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Hotel**** - Restaurant - Spa by L’Occitane
Press Kit
Le Vieux Castillon
The 4* Vieux Castillon is nestled close to the Pont du Gard aqueduct,
at the gateway to the Alpilles, and provides a unique,
magical and truly poetic setting for a perfectly charming stay.
Locating on the medieval streets of the picturesque village of
Castillon-du-Gard, this charming hotel consists of a series of Renaissance
buildings that provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy
a rare moment of privacy.
Time really does seem to stand still behind its thick, ancient stone walls,
allowing visitors to experience a truly magical break away from it
all amid lush natural surroundings where you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.
Nowhere is the light as soulful as it is here. The rich, magical palette of
colours, flavours and fragrances of Provence are indicative of the genuine
authenticity of this region.
Under the watchful eye of the surrounding cypress and olive trees,
Le Vieux Castillon will transport you to an extraordinary new world where
every last detail is designed to ensure your complete well-being
with the utmost discretion.
Press Kit
Once over the threshold,
discover a labyrinth linking
18 carefully renovated,
interconnected medieval houses.
This secret kingdom contains
walkways, staircases and hidden
lounges. It’s hard to believe that
the hotel offers more than 34 vast
guest rooms, some on two levels,
with private terraces and views
SPOTLIGHT
over the tiled rooftops.
ON A HAMLET
BUILT
IN STONE
CINEMA
PARADISO
When moonlight filters through the ramparts,
it’s time for reverie
Le Vieux Castillon extends
an invitation for a unique cinematic
experience. Once or twice a week a
poolside screening features the classics
of international cinema and carefully
chosen recent films. Comfortably
installed in a Gandia-Blasco DayBed,
equipped with a headset and a rug over
your knees, settle down to enjoy
a rare selection such as La Dolce Vita,
Roman Holiday and The Easy Life…
MO N AST I C The simplicity of luxury…
I N S P I RAT I O N After a year of renovation, this place’s spirit and
character radiate once more from the exposed
stonework. More than just part of the décor, it
is the source of an all-encompassing, captivating
atmosphere which is calming or festive according
to the time of day or night. From the lobby to the
private terraces, a monastic ambience enhances the
shadows and beams of sunlight. Just enough to let
the warmth of the south express its full potential.
In Le Vieux Castillon’s thirty four guest rooms,
bedside tables, bookshelves and bathroom fittings
have been designed with clean and simple lines.
Curtains and blinds, bed linen and bath towels
come in an all-enveloping palette of milky, chalky
and vanilla whites. Recliners on balconies and
rooftops, deep sofas and all-new beds offer an enticing invitation to relax and while away the
hours. The muted atmosphere of the Deluxe guest
rooms offers a haven when the sun starts to shine
too fiercely. The 37 to 46 m¤ Junior Suites on two
levels have been entirely redesigned to facilitate
the passage between sleeping, bathroom, living and
outdoor areas. Each one offers superb glimpses of
alleyways, stone gargoyles nestling under Génoise
roof tiles, patios and blue skies.
Like a holiday home, it’s a place to spend time,
not just to sleep.
Le Vieux Castillon
classic
17 to 21 m2, with views over the village’s
medieval alleys or the hotel garden
superior
From 2o to 24 m2. These rooms mingle
the whites, beiges and oranges
of the landscape to produce a warm
and inviting atmosphere
deluxe & deluxe terrace
From 26 to 37 m2 with spacious
living areas and a comfortable ambience
suites, junior suites & suite terrace
From 37 to 46 m2, soft colours
and natural materials
—
Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi
safe, Bose speakers, Nespresso coffee
machine, minibar, bathrobes, hairdryer,
L’Occitane. courtesy products
GUEST ROOMS
& SUIT ES
Le Vieux Castillon
THE TABLE OF
CASTILLON
The hotel’s restaurant has been refurbished to
feature bright, minimalist, contemporary decor that
nevertheless maintains the charm of the Renaissance
building in which it is housed, making it the perfect
place to sample the culinary delights prepared by
our chef.
The minimalist and symmetrical furniture in the
dining room was selected to suit the tastes of inte-
rior designer Natalia Megret, whilst the About
A Chair armchairs by HAY, with their white seats
and wooden bases, complement the room perfectly.
The discreet horizontal fireplace with its glass
walls bring a touch of warmth and style to the
room, where limestone features once again around
the doors and on the floor. Guests here can enjoy
dining overlooking the pool as the sunlight streams
in through the large picture window, whilst Natalia
Megret has had a series of Lanterna suspended
lights designed by Sam Baron for Petite Friture
installed to create a cluster effect, resulting in
a lighting centrepiece that looks perfectly at home
here in the restaurant.
You might, should the mood take you, choose to dine
alfresco on the delightful terrace, in the shade of
the Occitan stonework, from where you will be able
to see the swimming pool overlooking the Alpilles.
Le Vieux Castillon
Meet Benoît Dahai,
the new Chef.
Benoît Dahai has certainly not wasted any time.
At just 23 years of age, the former second-in-com-
mand to Rémy Giraud, the double-Michelin-starred
chef of Hauts de Loire fame, has recently taken
the helm of the kitchens at the Vieux Castillon,
where he serves up a very promising precise yet
comprehensive classical repertoire.
Originally from Poitou-Charentes, only when
he arrived here did he discover the true wealth and
variety of products available in the region, which
has proven a great source of inspiration for the
chef. His seasonal menu changes on a regular basis,
although certain core dishes have become regular
features, whilst pastry chef Victoria Lannoy oversees
the dessert offering. Her variation on the tarte au
citron truly sparkles, bursting with freshness and
youth in keeping with the rest of the very promising
menu on offer here.
