In the know

Our favourite rooms: Room 33, aka La Tour, is a vast suite on two levels with a pair of open-plan rolltop baths with a superb view, separated by a ‘champagne table’. Room 32 also has an open-plan living area, bedroom and bathroom, plus a vast shower room built right into the wall of the old citadel.

Hostellerie de Crillon le Brave - Vaucluse - France

Current offers

Smith card offer: One complimentary champagne breakfast for two
Current special offer: Three nights for the price of two

Hotel Crillon le Brave

Provence, France[view map]

Style: Private eyrie
Setting: Hilltop turrets

Hotel Crillon le Brave is a charming Vaucluse hotel set among the vineyards and peaceful villages east of Avignon. The stylish design of this boutique hotel's rooms creates an air of relaxation and tranquility. Crillon le Brave has an outdoor pool set among the terraces and offers wine tasting and cheese tasting. Massage is available on request.

Need to know

Rooms: 32.
Rates: Low season, €240–€690; high season, €270–€740, excluding breakfast (€12 each for Continental; €19 for the buffet).
Check-out: Midday.
Facilities: WiFi in all bedrroms and reception, laptops available, bicycles, wine-tasting, cheese-tasting and massage on request.
Poolside: Outdoor heated pool with panoramic country views.
Also: Pets are allowed, with a €10 charge. Smoking is permitted in the outdoor areas.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Set in the rustic cellar, with an open fireplace and a gorgeous terrace, serving refined but not precious Provençal cuisine, such as pan-fried foie gras, and turbot or lamb.
Dress code: Linen, sunglasses, not too outré.
Top table: At the front of the terrace in summer; by the fire in winter.
Room service: Anything from the restaurant menu can be brought to your room, until 9.30pm. Light snacks are available at other times.
Hotel bar: You can take your apéritif in any of the hotel’s many nooks and crannies, indoors or out: the Terrace du Ventoux is pretty unbeatable in summer.

Other facilities

Children: Are very welcome. Extra beds can be provided for €40 a night.
Weddings: This hotel is suitable for weddings. More…

Smith card offer

One complimentary champagne breakfast for two

If you're a member of Mr & Mrs Smith, you can get special privileges at every Smith hotel you book through us. Just show your Smith card at check-in to claim the offer featured on every hotel page (like the one above).

Click here to become a Mr & Mrs Smith member

Smith concierge

If you’d prefer to talk to someone, or you’re having trouble booking online, ring our travel team on 0845 034 0700 (+44 20 8987 4312 from outside the UK). We guarantee you’ll get the best available rates, and we don’t charge a booking fee.