Historic Hotels in Provence
Hotel d'Europe. Avignon.
Undoubtedly one of the most famous hotels in the south of France, the metaphorical guest book of Hotel d’Europe is enough to warm the heart of any history enthusiast.
Undoubtedly one of the most famous hotels in the south of France, the metaphorical guest book of Hotel d’Europe is enough to warm the heart of any history enthusiast.
Hotel Negresco. Nice.
Little over 100 years in existence, a wealth of famous names have passed through the doors of this iconic hotel on the seafront of Nice during its relatively short existence.
Little over 100 years in existence, a wealth of famous names have passed through the doors of this iconic hotel on the seafront of Nice during its relatively short existence.
Grand Hotel Beauvau Vieux Port. Marseilles.
Marseille’s iconic hotel, the Beauvau Vieux Port has attracted a fair few well-known names in both literary and musical fields. Read more about Grand Hotel Beauvau Vieux Port
Marseille’s iconic hotel, the Beauvau Vieux Port has attracted a fair few well-known names in both literary and musical fields. Read more about Grand Hotel Beauvau Vieux Port
Hostellerie Jerome. La Turbie, Monaco.
They say that Napoleon Bonaparte stayed at Hostellerie Jerome in 1796. In fact, the very room in which is said to have slept is available to 21st century travellers.
They say that Napoleon Bonaparte stayed at Hostellerie Jerome in 1796. In fact, the very room in which is said to have slept is available to 21st century travellers.
Hotel Gounod. St Remy de Provence.
Enthusiasts of opera might find the historic secret of this old post house to their interest. Discover more about the musical claim-to-fame of Hotel Gounod.
Enthusiasts of opera might find the historic secret of this old post house to their interest. Discover more about the musical claim-to-fame of Hotel Gounod.
Chateau de Mazan. Mazan.
Within easy reach of Avignon, Chateau de Mazan was once home to arguably the most scandalous historical figure in French history.
Within easy reach of Avignon, Chateau de Mazan was once home to arguably the most scandalous historical figure in French history.
Chateau de la Pioline. Aix en Provence.
Notable names from the 16th century to have spent time at Chateau de la Pioline include the Florentine noblewoman, Catherine de Medici.
Notable names from the 16th century to have spent time at Chateau de la Pioline include the Florentine noblewoman, Catherine de Medici.
Hotel des Augustins. Aix en Provence.
Arguably the most famous name of the 16th century Protestant Reformation is reputed to have stayed at this former convent in the heart of Aix en Provence.
Arguably the most famous name of the 16th century Protestant Reformation is reputed to have stayed at this former convent in the heart of Aix en Provence.
Hotel la Perouse. Nice.
Page to follow. Famous former guests include: Raoul Dufy, Henri Matisse. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Famous former guests include: Raoul Dufy, Henri Matisse. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Hotel Oasis. Nice.
Page to follow. Historic patrons include: Anton Chekhov, Lenin. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic patrons include: Anton Chekhov, Lenin. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Provence that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.