Augustins 1261

Cloister of the Augustinians *****
House of the Augustinians ****

Intimate Luxury Boutique Apartments
5-Stars & 4-Star in Avignon

Augustins 1261 Spa & fitness remains intentionally exclusive and human in scale with only a small number of discreet 5- star apartment suites and boutique 4-star apartments with a fully private spa & fitness area only on reservation.

This intimate & elegant retreat in Avignon is for travelers who seek authenticity rather than ostentation, privacy rather than crowds, and a sense of place that cannot be replicated.

A confidential address where historic heritage, refined elegance and garden living come together in quiet harmony.

The Cloister of the Augustinians 5 stars | The House of the Augustinians 4 stars
Le Cloître des Augustins 5-star

5-star luxury apartments in Avignon

The Cloître offers a very discreet collection of five 5-star apartments, featuring spacious volumes, refined design and high-end services. These high-end 5-star apartments in Avignon offer an intimate and exclusive experience, ideal for travelers seeking 5-star accommodation in Avignon, combining privacy, heritage character, comfort, services and exceptional amenities.

The House of the Augustinians 4 stars

High-end 4-star apartments with Guesthouse Services

The guesthouse offers an elegant selection of upscale 4-star apartments, with guesthouse services, ideal for travelers seeking independence, comfort, and attentive hospitality.
These 4-star apartments in Avignon are a refined alternative to 4-star hotels, perfectly suited to longer or more flexible stays, while benefiting from a high level of services in a heritage and intimate setting.

Spa & Fitness

A high-end service offering for your exclusive stay in Avignon - Private Spa & Fitness Area An Exclusive Wellness Interlude A spa & fitness area fully privatized by reservationAs an extension of the Augustins 1261 experience, our spa and fitness area is fully privatized, accessible only by reservation and reserved for our guests.Designed as a bubble of well-being in complete privacy, this space offers:A serene, soothing spa environmentHigh-end fitness equipmentA confidential relaxation area, ideal after a day discovering AvignonDesigned for those seeking calm, discretion, and exclusivity, our private spa in Avignon offers an intimate wellness experience in an elegant, controlled setting. Spa & Fitness FAQ How is Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness a high-end alternative to hotels in Avignon? Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness offers a refined alternative to traditional hotels, Airbnb rentals, and classic vacation apartments in Avignon.Here, you stay in apartments officially rated 5-star and 4-star by Atout France, within an exceptional heritage property, with a Mediterranean patio garden, a privatizable spa and fitness area, and above all a personalized welcome provided by the owners who live on site. Is Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness a hotel or classified furnished tourist accommodations? These are furnished tourist apartments classified by Atout France, designed as a high-end alternative to a hotel.You enjoy the space, comfort, and privacy of a luxury apartment, with premium services and a quality of welcome worthy of a luxury boutique hotel. Why choose a 5-star or 4-star apartment rather than a hotel in Avignon? Choosing Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness means benefiting from: A spacious and elegant luxury apartment intra-muros A unique historic setting combined with contemporary comfort A private spa and fitness area by reservation Direct contact with the owners for a personalized stayIt’s the perfect balance between independence, refinement, and authentic hospitality in Provence. Where is Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness located in Avignon? Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness is ideally located inside the city walls (intra-muros), in a lively historic neighborhood offering a true village-in-the-city atmosphere. Right across from the property: the Saturday morning Provençal market, the century-old Sunday morning flea market. And just a few minutes’ walk away: Les Halles Market and Les Halles parking, the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon What does the Mediterranean patio garden add to the stay experience? The Mediterranean patio garden is the peaceful heart of the property. It offers a rare relaxation space right in Avignon’s historic center, reinforcing that feeling of calm, elegance, and intimacy sought by travelers looking for upscale accommodation in Provence. Are the spa and fitness area accessible to everyone? Yes, but only via private booking by reservation. This allows each guest to enjoy an exclusive moment of well-being—an exceptional service for luxury apartments in Avignon intra-muros.What type of travelers is Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness for?Augustins 1261 is for travelers seeking:Authenticity rather than ostentationCalm, privacy, and discretionA place steeped in history and characterA personalized high-end stay in Provence Why is it referred to as a “confidential address” in Avignon? Because Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness offers only a few apartments, in an exclusive, elegant, intimate atmosphere. Nowhere else in Avignon will you find this unique combination: official 5-star (5★) and 4-star (4★) rating, historic heritage, Mediterranean garden, private spa, exceptional intra-muros location, and the owners’ on-site presence to welcome each guest. Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness offers a refined alternative to traditional hotels, Airbnb rentals, and classic vacation apartments in Avignon.Here, you stay in apartments officially rated 5-star and 4-star by Atout France, within an exceptional heritage property, with a Mediterranean patio garden, a privatizable spa and fitness area, and above all a personalized welcome provided by the owners who live on site.These are furnished tourist apartments classified by Atout France, designed as a high-end alternative to a hotel.You enjoy the space, comfort, and privacy of a luxury apartment, with premium services and a quality of welcome worthy of a luxury boutique hotel.Choosing Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness means benefiting from: A spacious and elegant luxury apartment intra-muros A unique historic setting combined with contemporary comfort A private spa and fitness area by reservation Direct contact with the owners for a personalized stayIt’s the perfect balance between independence, refinement, and authentic hospitality in Provence.Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness is ideally located inside the city walls (intra-muros), in a lively historic neighborhood offering a true village-in-the-city atmosphere. Right across from the property: the Saturday morning Provençal market, the century-old Sunday morning flea market. And just a few minutes’ walk away: Les Halles Market and Les Halles parking, the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’AvignonThe Mediterranean patio garden is the peaceful heart of the property. It offers a rare relaxation space right in Avignon’s historic center, reinforcing that feeling of calm, elegance, and intimacy sought by travelers looking for upscale accommodation in Provence.Yes, but only via private booking by reservation. This allows each guest to enjoy an exclusive moment of well-being—an exceptional service for luxury apartments in Avignon intra-muros.What type of travelers is Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness for?Augustins 1261 is for travelers seeking:Authenticity rather than ostentationCalm, privacy, and discretionA place steeped in history and characterA personalized high-end stay in ProvenceBecause Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness offers only a few apartments, in an exclusive, elegant, intimate atmosphere. Nowhere else in Avignon will you find this unique combination: official 5-star (5★) and 4-star (4★) rating, historic heritage, Mediterranean garden, private spa, exceptional intra-muros location, and the owners’ on-site presence to welcome each guest.

