Face au Palais

"Our host was wonderful and welcoming. Location is perfect for a stay in Avignon, just steps away from major attractions but still intimate and quiet."

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"The room was in a building exactly facing the Palais des Papes, ie it couldn't have been more central. Our host, Alain, was friendly, interesting, helpful and really made us feel at home. The continental breakfast was freshly prepared, and generous. We couldn't really do it justice!"

"We had hoped to spend time in the garden, which you walk through to get to the room. However, in October, it seemed dark, cool, and not what we had expected. Maybe in the height of the summer it would have been wonderfully refreshing. In October we just walked through it to get outside into the sunshine."

"breakfast was lovely with local goat's cheese and fresh bread"

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"Wonderful location, quiet at night, beautiful garden setting, lovely host and good bed"

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"It's difficult to adequately encapsulate the joy of staying with Alain at Face au Palais. Every aspect of the experience is so wonderfully, quintessentially French, from the building’s decidedly traditional decoration, to the Gallic charm extended by the host, all the way through to the fantastic breakfasts, complete with Alain’s home made fig jam. Face au Palais is deceptive; behind the small façade is a haven of peace and quiet, complete with a serene courtyard garden. And yet directly outside lies Avignon’s bustling main attraction, the architectural wonder of the colossal Palais des Papes (Popes Palace) along with the famous Pont D’Avignon only a few minutes walk away."

"As long as you're not looking for the big hotel experience (Face au Palais has just two rooms) there's nothing to complain about. Just bear in mind that Face au Palais borders an enormous square, packed with restaurants of all stripes. The food and the service offered here varies considerably, so do look at Alain's shortlist to make sure you go somewhere good. And do book ahead; the best are packed even in late September."

"Alain the owner is an excellent host and really went out of his way to ensure that we had a good stay. The breakfast was delicious. Beautiful old typically French building in a perfect location, directly opposite the Palace but extremely quiet."

"The layout of the king room is a bit quirky, with access to the bathroom across an open landing. The stairs up to the room would be difficult for anyone with restricted mobility."

"Wonderful place to stay,on the Place du Palais,in the middle of things but tucked away in a quiet oasis.Alain is a wonderful host,he made sure everything was perfect.Parking in the car park was easy."

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"Together with the owner, Face Au Palais is one of those gems where everything comes together as perfection. As a solo traveller the stay & location was superb - combined with the magical enclosed garden along with the beautiful room and of course the breakfast executed perfectly by the owner Alain ."

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"The position of this little gem is extraordinary. In fact, I don't really want other people to find it. Little door opposite the Palais des Papes, then a little courtyard garden to die for. The room and facilities are sweet, but the host goes well beyond expectations. Alain is thoughtful, kind, and interesting and served a gorgeous breakfast with cheese homemade jams and breads. Can't rate higher"

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"Alain was a terrific host. Communication with Alain was very easy, he was able to answer any questions we had. He made great recommendations for restaurants and about the train stations and how to get to his place. Breakfast in the garden was a treat and the breakfast itself was wonderful. You can't beat the location, for the palace was right outside the front door."

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