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Aix-en-Provence is one of the most atmospheric places to visit in the Provence. Small enough to wander around on foot but big enough so that you don’t tire of the same restaurants and cafes, this gem of a city will enchant anyone who loves history, art, architecture and gastronomy. The center of Aix-en-Provence is the [...]
September 20th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

Here’s an amazing deal from Thalys (the French high-speed rail service from Brussels and Antwerp to France). Each Saturday from June 25 until August 27, 2011, Thalys has a super low rate starting at 50 EUR (Comfort 2 class) which will take you from Brussels or Antwerp-Central to: Valence (3 hours 30 minutes) Avignon (4 hours) [...]
May 12th, 2011 | Posted in Travel News | Read More »

If you are looking for a place to stay in Aix-en-Provence and prefer to rent an apartment, check out the luxurious apartments of the Maison Dauphine in the Mazarin district, close to the Cours Mirabeau and the Fontaine des Quatre Dauphines. The ground floor is a contemporary art gallery launched in 2009 by Veronique Kadri, [...]
April 29th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

If you are looking for a stylish boutique hotel in Aix-en-Provence, check out the Hotel Cézanne, only 100 metres from the Cours Mirabeau in the center of town. Located in a restored mansion, there is nothing traditional about its striking decor which one can best describe as “urban luxury”. Brilliant red wall coverings and upholstery, [...]
April 28th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

28-a-Aix is a luxurious guesthouse and B&B located in the elegant Mazarin quarter, close to the cours Mirabeau, the place des Quatre Dauphins and the musée Granet. Lodged in a 17th century hôtel particulier, it has become one of the most exclusive addresses in Aix-en-Provence because there are only four rooms, each of which is [...]
April 28th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

If you are going to Aix-en-Provence and want to stay in an historic, luxury boutique hotel, La Maison d’Aix, a meticulously restored private mansion with only four rooms, is one of the most atmospheric addresses in town. Located in the heart of the historical district of Mazarin, it is close to the famous Fontaine des Quatre [...]
April 27th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

It’s time to start planning for a spring or summer holiday in the south of France. For many people, that means a sojourn in the Provence, where one can combine a love of history, art and tradition with gastronomy and relaxation. In a previous article we wrote about a lovely boutique hotel called Hotel Particulier [...]
March 19th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

If you plan to visit Arles and want to stay in a boutique hotel with atmosphere and history, check out the Hotel Particulier, an 18th century mansion built by Guillaume Meiffren-Laugier, a former mayor of Arles, for his family. Recently restored with great care, the hotel is decorated in the classic French style, infused with [...]
March 18th, 2011 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

If you want to stay in the region of St. Remy de Provence, the Hotel Chateau de Roussan, a restored 18th century mansion set amidst beautiful serene parkland, may be the ideal place for you. The chateau has a remarkable history; it was once owned by the brother of Nostradamus. It also has a stately library [...]
September 1st, 2010 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

Après La Sieste is a lovely maison d’hôtes (bed and breakfast / guesthouse) situated in the little village of St. Laurent des Arbres, between the Provence and Cevennes (officially it lies in the Languedoc-Roussillon). St. Laurent des Arbres is a ancient village of atmospheric side streets, stone houses and a chateau perched on the high [...]
July 16th, 2010 | Posted in Hotels | Read More »