LE PRIEURE LA MADELENE
Overview
A former 12th-century Benedictine priory nestled in Malaucène at the foot of Mont Ventoux, just a few minutes from Vaison La Romaine, Le Prieuré La Madelène is a charming guest house with an intimate atmosphere for your seminars, wellness courses, stays with friends or family, time alone or romantic getaways.
The enticing intimacy of Le Prieuré La Madelène, with its stone vaults and traditional Provençal beams, invites you to relax and let go.
This picturesque 12th– century Benedictine building full of history – which was the once property of the writer Marie Cardinal – is nestled amidst orchards resplendent with cherry, apricot and olive trees, as well as grapevines.
Hidden from view behind two stone pines, Le Prieuré awaits to be discovered. With its courtyard, its plane tree and fountain, you are unquestionably in the heart of Provence.
La Madelène has five bedrooms, a separate cottage, a meeting room, a swimming pool and several terraces.
Services & Amenities
Bio products
Quiet required
Close to a golf course
Private pool
Host's table
Wi-fi available
Private Parking
Credit cards accepted
Cooking classes
Trekking / Hiking
Seminars
Near the ski slopes
Loan or Rent Bicycles
Panoramic / Stunning Views
Adults only
Remarkable Garden
Services & Amenities
Receptions
Pour l’organisation d’évènements professionnels, un week-end séminaire, team-building, le Prieuré La Madelène en Provence est le lieu idéal qui saura s’adapter à vos attentes et envies.
C’est l’endroit idéal pour organiser vos séminaires à 1 heure d’Avignon.
Seminars
For professional gatherings, weekend seminars or team-building sessions, Le Prieuré La Madelène in Provence is an ideal venue that can be tailored to all your wants and needs.
Restaurant & Catering
A quick bite to eat
For guests who arrive later, or even those who love the place and no longer want to leave, we offer* you aperitif-style meals with delicious appetizers.
The products offered come mainly from the Malaucène market.
Aperitif tray: €56 for two persons drinks included (1 bottle).
On request (1 day before) : friday from 7:30 pm to 09:00 pm (end of service : 10:00 pm).
From June 15 to September 15, a light catering offer is available on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Evening meals for privatization
Evening meals will only be offered for “private bookings” (with 12 guests minimum).
The menus we create combine seasonal organic products from the region for flavors with a southern touch. Our inspiration can vary depending on products available at the market, with tapenades, pissaladière, melon, ratatouille and much more.
We typically offer Mediterranean cuisine, but not only.
We can also recommend some wines selected from nearby vineyards and from other regions.
Side Services
Swimming pool
The swimming pool, with views of the orchards, the surrounding hills and the hilltop village of Crestet, is the first place where you can relax.
Open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., it is a common area shared by all occupants of Le Prieuré La Madelène (guest rooms and cottage).
Sunbeds, parasols, tables and chairs are all available to help you truly unwind.
Hot and cold drinks and homemade ice cream will be offered from 3.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
The shop
The Vaucluse is home to many small producers and craftsmen who perpetuate age-old know-how. Known for its lavender fields, olive groves, wines and honeys, the destination offers a wide range of regional products.
As B&B owners, we’d like to share these precious discoveries with you.
Would you like to taste the delicious “Miel du Ventoux” for breakfast when you return from your vacation? Take a look in our store!
Location & Access
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1291, chemin de la Madeleine
84340 Malaucène
France - Location
- Vaucluse
- City
- Malaucène
- Nearby cities
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37.56 kms away from Avignon 17.99 kms away from Carpentras 6.34 kms away from Vaison-la-Romaine - Environment
- Countryside
- Airport
- Marseille-Provence (intl) 85.21 kms
- Directions
- Le Prieuré La Madelène is located 3 kms from the centre of the village of Malaucène in the quiet countryside.
Map
Lodging
6 Rooms
CHAPELLE
To reach “Chapelle”, you cross the reception room (living room and dining area), which was formerly the chapel of the Priory, hence the name given to the room.
The Prieuré Cottage
Want to come recharge your batteries in the Provence countryside, in a picturesque, charming holiday rental? You will love getting away from it all at the Prieuré Cottage.
MARIE CARDINAL
La Madelène was novelist Marie Cardinal’s vacation resort for 20 years. She first enjoyed huge success with her 1975 novel The Words to Say It. La Madelène appears in several of her works. We wished to pay tribute to the author by dedicating a room
SAFRE
Le Prieuré La Madelène is built on safre, a yellowish soil whose traditional Provençal name, la malaussena, is where the name of our village comes from.
SAINT BENOIT
Named in reference to the Benedictine monks who established Le Prieuré La Madelène in this location, this room evokes peace, tranquility and serenity.
VENTOUX
Named after the “Giant of Provence”, which is part of our everyday life. You can see it from certain places in the house. You reach the split-level Ventoux bedroom via the vaulted living room, followed by a small, charming staircase. Upon entering
Contact & Reservation
French
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