Maison d'hôtes L'îlot bambou

The five accommodation options can each sleep two people and have air conditioning and a private bathroom. The double rooms measure between 21 and 30 m²; some have a terrace, and one overlooks the garden. One 30 m² room includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator, hob, microwave and kitchenware. Flat-screen TVs and coffee machines complete the room amenities. The beds are either double or large double beds.

The 32 m² bungalow has a separate bedroom, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Its terrace overlooks the garden; a private entrance and a walk-in shower complete the space. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, hob, microwave and kitchenware. With its living room and outdoor areas, the bungalow offers a different layout from the double rooms for a stay in Avignon, whether you are visiting for a few nights or longer.

The outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally and is surrounded by sun loungers, parasols and a fence. The garden and terraces provide places to sit outside; outdoor furniture, a dining area and barbecue facilities are also available. There is a picnic area for eating outdoors. The guest house also has a games room, a shared lounge with a TV and board games.

A continental breakfast is served every morning, and there is a café on site. Coffee machines and kettles are among the available amenities. Table tennis and massages round out the activities and services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house. Free private parking is nearby, and street parking is also available. The rooms have air conditioning; several have a terrace and some overlook the garden.

Avignon’s historic centre stretches along the left bank of the Rhône, behind a largely intact medieval wall. Narrow streets, shaded squares and historic façades create a lively Provençal setting, shaped by the history of the popes and a year-round cultural scene. The area suits visitors who enjoy exploring monuments, museums and shopping streets on foot, with the option of heading down to the riverbanks for a quieter walk.

The Palais des Papes, a vast fortified residence dating from the 14th century, overlooks Place du Palais and recalls the period when Avignon was the seat of the papacy. Pont Saint-Bénézet, known as the Pont d’Avignon, ends in the middle of the Rhône and offers a striking glimpse into the river’s history. The collections at the Musée Louis Vouland showcase decorative arts in an 18th-century residence. For a change of pace, Base de loisirs de la Barthelasse offers walking areas on the island, facing the city. Avignon-Centre railway station is 1.1 km away; the TGV station is 3.2 km away.

Spring and autumn are pleasant seasons for walking the ramparts and visiting museums without the summer heat. In summer, days are hot and the Festival d’Avignon turns theatres and streets into performance spaces; it is best to plan outdoor visits for the morning or late afternoon. You can spend a day visiting the Palais des Papes, taking a break in the centre’s streets and crossing to Île de la Barthelasse. The evening light on the Rhône and the ramparts offers a different view of the city, whatever the season.