Le Prieuré

Le Prieuré is a four-star hotel at 7 Place du Chapitre in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, in the Gard department across the Rhône from Avignon, in the Occitanie region of France. The hotel occupies a fourteenth-century priory, and the setting combines historic stonework with landscaped gardens, giving it a secluded, almost cloistered atmosphere. Villeneuve-lès-Avignon was historically the residence of cardinals who served the papal court, and the town retains monuments such as the Chartreuse du Val de Bénédiction, the Fort Saint-André and the Collégiale Notre-Dame, all within walking distance of the hotel. The old town of Avignon and the Palais des Papes can be reached by crossing the Rhône, either by car, taxi or bus, or on foot in around thirty minutes. Rooms are offered as Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, all air conditioned with wifi, and rates typically range from about EUR 150 to EUR 380 per night depending on category and season, with higher prices during the July Festival d'Avignon. An outdoor pool set in the garden is a major draw in summer, and the hotel's restaurant is a focus for dinner, usually featuring Provençal and Mediterranean cooking with seasonal produce. Private parking is available, which is a practical advantage compared with hotels inside Avignon's ramparts. The service character is that of a refined country-house hotel, suited to couples, honeymooners and travellers seeking a quiet base from which to visit Avignon, the Luberon, Arles and the Pont du Gard. The combination of heritage architecture, garden, pool and restaurant makes it one of the most distinctive upscale stays near Avignon.