Moira Fitzpatrick is delighted to be back with Hotel Le Pigonnet under new management, Aix-en-Provence
Dear Colleague,
Hotel Le Pigonnet (www.hotelpigonnet.com) Just a stone's throw from the heart of Aix-en-Provence, this charming 18th century Provencal Bastide - a 5-star Small Luxury Hotel combining classical and contemporary design - offers a view of Mt. Sainte-Victoire, immortalized in a painting by Paul Cézanne, who, back in the day, frequented the area. Surrounded by a beautiful 1.5 acre French garden, the 40-room/4-suite mansion includes a gourmet restaurant, indoor and garden bar/lounge, wellness & fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool heated from May to October, plus facilities for conferences, meetings or special events. Known as the Jewel in the Crown of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is an ideal base for visiting the treasures of the region. The hotel's new English-speaking concierge from Paris, Mekki Salmi, is a fountain of information when it comes to where to go and what to see in Aix-en-Provence and environs.
Moira Fitzpatrick Special Offers
Travel Agent Commission: Travel agents receive a 20% commission for any booking made July 17 - August 1, 2016, when booked directly through Moira.
Travel Agent Invitation: If in Provence, travel agent +guest are invited to drop by Hotel Le Pigonnet for a complimentary lunch and site inspection, when set up through Moira.
Guests: Welcome bottle of fine Provence wine.
Rooms/Suites/Villa/Apartment
The 40 rooms and 4 suites feature individual styles harmonized in contemporary shades of turquoise, ochre and beige. The two Junior Suites and the Presidential Suite have private terraces with a breath-taking view towards the hotel™s garden and Mt. Sainte-Victoire. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms have all been recently renovated and supplied with optic fiber for faster and free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, kettles, new TV-sets with free VOD system. In addition, a Villa, separate from the hotel - suitable for families.
A spacious, newly renovated Apartment Suite (1300sqft), typical of a Provencal home, includes a direct entrance to the swimming pool, a charming private garden, two bedrooms and bathrooms, a living room with sofa bed and fireplace, a kitchen and dressing room - ideal for longer stays.
Dining & Lounges
The newly designed, chic bistro-style restaurant La Table du Pigonnet, known as one of the best restaurants in Aix-en-Provence, offers a Mediterranean cuisine highlighting the best seasonal products and local flavours. Dining can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors on the terrace, overlooking the hotel™s garden and the century chestnut tree alley. The hotel's Le 1924 Bar with its comfortable armchairs, offers a selection of cognacs and cigars, cocktails, wine and light-food platters - all in a cozy musical atmosphere. The Coté Jardin Bar, with its teak terrace and open kitchen, merges into the hotel gardens and is open May to October. Guests may enjoy a wide selection of Mediterranean tapas and exclusive lounge music - during the summer a variety of live music with Swing or Jazz Gipsy, Cool or Latin.
Wellness & Relaxation
The hotel's Wellness Centre, with its minimalist decor, soft tones of blue-grey and beige, soothing water-wall sounds and candle-scented fragrances, includes a sauna, hammam and fitness centre. Guests may choose from solo or duo massages, including Thai, Ayurvedic, Shiatsu, beauty treatments, reflexology, as well as fitness coaches and well-being coaches offering sessions of Dynamic & Zen yoga or Qi gong. The Wellness Centre is open 7 days a week, from 10am to 9pm, by reservation only at Front Desk. The swimming pool is heated from May to October.
Special Package
THE FAMILY PACKAGE includes:
• one night's accommodation (no charge for extra bed for children under 12)
• buffet breakfast
• welcome gifts for children
• visit to Puyricard Chocolate Factory (a reservation is required well in advance)
Rates start at 350 per night for three persons. Offer valid upon availability.
THE ROMANTIC ESCAPE for two includes:
• one night's accommodation in a room or suite with buffet breakfast
• a bouquet of roses in the room
• an aperitif at the bar
• lunch or dinner at La Table du Pigonnet, drinks not included. (reservation required well in advance)
Rates start at 384€ per night. Offer valid upon availability.
Meetings/ Special Events
The hotel offers ideal facilities for meetings, conferences, wedding receptions and any kind of special event. Le Pigonnet is both exclusive and secluded yet accessible, with ample parking facilities – only a few minutes walking distance from the famous Cours Mirabeau main street. The hotel offers meeting rooms from 24sqm to 80sqm on the garden side; small reception rooms; a bar, fine dining restaurant (100 guests); spacious terraces (110 guests) and a stylish Lounge Bar with its 320 sqm teak terrace and open kitchen set in the midst of the hotel park (up to 200 guests); 4 suites including the Presidential Suite and two Junior Suites with a total of 330 sqm of terrace overlooking Mount Sainte Victoire and the park; and lastly, a spacious suite suitable for welcoming clients. In total, the hotel offers a boundless choice for guests to organize meetings, memorable events, and banquets.
Activities/Services
Located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, 30km from Marseille, the hotel is just 10 min walk from the city centre with its historic buildings, vibrant cafes once frequented by artists such as Cézanne, outdoor markets, exclusive shops and prestigious cultural events. Aix-en-Provence has been a cultural centre since Roman times and every summer hosts a prestigious International Lyrical Arts Festival attracting artists of worldwide renown.
Nearby Attractions
Le Pigonnet is the ideal base for visiting Provence and its treasures, such as bulls and wild horses of the Camargue region, the historic hill top villages of the Luberon regional park, and the Calanques of Cassis, limestone cliffs that plunge into the Mediterranean and connect Marseille to Cassis with almost 20 km of marked trails. Extending over 4000 hectares, the area offers secluded coves - a paradise for scuba diving, climbing, discovery of the fauna and flora. Nearby, Avignon has a famous annual theatre festival. Activities highlights:
• City tour of Aix-en-Provence
• Mount Sainte Victoire
• Granet Museum
• Grand Théâtre de Provence
• Le Pavillon Noir (National Choreographic Centre)
• International Lyrical Arts Festival
• Shopping
• Discover Provence (Arles, Camargue, Marseille, Cassis, the Luberon)
• Sport (tennis, golf, horseback-riding)
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