Auberge du Presbytère
Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant

Staying in the heart of Provence at l' Auberge du Presbytère leaves no guest indifferent. The once fortified village of Saignon is perched on the west face of the Luberon mountains, three kilometers above the city of Apt at an altitude of five hundred meters. The Presbytère was created by integrating three buildings with tenth- and eleventh-century foundations. Located on the well-preserved village square, the buildings lie within a perimeter of protected historic monuments.

Located in the middle of Luberon Regional Park, Saignon is a newly-discovered favorite among tourists around the world. Today the Auberge is internationally known and appreciated particularly for its size, hospitality, interior architecture atypical of traditional hotels, and guest rooms, all decorated in a different regional style.

There are twelve guest rooms that grace Auberge du Presbytère, each with a different but delicate decor. All rooms feature private baths. Several have terraces with spectacular views over the valley and the village square, allowing you to open your doors each morning to postcard-perfect beauty. If you prefer something a bit larger, one salon room with an enchanting fireplace and full bath is available as well.

For two hours in the morning, Auberge du Presbytère provides a delicious continental-plus breakfast. During the colder months, breakfast is served in the dining room and winter garden, but warmer months take guests outside on the terrace to savor their meal over a scenic village backdrop. For lunch and dinner, the renowned Restaurant du Presbytère is located on the property, guided by the talent of Chef Philippe Rubat. Well-known for his sensational cooking, the chef features traditional French and Provençal cuisine in a multiple choice menu throughout the year plus Carte in high season. Specialities include "Gâteau d'Agneau", a baked lamb and eggplant dish, the "Poule aux Olives" and the "RuchAmandier", a unique pastry blending lavender honey, almonds and fresh cream topped on vanilla ice cream.

Make sure to reserve enough time to capture the splendor of Luberon. In the category "Auberge de charme" equivalent of three stars, Auberge du Presbytère is much more than a French chateau: it's the occasion of a lifetime.

French Country antiques are well known; less known is the region's contribution with sites such as l' Isle sur la Sorgue, where merchants and interior designers come from around the world to find rare pieces for their collections. Numerous "village square" markets and exhibits such as the Sunday morning antique market in Coustellet are well worth the trip. The Saturday morning market in Apt, perhaps the largest and most colorful of Provence's treasures, attracts international shoppers.

The Luberon Regional Park has recently been discovered as well by international travellers from Japan to New Zealand (and, of course, Europe). The seasons in Luberon are a wonder to behold. Nature walks, mountain biking and climbing, and Luberon's unique natural environment are just a sampling of the activities available to a guest of Auberge.