Set in a beautiful location overlooking the Rhone valley and Mont Ventoux, this 33 bedroom hotel can be found around 25 miles North East of Avignon. There are 15 double bedrooms and 18 suites available, ranging from 25m² for the smallest standard room up to 85m² for the largest suite.
Crillon le Brave Luxury Hotel, Crillon le Brave
Boutique hotel nestled on a hillside with beautiful views in the centre of Provence
Each of the bedrooms and suites are equipped with big comfortable beds, luxurious bathrooms, CD & DVD library at reception, DVD and flat screen satellite TV, complimentary high-speed WiFi, mini-bar, safe and individually-controlled air conditioning.
The hotel also features a small house, La Sousto, which includes a ground floor lounge and two small bedrooms above. It is ideal for families travelling with two children who want some more personal space.
The hotel is known for its food and fine dining experience, offering two different restaurants (see the restaurant section for details).
The grounds of the hotel include an authentic boules court so you can truly participate in some French culture whilst on holiday. Guests also have access to a tennis court nearby and bicycles for delightful jaunts through the Provencal countryside. Guests can also indulge in massage and treatments in the hotel's spa.
The pool
The outdoor pool is set on an elevated terrace in a relaxed environment surrounding by comfortable chic sun loungers. It is 6m-11m so the perfect size for a casual length rather than a full on work out.
The Bar
The Bar is open from 11:00 to 22:00. Whether you are looking for a quick latte or a cocktail or pastis, everything is on offer here. The Bar itself has plenty of different areas for a quiet drink. Outside, in the early evening, the Terrace Ventoux (above the pool) is a great place to sit and watch the ever-changing shadows of the corrugated southern face of Mont Ventoux. They also have live music several nights a week with a mix of gentle jazz and Mediterranean rhythms.
The Restaurant
The hotel is very much centred around ensuring you have a fantastic culinary experience. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. The hotel has two eateries giving you the opportunity to enjoy a variety of dishes and surrounding.
Restaurant La Table du Ventoux welcomes you every day for lunch and dinner. Sit on the main terrace overlooking the vineyards and olive groves of Provence and enjoy a Mediterranean-style cuisine, in a bistronomic atmosphere. Provence cuisine in a gastronomic bistro version is showcased at La Table du Ventoux, with a generous cuisine, always based on the best local products. Thus, the sardines with piquillos, ceviches or the large pissaladière served on a board are perfect to enjoy good food with friends while admiring the view from the terrace.
The restaurant is open from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 19:00 to 21:30.
Restaurant La Madeleine is the gastronomic restaurant. Offering a refined cuisine, inspired by local products of Provence above all. Two menus: 5-course menu and 7-course menu.
The restaurant is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays from 19:00 to 21:30.
Directions
Crillon le Brave is a small hill village located about 25 miles northeast of Avignon in the heart of Provence.
By air, the main options are Avignon, Marseille and Nîmes, and further away, Nice and Lyon. Of these, Marseille has the most daily flights including Air France, British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus.
By train, the Avignon TGV station is less than an hour away from the hotel.
Driving instructions from the main A7 (coming from the North, or from Avignon and the South) are available from the hotel.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Provence
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
11 super water slides, rapids & a flying boat, great for the family
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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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
Aquatic leisure park within a 5star campsite close to 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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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
The largest waterpark in France not far from Avignon
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 situated in the heart of 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
A really family orientated waterpark with slides & a flying boat
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.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
19 super water slides on one site, with toboggans & the black hole
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.
Restaurants nearby
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Mickael Feval Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant with 1 Michelin star
This elegant restaurant is a must-visit for any lovers of modern cuisine and cooking methods. They embrace local produce and evolve their dishes according to the seasons.
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L'Autruche Restaurant
Great value, good quality fresh food with plenty of variety from day to day
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 Cour d'Honneur Restaurant
Beautiful courtyard & local French cuisine in an unusual, magical setting
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
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Cote Sud Restaurant, Uchaux
Delicious food and wine at reasonable prices in a charming setting
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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Les Chenes Verts Restaurant, Tourtour
Ideal for truffle lovers who are looking for a gourmet experience
This Michelin starred restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tourtour and specialise in truffle dishes.
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
Small friendly restaurant with a great selection wines & cheese dishes
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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Le Scat Nightclub
Jazz club in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, live music & a great atmosphere
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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Ajmi Jazz Club
One of France's top Jazz venues playing live music in the heart if the city
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 Cardeur Bacchus Bar
A bar & restaurant in the centre of Aix
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
Trendy club in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, international DJ's & acts
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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Bokao's Nighclub
For dance, electro and retro sounds and a non-stop party atmosphere
With a varied musical line-up, Bokao's combines good fun and great music.
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21 Chai d'Oeuvre Bar, Saint Remy de Provence
Wine and champagne bar with a terrace
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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Chateau du Barroux, Carpentras
12th century castle perched on the dizzy heights of Les Barroux
A wonderful castle to explore in the heart of the Vaucluse department, offering wonderful views over the surrounding areas.
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Abbaye du Barroux, Le Barroux
Benedictine monastery famous for Gregorian chant
This monastery was founded and built in the 1970's and is now famous for its monks broadcasting their Gregorian chants live throughout the day.
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La Synagogue, Carpentras
The oldest synagogue in France, still in use today
The synagogue of Carpentras is the oldest synagogue still in activity in France.
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Saint Siffrein Cathedral, Carpentras
A southern gothic style cathedral built on the remains of a Romanesque church
Pope Benedict XIII ordered the reconstruction of this building after the original Romanesque church collapsed, in 1404.
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Gorges du Toulourenc
A river gorge fed by waters from Mont Ventoux
This river gorge runs for around 30 kilometres from the small village of Saint Leger, heading west along the borders of the Vaucluse and Drome regions.
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Mont Ventoux
The highest peak in Provence, famed stage of the Tour de France
The highest point in Provence at 1,912m, Mont Ventoux is most famous as the killer-climb stage in the Tour de France. It's a mecca for cyclists and hikers, with three routes available for cyclists and a number of trails for walkers.
Towns nearby
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Bédoin
A hillside village in the foothills of Mont Ventoux
Bédoin lies within a large territory that includes the impressive Mont Ventoux, home of one of the most iconic stages of the Tour de France and a challenge for any cyclist coming to the area.
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Le Barroux
The gateway to Mont Ventoux in the Vaucluse
Le Barroux stands out from some of its neighbouring hilltop villages thanks to its imposing 12th century castle which dominates the skyline.
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Malaucène
A pretty village not far from Mont Ventoux
Malaucène lies almost due west of Mont Ventoux and is a great place to base yourselves if you're thinking of cycling or taking part in any other activities in the area.
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Mormoiron
A pretty little village in the foothills of Mont Ventoux
Mormoiron is a small rural village in the north of the Vaucluse region well known for its vineyards, cherry and olive oil production.
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Carpentras
Famous for its truffle festival
A busy market town of 30,000 inhabitants, Carpentras sits on the fertile plain of Comtat Venassin that is protected from the elements - in particular from the Mistral wind.
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Crestet
Tiny village with great views of the glorious Mont Ventoux
A sweet village sitting in the Dentelles de Montmirail hills just to the south of Vaison la Romaine. The medieval lanes are full of cobbled squares, winding steps, and ancient stone mansions.




















































































