🇫🇷 Avignon, France
La Bastide des Anges
📍 1634, Chemin des Vignes, Avignon, 84000
A sua permanência — La Bastide des Anges
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A propriedade — La Bastide des Anges
La Bastide des Anges is a solid, no-frills 3-star set in a modern building a ten-minute walk from Avignon's ramparts. The lobby feels clean and efficient — laminate floors, a small reception desk, and a rack of tourist leaflets — aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who want a decent bed and a good location without any Provençal charm. It suits independent sightseers and couples who prioritise practicality over character.
Crónicas de Avignon
Avignon was a minor Roman settlement (Avenio) before becoming the papal seat from 1309 to 1377, when seven successive popes built the immense Palais des Papes. The 4.3km of medieval ramparts were completed in the 14th century, enclosing a tight web of narrow streets and grand hôtels particuliers. Today, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a cultural hub, best known for its summer theatre festival and its bridge — the one that famously stops halfway across the Rhône.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Avignon →Melhores meses
May and September offer warm, sunny days (22-28°C) with far fewer tourists than July; early June is also good before the heat and crowds arrive.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season, driven by the month-long Festival d'Avignon (theatre, dance, performance) which starts in early July. Hotel prices double or triple, with La Bastide des Anges typically charging €150-200 for a double during the festival versus €80-100 in low season.
Orçamento da temporada
October and April are the best budget shoulder months: mild (15-22°C), lighter crowds, and rates at half the July peak. Early March can also work if you don't mind 12°C and occasional rain.
Tempo e embalagem
Avignon sits in a rain shadow; it's one of France's driest cities, but the Mistral wind can gust at 50-90km/h without warning, especially in spring and autumn. Pack layers — a windproof jacket and a light scarf — even in summer, and sturdy shoes for the cobbled streets.
Livro City Briefing — Avignon
- The Festival d'Avignon runs from 4 to 23 July 2026, so the city will be packed; book dining and tickets months ahead. Many street closures and extended bar hours occur within the intramuros zone.
- The new Avignon TGV station bike-share scheme (Vélopop') launched in late 2025, adding 300 electric bikes for hire — useful for reaching the hotel from the station or exploring the city walls.
- Major restoration work on the Palais des Papes façade continues through 2026, with scaffolding obscuring the main square; interior visits are unaffected, but expect noise and limited photo angles until late summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Bastide des Anges, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a first-floor room at the back of the hotel (south side, overlooking the gardens). These rooms avoid street-level foot traffic from the Chemin des Vignes and get more light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those at the front near the entrance and car park — you'll hear doors opening and closing and early-morning arrivals. Also skip any room directly above the small breakfast room (likely ground floor, rear) as chairs scraping and kitchen prep start from 7am.
Best views
You're in a vineyard-setting just outside central Avignon. Best view is from first-floor rooms at the back — looking south over the hotel's own garden and lawn, with the Luberon hills in the distance. No city views here; it's all about the rural Provençal landscape.
Quietest floors
First floor only — this is a small 3-star hotel, likely a converted Provençal villa with just two floors (ground and first). The first floor is the only one above street level and away from the main circulation.
🔊 Noise notes
Chemin des Vignes is a country lane but carries local traffic, especially during harvest (Sept–Oct) when tractors and machinery pass. The car park has crunching gravel under tyres. Inside, the breakfast room has tile floors so sound carries.
Insider tips
1. Parking is free and on-site — arrive early (check-in from 3pm) to grab a spot near the garden side, away from the road. 2. Bring your own kettle: French 3-star hotels this size often charge for in-room tea/coffee, so pack a travel kettle and your own supplies to save €5/day.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — La Bastide des Anges
Free basic WiFi (up to 8 Mbps) for email and browsing; €5/day ‘Premium’ upgrade (25 Mbps+) for streaming and video calls; no login – open network with voucher code
One small lift serves all 3 main floors; the attic-facing rooms (2 suites) require 10 stairs from the lift landing
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel iPad in the lounge; two print copies of Le Provençal available on request at breakfast
Standard check-in 16:00–21:00; free luggage drop from 12:00; late check-out to 14:00 costs €30, after 14:00 charged as a half night
Free storage in the luggage room before check-in and after check-out
Step-free from street level to reception and the ground-floor dining room; one accessible ground-floor room (with roll-in shower) available; no wheelchair entry to the garden terrace (two steps)
Free on-site patio parking for 8 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park ‘Parking des Carmes’ at 200 m costs €12/night (18:00–09:00); no EV charging stations
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via secure link required for July stay; €100 incidental hold authorisation on check-in via card
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Église Saint-Joseph (821 m · ~10 min walk)
Dinheiro e moeda
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.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
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.
É bom saber — 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 La Bastide des Anges
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at La Bastide des Anges?
Request a first-floor room at the back of the hotel (south side, overlooking the gardens). These rooms avoid street-level foot traffic from the Chemin des Vignes and get more light.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Bastide des Anges?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those at the front near the entrance and car park — you'll hear doors opening and closing and early-morning arrivals. Also skip any room directly above the small breakfast room (likely ground floor, rear) as chairs scraping and kitchen prep start from 7am.
Is La Bastide des Anges noisy?
Chemin des Vignes is a country lane but carries local traffic, especially during harvest (Sept–Oct) when tractors and machinery pass. The car park has crunching gravel under tyres. Inside, the breakfast room has tile floors so sound carries.
Which rooms have the best views at La Bastide des Anges?
You're in a vineyard-setting just outside central Avignon. Best view is from first-floor rooms at the back — looking south over the hotel's own garden and lawn, with the Luberon hills in the distance. No city views here; it's all about the rural Provençal landscape.
What are insider tips for staying at La Bastide des Anges?
1. Parking is free and on-site — arrive early (check-in from 3pm) to grab a spot near the garden side, away from the road. 2. Bring your own kettle: French 3-star hotels this size often charge for in-room tea/coffee, so pack a travel kettle and your own supplies to save €5/day.
What time is check-in at La Bastide des Anges?
Check-in at La Bastide des Anges is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Bastide des Anges have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 8 Mbps) for email and browsing; €5/day ‘Premium’ upgrade (25 Mbps+) for streaming and video calls; no login – open network with voucher code
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Bastide des Anges?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near La Bastide des Anges?
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 La Bastide des Anges?
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 and September offer warm, sunny days (22-28°C) with far fewer tourists than July; early June is also good before the heat and crowds arrive.
Principais atrações em 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.