Elegant Ground Floor Apartment in Historic Centre

L'Appartement des Papillons is an elegant ground floor apartment in an historic 14th century stone building, ideally located right in the centre of picturesque Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, footsteps to everything in the village, including restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, galleries, boutiques, bakeries, grocery stores etc.

Totally renovated and decorated in an elegant Provençal style with modern conveniences throughout, this luxurious apartment offers 2 double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom, well-equipped kitchen and spacious dining and living areas - all on the street entry level without any steps.

La Chambre des Papillons (bedroom of butterflies) and La Chambre des Cristals (bedroom of crystals) both have a comfortable hotel quality 160cm wide bed with crisp cotton sheets, Provençal bedcovers and adequate storage for your stay. Each bedroom has a travertine ensuite with large walk-in shower, basin and toilet, white fluffy towels and quality olive oil soaps provided.

The authentic limestone walls and travertine flooring keep this apartment cool in the warmer months. If needed there are air conditioning units in the main living areas, and cooling fans for the bedrooms. When the weather is cooler wall-mounted radiators keep the apartment very cosy.

PARKING
Guests can have access to our dedicated parking space in a secure lot located about 200 metres from the apartment. After your reservation is confirmed we can provide directions.
There is also a free public carpark about 300 metres away. It's located behind the Police Municipale in avenue de la Liberation.
Metre parking can often be found in the streets nearby or in the carpark opposite the church. You will need to take a ticket from the machine and display it on your dashboard. The first 45 minutes are free and then it's 2€ per hour 9am-7pm. It's free from 7pm-9am. Be aware of any signs with "stationnement interdit" as it's forbidden to park here on the days/times shown, especially from 6am-3pm on Wednesdays when the weekly market is on.

More about the history of the building...

This unique building was originally the presbytery of the 14th-century church, once home to the parish priest. At the top of the spiral staircase, there is the original bell tower, which would have featured a decorative metal frame and a bell used to call parishioners to worship and mark time for the village.

The bell tower predates the church spire, which was donated by the Popes during the Avignon Papacy—a time when this region held great religious and political importance. These papal contributions highlight the historic connection between Saint-Rémy and the Papal seat in Avignon.

Today, the building has been thoughtfully renovated into two charming apartments, preserving the original architectural details while adding modern comfort. Guests renting the penthouse apartment (or "Alchemy" which is both the ground floor and penthouse apartments together - 5 bed/5 bath) have exclusive access to the bell tower rooftop terrace, a magical spot to watch the sunset and soak in panoramic views of the town.

In the ground floor apartment you'll find the 14th-century well, no longer in use but beautifully preserved as a decorative tribute to the building’s long and storied past.

It’s truly a one-of-a-kind place to stay—steeped in history, full of character, and perfectly located in the heart of St Rémy.

Hope to see you here soon!