Le Vieux Castillon
Medieval Provençal village-hotel. Warm local stone, period tiles, and Gard staircases mix with contemporary touches and neutral tones. Intimate, quiet, and resolutely non-resort — more like staying inside an actual village than at a traditional hotel.
Book the Terrace Suite if budget allows — private terraces overlooking village rooftops are worth the premium, especially at the autumn offer price of €329
Why It Matters
Part of the H8 Collection and listed on Tablet Hotels, the property is genuinely carved out of 10th-century ruins within a Renaissance village that was once the bishop of Uzès's residence. The Pont du Gard UNESCO World Heritage aqueduct is 3.5 km away. Guests have direct access to a Clarins-branded spa and two distinct dining concepts under the same roof.
Thirty-four rooms spread across 18 medieval stone houses, all stitched together by walkways, staircases, suspended bridges, and shaded patios. That is Le Vieux Castillon — a 4-star hotel built inside the fabric of a hilltop village in the Gard, a few kilometers from Avignon. The pool looks out over Provençal vineyards toward Mont Ventoux, and on some evenings they project old cinema classics poolside under the stars.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Room
Larger footprint with a Provençal calm to the decor. Some have village-street views, others look onto the garden. Shower or bathtub. The most popular entry point for couples wanting a bit more space.
31 sqm
Junior Suite
Natural materials and contemporary touches, fine fabrics, and comfortable bedding. More breathing room than the Deluxe and a step up in the finishes — all Bose, Nespresso, Clarins products standard.
34 sqm
Standard Room
First-floor rooms looking onto the medieval streets below. Decorated simply in the warm colours of the region. Shower-only bathrooms, all the standard kit — Bose speaker, Nespresso, minibar, air conditioning.
24 sqmSuite
Natural-stone niches, cocooning textiles, multiple living spaces — proper room to spread out. Full suite configuration with sitting area, bedroom, and bathroom. Shower or bathtub. Among the most spacious in the property.
42 sqmSuperior Room
Stone furniture with straight, sophisticated lines set against the backdrop of a medieval building. Compact but comfortable — shower or bathtub, all the modern touches.
22 sqmTerrace Suite
The flagship. A large private terrace that looks out over village rooftops — this is the room that earns the social media posts. Authentically Provençal decor with careful attention to detail. Shower or bathtub.
34 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Standard bicycles and electric bikes available for hire. The immediate surroundings of the hotel can be explored well by bicycle.
On-site billiard room available to hotel guests.
The hotel is a partner of the prestigious 18-hole Golf Club de Nîmes Campagne on the outskirts of Nîmes.
Open May to October. Sunken pool beds (Daybed Gandia-Blasco), partly submerged deckchairs, poolside bar service. Panoramic views over Provençal vineyards. Reserved for hotel guests only.
Old cinema classics projected outdoors several times a week — guests watch from by the pool. A genuine highlight in summer.
UNESCO World Heritage Roman aqueduct, 3.5 km from the hotel — the village literally gets its name from it. Museum, trails, and a children's playground on site.
The hotel sits inside the village itself. Ramparts, mullioned windows, gargoyles, Romanesque chapels (Saint-Christophe 13th century, Saint-Caprais 12th century), and cobbled lanes are all steps away.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One room specially adapted for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all rooms.
Cot available on request at €15 per day.
Extra bed available on request at €40 per person per day.
Gift boxes and vouchers available online through the hotel's SecretBox platform.
Newspapers available for guests.
Valet service 9am–12pm and 3pm–7:30pm. Secured enclosed car park 400 metres from hotel. €20 per night.
Pets accepted at €25 per pet per day supplement.
Open and heated May 1 to October 31. Reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Vineyard and Alpilles views.
On-site billiard room for hotel guests.
All pillows and duvets are hypoallergenic.
All rooms and common areas are air conditioned.
Housekeeping every day between 11am and 5pm. Towels and bedding changed every 2 days, or more frequently on request.
Full Clarins treatment menu. Jacuzzi. Open to outside guests by reservation.
Hotel can arrange shuttle transfers from Avignon or Nîmes TGV stations or local airports on request.
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