Fine art and patio

A vibrant patio, between contemporary art and 13th-century heritage Welcome to the oldest of the properties in Avignon in Provence. A vibrant patio, between contemporary art and 13th-century heritage At the heart of Augustins 1261, the patio is not a simple transitional space. It is a place for breathing, contemplation, and dialogue between the centuries. In this mineral setting, shaped by history, contemporary art is introduced in successive touches: sculptures, pictorial works, ephemeral installations. Each exhibition transforms the patio, without ever betraying its soul. Art in Avignon A heritage setting open to creation Dating from the 13th century, the patio embodies the balance sought at Augustins 1261: architectural sobriety, timeless lines, noble materials. This historic setting becomes the stage for a subtle dialogue with contemporary artists, carefully selected. The works take their place without overload, letting the stone, the light, and the volumes breathe. Rather than a classic gallery, frozen in time, this page is intended to become a living gallery: photos of the patio with and without works updated in step with the exhibitions variations in framing, light, and atmosphere

Exclusive concierge service

Concierge services A range of high-end services for your exclusive stay in Avignon - The concierge Concierge with Personalized Services for a Refined Stay in Avignon Our luxury concierge service in Avignon is entirely dedicated to making your stay exceptional, thanks to personalized assistance thought through down to the smallest details. Whether it is arranging your private transfers or taxis, booking a table at the best restaurants, or obtaining tickets for cultural events, our concierge acts with discretion and efficiency to meet all your requests. Our guests can also enjoy exclusive local recommendations, including gourmet restaurants, must-see cultural sites, and seasonal events in Avignon and Provence. For optimal comfort, we also offer private driver services, providing a tailor-made and hassle-free travel experience. Designed for travelers staying in a luxury boutique accommodation in Avignon, our concierge service embodies our commitment to refinement, attention to detail, and personalization, thus ensuring a memorable stay.
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High-end bath products

