Hotel Bellerive

Hotel Bellerive offers double, triple and quadruple rooms, as well as an apartment with garden view. The double rooms, for two people, measure 20 or 25 m². The Classic Quadruple Room measures 30 m² and sleeps four; the 35 m² apartment has one bedroom and accommodates up to four people. The rooms overlook the gardens or mountains. Some have a patio or balcony, while the apartment overlooks the garden.

The rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, a minibar and a TV. Some bathrooms have a bath, while others have a shower. Bedding includes large double beds, single beds or a combination of the two. The quadruple room has two single beds and one extra-large double bed; the Superior Triple Room has one single bed and one large double bed. The apartment has two large double beds.

Hotel Bellerive brings together several useful on-site facilities. The restaurant, bar and café offer different spaces for meals and breaks; children’s menus are also available. Breakfast is served as a buffet, with vegetarian and vegan options. The rooms have a minibar and a kettle or coffee machine.

Outside, you’ll find a garden, a terrace and furniture for al fresco dining. The sun terrace is a place to relax, while cycling and hiking let you explore the surrounding area. Families have suitable rooms and a children’s playground. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage complete the facilities. Free public parking is available on site, and Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel at no extra charge. Pets are allowed, possibly for an additional charge.

Rasteau is a wine-growing village in the Vaucluse, amid the hills and vineyards of northern Provence. The village and its surroundings have a rural feel, with wine estates forming part of local life. This is a good stop for travellers who want to discover the wines of the Rhône Valley, explore old villages and take their time travelling through the Provençal countryside. A car makes getting around easier: public transport does not serve the hotel directly.

The village of Rasteau is less than a kilometre away. Several wine estates are nearby, including Domaine Beau Mistral, 380 m away, and Domaine Jean David, 750 m away. The Musée du Vigneron offers an insight into wine-growing culture. Séguret, a Provençal village with old lanes and views over the vineyards, is 3.1 km away. Vaison-la-Romaine, known for its ancient remains, Roman bridge and medieval town, is also worth visiting in the area. Orange and Courthézon railway stations are 16 and 17 km away, respectively.

The seasons shape visits to the estates and walks through the villages. Spring and autumn bring pleasant temperatures for exploring the countryside; in September and October, the grape harvest offers a glimpse of the wine-growing calendar. In summer, plan visits and journeys for the cooler parts of the day. A day could combine a visit to Rasteau, a wine tasting at an estate and a stroll through the lanes of Séguret. Vaison-la-Romaine adds a heritage stop to the outing.