Craftsmanship and Terroir of Provence

A family farm several generations old, Gilles Garnier partially works about ten hectares of olive trees classified as AOP de Nîmes.
The Aglandau olive oil from Domaine de Pierredon enchants the dishes of our Chef Marc Fontanne every day. Its fruity taste and creaminess evoke notes of green apple and raw artichoke. Leaving your taste buds in awe!

The Pierredon Oil Mill welcomes you every day (except Sunday and public holidays), from 9:30 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.
A 15-minute drive from the hotel.

“When you are born in Provence, you cannot live without the scents of the garrigue, the breath of the Mistral, the caress of the Sun, and the magic of the olive tree, this ancient tree with its undulating grace that shapes the landscape,” such is the creed of Catherine and Jean-Benoît Hugues.

After fifteen years in the United States, in the vast plains of Arizona, Catherine and Jean-Benoît Hugues decided to return to their roots. They reconnected with their Provençal land to devote themselves to their passion: the olive tree. iscover this estate which, since 1997, has been producing olives on 45 hectares with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) of the Vallée des Baux de Provence and 65 hectares in the Plaine de Crau.

Open daily for mill visits and free olive oil tasting!
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 10 am - 6:30 pm
A 40-minute drive from the hotel.

The Ile de la Barthelasse, situated between Avignon and Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, offers the ideal setting for a relaxing walk or bike ride through its 700 hectares of calm and greenery. You can access this largest river island in Europe:
- by car via the Daladier bridge, stop at the free parking on Ile Piot, you are already on the Ile de la Barthelasse!
- by bus, take bus line n°5, destination "Palais de Justice / Limbert", from the Tourism Office stop, located 5 minutes on foot from the hotel: get there. Ask to get off at Ile Piot.
Want to take a tour of Avignon? A free shuttle connects the parking on Ile Piot to the Porte de l'Oulle, in Avignon.

Did you know? In the past, Avignon locals would dance in the guinguettes on the eastern arm of the Rhône, which surrounds the Ile de la Barthelasse from the Avignon side. ence the nuance in the famous song: "Under the bridge of Avignon (not "on"), we dance, we dance…"

A true green lung of the city, roam through the small roads amidst the orchards during a bucolic moment. Much of the island's banks are also classified as a Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic, and Floristic Interest. They shelter numerous species: nesting birds, grey herons, mallards, cormorants, hedgehogs, dormice, and beavers...

Go and listen to Emmanuel, passionate, talk about his products, or taste them (moderately). A totally unique system of carafes and captive pears for a divine sunlit liqueur - and various fruit brandies. We won’t reveal more.

Guided tours and free tastings are organized every Saturday of the year at 11 am.

In Les Baux-de-Provence, Elsa Lenthal offers handmade lavender spindles made from fresh lavender with the help of a satin ribbon. This ancient Provençal tradition allows the flower to retain, while drying, the essential oil and simply pressing regularly on the spindle to release the fragrance for several years.

Workshops are organized throughout the year. Take the opportunity to leave with your creation and a souvenir of Provence that will perfume your closets and dressing rooms for many years!

A 40-minute drive from the hotel.

Duration: 2h30
Price: 45€
Minimum 3 people per workshop
Tel: 06 13 17 46 46

Nestled in the hollow of its valley, Sénanque Abbey (12th century) remains one of the purest witnesses of early Cistercian architecture. It is still inhabited by 6 monks!

Interested in visiting the Abbey?
Take something to cover yourself, proper attire is required.
Stroll through the fields of lavandin at the Abbey, a hybrid variety, between true lavender and spike lavender. A burst of colors and scents!

At Sénanque, the lavandin blooms at the very end of June until full bloom in mid-July. Generally, it is harvested when mature at the end of July or early August. The harvest is then taken to the distillery to produce 100% pure and natural essential oil. The stems and flowers are distilled with steam.

It's about a 1-hour drive from the hotel.