Le Vieux Castillon’s lemon tart:
Breton shortcrust pastry with lime,
a very tangy lemon cream,
a light cream with kaffir lime zest,
crisp French meringue fingers
and caramelised Italian meringue…
Your senses awaken and cry out for more.
SPA BY L’OCCITANE
Le Vieux Castillon
All of the treatments and rituals on offer and active
ingredients used at the Spa by L’Occitane are
inspired by the great L’Occitane herb collection.
The treatment circuit is an olfactory journey
punctuated with various fragrances, styles of
application, textures, music and even infusions
stemming from Provençal tradition. L’Occitane
Spas are imbued with the lands, ingredients and
rituals of the Mediterranean and are an integral part
of the brand’s wider identity. With this in mind, it
will come as no surprise that the massages offered
here use traditional techniques to administer the
very latest in treatment expertise. Facilities include
two single treatment rooms, a double treatment
room, a hammam, a jacuzzi & an outdoor pool that
is heated between May and October and offers
panoramic views of the surrounding heathland
and Mont Ventoux.New in May 2018, the patio at the Vieux
Castillon is the perfect place to enjoy a spot
of relaxation and maybe even an afternoon
nap. Comfortably installed beneath
the shade of the cypress and olive trees,
this bohemian-chic space is ideal for
relaxing with family or friends.Contact
Le Vieux Castillon
Hotel****
1o Rue Turion Sabatier, 3o21o Castillon du Gard, France
+33 (o)4 66 37 61 61 — reservation@vieuxcastillon.fr
www.vieuxcastillon.fr
Access
By car: From Paris, Marseille and Montpellier: A9 (5 kilometres from the hotel), exit at Remoulins.
From Remoulins, N86 towards Montélimar. At Les Croisées, D19A towards Alès.
Then take the D228 on the right towards Castillon.
By Train: Avignon TGV station: 3o km – Nîmes: 3o km.
By air: Nîmes Airport: 3o km – Montpellier Airport: 7o km Marseille Marignane airport: 1o8 kmA YEARNING
FOR
NATURE
With the Alpilles regional nature park on one
side and the Camargue nature reserve on the
other, the Pays d’Uzège has preserved its unspoilt
environment.
It can be seen from a charming belvedere in the
medieval village of Castillon du Gard which offers
a panoramic viewpoint. Within the village walls,
houses built entirely with stone from the local
quarries of Vers, Pont du Gard and Castillon cluster
together on the promontory. Once through the
arched gateways, explore the cobblestone streets
keeping your eyes open for interesting gargoyles.
The Maison des Remparts and the 18th century
Château de Belle Vue have been stylishly restored.
The GR 63 trail leaving from Castillon du Gard
leads to the Pont du Gard via a two-hour circuit
which retraces the remains of the aqueduct and
follows the Mémoire de Garrigue footpath.
You can discover the caves, chasms and clear waters
of the Gorges du Gardon, leading to the Cévennes
mountains, by canoe or by following the hiking
trail. Don’t miss the Sautadet waterfall at Roque-
sur-Cèze on the road to Bagnols.Lying at the crossroads
INTO
between Provence
and Languedoc, the Gard
THE
terroir between Nîmes,
Avignon and Arles
is steeped in sun
WILD 3
and history.
The first traces of human activity in Uzès are to
be found on the banks of the River Alzon, near the Not to be missed
Fontaine d’Eure springs. The Romans benefited from
an abundant water supply here. It was transported The Atelier du Café in Uzès, Gaiffier the greengro-
to Nîmes over a 5o kilometre aqueduct, of which cer (an institution), the Pressoir and its delicious
the Pont du Gard is the most remarkable portion. fruit concoctions, the apricot and cherry orchards at
Leaving from the Cathedral in Uzès town centre, a Collias and asparagus at Saint-Siffret, the Côte-du-
trail takes you through the surrounding countryside Rhône wine rail, the Duché d’Uzès, Côteaux du Gard
with its drystone shelters (capitelles) via the Fontaine and Côteaux du Languedoc appellations, the Uzès
d’Eure next to the River Alzon, to the Pont du Gard 1 truffle farms and olive oils from the Moulin d’Uzès.
which once carried water from Uzès to Nîmes.
Not to be missed
Going to market
La Maison d’Uzès - a 5* Relais & Châteaux hotel that
Although one of the region’s most famous markets is has managed to maintain its old-world feel whilst
held in Place aux Herbes in the centre of Uzès twice gaining a Michelin star for its restaurant, La Table
a week, cycle rides in the area offer countless other d’Uzès, under the leadership of Christophe Ducros.
opportunities to enjoy delicious local produce such as
picholine olive oil, semi- white semi-purple asparagus
and the famous black truffle. 5
4
1.Uzès
2. The Ardèche Gorges
3. Nimes Arena
4. Uzès
5. The staircase of La Maison d’Uzès
2A perfect alliance of luxury and simplicity, elegance and modernity, the hotels we design
are unique. When you walk through the door it is not just a hotel that opens out before you
but an entire region. From the Alps to Provence, from the Camargue to the Loire Valley,
all the way to Paris, discreet charm and exceptional service await you. Staying in a H8 hotel
is above all an experience, whether from a hotel, cultural or culinary perspective; a certain
idea of a getaway.
W W W. H 8 - C O L L E C T I O N . C O M
Press Contact
Xavier Boudry
+33 1 53 64 90 68 / +33 6 62 30 55 76
xboudry@h8-collection.com
Credits:
Christophe Bielsa, Guillaume de Laubier, Florence Loussier, Gilles TrillardW W W .V I E U X C A S T I L L O N . F R
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