Chateau de Montcaud
Refined château elegance with a deliberately restrained, modern interior. The hotel's own tagline is 'the luxury of simplicity' — and they mean it. No fussy gilded excess, just quality materials, calm spaces, and serious food.
Le Cèdre de Montcaud only opens Wednesday–Saturday evenings: book well in advance, especially in summer
Why It Matters
One of the very few genuine château hotels in Provence — not a farmhouse dressed up, but a proper 19th-century castle. The hotel holds 2 Michelin Keys for accommodation and its gourmet restaurant Le Cèdre de Montcaud earned a Michelin star in 2024. Chef Matthieu Hervé runs both kitchens, the gourmet room serving blind-tasting menus of 5 or 7 courses.
A 19th-century silk trader's château sitting in 5 hectares of parkland between Avignon and Uzès. Built in 1848, fully renovated in 2018, and now a 5-star boutique hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant. The interiors are deliberately spare — clean lines, natural tones, silk panels above every bed — a deliberate counterpoint to the grand 19th-century architecture outside.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room and, honestly, a perfectly good one. At 18m² they are compact but not cramped — high ceilings do a lot of work. Natural wall colours, rain shower, small desk, and park views depending on orientation. Some connect to make family rooms.
Queen (160×210cm box-spring) · 18 sqm
Collain Suite
Named after Alexandre Eugène Collain, the silk trader who built the château. Ground floor, nearly 5-metre ceilings, and the headline feature: a freestanding bathtub placed in the bedroom itself, with a direct view of the park. This is the most romantic room in the house.
King (200×210cm box-spring) · 65 sqm
Corner Junior Suite
The sweet spot for most couples. A corner layout with two large south-facing windows floods the room with afternoon light and frames the park beautifully. Spacious bathrooms with chandeliers, rain showers, and (in most) a bathtub.
King (200×210cm box-spring) · 45 sqmDuplex Suite
The top family option in the main château building. At 110m² over two floors with a terrace, it comfortably sleeps up to 5. Designed as a proper family suite rather than two rooms pushed together.
110 sqmL'Appartement
Located in Le Mas, the separate outbuilding, rather than in the main château. The trade-off: you get views back towards the château and park, plus an open fireplace, kitchenette, and a home audio system. Good for guests who want a little more independence. Note: pets not permitted in this category.
King (180×210cm box-spring) · 60 sqmLa Maison
A separate, private building on the estate — the most autonomous accommodation on offer. At 70m² sleeping up to 5, it suits families or groups who want their own front door. Full hotel services remain available.
70 sqmPrivilège Room
A step up in space at 25m², with slightly more breathing room and some accessible (PRM) options in this category. Same calm aesthetic — natural tones, silk panel above the bed, park-facing windows.
King or Queen box-spring · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Six bikes available on the estate for guests to explore the Cèze valley — routes to La Roque sur Cèze, the Cascades du Sautadet waterfall, and surrounding vineyard villages. The hotel's Cycling through Provence package wraps guided routes into the stay.
A grass tennis court in the château park, shaded by cedar trees. Racket rental available. Bookable through reception.
Two pétanque courts on the estate — appropriately Provençal.
Seasonal heated outdoor pool open approximately April to October. Sun loungers, umbrellas and poolside service from the Chez Eugène food truck. Shaded by trees in the morning, full sun in the afternoon. Hotel guests only.
Yoga sessions in the park, available at additional charge. Book through the hotel.
The concierge can arrange helicopter flights over the Saint-Jean-du-Gard countryside and surrounding Provence landscapes — among the more extravagant excursion options.
Table tennis plus a range of outdoor games including badminton and a football goal. Good for families.
Seasonal truffle farm visits arrangeable through the hotel, a quintessentially Provençal experience especially in winter/early spring.
Guided visits and tastings at local Côtes du Rhône wineries (Domaine de la Réméjeanne) and Châteauneuf du Pape (Château la Nerthe). Arranged by the concierge or bookable as part of the Wine Discovery Tour package.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two meeting rooms of 36m² and 86m², with daylight and direct outdoor access, accommodating 10–100 people. State-of-the-art AV equipment including BenQ HD screens and 85-inch flat screens.
Daily breakfast buffet with fresh pastries, fruit, yoghurt, eggs to order, local honey, fig jam, and cheese selection. Served in the Bistro de Montcaud. Adults €28; ages 6–11 €14; under 5 free.
Pets welcome on request at €25/night per dog. Pets not allowed in Classic rooms or L'Appartement, and not permitted at the swimming pool.
Hotel boutique offering a line of Montcaud-branded perfumes and candles capturing the park's scents (cedar, silk road notes). Gift vouchers for stays and dining also available online.
All rooms include air conditioning — essential in the Provençal summer heat.
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