Château de Vedène — Hotel in Avignon

My husband, Jim and I, travelled to France in May – we had been in France about 10 days prior to arriving at Chateau de Vedene - we had read the reviews, which were positive - and i must add one more - we arrived in the town late afternoon and there was some construction going on which then threw our directions off, we found a gas station close by and called Robert - he walked down to the gas station introduced himself and hopped in our car - we then drove up to the Chateau, Robert chatting along the way and making us feel as though we had known him for ages. Once we parked in our special location, we climbed a number of stairs, as the towns people would have done hundreds and hundreds of years ago, they are the original steps – we were quite taken with the ascent to our little piece of paradise if you enjoy history even a little bit, this is a great place to go,– if was fun to imagine what it must have been like back in the 1100’s. We were shown to our abode that we would be staying at for the next 3 nights – it was awesome – the walls are 9 feet thick so once inside, you have no outside noises – there are tapestries on the walls along with paintings – which all have stories to them –the views from the terrace are superb and you can sit out and have a glass of wine or beer etc.,with your feet up, read or just take in the view. Robert was a perfect host –was available if you wanted to chat otherwise he was in his part of the Chateau working – he did tell us about the Chateau/caslte which was all very fascinating to us – he offered his knowledge of the area should you be interested, but was not pushy in any way. We did ask for his expertise when going to Avignon, which was a facinating place- he gave us tips on where to park for free – places to go once inside and a lovely surprise that we would not have read in any leaflet, at La Mirande 5 star hotel within Avignon, you can ask at the front desk to go down winding stairs to the cellar kitchen – there is a beautiful 19th Century kitchen below the hotel with original counters and ovens – you can take cooking classes also – The next day, after a lovely little breakfast on the terrace, Robert gave us a few places to go exploring, which again, we would not have known to go to without his knowledge, we explored the walled city of Gordes, the Abbey Senanque, and Rousillon – we were sad to leave the area – we thought 3 nights would be enough, but wished we had booked for longer. As we were heading south we again enlisted Robert to tell us of any other gems we were not aware of and of course he came through by telling us about Eza, in the south of France, east of Nice – and WOW that was quite a place too. We definitely would recommend the Chateau, as long as you are ok with climbing some stairs to get there- like a very - mini Stairway to Heaven. ps: Robert is a huge...

An Unforgettable Journey Back in Time at a 12th-Century Castle!

My wife and I recently concluded a three-week tour of Europe, and without a doubt, our stay at this magnificent 12th-century castle in Vedène was the absolute highlight. Perched atop a hill with stunning views of the village, this isn't just a hotel; it's a living piece of history. The current owner, an antique dealer with impeccable taste, opened it to guests around 2010, carefully preserving its ancient charm while offering modern comforts.

Our room, nestled within one of the towers, was a true masterpiece. Elegantly decorated with exquisite antiques, it felt as though we had stepped directly into a bygone era. Despite the historical ambiance, the room was incredibly comfortable and even boasted excellent air conditioning – a welcome touch! The romantic atmosphere, steeped in authentic antiquity, was truly special.

The host was incredibly welcoming, taking the time to share the fascinating history of the castle and even assisting us with planning our excursions to nearby attractions. Enjoying a refined breakfast in his lovely garden, surrounded by such beauty, was the perfect start to each day. Having traveled extensively, my wife and I can confidently say this is the most remarkable place we've ever stayed. If you have a love for castles, this is an...

It was the fall of 2012 that we got to stay at this place. Been a long time. We thought it would be interesting to stay at an old castle. I've seen pictures posted by others and it seems like it's the same, and at the same time different. Not sure if there were other available rooms then, but we stayed at the turret/tower room. It was comfy. There were 3 of us girlfriends, so having 2 toilets, at least helped. It did not have a shower but a beautiful tub with a sprayer. It took some maneuvering when you don't have time for a bath in the mornings.

The one level down didn't have the garden and benches yet.

Like one commented, it was hard to find. And this was back in the days when data roaming charges on the phone was too expensive, But when we got close we called Robert and he gave us directions.

View from their courtyard/common area was beautiful and peaceful. It was a good way to start your day at breakfast and relax at night after exploring. And the breakfast that came with the room was substantial enough.

We did not really explore Vedene, as we were more interested in other areas. Robert was very helpful. He suggested Arles, Nimes and Saint Remy to explore.

Those were...