🇫🇷 Avignon, France
Bastide de Bellegarde
📍 990, Chemin du Mont Blanc, Avignon, 84000
Your stay — Bastide de Bellegarde
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The Property — Bastide de Bellegarde
This is a calm, stone-walled 3-star in the quiet Montfavet district, a ten-minute drive from Avignon’s city walls. The lobby feels like a country house – tiled floors, a wood-burning stove, and a small bar – and the garden pool is a real summer bonus. It suits travellers with a car who want a restful base near the city but not right in the medieval scramble. The USP: a proper garden, free parking, and a pool that’s actually big enough for lengths.
Chronicles of Avignon
Avignon was a modest Rhône settlement until the 14th century, when the popes fled Rome and made it the seat of Western Christianity from 1309 to 1377. They built the Palais des Papes, an immense Gothic fortress-palace that still dominates the skyline. The city remained papal territory until the French Revolution, which explains its strange medieval layout and thick walls. Today Avignon is best known for the Festival d’Avignon (every July), which turns every courtyard and theatre into a performance space. Its Unesco-listed historic centre, with the landmark Pont Saint-Bénezet, draws a year-round crowd of art and history tourists.
Best Time to Visit
Full Avignon guide →Best months
May, mid-September, and October: clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s°C, and far fewer visitors than July–August. The Mistral wind can blow in spring, but otherwise the weather is reliably pleasant.
Peak / festival surge
July is absolute peak because of the Festival d’Avignon (theatre, dance, street performances). Hotel prices roughly double; book six months ahead or accept very high rates. The city is packed, parking is a nightmare, but the energy is unmatched.
Budget shoulder season
April and early June are good-value shoulder months: still mild, fewer tourists, and hotel rates 30–40% lower than July. Late September and early October are even quieter, with warm days and no festival crowds.
Weather & packing
Avignon’s climate quirk is the Mistral: a strong, dry north wind that can blow for days even in summer, dropping temperatures suddenly. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket and layers you can peel off when the sun is strong.
Live City Briefing — Avignon
- The Cité des Mots literary centre opened in 2024 inside the Palais des Papes, with new exhibition spaces and a rooftop terrace – not yet in most guidebooks.
- Avignon’s free electric shuttle bus now runs a circular route from the city walls to the train station every 12 minutes; very handy if you’re parking outside.
- The Rhône river levels were unusually low in summer 2024 – riverboat tours were cancelled some days – but 2025 levels are normal. Check with operators if you plan a cruise.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bastide de Bellegarde, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper-floor rooms (especially first floor or higher) facing the garden or pool area for peace and morning light. The hotel is set back from the road, so even lower garden rooms are quiet, but higher ones catch a breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast room — they get foot traffic and chair scrape noise from 7am. Also skip any room directly above the small bar (if open evenings) or near the service door at the rear.
Best views
Rooms facing the garden or pool — you get the lavender borders, olive trees and the Luberon hills in the distance. Street-side rooms just see the hedge and the road.
Quietest floors
First floor and above, garden-side. The building is two storeys, so upper floor is your quietest bet.
🔊 Noise notes
Chemin du Mont Blanc is a minor road but used by local traffic and delivery vans around 7-9am and 5-7pm. The hotel is set away from the road on a large plot, so only street-facing ground-floor rooms catch noise. No lift, so upper-floor rooms involve stairs — fine for most, but note if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues.
Insider tips
Park in the free on-site car park at the side — it's safer than street parking. Ask at check-in for a room on the side facing the garden (even if you booked standard) – they often switch if the next day is quiet. Breakfast is decent but avoid the last hour (9:30-10am) on weekends as it gets busy and food runs low.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Bastide de Bellegarde
Free fast Wi-Fi throughout (approx 50 Mbps down); no login needed, just accept terms once
No lift; all rooms reached by stairs (two floors, no ground-floor rooms)
Digital press reader via tablet at reception; no printed papers
Check-in 15:00–20:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out fee of €30 until 12:30 (must request by 18:00 previous day)
Free luggage storage at reception during your stay
No step-free entry; main entrance has two steps; no adapted rooms; not suitable for wheelchair users
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park is Parking Mont Blanc, €10 per day (5-min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; incidental hold of €50 on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Saint-Joseph (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside major bank branches for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Avignon TGV station and tourist offices which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless works for payments under €50; smaller markets and cafés often require cash.
No mandatory tipping; rounding up the bill or leaving small change (€1-2) for good service is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a counter bar: about €1.20–€1.50; sitting at a table can double the price.
Formule du jour (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro or café: around €13–€16, often includes starter, main, and drink.
Simple main course like a pizza or plat du jour in a neighbourhood bistro: about €12–€15.
Rue des Teinturiers and the covered market Les Halles have cheap savoury crêpes, socca, and sandwiches for €5–€8.
