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kitchen and minimalist white decor complementing antique fireplaces and 18th-century
spiral stairs. Breakfast on the sun-drenched terrace is a treat - as is bubbly owner Marion.
SLEEPING: AVIGNON AREA
For stays in July, reserve by January (if not earlier); expect minimum-stay requirements and premium rates. Ask if
there's parking - it's usually extra. Most hotels close for several weeks in winter. Orange and Carpentras, both 30
minutes away, are dull by comparison, but make less-expensive bases.
Hôtel d'Europe €€€
( 04 90 14 76 76;
www.heurope.com
; 12 place Crillon; d €190-540; )
For 200
years Hôtel de l'Europe has greeted luminaries from Napoléon to Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis. Service remains excellent, but the glamour has faded - rooms need better light-
ing and fabrics - but it's a grand address, particularly when you score discounted rates.
LUXURY HOTEL
Lumani €€
( 04 90 82 94 11;
www.avignon-lumani.com
; 37 rue du Rempart St-Lazare; d incl
breakfast €100-170; )
Art fills this fabulous
maison d'hôte,
a fount of inspiration for
painters. Rooms include two suites and there's a fountained garden.
B&B
Hôtel Boquier €
( 04 90 82 34 43;
www.hotel-boquier.com
; 6 rue du Portail Boquier; d €50-70; )
The owners' infectious enthusiasm informs this upbeat, colourful, small central hotel; try
for themed rooms Morocco or Lavender. Excellent value.
HOTEL
Hôtel de l'Horloge €€
( 04 90 16 42 00;
www.hotels-ocre-azur.com
; place de l'Horloge; r €95-180; )
Most rooms at this super-central, 19th-century stone-walled hotel (with lift) are straight-
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