Avignon, FranceBarthelasse Island
Mas de Capelou
Provençal orchard farmhouse
Provençal orchard farmhouse
The seventeenth-century farmhouse runs as a quiet country guesthouse, surrounded by two hectares of parkland and island pear orchards.
What it’s good at
Notable
Barthelasse Island orchards surround the grounds, where evenings bring pétanque under the trees.
Listed
Restored seventeenth-century stone walls shelter minimalist interiors styled with a modern eye.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the old farmhouse’s period architecture remains intact, and has been meticulously preserved and restored, while the decoration of its five rooms reveals the attention of a modern eye
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Barthelasse Island divides the Rhône into quiet farmland, placing pear orchards and country lanes seven kilometres from central Avignon.
The rooms
The five main farmhouse bedrooms set spare modern decor against historic stone, alongside four contemporary apartments.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved shallow steps lead into the 15-by-7-metre heated pool, lined with stone paving and loungers beside the hedges.
Restaurant
La Brousse
An open-sided tent in the orchard hosts evening tapas and cocktails beneath strands of festoon lights.
At the table
Buffet breakfast is served each morning on a shaded garden terrace set with cafe tables.
How it began
Papal chaplains from Avignon originally used this seventeenth-century stone farmhouse as a countryside residence.
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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.