Location and how to get there: Downtown Avignon, just inside the city wall coming through the gate for the Place Crillon. The high speed train from Paris, the TGV, is the easiest way to come to Avignon. Hotel d’Europe is 5 km from the TGV station which is approximately $20 USD for a taxi from the TGV station. The Marseille International Airport is only 45 minutes away from Avignon by car. Avignon has an airport for domestic flights only. Taxi services are provided from all airports and train stations, the approximate cost for a taxi from the Marseille airport is: day: $145 USD or at night: $200 USD.

Number of rooms: 41 rooms and 3 suites. All rooms include air conditioning, free WIFI and PC use for internet connections, hairdryers, T.V. with home video, safe deposit box and a mini-bar.

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Price range: Starting from $225 USD per night.

Time of year to go: The weather is not too cold in winter and Avignon at its authentic best at that time of year.

Avignon is the cultural capital of the Provence and Camargue, and one of the most beautiful cities in France. Because of its amazing architectural and artistic heritage, this old city is one of the most important gothic ensembles in Europe. Avignon is famous for its decadent food and wines, sweeping fields of lavender and charming French countryside dotted with cottages.

With terraces overlooking the Palace of the Popes of Avignon and only 100 yards from the entrance of the city wall, Hotel d’Europe is the ideal setting to explore Provence and the south of France.

Why is this location so great for women?
Easy to find and to reach by car, valet service, shopping at the front door. All main sites (Palace of the Popes, Famous Bridge, etc) just minutes away.

Services: Concierge, Room service, WIFI, Babysitting, Special Hotel Guide for walking tours of Avignon or driving tours of Provence, Private garage with valet parking.

Hotel Restaurants and Bars:
La Vieille Fontaine is Michelin-rated. Creativity and innovation are expressed through this regional approach with many Mediterranean influences. Marc’s and Xavier’s Bar for light meals and lots of wine and champagne!

Spa, health club, gym, pool:
There is a spa across the street offering special rates for hotel guests and you can find many jogging tracks along the river Rhône.

Bath products in rooms: Edith Mezard’s “Blanc”.

Specials for women/girlfriends: There are many packages available from Spa packages, Opera packages, centre of town Shopping and Cooking Packages. Cocooning Package: Enjoy a wonderful, relaxing moment visiting the Aroma and Perfume Museum in Graveson and touring through Provence with Mika, our driver-guide. Offer Includes:
Body massage with muscle warming essential oil (30 min),
Tchi machine (the soles of your feet are massaged, sending vibrations through the body) (10min),
Visit of the museum,
Excursion à la carte (Luberon, Camargue, vignobles…..),
2 nights in one of our classic rooms,
2 buffet breakfasts.
$325 USD p/p double room.

Cooking Classes: Their chef, Bruno d’Angelis is delighted to be able to share the pleasure of preparing the special provencal dishes he serves in the restaurant. Learn to cook at “Bruno’s Cooking Classes,” for small groups of 10 to 15 persons.

Hotel d’Europe, 12 place carillon, 84000 Avignon, France