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VENCE VILLERÉAL

La Roseraie A garden of palms, oleander and Château de Ricard An immaculate country
orange trees envelops this B&B, a belle époque house with manicured gardens, where even the
v villa of palest pink. Inside it has a lived-in feel, ivy covering the façade looks perfect. Welcome
w with walls covered in straw hats, dried flowers extras include a library, billiard room and
and old photos. One reader wrote to us of a laundry. Interior decoration is the owners’ forte,
disappointing experience here, but now under borne out by the chic rooms. A delicious dinner
new management; further reports, please. is served four nights a week.
N Avenue Henri Giraud, 06140 Vence, N Route de Beaumont, 47210 Villeréal, Lot-et-Garonne.
Alpes-Maritimes. Map p225 F3. § 04 93 58 02 20. Map p222 B3. § 05 53 36 61 02. ` 05 53 36 61 65.
` 04 93 58 99 31. 0 b. Rooms 14. S∂ $ benjamin.deguilhem@wanadoo.fr 0 b,d. Rooms 6.
¢ mid-Nov to mid-Feb. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡ S ∂ ¢ Oct to Apr. / Not accepted. ¡¡
VIALAS YDES

Hôtel Chantoiseau In the craggy landscape of Château de Trancis The miniature Italianate
the Cévennes, this 17th-century former post chateau looks as if it has been transported from
house boasts the most exciting restaurant for the banks of the Loire river, but in fact dates only
miles; here, mouthwatering Michelin-starred from the 20th century. The interior has been
specialities are created by chef Patrick Pagès. fabulously furnished with antiques and rugs
Bedrooms are comfortable and well-kept if a strewn on the polished floors. A charming Dutch
trifle small, with splendid views. couple run the place along house-party lines.
N 48220 Vialas, Lozère. Map p223 D3. N 15210 Ydes, Cantal. Map p222 C3. § 04 71 40 60
§ 04 66 41 00 02. ` 04 66 41 04 34. 40. ` 04 71 40 62 13. $ trancis@wanadoo.fr
0 b,l,d. Rooms 13. S ¢ Nov to mid-Apr. 0 b,d. Rooms 7. S∂¢ 5 Jan to 5 Feb.
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡ / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡

VÉNASQUE VILLENEUVE-LES-AVIGNONAA
Auberge la Fontaine A classy restaurant with a La Magnaneraie Food is among the best of the
bistro and five elegantly ‘rustic’ apartments. region at this four star hotel with swimming pool.
N Place de la Fontaine, Vénasque, 84210 Carpentras, N 37 rue Camp de Bataille, 30401 Villeneuve-les-Avignon,
Vaucluse. Map p224 B2. § 04 90 66 02 96. Gard. Map p224 B3. § 04 90 25 11 11. ` 04 90 25 46 37.
` 04 90 66 13 14. $ fontvenasq@aol.com $ magnaneraie.hotel@najeti.com 0 b,l,d.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 5 apts. ¡¡¡ Rooms 32, plus 4 apts. ¡¡¡
VILLENEUVE-LES-AVIGNONAA VITRAC
Hôtel de l’Atelier Built in the 16th century for a Auberge La Tomette A cheerful village inn
cardinal, a haven of calm with a delightful shady among chestnut groves. Rustic panelled dining
courtyard just outside the city centre. room, spotless bedrooms. Pool, garden.
N 5 rue de la Foire, 30400 Villeneuve-les-Avignon, Gard. N 15220 Vitrac, Cantal Map p222 C3. § 04 71 64 70
Map p224 B3. § 04 90 25 01 84. ` 04 90 25 80 06. 94. ` 04 71 64 77 11. $ latomette@wanadoo.fr
$ hotel-latelier@libertysurf.fr 0 b. Rooms 23. ¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 15. ¡
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p217