{"id":22772,"date":"2024-05-13T19:14:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/the-prieure-baumaniere-a-former-relais-chateaux-monastery-has-once-again-been-awarded-its-michelin-star\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T16:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:50:29","slug":"the-prieure-baumaniere-a-former-relais-chateaux-monastery-has-once-again-been-awarded-its-michelin-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/the-prieure-baumaniere-a-former-relais-chateaux-monastery-has-once-again-been-awarded-its-michelin-star\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prieur\u00e9 Baumani\u00e8re, a former \u201cRelais & Ch\u00e2teaux\u201d monastery, has once again been awarded its Michelin star."},"content":{"rendered":"

Le Prieur\u00e9-Baumani\u00e8re is a haven of peace nestled in the medieval town of Villeneuve-l\u00e8s-Avignon. This Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux restaurant has just won back its Michelin star. Its chef, Christophe Chiavola, delights us with his Mediterranean and floral dishes.<\/p>\n

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Across the Rh\u00f4ne from Avignon, Le Prieur\u00e9 is a country house in the city, housed in a former 14th-century monastery. As soon as you step inside, you’re captivated by the peaceful setting, set against the backdrop of the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame de Villeneuve-l\u00e8s-Avignon. This calm, once enjoyed by men and women of the clergy, is a perfect balm for the troubled souls of the modern world.<\/p>\n

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Villeneuve-l\u00e8s-Avignon is a rare commune in France. It’s still unspoiled by tourism, despite its collection of monuments! Strollers are delighted to discover Fort Saint-Andr\u00e9 and the Abbey, the Papal Charterhouse and the Tour Philippe Le Bel. They enjoy browsing antique shops, lingering in a bookshop, stopping off at a caf\u00e9 terrace…<\/p>\n

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Le Prieur\u00e9 is an ideal place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Avignon during the Festival, which this year runs from June 29 to July 22. Guests love to relax here, or use it as a base for day trips to Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, N\u00eemes, Arles, the villages of the Luberon…<\/p>\n

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This five-star hotel was bought in 2007 by Genevi\u00e8ve and Jean-Andr\u00e9 Charial, owners of Domaine de Baumani\u00e8re<\/a> in Les Baux-de-Provence. They have turned this historic house into a place that perpetuates a philosophy, an authentic and sincere art of living. Director Alexandre Favier and his smiling team are here to make you feel at home. Le Prieur\u00e9 has just been awarded a Michelin star, a new distinction from the red guide that highlights establishments with a little extra soul!<\/p>\n

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A priest’s garden with wisteria trellises<\/h3>\n

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Suite La R\u00e9ale n\u00b064 at Prieur\u00e9-Baumani\u00e8re \u00a9Guillaume Gleize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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With its cur\u00e9 garden and wisteria trellises, Le Prieur\u00e9 offers 38 rooms and suites in three buildings<\/strong>. Genevi\u00e8ve Charial’s clean, luminous d\u00e9cor features contemporary furnishings that enhance the charm of the old stones.
\nThis makes Le Prieur\u00e9 a convivial hotel<\/strong> where you can relax, dream and sleep in absolute silence.
\nThe Priory’s original building, the first stones <\/strong>of which were laid in 1332<\/strong>, now beautifully covered in ivy, houses the rooms with their old-world charm. The Chapter adjoining the main house opens onto spacious rooms with private balconies<\/strong>. The Atrium is a more recent construction<\/strong>, offering living rooms overlooking the pool<\/strong>. On hot days, this open-air pool is a real eye-catcher. And, for added comfort, there are rarely many swimmers in the 18-meter-long pool. You can enjoy a cocktail on a deckchair, lulled by the rustle of plane, cypress and lime trees.<\/p>\n

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Six months to win back the Michelin star<\/h3>\n

