Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, France
After the nap
Minimalist stone guesthouse
Minimalist stone guesthouse
The name translates to 'after the nap', and this six-room stone mas keeps to an unhurried, adults-only pace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored nineteenth-century village stonework meets minimalist waxed concrete across quiet rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
this 19th-century guest house just outside of Avignon promises peace and quiet, and follows through with its adults-only policy.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
In the medieval village of Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, a quiet base twenty minutes outside Avignon.
The rooms
Wood floors and neutral fabrics keep the bedrooms spare. Select suites add deep freestanding soaking tubs.
Pool and massage
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden decking and sun loungers border the stone pool, and Ayurvedic massages with essential oils are arranged on request.
At the table
Breakfast brings freshly baked cakes and crêpes to stone tables set beneath the courtyard pergola.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.