“A delightful hotel set in a stunning 16th century house. L'Atelier fuses its rustic design with contemporary furnishings to produce comfortable, attractive rooms. After a day's exploring Avignon's papal history, relax in the garden with a glass of wine or take in city views from the roof terrace.”
“A delightful hotel set in a stunning 16th century house. L'Atelier fuses its rustic design with contemporary furnishings to produce comfortable, attractive rooms. After a day's exploring Avignon's papal history, relax in the garden with a glass of wine or take in city views from the roof terrace.”
Hotel Review
The charming, family-run Hotel l'Atelier is a super sightseeing base and is suitable for a longer stay too. In the centre of tranquil Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, it has bags of atmosphere, and Avignon's key sights are not far off. Traditional, lavender-coloured wooden shutters embellish l'Atelier's typically Provencal exterior. Inside, walls are pale limestone and floors are polished red tile. A giant skylight and French windows bring sunlight into public areas, which include a ground-floor breakfast room, lounge (where coffee and snacks are supplied all afternoon) and a 'travel workshop' with guidebooks, maps, and a selection of holiday reading. Dark oak doors open into sunny, individually-decorated rooms with big double or twin beds, antique furniture, and huge free-standing tubs in bathrooms. Beyond, a honeysuckle pergola shades an inner courtyard and a sun terrace overlooks a small garden beneath cypress trees. There's no bar as such, but drinks – including local wines and craft beers – are served in lounge or courtyard. There's free on-street parking 200 yards away (except on market days) and secure parking is also available. There's no restaurant, but there are more than a dozen places to eat and drink just steps away.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- City Style
- Tres chic accommodation - with a fabulous roof terrace boasting urban views
- Families
- Don't leave anyone behind - you can even bring the dog along!
- Value chic
- Great value, central location - a no fail option!
- Local exploring
- Occupying a central spot - perfect for exploring
- Local markets
- Five minutes walk from both the Marché provençal de Villeneuve and Marché des brocanteurs.
- Sights nearby
- Fifteen minutes walk from the Pont D'Avignon.
- Museums
- Fifteen minutes walk from the Papal Palace.
- Artworks
- The hotel hosts art exhibitions.
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- No restaurant
- Owner managed
- Charming
- Pet friendly
Facilities
- Wifi
- Sit-out Terrace
- No restaurant
- Library
- Walking distance restaurants
- Bar
- Shops
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Local markets
- Five minutes walk from both the Marché provençal de Villeneuve and Marché des brocanteurs.
- Sights nearby
- Fifteen minutes walk from the Pont D'Avignon.
- Museums
- Fifteen minutes walk from the Papal Palace.
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