Chateau de Varenne Sauveterre

Château de Varenne boutique hotel is a charming and luxurious destination offering bed and breakfast in the heart of Provence which will make your holiday an unforgettable experience. This charming 13 bedroomed guesthouse is a former XVIIIth century residence that looks out on the Rhône Valley and is located in an exceptionally calm and green three-hectare estate above the small quaint village of Sauveterre.

An ideal base to visit Avignon, Pont-du-Gard, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and Uzès without forgetting the famous Festival d’Avignon and a visit to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars. Compliment your day with a game of boules or croquet under the shade and protection of a 400 year old Lebanese Cedar.

Finally, soak up the heat or cool off at our beautiful outdoor swimming pool. A refined and tranquil atmosphere awaits you for a stay that will bear the mark of sunshine and the art of living.

THE HISTORY
The Castle of Sauveterre was called Varenne at the beginning of the 20th Century. It’s date of construction isn’t precisely known, but it is certainly much earlier than 1676. It is an old family home that has kept all it’s authenticity and charm.

Ideally located in the heart of the Village of Sauveterre between Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Varenne offers a breathtaking view of the Rhône Valley, with a backdrop of Mont Ventoux and Dentelles de Montmirail. Surrounding the house is a quiet and peaceful garden guarded by a 400 year old Lebanese Cedar Tree. It is said to be a majestic protector of the House and Village!

THE PROVENCE CHARME
Château de Varenne is a prestigious place, unique in Provence. Each room has a story and individual decoration which is conducive to calmness and relaxation.

The charm of Provence operates here through rustic furniture, fabrics and subtly chosen antiques creating an elegant and comfortable atmosphere while effortlessly combining the traditional with the conveniences of modern living. Breakfast at Château de Varenne is a real Provençal experience served on a sun drenched terrace with genuine local, fresh produce and seasonal fruit. It’s a true Provençal life style!

THE RADFORD FAMILY
This enchanting house seduced Paul and Emma Radford at first sight. So much so, Emma accepted Paul’s proposal of marriage in this house 13 years ago. It is only natural that they decided to settle here a few years later with their three children aged 7 to 11 years.

An Irish family conquered by Provence and it’s many attractions, wishes to share this haven of peace with you from May to October. They hope you enjoy as much as they do, the serenity of this idyllic setting and all the pleasures of the region.

Everything is done here to make you feel welcome and at ease whether you are a couple, family or travelling with friends. Enjoy a moment of quiet reading in the lounge, swim in the outdoor pool under the great sun of the South of France enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône from one of the many neighbouring Domaines.

Whatever your needs, Paul & Emma will do all they can to ensure a memorable and unforgettable experience in this beautiful Château. In April 2019, we were happy to welcome a new member into the family. His name is Woody, he is a golden doodle, large in size but a gentle giant.

THE ROOMS
Château de Varenne offers 13 uniquely decorated guestrooms. Comfort and understated luxury prevails with room features such as airconditioning, luxury linens, L’Occitane bathroom products, luxurious bath robes, Wi-Fi, hair-dryer, safe, television, and bottled water.

Each room is individual, some with magnificent parquetry, others with thick-pile carpets, walls hangings and fabrics from the most famous houses – Pierre Frey and Nobilis. Many rooms can accommodate an extra roll-out bed on request when booking.

LUXURY ROOM
Elegant and spacious, these guestrooms offer the ultimate in luxury. All have magnificent views of the garden or side terrace. One is central to the house with a beautiful balcony, while another is in the tower with a spiral staircase to your own private furnished terrace with 360 views of the region including Mont Ventoux and the Luberon.

The romance of these rooms is added to by the fine drapes, furnishings, bed canopies and fabric walls. All three are completely different in style and décor and will please the most discerning guest.

FAMILY ROOMS
Our large and spacious Family Rooms are beautifully decorated for four to five guests. All three rooms feature 2 large king beds with a single fold out bed on request. In addition there is also ample space for a baby’s cot. Situated on 1st and 2nd floors with beautiful views, these bright and enchanting rooms are perfect for families or friends who are happy to share.

SUPERIOR ROOM
Our Superior Double Rooms are very comfortable and charming rooms furnished with carefully selected rich fabrics, exquisite wallpaper and furniture. They are on the 1st and 2nd floor with magnificent views over the front gardens and terrace of the house. Large King size beds are dressed with luxury linen and traditional French boutis.

COMFORT ROOM
Our cosy Comfort Double Bedrooms offer beautiful views of the terrace or of the quaint village church. These charming bijoux rooms offer calm and tranquility on the 2nd floor with thick pile carpets and beautiful wallpaper. Large King size beds are dressed with luxury linen and traditional French boutis.

BREAKFAST
Your hosts of Château de Varenne pride themselves on carefully sourcing and selecting local fresh produce for a true Provencal breakfast experience. Served on a sun drenched terrace or in the hand painted breakfast room, you are invited to take your time, relax and enjoy a delicious continental buffet breakfast.

Village farmers provide the fruits for the nectar juices that are served at breakfast (pear, apricot, peach…). A selection of seasonal jams are locally hand-made and the honey is produced by a beekeeper from Roquemaure, five kilometres from the Château.

