Name: Le Prieure Baumaniere
Address: Avignon, FR
Price range: From $383

Le Prieure Baumaniere, AvignonLe Prieure Baumaniere in Avignon, France has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 17 of 45 hotels we score in Avignon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $383 a night (cached, not a live quote).Le Prieure Baumaniere is a five-star Relais & Chateaux hotel set in a former 14th-century monastery in the medieval village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon, on the far bank of the Rhone from Avignon. The building retains its historic character, and guests have a cottage garden, an outdoor swimming pool, and a one-star Michelin restaurant on site. Practical facilities include parking, room service, massage treatments, and a welcome for children and pets, with rates from around $383 a night. It suits travellers wanting a quiet, upscale base with easy access to Avignon without staying in the city itself. One point to weigh: some guests find parts of the decor dated rather than modern.What stands out

Historic monastery building with real character

Michelin-starred restaurant on site

Outdoor pool and cottage garden

Attentive, helpful staff

Watch out for

Some decor feels dated

Nightly rates start high

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