Hotel du Poète

The rooms and suites at Hotel du Poète are available in several categories, from compact double rooms to suites with a seating area. All are air-conditioned and include a private bathroom; the listed amenities also include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and soundproofing. Views vary by room: some overlook the Sorgue, while others face the garden, swimming pool or mountains.

The Arpège and Mélodie rooms are on the upper floors and have river views; the latter offers more space. The Prélude and Adagio suites accommodate up to four people and add a seating area. The Adagio suite has a balcony, while the Au fil de l'Eau Signature Room opens onto a terrace. The Symphonie Attic Double Rooms have sloping ceilings. Bathroom amenities in the rooms include a bath and a shower.

Hotel du Poète provides free private parking on site, with no prior reservation required, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The outdoor areas include a garden and a sun terrace with loungers, parasols and pool or beach towels. Massages are also available, including back, hand, foot and head massages.

The on-site restaurant, bar and café offer meals and drinks; breakfast can be served in your room, and special-diet menus are available on request. Wine and champagne are among the dining options. Activities, equipment and services include bicycle hire, walking tours, cycling, hiking, canoeing, fishing and table tennis. A golf course is less than 3 km away. The hotel also offers luggage storage, daily housekeeping and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a Provençal village in Vaucluse, set in a narrow valley where the Sorgue flows between houses and cliffs. The river shapes the landscape and accompanies walks through the village. The village attracts travellers interested in spring landscapes, the literary history associated with Petrarch and lanes lined with old houses. It is a place for leisurely walks and discovering nearby villages.

The source of the Sorgue and walks along the water provide a thread through your visit. The François Pétrarque Museum and Library recalls the poet who stayed in the region, while the Paper Mill tells the story of an old craft. The Petrarch Garden offers a place to stroll beside the river. The Village des Bories, with its dry-stone buildings, and Gordes offer further opportunities to explore Provençal heritage. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known for its canals and antique markets, is 6 km away; the railway station serving both villages is also this distance away.

In spring and autumn, temperatures are often suitable for excursions in the Luberon and visits to the villages. In summer, it's best to plan walks beside the Sorgue for the morning or late afternoon, when the heat subsides. You can spend a day visiting the village, stopping at the museum dedicated to Petrarch and walking to the source, before heading to Gordes or exploring the surrounding dry-stone landscapes.