Explore the Luberon at the ideal hotel in Provence: Hotel le Manoir in Apt
March 24, 2008
An Apt hotel for a perfect vacation near charming Luberon villages, Hotel Le Manoir offers friendly, convenient accommodations in Provence.
The Luberon region of Provence is France at its finest: spectacular countryside dotted with vineyards and orchards; fascinating ancient villages perched on hilltops; outstanding natural produce in colorful, traditional outdoor farmers’ markets; the blazing ochre hills of Roussillon, fields of bright lavender and the famous light of van Gogh and Cezanne. All this and more is yours to explore from a well-situated hotel in Provence , but there is no reason to settle for some sterile chain hotel. You can find no more comfortable home base for your Luberon adventure than your accommodation in Provence at the cozy and charming Hotel le Manoir.
Olivier and Messaline welcome you to their golden stone house where the special light of Provence radiates throughout its 20 rooms and patios surrounding the swimming pool.
Hotel le Manoir is no cookie-cutter hotel, but a warm, traditional country house full of local charm and character. Located between Luberon and Ventoux, and only 10 minutes from the beautiful town center of Apt, Hotel le Manoir is the perfect Luberon hotel for your exploration of the many quaint Luberon villages and the picturesque countryside of this glorious area of Provence in France. The friendly owners provide insider tips to discovering the area.
One of the best things about the location of your accommodation in Provence is its proximity to the lesser-known town of Apt in Provence. Off the beaten path of most tourists, Apt, founded during the Roman Empire, is full of charm, history and things to see. Its cathedral, whose treasury is said to hold the veil of Sainte Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, is one of the oldest in Provence. The destination of many pilgrimages in ages past, it will draw you today with its fascinating architecture. Apt has also been famous for centuries for its faience china. The art lives on here thanks to the descendants of the master-craftsmen who have passed along the secrets, so shoppers can find many unique treasures in all styles. Sample also the candied fruits, an Apt delicacy for centuries. And if you’re spending the weekend at a hotel near Apt, you’re really in luck. Set off right after breakfast…each Saturday morning since the 12th century, Apt opens its gates for a grand Provençal market, considered one of the finest of 100 such markets in all of France for its ambiance and authenticity. This market sprawls through the entire town and provides an opportunity to chat and meet local people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Hotel le Manoir’s location makes it easy to explore many other Luberon villages, too. Gordes, for example, was built out of the stone of the rock on which it sits and has been classified “most beautiful village of France”. Why not visit this Luberon village and see if you agree? Your Luberon hotel is also a great point of departure for a visit to Senanque’s abbey, founded in 1148, an amazing example of primitive Cistercian architecture. The six villages of Bonnieux, Silvergues, Buoux, Lacoste, Ménerbes and Oppède, each a typical Luberon village but each with its own charm, are all within easy distance of your hotel in Provence.
If your taste runs to more active pursuits, the Hotel le Manoir offers bike rentals, complete with helmets and maps, for you to explore the gorgeous Luberon area at your own pace. And if you’re up for a real challenge, the Hotel arranges weekend mountain bike immersion courses with Bruno, who will train you in bike skills and endurance while showing you around the Luberon villages and countryside, departing from your Luberon hotel. The Hotel le Manoir offers a different course each weekend, some appropriate for beginners and others for advanced level cyclists, so choose your weekend in Provence accordingly! There are also many other attractions on offer in Provence and your Apt hotel can point you to them.
After a day out exploring the charms and wonders of Apt and other Luberon villages, or cycling through the Provençal countryside, you’ll definitely enjoy coming “home” to your hotel in the Luberon and relaxing by the 40-foot swimming pool with its view of the Luberon mountains, or sipping a glass of Cotes de Provence in the bar or on your own private terrace. Little ones who still have some energy left can enjoy the children’s’ playground.
While the Hotel le Manoir offers all the character and hospitality of a traditional home in the Luberon, you give up no modern comforts at this accommodation in Provence. Each room has free wireless internet access, air conditioning and satellite TV. The 10 luxury rooms feature ensuite bathrooms and some even have private terraces, but the price is still amazingly reasonable for the area. There are even last minute promotions, making Hotel Le Manoir even more affordable.
And why not mix business with pleasure and consider holding your off-site meeting or seminar in the ideal hotel in Provence? Hotel le Manoir offers an attractive conference room filled with natural light, overlooking tranquil greenery. The conference room, for up to 20 participants, is equipped with broadband or wireless internet and overhead projector, and special B&B room rates are offered to meeting attendees with a relaxing breakfast buffet on the terrace to start your day on the right foot. Ample parking and snacks are available throughout the day. Close the deal over a bottle of local Provencal wine, and your meeting or seminar is sure to be hailed as a success.
If you like the idea of exploring the beautiful region of the Luberon and Vaucluse – and who wouldn’t?—start with the ideal hotel in Provence as your base of operations and you really can’t go wrong. The Hotel le Manoir provides an affordable, comfortable, light-filled accommodation in Provence in total harmony with the Luberon experience. Come and bask in the light of the Luberon at the Hotel le Manoir.
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- Hotel le Manoir in Apt
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Quartier salignan D 201
84400 APT
Tel + 33 4 90 74 08 00
Fax + 33 4 90 74 19 72
Web : http://en.hotel-lemanoir84.com
Email : http://en.hotel-lemanoir84.com/contact.html
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