"Inns are the hymns praising the art of the innkeeper, made from an encounter between a story and a mood. They translate a faith in Man’s generosity, in his innate sense of hospitality."

~ Alain Ducasse

In the very heart of the Coteaux Varois vineyards of Provence, Alain Ducasse has transformed an 18th-century country house into an intimate and truly exceptional inn: The Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle. This 10-room inn, on the site of a Romanesque 12th-century royal Abbey, in a valley tucked betwen the Roc de Candélon and the Loube Mountains, is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

The inn’s lovely garden supplies the incomparable kitchen of the Hostellerie with a year-round bounty of vegetables, fruits and herbs, including many rare species. Chef Benoit Witz and his team create memorable menus based on the simple country cooking of the region. The result is a world-class dining experience that is pure Provençal.

With the atmosphere of a contemporary lifestlye, respectful of the past, the interior of L’Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle has been completely updated with harmonious tones and modern conveniences.  The main building opens on the ground floor to a series of welcoming living spaces and a staircase leading to the guest rooms, which offer views of the market square or the tree-lined terrace.  The Junior Suites of The Beguinage - an annex of the main house - enjoy private gardens and overlook the Coteaux Varois vineyards.  The Inn also offers gusts the contemporary comforts of air-conditioning, internet access, telephone, hair dryer, safe deposit box and minibar.

This is a place where guests can savor life’s simple pleasures: lounging by the heated swimming pool, strolling through the park and garden, or feasting on a picnic lunch in the beautiful countryside. There’s tennis in the village, golf at two nearby courses, horseback riding and motor sports – all within minutes of the inn. And in the evening, after a memorable dining experience, guests might relax with a fine cigar in the cigar lounge, a superb glass of wine at the La Celle bar, or a good book in the cozy sitting room.

L’Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle is one of three exceptional inns in the Alain Ducasse Country Inns collection. The other in Provence is La Bastide de Moustiers; in Tuscany - L’Andana.

L’Hostellerie de l’Abbaye de la Celle
10 place de Général de Gaulle, 83170 La Celle en Provence

France
Phone:  + 33 (0) 4 98 05 14 14
Fax: + 33 (0) 4 98 05 14 15
Owners: Alain Ducasse and Clément Bruno

Reservations:

E-mail: contact@abbaye-celle.com 
or visit the hotel's website directly below.