🇫🇷 Avignon, France
Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin
📍 9 rue Paul Mérindol, , Avignon, 84000
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Votre séjour — Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin
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La propriété — Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin
Au Saint-Roch is a no-frills 2-star hotel set in a quiet garden a short walk from Avignon's city walls. The lobby feels like a small, honest guesthouse — useful rather than fancy — with a friendly reception desk and direct access to a leafy courtyard. Its USP is the calm outdoor space where you can have breakfast or read, something rare for this price bracket in the city centre. It suits budget-conscious travellers who value peace and a central location over room size or décor.
Chroniques de Avignon
Avignon was founded by a Gallic tribe, the Cavares, but rose to prominence when the Popes moved here in the 14th century, building the vast Palais des Papes. The city remained a papal enclave until the French Revolution, which left it with a compact medieval core encircled by sturdy ramparts. Its 19th-century expansion saw broad boulevards and a railway station, while the 20th century brought a UNESCO World Heritage listing for the historic centre. Today, Avignon is a cultural hub known for its summer theatre festival, lively food markets, and a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Avignon →Meilleurs mois
April–May and September: warm days, fewer visitors, and the famous mistral wind is less frequent. Spring brings blossoming gardens; autumn offers harvest festivals without summer queues.
Peak / Festival surge
July is peak season, driven by the Festival d'Avignon (theatre) and warm weather. Hotel prices double or triple, and rooms fill months ahead. If you must visit then, book Au Saint-Roch by February.
La saison des épaules
Late September to October: prices drop by 30–50%, weather stays mild (20–25°C), and crowds thin out after the summer exodus. You can still enjoy outdoor cafés and the Palais without jostling.
Météo & Emballage
Avignon's climate features the strong, dry mistral wind that can whip up suddenly, even in July. Always pack a light jacket or scarf, plus secure sun hat — hats blow off regularly in the city gardens.
Briefing de la ville — Avignon
- The Festival d'Avignon runs 4–24 July 2026; expect huge crowds and road closures around the Palais des Papes. Book show tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Avignon's new tram line extension to the main train station (Gare d'Avignon Centre) is now complete, making the 10-minute walk from the hotel to the station easier with luggage.
- Place de l'Horloge has several new pedestrian-only zones, and bike-share stations have been added near the Porte de la République, just 5 minutes from the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (European first, one floor above ground) facing the garden. These rooms are quieter and have direct access to the outdoor space, which is a rare perk for a 2-star hotel in Avignon.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Rue Paul Mérindol. The street is narrow and can be noisy with pedestrian traffic, café noise, and delivery vehicles in the morning.
Best views
Garden view rooms offer outlook onto a courtyard or garden. Street-side rooms give a view of Rue Paul Mérindol, which is typical of Avignon’s lively centre but less tranquil.
Quietest floors
First floor or higher, garden side. The building is small (likely 2-3 floors max for a 2-star), so upper floors are generally quieter away from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Paul Mérindol is a side street near Place de l'Horloge, so expect early morning rubbish collection and café deliveries. The hotel is central, so street noise carries until late. No bar on-site, but nearby restaurants may add evening chatter.
Insider tips
1) Parking is not mentioned — assume none. Use the Île Piot car park (10-min walk) or the Palais de l'Archevêché (5-min walk). Arrive before 10am for a space. 2) The garden is a quiet spot for an evening drink — bring a cup from breakfast (if included) and enjoy the outside after hours when reception is closed.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up. No login required; connects directly to 'SaintRoch' network.
No lift. All rooms are on the first and second floors accessed by stairs.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The hotel building is a former private mansion with original stone staircase and wrought-iron banister in the stairwell.
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00. Early bag drop from 08:00 is free if available. Late check-out until 12:00 is free subject to availability; thereafter €30 until 14:00.
Free luggage storage for guests on arrival/departure day until 18:00.
No step-free access; two steps at the entrance and no lift. Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Saint-Roch, 200m away, €18 per 24h. No EV charging on site. Street parking free 19:00-09:00 and all day Sunday.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (2025 rate for 2-star, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable bookings hold a pre-authorisation of €50 on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Louis (100 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Temple Saint-Martial (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Collégiale Saint-Didier (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle des franciscains (456 m · ~6 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Carrefour Court'in — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
Square Agricol Perdiguier — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Collection Lambert — 56 m · ~1 min walk
Au palace — 49 m · ~1 min walk
Jardins Urbain V — 896 m · ~11 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 79 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie Principale — 214 m · ~3 min walk
Le Palma — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Avignon Poste — 248 m · ~3 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
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.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un 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.
Bon à savoir — Avignon
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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 Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 79 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Principale — 214 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
Request a room on the first floor (European first, one floor above ground) facing the garden. These rooms are quieter and have direct access to the outdoor space, which is a rare perk for a 2-star hotel in Avignon.
Which rooms should I avoid at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Rue Paul Mérindol. The street is narrow and can be noisy with pedestrian traffic, café noise, and delivery vehicles in the morning.
Is Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin noisy?
Rue Paul Mérindol is a side street near Place de l'Horloge, so expect early morning rubbish collection and café deliveries. The hotel is central, so street noise carries until late. No bar on-site, but nearby restaurants may add evening chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
Garden view rooms offer outlook onto a courtyard or garden. Street-side rooms give a view of Rue Paul Mérindol, which is typical of Avignon’s lively centre but less tranquil.
What are insider tips for staying at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
1) Parking is not mentioned — assume none. Use the Île Piot car park (10-min walk) or the Palais de l'Archevêché (5-min walk). Arrive before 10am for a space. 2) The garden is a quiet spot for an evening drink — bring a cup from breakfast (if included) and enjoy the outside after hours when reception is closed.
What time is check-in at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
Check-in at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up. No login required; connects directly to 'SaintRoch' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
€1.65 per person per night (2025 rate for 2-star, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
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 Au Saint-Roch - Hôtel et Jardin?
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?
April–May and September: warm days, fewer visitors, and the famous mistral wind is less frequent. Spring brings blossoming gardens; autumn offers harvest festivals without summer queues.
Principales attractions à 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.