Every morning the village baker delivers bread, croissants, pains au chocolat, fougasse bread etc. Fresh seasonal fruits are bought daily from the village farm shop and served whole, just as nature intended!

MEETINGS & SEMINARS
In Provence, ideally located close to Avignon and Orange, Château de Varenne welcomes you for your meetings or seminars in an enchanting setting where everything is tailor-made to cater for your needs and tastes.

After your meeting, settle into our warm, comfortable and refined bedrooms, enjoy a stroll in the gardens or unwind by the swimming pool. Your group will receive a personal welcome and throughout your stay we shall remain attentive to your every need.

EXCLUSIVE LETTINGS
Ideally situated at the heart of Provence countryside, Château de Varenne boasts extensive grounds with an outdoor swimming pool and superb views over the Luberon and Mont Ventoux.

Offering well-decorated and comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities, Château de Varenne is available for exclusive lettings for weekend or week long stays. Groups of any kind are welcome whether it be family reunions or celebrations, business retreats, yoga workshops or just to celebrate life!

AVIGNON, LE PALAIS DES PAPES 
Avignon was the seat of the papacy in the XIVthcentury. The Palais des Papes, an austere-looking fortress whose interior was sumptuously decorated by Simone Martini and Matteo Giavanetti, dominates the city along with the ramparts that encircle it and the pont d’Avignon that spans the Rhone.

At the foot of this remarkable example of Gothic architecture, the Petit Palais and the Roman cathedral Notre-Dame-des-Doms completes an exceptional monumental whole that testifies to the eminent role of Avignon in XIVth century Christian Europe.

PONT DU GARD
The Pont du Gard located between Uzès and Nîmes, is a three-level Roman aquaduct bridge. The bridge was built before the Christian era to allow the approximately 50 km Nîmes aquaduct to cross the Gardon river.

When conceiving this 50 metre-high three-level bridge of which the longest level measures 275 m, the hydrological engineers and Roman architects created a technical masterpiece that is also a work of art.

GORDES
Gordes is proud of its superb castle that stands in the town centre and reminds us of a past that was as rich in conquests as it was if suffering and which is now home to the Pol Mara museum and the Town Hall. Gordes has also conserved on its land, the village of Bories, strange roundlike dry-stone constructions, Sénanque abbey, the Bouillons mill and the Palais Saint-Firmin cellars.

The soul of the village has witnessed the development of a spirit of arts with illustrious artists such as André Lhote, Marc Chagall, Jean Deyrolle, Victor Vasarely and Pol Mara, among others finding inspiration there. In summer, many expositions are organised in places stamped by history such as the Saint-Jacques chaplaincy and the Chapel of the Pénitents Blancs.

LES BAUX DE PROVENCE
One of the most beautiful villages in Provence and one of the major internationally recognised sites and places of regional memory is Baux-de-Provence that blends an exceptional mediaeval and renaissance heritage and a richness of culture and hospitality that make it the Beacon of Provence.

Breath-taking settings allow vestiges of the past to live again, to perpetuate traditions, to house the art of those who have come to settle there and to be the theatre of prestigious spectacles.

This place that is loaded with history still offers many other temptations. The tradition of hospitality remains more than ever alive thanks to its gastronomic restaurants and its prestigious hotels. The very name Baux-de-Provence is a symbol of quality: its wines that are the fruit of rocks and sun are warm and welcoming, its olive oil is ardent and fruity.

CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE
A long line of Popes planted their vines at Châteauneuf. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape were praised by Frédéric Mistral who enjoyed them at the table of his friend, the “félibre” (the félibres were a group of 19th century writers dedicated to keeping Provencal culture alive)

Anselme MATHIEU, a poet and wine maker who had the genial idea of selling for the first time the wine in bottles bearing the label stating “Vin di Félibre le vin de Châteauneuf donne le courage et le chant et l’amour et la joie” (Félibre wine, the wine of Châteauneuf, gives courage and song and love and joy).

LA CAMARGUE
From the XIIth century onwards, religious orders began to farm the Camargue and so began a struggle against the sea and the swelling of the Rhone. The first segments of the sea dykes were constructed in the XVIth and XVIIth centuries.

The work on a sea dyke and the containment of the Rhone carried out in the mid XIXth century artificially isolated the Camargue but also deprived it of a supply of freshwater and silt. From a biological point of view the Camargue is one of Western Europe’s richest regions. Located in the migratory axis of North European birds flying to Africa, it is vital stopping point for migratory birds.

THE WINE EXPERIENCE
Surrounded by famous wine regions such as Châteauneuf de Pape, Luberon, Alpilles, Lirac and Tavel, Guided Wine Tours of Provence in English/French can be organised by contacting the Tour Guides directly.

All wine tours can be arranged to depart from and return to Château de Varenne. Take a private tour of the traditional wineries in the region and join in on a comprehensive and fascinating journey into the world of the wine maker whilst learning about vineyards, the wine making process and wine tasting.

Rooms: 13

Price: from 261 EUR per night

Source: www.chateaudevarenne.com