A range of high-end services for your exclusive stay in Avignon Fragonard & L’Occitane Exclusive Premium French Luxury Bath Amenities In our 5-star luxury suites and charming B&B apartments in Avignon, every detail is designed to offer absolute comfort, well-being, and sensory pleasure. Our guests enjoy an exclusive selection of French luxury welcome products, spotlighting the iconic houses Fragonard and L’Occitane, internationally recognized for the quality of their natural ingredients, their refined fragrances, and their Provençal heritage. Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness is the only high-end accommodation in Avignon to offer these two premium French brands simultaneously, providing a truly distinctive experience for travelers seeking upscale boutique accommodation with premium welcome amenities. These carefully selected bath products transform everyday gestures into moments of relaxation and refinement, perfectly aligned with the expectations of a clientele seeking a luxury stay in Avignon, combining discreet elegance, impeccable quality, and attention to the smallest details.
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Private Transfers & Excursions

Tailor-Made A range of high-end services for your exclusive stay in Avignon Private Transfers & Tailor-Made Excursions A Fully Personalized Experience To complete your stay, we offer a complete range of private services in Avignon, carefully designed and operated by our team — a level of quality, continuity, and personalized attention unique in the city. Our guests can benefit from private transfers with a driver, ensuring arrivals, departures, and travel with complete peace of mind, in a discreet and comfortable setting. Beyond transportation, we create and organize tailor-made private excursions in Provence, fully adapted to our clients’ preferences, pace, and interests. Whether you wish to explore historic villages, vineyards, iconic cultural sites, or the Provençal countryside, each itinerary is designed to offer an authentic and refined discovery of Provence. By personally managing these services, we guarantee consistent quality, great flexibility, and tailor-made attention — from the first contact through to the final return. This integrated approach allows us to offer one of the most complete luxury accommodation experiences in Avignon, combining an upscale boutique stay, private transfers, personalized excursions, and attentive concierge service, all within a human-scale establishment.
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5-star apartment accessible to persons with reduced mobility

Accessible 5-Star Apartment in Avignon – Wheelchair A range of high-end services for your exclusive stay in Avignon Accessible 5-Star Apartment in Avignon Accessible PMR Luxury Room in Avignon Our property offers an accessible 5-star (5*) apartment specially designed to welcome people with reduced mobility, including a person in a wheelchair, whether manual or electric, traveling with a companion. This wheelchair-accessible 5-star apartment provides optimal comfort and smooth circulation throughout all spaces, including the adapted PMR bathroom. Offering such luxury accessible accommodation within an exceptional heritage building remains extremely rare in France. We consider this approach a true expression of inclusive luxury, providing high-end accommodation accessible to all, without compromising on elegance, refinement, and the quality of services. This wheelchair-accessible lodging in Avignon in Provence thus makes it possible to enjoy a 5-star experience—dignified, serene, and comfortable—in the heart of the historic center, for all travelers seeking an accessible stay in Provence.
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Weddings

A timeless place for a unique moment Getting married at Augustins 1261 An intimate and exceptional wedding in the heart of Avignon At Augustins 1261, we don’t celebrate standardized weddings.We welcome rare unions, thought through in every detail, sheltered from the hustle and bustle, in a place filled with meaning and history.Here, luxury is discreet, the atmosphere confidential, and each wedding becomes a suspended momentDating back to the 13th century, Augustins 1261 offers an authentic and deeply inspiring setting.Its historic patio, its understated volumes and its muted atmosphere make it an ideal jewel box for an intimate, elegant and sincere wedding.This place is for couples who are looking for:an exceptional heritage settinga calm and refined ambiancean experience far removed from large impersonal receptions
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At the heart of the grand crus

An exceptional wine immersion departing from Avignon, among mythical vineyards, ancestral know-how and the Provençal art of living. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health; consume in moderation - Private Spa & Fitness Area A confidential wine experience By staying at Augustins 1261, you are ideally located to discover two emblematic appellations of the French vineyard: Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, a world reference for great gastronomic rosés.Our wine excursions are designed as tailor-made experiences, combining comfort, discretion and privileged encounters with exceptional estates.Each excursion includes:Private transport with driverPersonalized itinerary according to your wishesSelection of renowned or confidential estatesPrivileged tasting timeReturn to Avignon in complete serenity
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Breakfast

