Le Clair de la Plume Hotel, Grignan
Charming rustic hotel with beautiful gardens & Michelin starred cuisine
This stunning boutique hotel is situated at the base of the Grignan castle and has three different sites (The Main House, The Private House and the Mediterranean Garden) spread throughout the beautiful Provencal village.
Le Clair de la Plume has a total of 17 rooms, 12 standard rooms and 5 suites. All have been decorated to a high standard in a sophisticated traditional rustic style typical of this region. The suites tend to include additional extras such as TVs. If you stay in the Lovers Pavilion suite you will also have your own private terrace and garden.
The hotel's different sites have a couple of beautiful gardens that invite total relaxation and tranquillity and are also a fantastic place to enjoy breakfast or an aperitif. The grounds also include an organic swimming pool in which no chemicals are used and has views of the castle.
The hotel includes a renowned restaurant run by Julien Allano, a Michelin starred chef, whose motto with regards to cuisine is 'evolution in the tradition'. He has run a number of Michelin starred restaurants and choose to move to this hotel's restaurant in order to focus on bring out the best in fresh seasonal cuisine.
The neighbourhood
Situated at the base of the Grignan castle at the heart of a village surrounded by vinyards and wealth of historical sites. There is plenty to see and do in this area.
The pool
This pool is not just any pool, it is an organic swimming pool. No chemicals are used whatsoever so you can enjoy a truely natural experience. From the poolside, you can look out towards the castle.
The Restaurant
Open every day of the year this restaurant presents stylish and mouth-watering classic French cuisine based on local fresh produce. Menus are between €25-35. Lunch is served between 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and dinner between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. During the summer months, you can enjoy your meal in the hotel's beautiful garden.
Things to do nearby
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
Restaurants nearby
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Le Temp de Vivre Restaurant, Uchaux
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
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Les Chenes Verts Restaurant, Tourtour
This Michelin starred restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tourtour and specialise in truffle dishes.
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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 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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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 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.
Sights nearby
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Château de Grignan, Grignan
Located <1 km away
This lovely medieval castle has its origins as far back as the 11th century when the original fortress was built. It was transformed into a luxurious residence during the Renaissance before being somewhat deconstructed in the Revolution.
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L'Essentiel de Lavande, Grignan
Located 7.3 km away
From cultivation right through to the essential oil, come here and discover the journey of a plant whose fragrance and many virtues have been our childhood companions!
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Chapelle Notre Dame des Vignes, Visan
Located 12.7 km away
The present building is from the 18th century, however there has been a structure here from as early as the 13th century.
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Château Suze la Rousse
Located 15.4 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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La Scourtinerie, Nyons
Located 20.1 km away
Originally founded in 1882, this family run business making traditional Scourtins survives to this day.
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Notre-Dame de Nazareth Church, Vaison la Romaine
Located 23.6 km away
This church lies at the centre of what was the old Medieval village of Vaison la Romaine. It was built in the 11th century over the remains of early Christian buildings.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
Located in Les Baux-de-Provence
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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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Located in Mougins
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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Set Golf Course
Located in Aix-en-Provence
Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.
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Dolce Fregate Golf Course, St Cyr-sur-Mer
The Dolce Fregate Provence golf course is located at Saint Cyr sur Mer. It is ideally situated at the heart of Bandol AOC vinyeards and olive trees, overlooking the extraordinary Mediterranean Sea.
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Golf Course de Servanes
Situated on a sunny plateau at the foot of the Alpilles mountains, this golf course offers stunning views in all directions.
Directions
By Air:
The airports of Mariselle and Lyon are about 1hr45 minutes from hotel.
By Train:
The nearest TVG station is Montelimar about 40 minutes by car. Alternatively Avignon TGV station is just over an hour away.
By Car:
Take Autoroute A7. leave at exit 18 'Montelimar Sud'. After the toll gate, take the direction of Nyons / Valreas. After approximately 3 kilometres, follow the direction of Grignan / Gap (after turning left, route D133). Grignan will then be approximately another 15 kilometres.
Child policy
Children of any age are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be provided at extra cost.