Between sun-drenched Provence, ochre causses, and the Camargue estuaries, the Gard offers a constellation of charming hotels, where discreet elegance meets Southern French sweetness of life. From the Rhône Valley to the heights of Uzès, from the banks of the Cèze to the alleys of Avignon, each address tells a story of the region, a history, an art of hospitality. Our selection of the 4 most beautiful Hotels in the Gard.
The House of Uzès
In the heart of Uzès's historic center stands La Maison d’Uzès, a mansion classified as a «Historic Monument.» Its noble facade and imposing pediment open onto more than three centuries of reinvented history. At this address Relais & Châteaux, The stones still speak, but the atmosphere is resolutely contemporary and warm, between vaulted lounges, romantic attics, and bright, very comfortable rooms, just a stone's throw from Saint-Théodorit Cathedral and Place aux Herbes.
The’5-star hotel We offer 13 rooms and suites, spread across two floors around a monumental 17th-century staircase with diagonal balusters. All rooms offer picturesque views over the rooftops of Uzès, its cobblestone alleys, or the inner courtyard. Decorated with contemporary delicacy, blending natural wood, quality fabrics, and period details, the rooms create the intimacy of a family guesthouse, where you feel both sheltered from the hustle and bustle and at the heart of the ducal city's life.
The hotel's restaurant, La Table d’Uzès, offers Michelin-starred cuisine, led by Chef Christophe Ducros, who has maintained the restaurant's Michelin star since 2014. His dishes, rooted in seasonal gastronomy, celebrate local Gard produce in a refined atmosphere, featuring a beautiful dining room and a terrace overlooking the city. The Spa by Clarins, meanwhile, offers a 150 m² sanctuary with a hammam, Roman bath, chromotherapy, and treatment rooms, perfect for concluding a gourmet dinner with deep relaxation.
The House of Uzès
18 rue du Docteur Blanchard, 30700 Uzès
Prices starting from 217 euros per night in low season
La Maison d'Uzès, one of the most beautiful luxury hotels in the Gard ©Christophe Bielsa
The Boudoir Room of Maison d’Uzès ©Christophe Bielsa
The Old Castillon
At the foot of the medieval village of Castillon-du-Gard, Le Vieux Castillon is located just a few minutes from the Pont du Gard. Here, local stone architecture, slate roofs, and sun-drenched patios form a small city of rooms and suites connected by walkways, stone staircases, and flowery terraces, giving the hotel the appearance of a miniature Provençal village: quiet, bright, and intimately welcoming.
The hotel has 34 rooms and suites, spread across old medieval houses connected by suspension bridges and courtyards, each decorated with elegant sobriety. Natural wood, antique terracotta tiles, and generous light combine to create an atmosphere that is both rustic and refined. Some rooms (the splendid Terrace Suites!) open onto private terraces, while others are bathed in greenery or offer village views, ideal for a romantic weekend or a family vacation.
The restaurant La Table du Castillon, entrusted to Chef Sébastien Brette, offers contemporary cuisine rooted in the Gard region's terroir, blending local products, Mediterranean influences, and a touch of bright acidity that gives each dish its distinct character. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room or with your feet in the water by the pool, for a gourmet and sensual experience. Le Vieux Castillon also boasts a Spa by Clarins, with treatments, a hammam, and relaxation areas, to extend the sweet life of this place located just a few kilometers away. of Avignon.
The Old Castillon
10 Turion Sabatier Street, 30210 Castillon-du-Gard
34 keys, prices starting from 126 euros per night in low season
The outdoor swimming pool of the hotel ©Le Vieux Castillon
The terrace of the Hotel Le Vieux Castillon restaurant ©Marine Nadjam Lemaire
Château de Montcaud
Between Avignon and Uzès, the Château de Montcaud stands as a haven of peace in the heart of a five-hectare park, where ancient cedars, slender cypresses, and gravel paths invite a slower pace. In the hamlet of Combes, in Sabran, this 19th-century château has been reinvented as a charming retreat, where the understated elegance of the interiors converses with the flamboyant nature of Provence, for a stay that is both refined and profoundly peaceful.
The hotel, which went from 4 to 5 stars in 2024, has 29 rooms and suites, all designed as uncluttered spaces, bathed in soft light, with powder tones and simple yet noble materials. Each room opens onto the park and combines simplicity, modern comfort, and period details, while the family suites and character rooms extend the idea of a family home revisited for contemporary times. It all unfolds in absolute silence, where one finds oneself wandering the estate as if it were a personal garden.
In the heart of the castle, In addition, the gastronomic restaurant Le Cèdre de Montcaud, led by chef Matthieu Hervé, celebrates a «Land and Sea» cuisine rooted in the terroir, blending products from the garrigue, seasonal vegetables, and Mediterranean fish, served in a refined ambiance. A more relaxed bistro, Le Bistro de Montcaud, offers a more casual option, always with the same spirit of gourmet conviviality. The estate also features a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, as well as a wellness area, ideal for relaxing after a meal or a day of strolling in the Gard.
Château de Montcaud
Combes Hamlet, 30200 Sabran
29 keys, prices starting from 290 euros per night in low season
Aerial view of Château de Montcaud
La Mirande
At the heart of Avignon, literally at the foot of the Palais des Papes, La Mirande stands as an 18th-century private mansion, resurrected with understated elegance and a richness of detail that gives every corner the feel of a collector's home. Here, tapestries, wall hangings, silk draperies, marquetry floors, and marble fireplaces create a baroque postcard setting, where one finds oneself walking on tiptoe, as if in a private museum open to life.
The hotel has 26 rooms and suites, each designed as a curiosity cabinet, featuring Indian influences, wood paneling, reading nooks, and refined bathrooms. Some rooms open onto the Louis XV garden, while others offer a panoramic view of the Palais des Papes, but all enhance the feeling of staying in a timeless place, where you drift off to sleep to the gentle murmur of a historic city. The hotel's warm and discreet service follows suit, never breaking the magic of the establishment.
The Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant at La Mirande celebrates root and seasonal cuisine, inspired by the region's terroir. Provence, but sublimated by great technical mastery. In the evening, the chapter house, adorned with Brussels tapestries, transforms every dinner into a gourmet ceremony, while the bar, tea room, and Louis XV garden offer lighter breaks, punctuated by fine teas and classic cocktails. The hotel does not have a spa in the strict sense of the word, but the garden, the reception rooms, and the proximity of the town create a singular, almost voluptuous atmosphere of relaxation.
La Mirande
4 Place de la Mirande, 84000 Avignon
26 keys, prices starting from 290 euros per night in low season
In the Gard region, the hotel La Mirande © ch bielsa
