One day we were out driving the beautiful country side in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and saw in the distance a beautiful looking chateau. In the distance we saw some umbrellas and decided to drive up and see if we could have lunch. We were completey blown away. We had a wonderful lunch under the beautiful sunshine of Provence. We were so happy... more

Spent a week in the south of France and took off early one day to find a brocante...went to the wrong town...decided to head to Chateaneuf du Pape. It was now after noon and driving toward town we saw the hotel/castle on a hill with umbrella tables on a terrace overlooking the vinyard. Stopped for lunch. Was perfect. Beautiful day,... more

Having read reviews that warned against staying here, I thought, no, this place looks so cute. I always wanted to stay in a castle, so I booked in for a couple of nights. We drove the five hours and I was very excited when we finally got to the long tree lined drive up the hill. It was high summer,... more

We have just returned from this hotel in beautiful Chateau Neuf Du Pape. My wife and I traveled from Ireland specifically to celebrate our 28th. wedding anniversary. We had visited the hotel for dinner one evening in May 2007 while spending a few days in Avignon. The food was excellent and the hotel very welcoming. The location of the hotel... more

My husband and I stayed at Chateau des Fines Roches for 3 of our 12 days cycling holiday in Provence. It was the first stop on our trip and we took the train from CDG to Avignon and a taxi, which cost €47. The hotel is quite impressive from the outside, it has a long winding drive leading to the... more

Staying in a "castle" in Provence wine country is pretty fantastic. The vineyards come almost right up to the door, there's a "cave" or wine tasting place attached (although not affiliated with the hotel), the view of the countryside is spectacular, and the owner/staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.The rooms are large (especially for Europe), and the place only has... more

In the middle of a vineyard, looking to the Chateau (vieux) des Papes in Avignon, the Chateau des Fines Roches is a very nice place to stay. The service is attentive, although lacking some experience. Rooms are well equiped and wi-fi works perfectly. Showers are much better than the French average. The restaurant is not excellent, but quite satisfactory and... more

After backpacking all around France, this place was our one splurge, and it was totally worth it. Incredibly friendly, helpful service (especially considering our French was sub-par), gorgeous rooms that opened right up to lavender fields and vineyards. The meal at their intimate restaurant was decadent (the cheese course was the best I've even heard of). Our only caveat: it's... more

There's not much to do in Chateauneuf; however, this beautiful CASTLE is so wrought with history and gives you the feeling that you are a guest of the 9th Pope (Pap) who used to stay here! Rooms are clean and charming. The food was excellent! Second only to Hotel Beau Rivage in Condrieu, another teeny town in which there's nothing... more