Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-provence

Description

A quintessential Provençal mansion, Le Pigonnet has been a celebrated hotel run by the same family since 1924. It has a unique atmosphere of comfort and hospitality which has been eloquently described as: 'an isle apart, set in the city'. Secluded bowers formed by flowering shrubs and hedges; mellowed urns, fountains and a swimming pool shaded by cypresses, umbrella pines and terracotta-roofed shelters creates a pre-Raphaelite idyll. Entering through its monumental gates, this 19th century mansion with its Genoese-style towers appears as a breathtaking sight. Inside, the 49 bedrooms are decorated in classic style with their regional fabrics and furniture putting you completely at ease. As the bright, Mediterranean sunlight streams through the windows, the colours and detail of comfortable furniture and elegant drapes positively glow. Lovers of Provençal cuisine will have cause to celebrate their discovery of Le Pigonnet.

Hotel built: 1924 Last renovation: 2004 Number of rooms: 49 Number of suites: 1 Number of family rooms: 07 Number of floors: 2 Number of elevators: 2 Room service (07:00-23:00) Pets allowed (Euro 9 per day) Bicycle rental Butler service

1.6 mile from Aix centre - Cours Mirabeau. 28 miles from the TGV train station.

International airport: Marseille 28 km/45 miles / Taxi Euro 50 / Bus Euro 15,Private driver/Limousine: on request,TGV Train station : Aix 17 km/27 miles / Taxi Euro 30 / Bus Euro 10,Nearest major city : Marseille 28 km/45 miles,Bus station: 400 metres

Deluxe room - Overlooking the garden and private terrace, one king or two twin beds. En-suite bath/shower combination and toilet, air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, WiFi mini safe, PC/Internet plugs. Privilege room - Overlooking the garden and private terrace, one queen, two twin beds or two twin in king size bed. En-suite bath/shower combination and toilet, air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, WiFi mini safe, PC/Internet plugs. Room with view - Overlooking the garden, one queen, two twin or two twin in king size bed. En-suite bath/shower combination and toilet, air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, WiFi mini safe, PC/Internet plugs. Classic room - Overlooking the courtyard, one queen or two twin beds. En-suite bath/shower combination and toilet, air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, WiFi mini safe, PC/Internet plugs. Bastide room - Overlooking the courtyard. Smallest room with French size bed only and toilet, air-conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, WiFi mini safe, PC/Internet plugs.

• Adapter plugs available
• Adjustable air-conditioning
• Bathrobe
• Bedside alarm clock
• Bidet
• Colour TV
• Fax or PC plugs
• Full size mirror
• Hairdryer
• Mini bar
• Safe deposit box
• Satellite/Cable TV
• Shaving/Beauty mirror
• TV remote control
• Voltage 220V
• Working desk

La Riviera - Gastronomic and Provençal cuisine specialising in fish and lamb, served in an elegant dining room or on a shadowed terrace overlooking the park if weather permits. Open from 12:15 to 13:15 and 19:15 to 21:15. Seats: 70.

• Horse riding (nearby)
• Jogging track (nearby)
• Outdoor swimming pool (on-site)
• Tennis courts (nearby)
• Aerobics (nearby)
• Beauty farm (nearby)
• Biking (nearby)
• Bowling (nearby)
• Children's activities (nearby)
• Exhaustion/Distress treatment (nearby)
• Fitness centre (nearby)
• Golf (nearby)
• Hiking (nearby)
• Jacuzzi (nearby)
• Massage (nearby)
• Mineral water cure (nearby)
• Regeneration cure (nearby)
• Sauna (nearby)
• Solarium (nearby)
• Squash (nearby)
• Steam bath (nearby)
• Thermal spa (nearby)
• Trekking (nearby)
• Whirlpool (nearby)

• Calanques de Cassis 28 miles south
• Arles, Les Baux 44 miles west
• Villages of Luberon 25 miles north
• St Tropez 110 miles east
• Monaco 110 east
• Nice 110 east
• Cezanne Country Side 0.5 miles
• Les Arpilles, Saint Remy 44 miles west
• Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape 50 miles north-west
• Monastier Saint Marie 68 miles north
• Canyon de Verdon 68 miles north