extra bed for €60 per night. Cots are available as well as children's bedding.
Well behaved children are welcome in the restaurant but there is no kids menu available, but the chefs are happy to prepare an omelette, mix up a purée or serve smaller portions of the main menu.
There is plenty for the children to do from playing in the pool (no lifeguard) to playing hide and seek in the huge gardens, finding and swinging on the hidden swings and feeding the ducks on the lake.
However, if you want a bit of time to yourself on your holiday, babysitting is available for €10 per hour.