Hotel Jules Cesar * * * *

9, Boulevard des Lices - BP 116

13631 - Arles - Provence - France

This 17th-century Carmelite convent is now a stately country hotel with the best restaurant in town. Although it's in a noisy neighborhood, most rooms face the unspoiled cloister. You'll wake to the scent of roses and the sounds of birds singing. Throughout you'll find a blend of antique neoclassic architecture and modern amenities. The decor is luxurious, with antique Provençal furnishings found at auctions throughout the countryside. The interior rooms are the most tranquil and also the darkest, though enlivened by bright fabrics. Most of the downstairs units are spacious, and although the upstairs rooms are small, they have a certain old-world charm. The rooms in the modern extensions are comfortable but lack character.

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