Chateau de Mazan

Provençal château made for loved-up weekends

A one-time haunt of the infamous Marquis de Sade, Château de Mazan enjoys its associations with a wicked past. With its chic bedrooms and lush gardens, this elegant provençal château is a top spot for romancing

Know It All

Hit the Spot
At the foot of Mont Ventoux, in the village of Mazan.

Be Savvy
Not for the meat-and-potatoes crowd.

Be Smitten
Where better for an escapade amoureuse?

Bedtime...

Rooms and suites
29 rooms, two suites

Special features
Pastel colours and provençal fabrics set the tone. Some rooms have four poster beds, jacuzzi baths and steam-showers, and all have wi-fi.

Also…
There's a pool for lolling in the shade and a great al fresco dining terrace.

Pillow Talk
Be as naughty as you like - the Marquis would approve.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
The restaurant includes a striking outdoor terrace overlooking lush gardens. There are two grand dining rooms with neck-stretchingly high ceilings, 100 year-old mouldings and a horde of opulent antiques. Dine on beef tournedos, roasted red tuna with fresh cheese or salmon fillets with fig crust and vegetables courtesy of chef Iris Enrich. If you’re there in August you may also want to try Château de Mazan's unique Monday truffle menu.

Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 10am

Room service
Yes, morning and evening.

See & Do

See & Do
This is a province packed with history; nearby attractions for those with a passion for the past are the old village of Mazan and other hilltop towns. Winding medieval alleyways lead the interested to the interesting, and a visit would not be complete without viewing the local Merovingian tombstones.

Spa
Some bedrooms have jacuzzi bathtubs and relaxing steam showers and there is an outdoor pool, but no spa.

Diary Dates
July
Take in some film, theatre or dance at the Festival d’Avignon.

September/October
Arrive at the end of the summer and you can grape-pick with the locals.