Loft in a 13th-century church in the heart of Avignon

Our stay was perfect. Thank you.

We had an extraordinary stay in this historic, remodeled chapel, originally completed for the Antonin Order in 1290. The history of the building is summarized on a carved sign next to the entrance.Marianne, the owner of the building, recommended walking the .4 mile from the train station. The building is on a pedestrian-only lane. She was unsure that a taxi or Uber would be an option. The walk was easy and provided a nice introduction to Avignon.Marianne gave us a tour of the building and shared its history and architectural features.If you have any physical limitations, be aware that there are 55 relatively shallow steps up from the entrance. An additional 16 steps on a narrow, curved stairway leads up to the kitchen and dining area, but a sturdy rope “banister” ensures safe climbing. The kitchen has a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, and enough gear to cook wonderful meals. A Carrefour market is located around the corner.There are two bedrooms. One is spectacular and features a dome with the Antonins’ tau symbol. The design amplifies voices! The second bedroom is smaller with two twin beds.The bathroom features both a bathtub and a shower, two sinks, and a toilet. The washer and dryer are also conveniently located there along with a drying rack.The Place St. Didier square is around the corner and something seemed to always be going on. Central Avignon is very walkable and has a several interesting museums, many of which offer free admission.

My wife and I spent 5 nights at this stunning property. There is something special about going to sleep at night in a former church building that was constructed out of stone more than 800 years ago with exterior walls 6 feet thick; gothic arch windows; a stone spiral staircase connecting the living area with the kitchen and dining area; and a dome concrete ceiling. The property is centrally located to everything within the fortress walls of old Avignon. The hostess Marianne was terrific, assisting with travel logistics, directions, baggage, and restaurant recommendations. We give this property and its proprietress 5 stars.!

This was the neatest place we have ever stayed—historical, beautiful, clean, and very special. The host was incredible and took time to connect with us and make us feel welcome. The rooftop area was beautiful, the living space was unique and just plain incredible. We look forward to returning some day!