HÔTEL DE L´HORLOGE

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• Rooms : 66, XIXth century building, Papal Palace.

• Here in the heart of the city, which was once the capital of Christianity, lies the three-star Hotel de l’Horloge. Overlooking the “Place de l'Horloge” and close to the Palais des Papes and the Convention Centre, the hotel features 66 recently renovated rooms housed in a XIX century building. You can relax in comfort in a cozy room complete with modern amenities: stylish furnishings, mini bar, sattelite TV, radio, and hair-dryer in the bathroom. Choose from Classic single, Double or Twin rooms or Superior rooms or one of the five rooms with a terrace. The hotel also offers two rooms equipped for handicapped travellers. To get your morning off to a good start, enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the veranda of the breakfast room on the ground floor.

• Avignon, a historical city located at the crossroads of the Provence and Languedoc regions, invites you to take advantage of its ideal location at the centre of a region rich in cultural heritage. From Avignon you can visit the Roman city of Nimes, Orange with its unique ampitheatre, Saint Remy de Provence with its antiques and the Roman arenas of Arles. You are also just a short drive away to the Alpilles mountains and the citadelle of Les Baux de Provence as well as the many picturesque villages of the Luberon. Travel through the magical landscapes along the famous wine routes of Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, and Beaume de Venise and also journey through the lavender fields which follow the river Sorgue until reaching Fontaine de Vaucluse. Avignon is the ideal starting point to discover the treasures of Provence... The treasures of Avignon itself should not be missed. Take a walk on the legendary "Pont d'Avignon" and turn back towards the city to admire the majestic sight of the Palais des Papes (Pope's Palace). Stroll down the winding, narrow streets of the city and visit the many museums, antique shops and art galleries that Avignon has to offer. The city also boasts a wide selection of wonderful cafés, restaurants and shops to round off your stay.