La Maison Sur la Sorgue - Esprit de France

We had a 4 nights stay in this unique hotel. It was a special experience. Everything was different from a regular hotel. First, the owner Frederick, was so warm and caring, and helped us in every way. The place surrounds you with art, and originally decor. Breakfast is creative as well, but Frederick is very attentive to one's wishes. If you are getting there with a car, Frederick will help you with his own parking.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this unique boutique hotel. From the very beginning, Frederic greeted me on the phone with warmth and familiarity, then guided us through the back roads of the town to the front door of this remarkable jewel of a place; right in the heart of everything, yet with a unique blend of private sanctuary, artist haven, and upsc mansion, making it a blend of the ancient in the contemporary. As art collectors, who have also curated and magnificent gallery and shop, the interior is tastefully appointed with art and sculpture from all corners of the world , and then ambience extends to the peaceful back patio, complete with a small pool bordered with bamboo and meditating Buddhas. A wonderful place to unwind at the end of a hot summer day at the market. Frederic is a magnificent host, and every morning welcomed us with a full breakfast, and plenty of suggestions for how to fill our days enjoying the many offerings of the area. Do yourself a favor and book a room at this magnificent boutique hotel.

For our Christmas holidays this year, we took a trip to France and stayed in a variety of hotels, 7 in total. As we moved from hotel to hotel, there were certain things we focused on the most so I decided to rate them at each hotel. For Maison sur la Sorgue: Bathroom (weather had a shower) – our room only had a bathtub with a spout that flew everywhere. It was a huge mess to bathe. Lobby – The hotel (really more like a bed and breakfast) is housed in an old villa so the building is beautiful. Location in the city or town – Great location right in the heart of town, driving there is not for the faint of heart though because the streets are so narrow n the area where the hotel is located. Size of room – Decent Breakfast – Good Elevator (was there one?) – No Ambiance - We loved the old villa feel but the hotel is truly more like an American bed and breakfast concept. There are 5 rooms, and I only ever saw Frederick, the owner, working as well as one housekeeper. Frederick was so nice, but there are weird rules like no food in the rooms (I have never stayed at any hotel that does not allow food in the rooms. Ever.) No mini-fridges etc. It is not your usually hotel experience. Lighting- there was hardly any lighting at all. Night in the room was very difficult. This town was one of my favorite stops and we just loved it. But after 6 more hotels, this one definitely did not live up to the rest of the places we stayed.