Carrefour City, Intermarché Express, and Lidl are the common budget supermarkets within the city walls.
Affordable high-street chains like H&M and Zara are in the centre; a Thursday morning market at Place Pie sells second-hand clothes.
Single bus ticket €1.30; day pass (Ticket Liberté) €5; cheapest from Avignon TGV station is the navette shuttle bus for €1.30.
Eat lunch at a market stall rather than a restaurant; buy a museum multi-pass (Avignon Pass) if visiting several sites; fill a water bottle at public fountains instead of buying bottled water.
Good to know — Avignon
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Avignon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bastide de Bellegarde
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Marseille Saint-Charles Station → Avignon TGV Station
💡 Buy tickets on SNCF Connect app for 20% discount. From Avignon TGV, take bus line L'En Train Citéa #10 to Gare Centre (€1.30, 10 mins); Maison Boussingault is a 5-minute walk.
Marseille Provence Airport Bus Stop → Avignon Central Bus Station
💡 Lehmann bus direct service – book online to guarantee seat. The bus drops near Avignon Centre, then it's a 10-min walk to the hotel. Avoid if you have more than one large suitcase (limited luggage space).
Avignon Central Station (Gare Centre) → Maison Boussingault
💡 If arriving by regional TER train, grab a taxi outside the station – the hotel is only 600m uphill, so worth €8 if you have luggage. Otherwise walk: exit station, head left up Rue de la République, then Rue Monclar.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Maison Boussingault, Avignon
💡 Pre-book a fixed-price taxi via Allo Taxi Avignon to avoid surge pricing. The drive uses the A7 toll road; tariff includes luggage.
About Avignon
Wikipedia ↗
Avignon (, US also , French: [aviɲɔ̃] ; Provençal: Avinhon (Classical norm) or Avignoun (Mistralian norm), IPA: [aviˈɲun]; Latin: Avenio) is the prefecture of the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. Located on the left bank of the river Rhône, the commune...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bastide de Bellegarde?
Request upper-floor rooms (especially first floor or higher) facing the garden or pool area for peace and morning light. The hotel is set back from the road, so even lower garden rooms are quiet, but higher ones catch a breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bastide de Bellegarde?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or breakfast room — they get foot traffic and chair scrape noise from 7am. Also skip any room directly above the small bar (if open evenings) or near the service door at the rear.
Is Bastide de Bellegarde noisy?
Chemin du Mont Blanc is a minor road but used by local traffic and delivery vans around 7-9am and 5-7pm. The hotel is set away from the road on a large plot, so only street-facing ground-floor rooms catch noise. No lift, so upper-floor rooms involve stairs — fine for most, but note if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues.
Which rooms have the best views at Bastide de Bellegarde?
Rooms facing the garden or pool — you get the lavender borders, olive trees and the Luberon hills in the distance. Street-side rooms just see the hedge and the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Bastide de Bellegarde?
Park in the free on-site car park at the side — it's safer than street parking. Ask at check-in for a room on the side facing the garden (even if you booked standard) – they often switch if the next day is quiet. Breakfast is decent but avoid the last hour (9:30-10am) on weekends as it gets busy and food runs low.
What time is check-in at Bastide de Bellegarde?
Check-in at Bastide de Bellegarde is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bastide de Bellegarde have Wi-Fi?
Free fast Wi-Fi throughout (approx 50 Mbps down); no login needed, just accept terms once
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bastide de Bellegarde?
€1.10 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Bastide de Bellegarde?
Formule du jour (fixed lunch menu) at a bistro or café: around €13–€16, often includes starter, main, and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bastide de Bellegarde?
Single bus ticket €1.30; day pass (Ticket Liberté) €5; cheapest from Avignon TGV station is the navette shuttle bus for €1.30.
When is the best time to visit Avignon?
May, mid-September, and October: clear skies, temperatures in the low 20s°C, and far fewer visitors than July–August. The Mistral wind can blow in spring, but otherwise the weather is reliably pleasant.
Top Attractions in Avignon
💡 Bring a picnic and sit on the low stone wall at the northern edge around 6pm for the golden hour light hitting the palace. The park has public toilets and a small café with affordable drinks.
💡 Go between 9am and 11am for the best selection. Bring cash—some stalls don't take cards. Stand at La Petite Cuisine for a €5 glass of rosé to enjoy while browsing. Saturday mornings have the largest selection.
💡 Go on the first Sunday of the month when all exhibitions are free, or check the website for occasional free guided tours in English. Don't miss the courtyard garden—quiet, cool, and rarely crowded.
💡 Enter the gardens via the ramp behind the palace, not the main tourist steps. Go at sunset for fewer crowds and the best light.
💡 Skip the paid walkway and instead go to the Île de la Barthélasse for the best free photo angle: the bridge framed by foliage and water. Check low tide times for riverbed access.