Le Clair de la Plume
Romantic, literary Provençal heritage. Antique engravings, natural wax floors, lavender scents, and books everywhere. Feels like arriving at a distinguished friend's country home rather than a hotel. Each of the six houses has its own personality — from the noble staircase of the Maison Privée to the contemporary rooms of the renovated 1760 farmhouse.
Call ahead when arriving by car — parking is 300m away and the village streets are narrow; the team will guide you
Why It Matters
The gastronomic restaurant has held 1 Michelin star continuously since 2015 and also carries a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy — one of the first in France to do so. 95% of ingredients sourced within 70 km. The menu is co-signed by 3-star chef Glenn Viel and executive chef Benjamin Reilhes. The property also includes a chemical-free natural swimming pool, Mediterranean garden with a beehive, and the intimate Lovers' Pavilion cottage.
Le Clair de la Plume is a 4-star hotel-restaurant compound spread across six locations in the medieval village of Grignan, in the Drôme Provençale. The original Maison Principale sits on the site of a former Canon's residence, with 9 rooms furnished in 19th-century style and a 1-Michelin-star restaurant housed under a glass roof. The property holds a Michelin Key (Clé Michelin), placing it among just 127 establishments in France recognized for 'a singular stay.'
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Chambre Confort — Maison Principale
Named rooms (THEO, TOINE, CHANOINE, BLEUE, JAUNE, ANNE, ÉCRITOIRE, MANON) in the original historic main house, believed to stand on the site of a former Canon's residence. 19th-century antique furniture, private en suite bathroom with bath, minibar, satellite TV, robes and slippers. Some overlook the interior garden, others the village fountain. No lift; not accessible for mobility-impaired guests.
Chambre Contemporaine — Ferme Chapouton
Thirteen contemporary rooms in the renovated 1760 farmhouse at the entrance to Grignan, with exceptional views of the Château de Grignan and Mont Ventoux. Two rooms are accessible for mobility-impaired guests. Communicating rooms available for families. Air-conditioned with modern amenities. The farm has its own heated swimming pool behind the old rabbit house.
Chambre Mansardée — Maison Privée
Two attic-style rooms in the Maison Privée (named WILFRIED and MALYSE), with personalised décor and the character of the sloped ceilings. Shares the building's noble stone staircase. Not accessible for mobility-impaired guests.
Pavillon des Amoureux
A single stone cottage of 18 m² at the far end of the Mediterranean Garden, 300 metres from the Maison Principale. Fully restored with private terrace, solarium, small garden, and direct access to the natural chemical-free swimming pool. Total privacy for two — no children (safety concern with stairs and pool). Views over the village and château. Previously the site of secret rendezvous at the village entrance.
18 sqmSuite — Maison Privée
Four suites of approximately 35 m² in the Maison Privée, a former 18th/19th-century manor house 100 metres from the main house. Named FLOPPY, FLEUR, THIERRY, PIERRE — each individually decorated. A monumental stone staircase is the centrepiece of the building. Includes a Junior Suite option. Not accessible for mobility-impaired guests.
35 sqmSuite Virgile — Maison Principale
The single grand suite in the Maison Principale, named Virgile. A step above the standard rooms in space and comfort, still furnished in the house's signature 19th-century Provençal style. Located on the upper floors of the historic main house.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Free bicycles available to guests for exploring the surrounding vineyards and lavender fields of the Drôme Provençale.
Walking and hiking trails around Grignan and the Drôme Provençale available from the village. The team can advise on local routes.
Horse riding available approximately 1 km from the property.
Helicopter excursions over the Drôme Provençale referenced as an available activity on the hotel's blog.
Hot-air balloon flights available approximately 25 km from the property.
The 1,500 m² Mediterranean Garden features a curated plant collection with lavender, rosemary, rockrose and other Provençal species. A beehive, old rose bushes, trained fruit trees, a natural pond, and the chemical-free swimming pool (13m x 5m). Open 10am–6pm during pool season (April–October). Exceptional views of the Château de Grignan.
Seasonal truffle hunting experience with a local truffle grower using trained truffle dogs in the oak forests of the Drôme Provençale. Part of the hotel's winter truffle weekend package. Available December to February (Tuber melanosporum season).
The Renaissance château — made famous by Madame de Sévigné's 17th-century letters — is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The team can advise on visit times and the annual Festival de la Correspondance (letter-writing festival) held each summer.
Over 80 wines of the Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC appellation available to taste and purchase at winemaker's prices. Artisanal Provence products also available: nougats, olive oil, honeys. Open daily 10am–1:30pm and 3:30pm–7pm.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Ferme Chapouton hosts seminar and event spaces: conference room (formerly the sheep barn) accommodating up to 66 guests; veranda for 140; spaces available for 10–200 guests. Half-day seminar from €60/person excl. accommodation.
Natural chemical-free pool (13m x 5m) in the Mediterranean Garden, fed by a natural filtration system. Open 10am–6pm, April–October. Separately, a heated conventional pool at Ferme Chapouton with sunbathing terrace. Pool towels provided.
On-site shop on Place du Jeu de Ballon in the village centre, selling house pastries by pastry chef Cédric Perret, Provençal delicacies, and regional artisan products. Open daily.
Pets welcome. Dog-specific amenities include dedicated bed, bowls, and treats provided.
Electric car charging terminals on site.
Free private parking 300 metres from the main house. A public parking lot reserved for guests is also available near the main building. Call the hotel on arrival for guidance due to narrow village streets.
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