A range of high-end services for your exclusive stay in Avignon ECO-RESPONSIBLE COMMITMENT A French Breakfast to Enjoy with Complete Peace of Mind Served between 8:30 am and 10:00 am, our homemade French breakfast is a gentle, unhurried moment to enjoy in the calm of the Mediterranean patio garden or on your private terrace.Far from any ostentation, we favor authentic flavors, carefully selected products and homemade preparations, to offer a breakfast that is both healthy, indulgent and balanced.Guests are invited to start the day with a selection of fresh, local, seasonal products, most of which are made on site:Brioché bread Artisan jamsHomemade yogurtsSmoothies made with seasonal fruits or vegetables«Vegetarian toasts»This complete French breakfast fully reflects our philosophy: quality over excess, taste over appearance, and a sincere connection to the land.Savor a homemade French breakfast in a sunny garden, sheltered from the bustle of the city — a rare experience in Avignon, which only a few charming establishments can offer, and which our guests often consider one of the highlights of their stay.Breakfast is included with the Guesthouse and optional for the Maison des Augustins

Atout France certifications

Atout France Certification Official recognition of the quality of our accommodations - Private Spa & Fitness Area Official recognition of the quality of our accommodations Atout France certification – Furnished Tourist Accommodation, the national benchmark for tourist ratings.This independent classification is based on a grid of strict criteria, regularly updated, and guarantees travelers a high level of standards in terms of comfort, facilities, services and overall experience. What is Atout France certification? The Atout France – Furnished Tourist Accommodation certification is an official procedure overseen by the State, awarded after an audit by an approved body.It classifies accommodations from 1 to 5 stars, according to more than 130 objective criteria covering in particular the quality of facilities, the comfort of the spaces, the services offered, accessibility and safety, the environment and the overall coherence of the offering - Private Spa & Fitness Area 5-star Apartments Suites – Atout France The following apartments are officially rated 5 stars as furnished tourist accommodations:Urbain VApartment suite adapted for persons with reduced mobility, combining accessibility, generous volumes and high-end services.Jean XXIIAn elegant and bright suite, designed for an exceptional stay in the heart of Avignon.Clément VPrestige apartment, combining contemporary comfort and a heritage setting.Clément VIA refined suite, ideal for a high-end stay in complete privacy.Clément VIIAn exceptional apartment, offering a premium residential experience within the historic site. - Private Spa & Fitness Area 4-star Apartments – Atout France The following accommodations are rated 4 stars as furnished tourist accommodations:CardinalApartment in a guesthouse-style formula with breakfast, combining comfort, elegance and hotel services.Augustin4-star accommodation offering a warm and polished atmosphere, within the same architectural ensemble.Luther is not Atout France ratedStudio operated as a guest room with breakfast, not subject to Atout France certification, but benefiting from the same level of standards in terms of welcome, services and quality of maintenance.

History of the place

Site History A place steeped in history and culture 5-Star Apartment with patio in Avignon A place steeped in history and culture An intimate place, steeped in history since 1261 in the heart of the Historic Center of Avignon in Provence.Augustins 1261 Spa & Fitness is a rare and confidential heritage site, located in the heart of the historic center of Avignon, in Provence, in southeastern France.Built on the preserved remains of the former Augustinian monastery founded in 1261, nearly a century before the construction of the Palais des Papes, this 13th-century historic monument embodies an exceptional cultural and architectural heritage.Over the centuries, this historic residence in Avignon has welcomed illustrious figures such as the Augustinian monk Martin Luther as well as the kings of France Francis I and Henry II, attesting to its unique historical and cultural influence.Today, this refined confidential address in Avignon offers a rare experience, where exceptional heritage, contemporary elegance and the art of living come together in a preserved and confidential setting.
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Gift sets

A premium service offering for your exclusive stay in Avignon Gift box in Avignon Offer an exceptional break in the heart of Avignon Giving a gift box at Les Augustins 1261 means giving much more than a stay. It’s offering a rare experience, in a place steeped in history, where contemporary comfort blends with the gentle Provençal way of life. A gift designed for those who appreciate time, calm, and understated elegance. Our gift boxes invite you to discover the world of Les Augustins 1261: characterful apartments and suites, a historic patio, a hushed atmosphere, and attentive welcome. Each box is a promise: of a timeless stay of an intimate and refined setting of sincere attention to detail A gift to be lived, felt, and remembered.
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Our apartments

Urban

2–4 people • Intra-muros • Hotel services

Jean XXI

2–4 people • Intra-muros • Hotel services

Clément V

2–4 people • Intra-muros • Hotel services