Nimes, FranceCity Centre
Margaret - Hôtel Chouleur
Restored seventeenth-century mansion
Restored seventeenth-century mansion
The seventeenth-century residence runs like an intimate private home, where life revolves around a quiet limestone courtyard and plunge pool.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Bold scarlet arches in restaurant Rouge meet jewel-toned sofas and vintage bar carts.
Remarkable
A classified seventeenth-century mansion with preserved Italian stucco plasterwork and sweeping stone stairs.
Listed
Fragonard treatment rituals and Michelin-starred dining beside the stone courtyard plunge pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away in an opulent mansion in Nîmes’ UNESCO-protected historic center… Margaret Hotel Chouleur may well be the most romantic boutique hotel in town.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Roman amphitheater sits a short stroll down Rue Fresque, and the Maison Carrée is just around the corner.
The rooms
The ten rooms have hardwood floors and leather furnishings, and the bathrooms are finished in bold tile.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the open-air plunge pool, set against classical limestone walls in the mansion's central courtyard.
Restaurant
Rouge
Regional Gard seafood and produce lead the dinner menu, served beneath painted floral murals and glowing wine shelves.
At the table
Morning pastries and coffee arrive at mosaic courtyard tables, before bistro Gigi takes over with Mediterranean sharing plates.
How it began
Local architect Georges Chouleur lived here from 1901 to 1985, giving the seventeenth-century mansion its historic name.
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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.