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Christophe Chiavola, Chef at Le Prieur\u00e9-Baumani\u00e8re, wins a Michelin star \u00a9Virginie Ovessian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Michelin star shines again at Le Prieur\u00e9. It’s a feat for chef Christophe Chiavola<\/strong> who, six months after his arrival<\/strong>, regained the red guide’s famous distinction on March 18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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His background? The Savoy native moved to Saint-R\u00e9my-de-Provence in 2013<\/strong>. He was Chef at Le Hameau des Baux,<\/strong> where he retained his Michelin star, and then at Ch\u00e2teau de Massillan<\/strong>, where he was awarded it. He took a break to work as a culinary consultant<\/strong> before taking over the reins at Le Prieur\u00e9.
\n\u201cFor me, cooking is like a show, like theater, where customers have to say \u2018wow\u2019,\u201d comments Christophe Chiavola. I want to offer a cuisine that’s like me, daring, personal and uncluttered.<\/strong> Flavors with a pronounced acidity, crunch, not too much sugar, land-sea dishes<\/strong>, where the journey for the taste buds also involves surprising combinations, the right balance in pairings, cooking and juices. Our aim is to bring new inspiration to the table, while preserving the DNA of Baumani\u00e8re: Provence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Romantic dinner under the arbour<\/h3>\n

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The Prieur\u00e9-Baumani\u00e8re table in perfect alignment facing the blonde stone columns \u00a9Johan Meallier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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In the evening<\/strong>, tables with white tablecloths are set in perfect alignment under the wisteria and jasmine arbour<\/strong>, facing the blond stone columns. The romantic ambience<\/strong> is appreciated by couples who dine here as lovers. The chef doesn’t wish to seat more than thirty to forty guests<\/strong>, so as to be able to pamper each and every one.<\/p>\n

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Examples of Christophe Chiavola’s Mediterranean and floral cuisine? The starter starts with red tuna and beef broccoli gomasio and ginger, a perfect match. Lacquered pigeon, porcini mushrooms, Camargue oysters and full-bodied jus melt deliciously under the tongue. The apple with fennel, bergamot and pastis offers a beautiful variation of textures. The cellar is a highlight, with tastings of the finest Rh\u00f4ne wines<\/strong>. Americans rave about their plates and strike up conversations with their neighbors… They’re happy to be enjoying this gastronomic experience in Provence.<\/p>\n

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Lunch at Bistro’Chic under a lime tree<\/h3>\n

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Bistro’Chic<\/strong> offers a relaxed lunchtime menu<\/strong>. When the weather’s fine, it’s a bon chic bon genre barbecue<\/strong>. The tables are always decked out with white tablecloths, and you’re seated in the shade of a lime tree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Bistro’Chic specialties? Matured rib of beef or braised rack of veal. Valentin, a native of the Gard region of France, is busy smoking the hay rib.Undeniably, the wood-fired meat<\/strong> is tasty, enhanced by thyme, rosemary, tarragon and other herbs from the Prieur\u00e9 garden.<\/p>\n

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A glass of Jean-Andr\u00e9 Charial’s \u201cL’affectif\u201d red wine<\/strong> is a pleasure to savor. \u201cThe name of this wine came from a conversation with Georges Wolinski, who said of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin: \u2018He runs on emotion\u2019. That’s how I describe my cuv\u00e9e. I like winemakers who are firmly rooted in the land. It’s the climate that dictates production, it’s a school of modesty,\u201d explains the owner of L’Oustau de Baumani\u00e8re<\/strong><\/a>, a three-star Michelin restaurant and one of France’s finest restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Let’s go there!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Le Prieur\u00e9<\/strong>
\n7, place du Chapitre
\n30400 Villeneuve-l\u00e8s-Avignon
\nTel: + 33 (0)4 90 15 90 15
\nwww.leprieure.com
\nRooms from 223 euros
\nFive-course discovery menu: 95 euros<\/p>\n

Le Domaine de Baumani\u00e8re<\/strong>
\n13520 Les Baux de Provence
\nTel: + 33 (0)4 90 54 33 07
\nwww.baumaniere.com
\nRooms from 249 euros
\nFl\u00e2nerie\u201d menu: 220 euros
\nor Vegetable Menu: 190 euros<\/p>\n

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See also > CH\u00c2TEAU DE MONTCAUD: A RENAISSANCE AT THE HEIGHT OF ITS HISTORY!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Featured Photo: Le Prieur\u00e9-Baumani\u00e8re, a country townhouse nestled in the medieval town of Villeneuve-l\u00e8s-Avignon \u00a9 Olivier Pascuito<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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