Chateau de la Barben, La Barben. Holiday Rentals

Description for B&B:

1) The "Granet Suite" is a spacious and elegant accommodation option. The bedroom is adorned with exquisite white gypsum sculptures from the 18th century, creating a beautiful contrast against the blue walls. The furniture is authentic 18th century, adding a touch of historical charm. The bedroom features a comfortable double bed with a canopy in a Liberty print from the 18th century. Adjacent to the bedroom is a cozy sitting-room with the same blue and white ambiance, furnished with a genuine 18th century bed. The marble bathroom complements the suite's overall aesthetic and is equipped with both a bath and shower. With its sunny position facing south and west, the suite offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Salon de Provence countryside. Additionally, the option to rent the adjacent big sitting room ensures an enhanced experience in the same delightful atmosphere.

2) Nestled in the Palamede tower, the "Loves Suite" is a delightful retreat. The large circular tower in the western part of the château houses this suite, which boasts a spacious bedroom and a living area adorned with a majestic stone fireplace. The canopied fourposter bed, dating back to the Renaissance, adds an air of grandeur to the room. The furniture is genuine 18th century, creating an authentic and timeless ambiance. Soft furnishings in stone colors provide a soothing atmosphere. The expansive bathroom features a central bathtub designed for two people, offering a luxurious experience. The Italian shower provides a view of the river and the enchanting hundred-year-old plane trees. A private south-facing terrace offers a magnificent panorama of the surrounding landscape.

3) Augustus's Bedroom exudes warmth and elegance with its light brown and yellow decor. The room is furnished with genuine Empire furniture, adding a regal touch. Guests can choose between a comfortable double bed or two twin beds, both adorned with a silk canopy. The spacious bathroom follows the Empire style and includes separate toilets. From this suite, facing northeast, guests can enjoy a captivating view of the river and the castle's charming rooftops.

4) Elisa's Bedroom is a delightful space adorned with Liberty print wallpaper and authentic Louis XVth furniture. The room features a large double bed with a silk canopy, providing a sense of luxury and comfort. Alternatively, twin beds can be arranged upon request. The spacious bathroom is adorned with two windows and equipped with a retro-style bathtub and a shower. Separate toilets ensure convenience and privacy. Facing east, this room offers a picturesque view of the rising sun and the beautiful hills of scrubland.

For residents, a "Table d'hôte" option is available, offering delicious dinners served on-site.

Description for Gite

The Granet Suite is a spacious and elegant room adorned with exquisite white plasterwork from the 18th century. The furniture in this room is antique, also from the 18th century, creating a charming and timeless atmosphere. The suite features a luxurious double bed with a stunning canopy in toile de Jouy, as well as a cozy small salon in the same white and blue theme, complete with a comfortable bed. The bathroom, in perfect harmony with the rest of the suite, boasts a marble bath with a shower and separate toilet. With its south and west-facing orientation, the suite is bathed in sunlight, offering breathtaking views of the picturesque countryside. Additionally, there is an option to rent the adjoining large room, which exudes the same enchanting atmosphere.

Nestled within the Palamedes tower, the Mating Suite presents a grand bedroom with a sitting area adorned with a majestic stone fireplace. The Renaissance-style four-poster bed, measuring 1m80, and the seventeenth-century period furniture create a warm and inviting ambiance, complemented by the linen damask in a soothing stone color. The expansive bathroom boasts two freestanding bathtubs, a spacious walk-in shower with views of the river and plane trees, and separate toilets. This suite also features a private terrace facing south, providing guests with a magnificent view.

The August House immerses guests in a delightful yellow and taupe atmosphere, featuring Empire period furniture and a large double bed measuring 1m80. Alternatively, the bed can be converted into twin beds measuring 90cm, topped with a silk canopy. The spacious bathroom, styled in the empire fashion, offers a beautiful view of the river and the castle's roof.

The Elisa Room boasts a stylish gray toile de Jouy decor and is furnished with Louis XV period furniture. It offers a comfortable double bed measuring 1m80, adorned with a silk canopy that can be converted into twin beds measuring 90cm. The large bathroom, featuring coordinated striped upholstery, boasts a vintage bathtub, a shower, and a separate toilet. With its east-facing orientation, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise over the scenic garrigue hills.